Xiaomi has modified its battery supplier arrangements for the Pengcheng crossover SUV. The company will now use Sunwoda and CALB for its inaugural self-developed Longjia battery pack. This represents a change from previous models, where Contemporary Amperex Technology, known as CATL, and BYD were the primary suppliers. The Longjia battery marks Xiaomi's first instance of attaching its name directly to a power battery unit.

Uber, collaborating with Verne and Pony.ai, has initiated autonomous ride services in Zagreb. This marks the Croatian capital as the first European urban area where users may book a self driving vehicle via the Uber mobile application. The programme represents a new operational phase for all three organisations involved in this transport endeavour.

New regulations addressing fraudulent online advertisements have been introduced in Singapore. These measures require Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to verify advertiser identities against government records and prevent advertisements from unlicensed financial firms. Experts consider these steps significant for countering online scams, though they caution consumer vigilance remains essential.