China’s robotaxis get green light for airport run
The permits come with the precondition that a safety inspector will sit behind the steering wheel and take manual control in case of an emergency.
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Luckin surpasses Starbucks in China in annual sales
With the intensification of competition in China's coffee market, Luckin will continue to increase the number of stores in high-tier cities and accelerate the expansion of sinking…
Water, electricity helped TSMC pick Kumamoto as Japan base
These plants will serve as important production bases from an economic security perspective, helping to ensure a stable domestic supply of semiconductors.
Meta CEO to visit Seoul next week, possibly on AI partnership
Although details of his upcoming trip are unknown, sources predicted that Mark Zuckerberg could meet with Samsung Electronics Chair Lee Jae-yong, as he did during his first trip…
President Jokowi signs regulation requiring Google, Meta to pay for news
The rule brings Indonesia in line with Australia and Canada, which have enacted similar publishers’ rights policies.
China’s home-grown jet won’t rock the boat, but future competition can’t be ignored: Airbus
Mr Scherer said that the China-made C919, which made its international debut in Singapore, is a legitimate effort by China to build its own technological and industrial…
Korean telcos to show off latest AI tech at MWC
Novel technologies include SK Telecom's Litmus Plus, which is an AI-based floating population analysis system, and AI Quantum Camera, which can be applied in various sectors…
BMW eyeing EV investment in Indonesia, ministry says
Analysts previously suggested that 'completely knocked down' schemes could be a path for carmakers to increase the local content level of their products, making them eligible for…
JAL jet botches orders at US airport, Japan government inspects airline unannounced
The airline was told to analyse the factors behind a series of mistakes at overseas airports and compile new measures to prevent any further problems.
Get $101k for every child born? Yes, say employees to South Korean firm’s offer
Some 70 employees, including executives, of South Korea’s Booyoung Group have said yes to the incentive, which is targeted at battling the country’s low birth rate.