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CNA
3 days ago
- Business
- CNA
Non-geopolitical factors have led to 'less than ideal' security responses in Asia Pacific: IISS
From domestic politics to the interdependence of economies -- a new report has warned that these non-geopolitical factors have often led to "less than ideal" responses on the security front in the Asia Pacific. The regional security assessment released by London-based think-tank International Institute of Strategic Studies comes ahead of the Shangri-la Dialogue, a key annual defence gathering in Singapore this weekend. Olivia Siong shares what some of these factors are and their impact on the region.


CNA
4 days ago
- Automotive
- CNA
China's BYD aims to raise the stakes with its intelligent driving technology
Chinese EV makers extended their losses with the industry facing a price war. A confidential meeting between China's commerce ministry and automakers also reportedly took place over the rise in secondhand sales of unused cars. Meanwhile, electric vehicle makers are still trying to outsmart each other in smart driving features. China's BYD is offering an intelligent driving technology, known as 'God's Eye'. The company told CNA's Olivia Siong that it plans to make this technology available overseas soon.