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Two robotaxi groups flag services for Singapore
Reuters, Published on 20/09/2025
» SINGAPORE — Two Chinese companies said on Saturday they will partner with local firms to launch robotaxi services in Singapore, as the city-state expands into autonomous driving.
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.
Why China's auto, tech giants threaten Tesla’s self-driving future
Reuters, 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.
US investigating 2.6m Teslas over driverless feature
Reuters, Published on 07/01/2025
» WASHINGTON - The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday it had opened an investigation into about 2.6 million Tesla vehicles after reports of some crashes linked to its “Actually Smart Summon” driverless feature.
Baidu robotaxis draw complaints from human drivers
South China Morning Post, Published on 10/07/2024
» BEIJING - A fleet of more than 500 driverless taxis operated by Baidu's autonomous-driving unit in Wuhan, capital of central Hubei province, is quickly gaining customers despite vocal complaints from locals and taxi drivers, showing the complications of providing such services in an urban area.
Key sectors keen on generative AI
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/11/2023
» The telecom sector, state agencies and academics are keen to explore the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and prepare for its responsible use to prevent any negative impacts.
Mideast tensions push down Asian equities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/10/2023
» RECAP: Asian stocks declined yesterday for a third day following falls on Wall Street as tensions escalated in the Middle East, driving gold and oil to further advances.
AIS provides spectrum for 5G R&D centre
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/08/2022
» Advanced Info Service (AIS), the country's mobile industry market leader in terms of subscriber base, is providing 26-gigahertz and 2600-megahertz spectrum ranges for a 5G R&D centre at Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Engineering to support research into 5G tech development.
New Baidu self-driving taxi is 50% cheaper
Business, Bloomberg, Published on 22/07/2022
» SHANGHAI: Baidu Inc yesterday unveiled a new version of its robotaxi that it says costs nearly half as much to make as the previous model, opening the opportunity for cheaper travel.
Green public transport seen as key to tackling climate change
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 07/06/2022
» Soaring gas prices coupled with high carbon emissions from vehicles mean efforts to foster a reliable and environmentally friendly mode of public transport are key to helping Bangkok achieve its green ambitions, says Katrin Luger, the managing director of Alstom Thailand.