Pichai Chunhavajira, a former energy executive in Thailand, was appointed as the nation’s finance minister on Sunday ( Apr 28 ), facing a difficult task of revitalizing Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy. Pichai, 75, an assistant to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, takes over from Srettha as funding secretary and becomes deputyContinue Reading
But, Musk’s unique organization has run into trouble in the world’s next- largest economy: In January, Tesla recalled more than 1.6 million electrical vehicles in China to resolve their steering software.
His appearance in China coincides with a fiercely competitive EV market war between firms hungry to advance.
China’s nearby vehicle giant BYD-” Build Your Dreams”- beat out Tesla in next year’s fourth quarter to become the world’s leading seller of EVs.
In the first third of this year, Tesla regained that name, but BYD continues to dominate in its native business.
His visit coincides with Beijing’s large car show, which held press events from Thursday through the weekend and was free to the public.
There was a lot of debate that the star billionaire may go Auto China while in Beijing, according to comments under posts about Musk’s appearance on the social media platform Weibo.
One person claimed that Musk’s visit was motivated by a need to test drive the SU7, Xiaomi’s first vehicle model, earlier this year.
Xiaomi’s entry into the fiercely competitive EV market appears to be down to a good start, with CEO Lei Jun reporting this month that pre-orders had outperformed expectations by three to five times.
Other commentators responded to rumors that Musk’s trip was intended to give him an opportunity to speak with Chinese officials about the potential release of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving ( FSD ) technology to the local market.
” FSD is Tesla’s last hope for saving its domestic sales”, one Weibo user said.
Musk’s interests in China have extended raised eyebrows in Washington, with President Joe Biden saying in November 2022 that his connections to foreign countries were “worthy” of attention.
The tycoon’s suggestion that Taiwan, which is self-ruled, may join China sparked controversy among other things, which was welcomed by Taiwanese authorities but greatly infuriated Taipei.
BEIJING: Tech billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Sunday ( Apr 28 ) met with China’s number two official, Premier Li Qiang, who promised the country would “always” be open to foreign firms.
One of the richest people in the world, Elon Musk, made his second trip to China before that day on his next visit in less than a year to the nation’s largest market for electric vehicles.
According to Chinese state broadcaster Video, Li had promised the nation would do more to support foreign companies during their appointment.
” China’s quite large- level industry will always be open to foreign- supported firms”, Li was quoted as saying.
China will keep its term and will work hard to improve customer service and increase market access.
Beijing had also offer” a better company setting” for foreign businesses, Li added,” so that businesses from all over the world you have peace of mind while investing in China.”
Musk later claimed on X, which he also owns, that he was honored to join with Li, adding that the couple “have known each other for many years.”
Musk has a number of business contacts in China, and he most recently traveled there in June of last year. Tesla has not yet released his travel schedule for the latest vacation.
At his Tesla Gigafactory in Shanghai, he was cited by CCTV as praising the “hardworking and brilliant Chinese group.”
Tesla reportedly stated that Tesla is ready to take the next step in enhancing assistance with China to produce more success stories.
The businessman met with Ren Hongbin, the mind of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, earlier in the day,” to discuss future steps in assistance and different topics,” according to CCTV.
In China, Tesla’s electric cars have become a cornerstone of middle-class industrial life despite the controversial figure of the West.
Musk previously detested Foreign Vehicles, and he now calls their companies” the most economical auto companies in the world.”
He was quoted as saying,” It’s good to see electric vehicles advance in China,” according to a state-backed media outlet on Sunday.
” All vehicles will be energy in the future”.
Musk’s unique company has run into trouble in the nation’s second- largest economy: In January, Tesla recalled more than 1.6 million electrical vehicles in China to resolve their steering software.
His appearance in China coincides with a fiercely competitive EV market war between firms hungry to advance.
Despite a lingering heatwave that resulted in a nationwide classroom shutdown order last weekend, millions of students returned to their reopened schools across Bangladesh on Sunday ( Apr 28 ). Over the past year, average optimum temperature in the investment Dhaka have been 4 to 5 degrees Celsius higher thanContinue Reading
The wind forced a kills of flight delays at Guangzhou’s aircraft, one of the country’s busiest. Passagers who were stranded posted photos and images of ocean pouring into the facility from roof cracks, which caused severe flooding. More weather is forecast for the state over the next five weeks, withContinue Reading
The Philippines ‘ education department announced on Sunday ( Apr 28 ) that in-person classes will be suspended in all public schools for two days as a result of the country’s extreme heat and a nationwide jeepney driver strike. In recent weeks, Southeast Asia has been scorched by intense heat,Continue Reading
It will be hard for UMNO to beg Malays, who currently make up the majority of Kuala Kubu Bharu’s electors, to help the government’s member, according to Professor James Chin from the University of Tasmania.
Fifty per cent of citizens in the district today are Malay, 30 per cent are Taiwanese, and 18 per share are Indian.
According to Prof. Chin,” If the applicant is from DAP, UMNO will have some issues, particularly after Akmal’s squabbles with Nga Kor Ming,” Prof. Chin referred to the barbaric exchange between the DAP vice-chairman and Dr. Akmal over the socks problem.
” Whether Malay electors will support the government member will depend greatly on how aggressively UMNO did campaign in the Asian society.”
Ms. Pang’s recent press secretary is Mr. Nga, who sparked controversy by proposing to designate Selangor’s Chinese new settlements as a UNESCO World Heritage site in February.
The idea was also criticized by some circles for evoking painful memories of abuse during the country’s imperial era. UMNO’s Malay nationalists even criticized the idea.
Kua Kia Soong, an intellectual and former MP, claimed that the election was an “insult” to those who opposed colonial rule in a commentary published by Free Malaysia Now.
Between 1948 and 1960, the British colonial administration allegedly fought the anti-colonial movement by violently relocating Chinese Malaysians into strongly monitored settlements with oppressive living conditions. The Taiwanese New Villages are included in these communities.
Following that, the UNESCO nomination’s ideas were abandoned.
The president’s issues could be further complicated by losing support from the non-Malay population, who makes up half of Kuala Kubu Bharu citizens.
Presently, sure quarters had called for American voters in the district to no support the PH candidate, citing dissatisfaction with the unity government’s treatment of the American community. Mr. Anwar has defended the manner in which he treats Malay Indians.
Beyond that, Sunway University political scientist Wong Chin Huat thinks the socks scandal has strained the relationship between UMNO and DAP to the point where UMNO wo n’t support it.
” Or if UMNO does, the plan may be ineffective ( to protest support from ) Malay voters and down- putting for the no- Africans”, he told CNA.
” Those ( UMNO members ) who do ( campaign ) would be seen as soft towards DAP. While at the same time, DAP’s self-restraint on the KK Super Mart and ( on the ) Najib ( issue ) has caused its base to feel disengaged, and one wonders if their once-vocal party has changed into the new MCA.
“One disadvantage of being part of a running group is that it ’s community-led. There are no taxes; we’re all participants. At the resting place, we’ll share food and other supplies. We help each other and share our experiences, ” he said.
“We promote tips on preventing injury. We suggest nice boots and where to find them for less money. We train for tribes up. We encourage carpooling if there’s place in someone’s vehicles. … It’s truly entertaining. ”
As for Ang, the UAE’s metropolitan hub of activity has allowed him to show his Peranakan personality, which furthermore serves as a marketing tool.
In 2021, he and his family established Rumah Peranakan, a private dinner knowledge. The couple may connect with fellow residents by opening up their kitchen area to visitors from all walks of life and across countries.
“Being Singaporean, particularly Peranakan, we’re quite into meals. … You tell the stories about Peranakans through food, ” he said. “ I get to meet new people, learn new nations from them.
“Importantly, I make new friends. And some of my new acquaintances turn into company. ”
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet reported on Saturday ( Apr 27 ) that 20 soldiers were killed in an ammunition explosion at an army base. According to the PM, several soldiers were also hurt by the explosion at the army base in Kampong Speu province at around 2.45 p.m. (Continue Reading
After their seats failed to recline electronically during their flight from India to Australia last year, Singapore Airlines ( SIA ) has been ordered to pay a couple in India more than S$ 3,500.
According to media reports from India’s newspapers on Thursday ( Apr 25 ), the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Hyderabad ruled in favor of Ravi Gupta and his wife Anjali Gupta.
The pair had traveled from Hyderabad to Australia via Singapore on May 23, 2023, according to a report from the Deccan Chronicle.  ,
They complained during the trip that their enterprise class chairs, which were supposed to rest online, had malfunctioned.
India Today reported that the couple were “forced to stay awake throughout the journey”, after forking out 66, 750 rupees ( S$ 1, 090 ) for each ticket.
Singapore Airlines had immediately offered 10, 000 KrisFlyer yards per man, but the offer was rejected by the plaintiffs.
Mr Gupta, who is Telangana’s director general of officers, apparently claimed that they were treated as “economy group people”, except for the more room, the Deccan Chronicle reported.
The committee ruled that SIA if deposit 48, 750 , pounds to each plaintiff, along with 12 per cent attention.  ,
Furthermore, the airline was ordered to pay a settlement of 100, 000 , pounds for “mental horror and natural suffering”, as well as 10, 000 rupees for the costs of the problem, the media outlets reported.  ,
In total, the airline was ordered to pay 219, 200 rupees, which is about S$ 3, 580.
CNA has contacted SIA for more information.