Huawei, Seres launch latest smart SUV with autonomous driving tech
The new M7 features the second version of Huawei's autonomous driving system, and has generated a reservoir of traffic scenarios since its launch in April.
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TikTok opposes mooted Indonesia social media transaction ban
Indonesian users spent more money on TikTok than anywhere else in South-east Asia over the past year, as the app's e-commerce arm rapidly grew to gain a substantial regional…
SPC’s Paris Baguette secures bigger footing in North America
In the US, seven new stores are scheduled to open by the end of September in New York, California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
AirAsia’s operations to return to pre-pandemic level by Dec, says Capital A CEO
He said AirAsia's operating level stood at between 50% and 60% in the first half and it was expected to have about 190 planes back in service by the final quarter of this year.
7-Eleven debuts in Laos, plans rapid expansion
The CP All company has evaluated the market in Laos and expects positive trends, especially with improved transportation infrastructure and government initiatives.
After record earnings, large-scale walkout looms at Chanel Korea
Running high on the nation’s luxury fever, the French fashion house posted 1.59 trillion won in sales and 412 billion won in operating profits in Korea last year.
Incheon Airport vows to rebuild global network after years of pandemic disruptions
In a bid to continue its efforts, Incheon Airport will implement services such as the automatic delivery of luggage from home to the airport starting in 2026.
Foreign firms speeding up growth plans in Singapore and Asean: HSBC survey
Foreign businesses also expect sales in the region to grow by 23.2 per cent over the next 12 months, compared with 20.1 per cent in last year’s survey.
Google’s AI search service available in Japan on trial basis
With the new Search Generative Experience, users can type questions into the search engine and get relevant information without reading through several websites.
ChatGPT turns to business as popularity wanes
According to analytics company Similarweb, ChatGPT traffic dropped by nearly 10 per cent in June and again in July, falls that could be attributed to school summer break.