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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.
Knowing how to draw a crowd
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 22/08/2024
» Among international entertainment events in Thailand, fan meetings are some of the most successful, consistently drawing a considerable volume of attendees and attracting organisers to create more events to tap the burgeoning market.
Baidu's Ernie Bot to be used in Great Wall Motor's vehicles to enhance conversation between driver and car
South China Morning Post, Published on 03/08/2023
» Great Wall Motor, China's largest sport-utility vehicle (SUV) assembler, looks set to become the first carmaker to use Baidu's ChatGPT-like artificial intelligence (AI) technology, which enables conversation between driver and car.
Chinese EVs smash monthly sales records
South China Morning Post, Published on 02/08/2023
» Three of China's top electric vehicle (EV) start-ups reported record monthly sales in July, as a release of pent-up demand in the world's largest market for battery powered cars continues.
China's EV price war expected to continue after discounts fail to ignite car sales
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/05/2023
» The ongoing price war in China's automobiles market is likely to continue as previous rounds of heavy discounts have failed to spur sales, dimming the earnings outlook for most of mainland China's carmakers.
Baseus appoints Thailand distributor
Business, Published on 14/12/2022
» Baseus, a digital lifestyle gadget manufacturer, has appointed YA Sales and Services Co (YAS), a unit of Benchachinda Group, as its official Thailand distributor.
Laos opens Chinese-built railway line
AFP, Published on 03/12/2021
» VIENTIANE: A sleek red, blue and white bullet train departed a new Vientiane station on Friday signalling the opening of Laos' US$6 billion Chinese-built railway -- a project tangled in debt and high hopes of an economic boost.
Streaming titans seek passage to India for new growth
AFP, Published on 04/03/2020
» SINGAPORE: Netflix and Amazon are battling a dizzying array of homegrown outfits, from Bollywood producers to broadcasters, for dominance of India's streaming market, a key target as growth in Western countries slows.
Urban vitality sapped as middle class gets squeezed
Asia focus, Chen Gong and Junhui Chu, Published on 27/01/2020
» In order to stimulate domestic consumption and spur the economy in most countries, bond issues are a major source of funding for programmes that will create economic activity. Real estate development is also a major driver of economic growth and urbanisation.
Alibaba shares surge on Hong Kong debut
AFP, Published on 26/11/2019
» HONG KONG: Chinese online retail giant Alibaba surged Tuesday as it drew back the curtain on a Hong Kong listing the firm described as a vote of confidence in the embattled city.