As autonomous vehicle (AV) companies worldwide race to accelerate commercialization, Singapore has established itself as a premier proving ground for self-driving technology. South Korean autonomous shuttle startup Autonomous A2Z has seized on Singapore’s robust regulatory framework and advanced infrastructure to launch its first overseas operation, partnering with ride-hailing giant Grab to deploy self-driving shuttle services on public roads in Singapore’s bustling downtown.

Leading battery cathode material manufacturer HCM announced that China’s Ministry of Commerce has officially imposed export restrictions on “battery cathode material preparation technology.” HCM is actively establishing a demonstration production line for lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP), highlighting Taiwan’s increasingly important role in energy autonomy policy.

As the European Union and China prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations with a high-level summit in Beijing at the end of July 2025, the atmosphere behind closed doors is far from festive. The main issue at hand is the tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), which have become a contentious point in the increasingly complex trade relationship between the EU and China.