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Mideast uncertainty keeps pressure on equities
Business, Published on 04/04/2026
» RECAP: Asian shares remained under pressure yesterday amid dimming hopes for a swift end to the Middle East conflict, though reports that Oman and Iran were drafting terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz offered some respite. Volumes were thin with some markets closed for the Good Friday holiday.
Xpeng eyes Thai plant as EV demand surges
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/04/2026
» Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng is conducting a feasibility study on establishing a manufacturing plant in Thailand to support its export market, with a final decision expected within 1-2 years.
Rise of the robots: the promise of physical AI
AFP, Published on 14/11/2025
» TOKYO - A pair of swivelling, human-like robotic arms, built for physical artificial intelligence research, mirror the motions of an operator in a VR headset twirling his hands like a magician.
Top 5 smartphone brands in Thailand for Q3
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 30/10/2025
» Thailand’s smartphone market saw a fierce battle in the third quarter of 2025, with Samsung retaining its lead in shipments at about 20%, followed closely by Apple at 17%, Oppo at 16%, Vivo at 13% and Xiaomi at 12%, according to data from Counterpoint Research.
Adrian Cheng Unveils ALMAD Group
Published on 03/10/2025
» ALMAD Group (the group) officially launched September 21, in Hong Kong, is dedicated to harnessing tomorrow’s opportunities across nine transformative paradigms. Founded by renowned entrepreneur Adrian Cheng, the group’s forward-looking portfolio strategically focuses on the digital space and emerging markets, including Mainland China, ASEAN countries, the Middle East and beyond, along the following three directions:
China's flying cars collide at air show
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/09/2025
» CHANGCHUN — Two flying cars from a unit of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng Inc reportedly collided when airborne at a rehearsal for the Changchun air show, raising fresh questions over the safety of the technology.
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.
Tesla EU sales slump 52% in April
AFP, Published on 27/05/2025
» PARIS — Sales of cars made by Elon Musk's Tesla slumped by more than half in April as Chinese electric carmakers saw their share surge, the continent's manufacturing association said Tuesday.
XPENG X9 Debuts in Thailand with Landmark Arrival
Published on 11/03/2025
» The wait is over! XPENG, a premium high-tech smart electric vehicle brand, has officially delivered the first batch of the XPENG X9, an ultra-smart coupe MPV electric van, to Thailand. This marks the world’s first right-hand drive production of this model, solidifying Thailand’s role as a key player in the Asia-Pacific automotive market. The official launch event was attended by Mr. He Xiaopeng, Chairman and CEO of XPENG, who personally drove the first X9 onto the vessel at the official export ceremony at Nansha Port, Guangzhou, China, on 22 February 2025. The shipment arrived at Laem Chabang Port, Thailand, on 27 February, paving the way for the brand’s expansion in the region.
BYD to add autopilot system in EVs
Published on 11/02/2025
» SHANGHAI — Build Your Dreams (BYD) plans to offer an autopilot system in nearly all its cars, making autonomous driving affordable to all mainland Chinese customers as the world's largest electric-vehicle (EV) maker seeks a competitive edge in an escalating price war.