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Foreign electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng is aiming to expand its footprint in more markets abroad and is betting on the world sector capturing a larger share of overall sales.
In the first of a series of conversations with notable figures from East Asia, CNA spoke with XPeng CEO and Chinese tycoon He Xiaopeng to find out what makes him tick.
The 46-year-old businessman co-founded the Guangzhou-based carmaker in 2014. He owns about a five of the namesake business.  ,
What are his eight most important facts:
The co-founders asked if ( my name ) Xiaopeng could be one of the brand’s registration options because they could n’t register a good brand name. Then it was registered.  ,
We initially had labels for several different fruits and animals because we already knew this in 2013 and when Foreign internet companies started investing in 2014, they primarily used fruits and fruits.
So we, at that time, did n’t want to use the lofty names you used to have, but use names that were more relatable to customers. But in truth, yet those names were now taken. The business may never purchase a model name that someone else had already registered because the company was so small at the time.
If in 10, 20 or 30 years, a Chinese ( car ) brand uses its own Chinese name to go global, and people like it, I think it would be very cool.
Some professionals believe that there is still a small chance of a storm because of the nature of Mount Ruang’s eruptions thus far.
Dr. Surono, an Indonesian volcanologist who goes by the name” sonoma,” told CNA that floods can happen after a volcanic eruption if they are so powerful that they cause landslides into the water, displacing thousands of square meters of water. Surono, like most Citizens, goes by one title.
He cited a new Mount Anak Krakatoa incident from 2018 as an example. More than 400 people were killed and thousands of others were hurt in the storm caused by the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatoa, which partially plunged the pile into the sea.
But, in the case of Mount Ruang, Dr Surono believes that a storm is “very doubtful” to appear based on observations made on the nature of the supervolcano explosions in recent days
The brief time between the earthquake and the eruption, which is only a few hours, demonstrates this ( small tsunami potential ). This shows that the magma source ( eruption ) is shallow, not something that is built up from below”, said Dr Surono..
The supervolcano volcanoes so far, according to Dr Surono, do not show a large movement of lava from the moon’s bowels to the mountain. From the development of this volcano, there is little prospect of a wave, he said.
” So it is unlikely. It can even be ruled out that the area may be destroyed by the explosions, which is a prerequisite for a storm to occur,” said Dr. Surono.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency ( BMKG ) Tsunami and Earthquake Centre’s head, Mr. Daryono, stated that his agency uses tide gauge equipment from the Geospatial Information Agency to continue monitoring the sea levels for early tsunami detection.
The Maritime Automatic Weather System ( MAWS ) from BMKG has also been used to monitor developments there in five locations that are close to Mount Ruang.
There was no change in the water levels that may show whether a storm may happen, according to the tracking results so far.
According to the data from the water level monitoring that was conducted by BMKG, it appears that the water level conditions at all locations indicate that the Mount Ruang eruption has certainly caused significant changes in the sea level, Mr. Daryono said in a statement released by CNN Indonesia.
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The majority of the eateries in Malaysia that are open for 24 hours are the mamak restaurants, along with several fast-food restaurants like McDonald’s and Kentucky Fried Chicken ( KFC).
During the early hours of the morning, Mr Mukthahir’s mamak store is frequented mostly by workers from the city’s 24- hours factories in the business park.  ,
” They come here before or after work, depending on their change. We accommodate that. He said,” We are obviously making a profit at the same time as we are providing a service, which is not true.”
Many people consider Mamak restaurants to be one of the pillars of Indonesian food because they offer a wide range of foods at any time of the day in a casual environment and at comparatively cheap rates.  ,
Indonesian favourites such as rice canai, nasi laksa, and dish goreng are among their staples. Modern restaurants now actually serve European and Thai cuisine.  ,
These restaurant are often found in metropolis- centres, near colleges and universities, as well as transport hubs. With some of the biggest fits being shown on major screens, they have grown to be a well-liked gathering place to watch late-night live football games.  ,  ,
Jawahar Ali Taib Khan, president of the Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners Association ( Presma ), stated to CNA that these traits contribute to the development of the country’s culture in mamak restaurants.
Because of their conduciveness and accessibility, he said, adding that the restaurant provided spaces for people to discuss topics at any time of the day, people “do not only go to the mamak franchises to eat and drink, but also to socialize.”  ,  ,
He said that there were approximately 12, 000 mamak franchises all over the country, with about third of them operating 24 hours.  ,  ,
He also refuted claims that the country’s 24 hours restaurant are to blame for health issues, saying that other aspects like an individual’s life practices were also a factor.  ,
But, Mr. Jawahar stated that they were ready to discuss the matter with CAP and the Health Ministry and to take all ideas and suggestions.  ,
M. Kharan, a 24-year-old student at the university, told CNA that he almost always spent his days at a mamak after nightfall because it was the most suitable place to get food at odd times.  ,
He added that because of the much lower rates, a scholar like him could pay, the prices at the Mamak eateries were the best for watching sports together rather than at a table or restaurant.
‘ There is also a lot of variety of foods, “he added.
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However, success stories like Mr Chu’s are few and far between among the land ’s 300 million migrant workers.
The livestreaming economy, which peaked during the COVID-19 crisis, is becoming extremely depleted as more look for a unique backbone amid an uncertain financial perspective.
This has made it difficult for visitors to walk out and overpower another livestreamers, according to authorities. Some employ obscene methods to increase views.
Swansea University’s Associate Professor of Media and Communications Studies Dr. Yan Wu argued that industry rules is necessary because livestreaming involves a wider range of talent.
“The content of streaming could be vulgar and sexual, ” she told CNA’s East Asia Tonight.
“( The ) industry poses this new challenge because in the past, when you think of the media industry, it has clearly separated fields– journalism, entertainment, advertising, etc.
However, the streaming market appears to bring all of these distinct industries up. So the important factor is, who’s guilty? ”
She pointed to a “huge passion ” in China for new technology like digital reality. In recent years, online bloggers created with unnatural brains have also gained traction.
“ When the technology keeps advancing under the market, ( in ) certain areas, the market reaches a saturation point. However, there are new approaches, new diversity strategies, and a market segment plug-in that will be able to give us a new economic growth point, according to Dr. Yan.
It was a no-brainer for Mr. Chu to change career pathways rather than to live in one of China’s most wealthy and most populous cities.
” When you’re in the area, your income may be just a few thousand renminbi, and the job is difficult and relaxing. Even when you’re in the moment, you think the money comes easily, ” he said.
“ But in the long run, with technology, you risk becoming outdated; you will no longer be useful. “
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