Apollo Go, which operates one of the world’s largest networks of robotaxis, has expanded the testing of its autonomous taxis across more locations in Hong Kong, moving closer to launching its services in the city. Currently, a fleet of 10 vehicles is operating on streets in Cheong Hing Road, Second Sky Street, Airport Expo Boulevard,…
TOKYO — Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is preparing to enter the Japanese market for lightweight minicars, which is dominated by domestic manufacturers, as early as 2026, Nikkei has learned. Minicars, or kei-jidosha (light vehicles) in Japanese, are unique to the country and account for about 40% of the overall Japanese car market. The unique…
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Hong Kong will offer “any possible help” to social media influencers who want to promote the city through live streams, the chief executive has said after YouTube star IShowSpeed’s visit, which some saw as a missed opportunity to highlight signature local features. John Lee Ka-chiu said on Tuesday that he paid close attention to IShowSpeed’s…
CATL and BYD‘s combined EV battery installed capacity in January-February was 71.5 GWh, accounting for 55.1 percent of the global total. There are six Chinese companies in the top 10. CATL (SHE: 300750) and BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) remained the world’s 2 largest electric vehicle (EV) battery makers in the first two months of…
As of press time, BYD was down 11.15 percent, Nio 11.30 percent, Xpeng 11.40 percent and Li Auto 10.82 percent. Trump announced worse-than-expected reciprocal tariffs, and China swiftly responded. Electric vehicle (EV) stocks traded in Hong Kong were hit hard by US President Donald Trump’s new tariff measures, which triggered a selloff in global markets….
BYD is finally entering the popular midsize SUV market. BYD If there’s one Chinese brand that you’re destined to hear an increasing amount from in the coming years, it’s BYD. The company sold a record 4.27 million new energy vehicles in 2024, 1.76 million of which were battery electric, only slightly behind Tesla’s 1.79 million….
Hong Kong’s market for initial public offerings is roaring back. After a period in the doldrums, the city has climbed to become the world’s fourth-biggest IPO market, after America’s Nasdaq, the New York Stock Exchange and Tokyo Stock Exchange. Now is the time for Hong Kong to regain its throne. A total of US$2.3 billion…
Hong Kong stocks fell on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump’s expected tariff announcement in Washington cast a shadow of uncertainty over global trade. The Hang Seng Index dropped 0.8 per cent to 23,020.80 as of 9.40am local time. The Hang Seng Tech Index gained 0.6 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index…
China has carved out a dominating role in Central Asia’s electronic vehicle market. Now, Beijing is looking to replicate its success in the Caucasus. Azerbaijan is emerging as Beijing’s point of entry for the region. During the first 10 months of 2024, Azerbaijan imported 2,592 electric vehicles, with Chinese-manufactured models accounting for a 77 percent…