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China to have 300,000 driverless taxis
South China Morning Post, Published on 29/08/2025
» SHANGHAI — China is likely to see 300,000 driverless cabs operate in its four top-tier cities as early as 2030, buoyed by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and its highly competitive electric vehicle (EV) sector, UBS said on Thursday.
Artificial intelligence is not your friend
Oped, Published on 18/08/2025
» Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and OpenAI's Sam Altman have been aggressively promoting the idea that everyone -- children included -- should form relationships with AI "friends" or "companions". Meanwhile, multinational tech companies are pushing the concept of "AI agents" designed to assist us in our personal and professional lives, handle routine tasks, and guide decision-making.
Blacked-out danger
Oped, Postbag, Published on 13/08/2025
» Re: "Show your face", (PostBag, Aug 1) & "New road safety shock", (Editorial, June 26).
Chinese carmakers reduce discounts after Beijing's warning, but no end in sight to price war
Published on 08/08/2025
» Chinese carmakers have refrained from offering steep discounts to align with Beijing's efforts to protect a vital industry, but an end to the prolonged price war remains elusive, as the sector grapples with overcapacity and weak consumer demand for high-ticket items.
Will Tesla's camera-only autonomy prove its mettle?
Life, James Hein, Published on 02/07/2025
» I'm still not convinced that Tesla's camera-only approach will work well in all situations. According to a quick AI search, Elon doesn't like Lidar based on "cost, complexity, and philosophical disagreement with its necessity". Other manufacturers seem to have no problem with the first two of these and I challenge his last reason. I would have thought that a combination of available technologies would give you the safest options for all circumstances.
Tidlor Holdings Wins Two Global Digital CX Awards 2025
Published on 12/06/2025
» Ngern Tid Lor Public Company Limited (TIDLOR), a subsidiary of Tidlor Holdings, has received two global accolades at the Digital CX Awards 2025, hosted by The Digital Banker. The awards include Excellent Omnichannel Customer Experience, recognizing the seamless insurance brokerage ecosystem that TIDLOR has built—enabling customers to conveniently access insurance services across channels while expanding coverage to more people across Thailand.
Why China's auto, tech giants threaten Tesla’s self-driving future
Published on 10/06/2025
» AUSTIN — Chinese electric-vehicle makers led by BYD (Build Your Dreams) beat Tesla in the competition to produce affordable electric vehicles (EVs). Now, many of those same fierce competitors are pulling into the passing lane in the global race to produce self-driving cars.
Benz BKK Hosts MercedesTrophy Qualifier at Thai Country Club
Published on 06/06/2025
» Benz BKK, an authorised Mercedes-Benz agent, recently hosted the MercedesTrophy Golf Tournament Qualifying Round at the prestigious Thai Country Club, offering its valued customers an exclusive day of world-class golf. The event brought together VIP guests from its three showrooms—Bang Na, Kanchanapisek, and Vipawadee—for a memorable sporting experience.
Developing the future workforce
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 17/03/2025
» Large-scale layoffs have continued in recent months, indicating ongoing economic challenges. Contributing factors include a decline in domestic purchasing power and growing external pressures, caused by the trade war.
Manila probes network of alleged Chinese spies
News, Published on 15/03/2025
» Philippine authorities have uncovered a network of hundreds of alleged Chinese spies, a senior official said, a much more extensive operation than previously disclosed that adds to tensions between the countries.