Tesla promises paid robotaxis next year, but significant hurdles remain
Elon Musk said the electric vehicle maker will roll out driverless ride-hailing services to the public in California and Texas next year.
Thu Oct 24 2024
US judge orders Google to open up app store to competition
The order bars Google from paying device makers to preinstall its app store and from sharing Play store revenue with other app distributors.
Tue Oct 08 2024
China's robot makers chase Tesla to deliver humanoid workers
Chinese rivals and analysts say Tesla has an early lead in AI, but China has the ability to drive down the price of production.
Fri Aug 23 2024
'Indescribable' crew errors led to Sicily shipwreck, yacht maker says
The yacht manufacturer's CEO dismissed design or construction errors, noting 16 years of safe operation, even in worse weather than Monday.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Japan's diaper makers look to adult market for revenue as births fall
With births falling last year to a record low, Japan's population is likely to decline by about 30% to 87 million by 2070, with four people in every 10 aged 65 or more.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Taiwan is not seeking war with China, defence minister says
Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo said it was China who is the "trouble maker" and provoker of tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Amy Winehouse biopic 'Back to Black' a celebration, its makers say
The biographical feature film follows Amy Winehouse's rise to fame and portrays her relationships with her family and former husband.
Tue Apr 09 2024
From Spain to Hollywood: Inside one of the world's biggest movie star wardrobes
Peris Costumes is one of the world's biggest costume makers for the cinema, TV and theatre, its creations even winning Oscars.
Fri Mar 08 2024
From robots to gadgets, AI dominates this year's CES
Taking center stage at this year's show will be generative AI as gadget makers race to find consumer uses for the technology.
Fri Jan 12 2024
OpenAI boss Sam Altman says Muslims in tech world fear retaliation in speaking up
The Microsoft-backed ChatGPT maker's high-profile boss urged the tech industry to treat members of those communities with empathy.
Fri Jan 05 2024
Indonesia's 'fly guy' finds grubby fix for Jakarta's food waste
Rendria Labde feeds the discarded food to his black soldier flies and then sell dried maggots to animal and fish feed makers.
Sun Dec 17 2023
Malaysia needs speed, scale to accelerate sustainable manufacturing in aerospace - Tengku Zafrul
Malaysia needs partners like US jet maker Boeing to share its technology and help make sustainable manufacturing a reality.
Tue Oct 10 2023
Condom-shy India arouses interest of global contraceptive makers
Condom manufacturers are taking advantage of modern marketing tools to reach India's huge, young and tech-savvy demographic.
Thu Sep 21 2023
China's biggest salt maker urges public not to panic buy after Fukushima discharge
Salt shelves were emptied in supermarkets and sold out in online sales platforms in some places, including Beijing and Shanghai.
Fri Aug 25 2023
India finds 'violations' at cough syrup maker linked to Cameroon deaths
It is the fourth Indian cough syrup maker to stop production after regulators found lapses.
Wed Aug 02 2023
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke
The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024
PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed investors from South Korea to explore the various opportunities available in Malaysia.
Mon Nov 25 2024
South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case
Prosecutors allege Jay Y. Lee prioritised personal gain as Samsung's de-facto leader during the merger, harming shareholders and investors.
Mon Nov 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative
The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
Mon Nov 25 2024
12 probe papers opened on GISB, 7 brought to court - Aminuddin
Aminuddin Harun says police are awaiting further instruction for five more investigation papers from the Attorney-General's Chambers.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Govt does not use private company funds for official flights - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the expenses, amounting to RM1.6 million, were fully borne by the government.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Immigration Dept to introduce special digital pass from January 2025
A special pass is a document issued to foreigners to grant the holder the right to enter and stay in Malaysia for no more than thirty days.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Sinkhole incident: Repairs along Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang ongoing - Police
According to police, several warning signs have been placed regarding the road repairs.
Mon Nov 25 2024
International Business Forum "World of Opportunities: Russia-ASEAN" to be held in Malaysia
The event aims to consolidate the positions of key economic players in the region.
Mon Nov 25 2024
DHL cargo plane crashes into house near Lithuania airport, killing one; 3 hurt
According to a spokesperson, the airplane, operated by SWIFT airline on behalf of DHL, originated from Leipzig, fell on a house.
Mon Nov 25 2024