Tesla’s (TSLA) Europe woes are only getting worse, just as Chinese rival BYD’s (BYDDY) fortunes soar there. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), Tesla electric vehicle registrations (a proxy for sales) in Europe fell to just 8,075 units in January, a 17% drop compared to a year ago. Meanwhile, total EV registrations in…
Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department has launched an internal review to improve its strategies for tackling large-scale blazes following the deadly Wang Fuk Court inferno, with officers set to examine operational effectiveness and equipment use. Director of Fire Services Andy Yeung Yan-kin said on Tuesday that his deputy for operations, Derek Armstrong Chan, would lead…
Apple CEO Tim Cook was among a handful of top tech executives who attended a classified CIA briefing warning that China could attack Taiwan by 2027, according to a sweeping investigative report by The New York Times ($). The previously unreported briefing was apparently held in a secure room in Silicon Valley in July 2023….
It’s always great to see new reciprocal frequent flyer agreements, especially among airlines that don’t otherwise have many partners. So along those lines, here’s a new collaboration that’s worth being aware of. Etihad Airways & Hong Kong Airlines frequent flyer partnership Etihad Airways and Hong Kong Airlines now have a frequent flyer partnership, offering reciprocal…
Referee chief Dino Tommasi admits Napoli’s second goal against Atalanta should have stood, but it was correct to revoke a penalty kick for the Partenopei following a VAR check. Dino Tommasi, a member of the Italian referee-appointing committee, has issued a verdict on the controversial incidents that occurred during Napoli’s 2-1 loss against Atalanta on…
After nearly five years of ownership, Chris Hughes has decided to part ways with his stately Romanesque Revival residence in the prestigious Kalorama enclave of Washington, D.C. The Facebook cofounder has put an $8.8 million price tag on the historic digs, with Marin Hagen and Sylvia Bergstrom of Coldwell Banker Realty sharing the listing. Hughes and his…
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email China‘s recent nine-day Lunar New Year holiday has delivered a significant boost to domestic travel and consumer spending, successfully fulfilling government hopes that an extended break would encourage households to explore,…
The US Freedom.gov was collateral damage of LaLiga’s anti-piracy blocks Proton VPN confirmed the block occurred during weekend matches A Spanish court ordered VPN providers to block illegal football streams LaLiga’s aggressive crusade against illegal football streaming has triggered a diplomatic oddity and a digital rights fiasco, with the Spanish league accidentally blocking access to…
HashKey Group (3887.HK), Asia’s first publicly listed crypto exchange, has launched a one-stop Real-World Asset RWAUSD tokenization platform just two months after its $215M IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The solution, led by HashKey Tokenisation, covers the full lifecycle of converting illiquid assets into globally tradable digital tokens. The move is a direct…
China stated that it supports all efforts toward a peaceful resolution of the war in Ukraine and advocates for continued dialogue between the parties. Beijing advocates for a steady dialogue between the parties to reach a diplomatic conclusion to the war, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on February 24. We bring you stories…