
Evergrande Said to Have Proposed New Debt Plan, Reuters Says
China Evergrande Group has proposed a new debt restructuring plan for offshore bondholders, Reuters reported citing two people
2023-11-01 15:46

NR Narayana Murthy: Why India is debating a 70-hour work week
A billionaire's advice to young Indians has sparked a conversation on healthy versus toxic work culture.
2023-11-01 15:23

Ukraine war: Russian attacks force evacuations of children
Mandatory evacuations from the frontlines are swelling the ranks of Ukraine's displaced millions.
2023-11-01 14:24

Baidu launches paid version of ChatGPT-like Ernie Bot
BEIJING Chinese search engine giant Baidu launched on Wednesday a paid version of its ChatGPT-like product Ernie bot,
2023-11-01 13:46

Tesla to offer ‘beast mode’ version of Cybertruck with bulletproof panels
Tesla will offer a “beast mode version” for its much anticipated Cybertruck once it is rolled out by the end of this year, Elon Musk has said. In his latest interview with Joe Rogan on Tuesday, Mr Musk expressed hope that the “beast mode” version of the vehicle will be able to go from zero to 60 mph in under three seconds. The multibillionaire owner of X/Twitter had earlier said the Cybertruck will also get “performance” and “kicks ass” versions. However, Mr Musk did not elaborate on the other features that will be included in these versions of the electric vehicle (EV). He also reiterated that the Cybertruck, expected to launch in November, will have bulletproof steel panels and an option for people to purchase bulletproof glass. “You can make anything bulletproof if you want, but the glass has to be very thick to be bulletproof, so it can’t go up and down,” Mr Musk said. During the interview, Mr Rogan tried shooting an arrow at the vehicle’s stainless steel body. The projectile caused a small dent on the side of the Cybertruck model. Mr Musk said upcoming demonstrations will show the Cybertruck is bulletproof. The Tesla titan said one demonstration will have the vehicle being shot at with a Tommy gun, a 45mm shotgun and a 9mm gun. “Trucks are supposed to be tough, right?” he said. The bulletproof nature of the truck, dubbed “an armoured personal carrier from the future”, has been the subject of intense hype ever since it was unveiled. Mr Musk’s first demonstration of the toughness of the Cybertruck in 2019 had become a misfire as the window of the vehicle immediately smashed after he invited an audience member to throw a small metal ball at it. “Oh my f***ing god. Well, maybe that was a little too hard. It didn’t go through, so that’s a plus... room for improvement,” Mr Musk exclaimed, later adding on social media that prior testing before the event had compromised the window. “Sledgehammer impact on door cracked base of glass, which is why steel ball didn’t bounce off. Should have done steel ball on window, *then* sledgehammer the door,” the Tesla chief had said. Last month, Mr Musk dampened hopes that the Cybertruck will revive profits for the company in the near future. He announced in an earnings call that it will take at least 18 months for the truck to become profitable. “There will be enormous challenges in reaching volume production with Cybertruck and making the Cybertruck cash flow positive,” the Tesla titan told investors and analysts. “The blood, sweat, and tears that will be required to achieve that is just staggering,” he said. Read More Kamala Harris arrives in the UK ahead of AI safety summit X now valued at $19bn – less than half of what Elon Musk paid for it Elon Musk slammed by Israel for offering to send Starlink to Gaza Elon Musk says X posts with misinformation are ‘ineligible for revenue share’ Twitter adds video calling – and lets strangers ring you Elon Musk was ‘almost in tears’ on Tesla earnings call, analyst claims
2023-11-01 13:17

China's new economic tsar faces challenges emulating his predecessor
By Kevin Yao and Laurie Chen BEIJING China's new "economic tsar" He Lifeng is emerging as one of
2023-11-01 13:17

Diamondbacks fans prove John Smoltz wrong in record timing during Game 4
Arizona Diamondbacks fans wanted nothing to do with a Game 4 blowout that included two five-run innings by the rival Texas Rangers.
2023-11-01 11:57

Prada Sales Slow Despite Strong Miu Miu Label Performance
Prada SpA’s sales slowed as the Italian fashion company experiences a cutback in luxury demand that other competitors
2023-11-01 10:55

China’s Manufacturing Activity Contracts, Private Survey Shows
China’s manufacturing activity contracted in October, according to a private survey, signaling that the economic recovery is losing
2023-11-01 10:54

3 Phillies that deserve more blame for gifting us a terrible World Series
The Philadelphia Phillies lost the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLCS. Since then, the World Series has underperformed, and we need someone to blame.
2023-11-01 10:54

South Korean Exports Return to Growth in Boost to Outlook
South Korea’s exports rose for the first time since late last year in a positive sign for the
2023-11-01 10:53

Moutai Shares Jump After First Price Increase in Six Years
Kweichow Moutai Co. will increase prices for its signature drinks for the first time in six years as
2023-11-01 10:25