Baidu to launch self-driving car technology in July
China's Baidu Inc said it would launch its self-driving car technology for restricted environment in July before gradually introducing fully autonomous driving capabilities on highways and open city roads by 2020.
China EV start-up Nio to sell mass-production car next year
Chinese electric vehicle start-up Nio will start selling its first mass-production vehicle next year as it unveiled its ES8 SUV car at the Shanghai auto show.
PH posts $550-M BOP deficit in March; Q1 deficit at $994M
The Philippines’ balance of payments (BOP) deficit widened to US$994 million in the first quarter of the year, the fifth consecutive month of being in negative territory.
Did Chinese boats shoo away Bataan fishermen? PH still validating reports – Palace, DFA
Authorities are still verifying reports that certain Chinese forces drove away - with gun fire - Filipino fishermen in Bataan several days ago, Palace officials said Wednesday.
WATCH | Fire topples NGCP transmission tower in Alabang
A 230kV transmission tower near the Alabang exit of the South Luzon Expressway collapsed Wednesday morning when a fire reportedly lit by informal settlers weakened its foundation, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines said.
Late Thai king Bhumibol’s cremation set for Oct 26 – official
Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej will be cremated on October 26, a government official said on Wednesday, adding that the king's funeral will take place over a five day period.
EU and China must promote free and fair trade – premier
China and the European Union should promote a 'positive signal' of economic globalization and free and fair trade, Premier Li Keqiang told the EU's top diplomat Federica Mogherini.
Suspect in Facebook video murder kills self in Pennsylvania – police
A murder suspect who police said posted a video on Facebook of the killing of a Cleveland man fatally shot himself after a 'brief pursuit' by Pennsylvania State Police officers on Tuesday, police said.
QC approves drug tests for tricycle, pedicab drivers
The Quezon City Council has passed an ordinance requiring tricycle and pedicab drivers to undergo drug testing.
Gunman targets white men, kills three in California
A gunman who went by the nickname “Black Jesus” killed three white men in downtown Fresno, California, on Tuesday, and fired at another before...
Runway Manila opens
The 220-meter, P1.5-billion pedestrian bridge Runway Manila, which connects the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 to Newport City in Pasay City, was officially opened to the public Tuesday evening.
Inspired by Pokemon Go, Facebook pushes augmented reality
Facebook Inc is trying to seize on the technology known as augmented reality, a mix of the real and digital worlds best known from the hit smartphone game Pokemon Go, Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said.
Govt forces foil seajacking attempt off Zamboanga del Norte
Government forces foiled an attempt to hijack a cargo vessel in the seas off Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte Tuesday morning, the military’s Western Mindanao Command said.
73% of Pinoys fear falling to EJKs as satisfaction with war on drugs slides
(UPDATE 2 - 12:54 p.m.) Although their numbers have dipped, almost three-fourths of Filipinos remain afraid they or persons they know could become victims of extrajudicial killings amid a slide in satisfaction with the government’s war on drugs, the results of a new survey showed.
Opponents seek to annul Turkish vote as Erdogan’s new powers become reality
Turkey's main opposition began a battle on Tuesday to annul a referendum handing President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers, while the bar association and an international monitor said an illegal move by electoral authorities may have swung the vote.