The Philippines Government has officially announced its detailed plans to construct a new $14bn 'pollution-free' super city - that would be bigger than Manhattan in an effort to address the chronic air pollution and traffic problems in its capital city of Manila.
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Huawei and PSA Group showcase car equipped with ‘connected car solution’
The DS 7, the first car featuring Huawei Connect Car Solution, debuts at the Huawei Eco-Partner Conference 2018. It is the first result of Huawei and Group PSA's collaboration on the world's largest OEM connected car project announced in November 2017. The DS 7 is evidence of Huawei's commitment to ongoing innovation and investment in the connected car domain.
BMW Group obtains autonomous test driving license in China
BMW Group has announced that it has officially obtained the Shanghai Intelligent Connected Autonomous Driving Test License.
Singapore watchdog investigating Grab’s acquisition of Uber
A Singapore watchdog has initiated an investigation into Grab’s acquisition of Uber in the Southeast Asian market following claims it may have infringed competition rules. The ombudsman has subsequently imposed restrictions on the deal until the conclusion of its investigation.
Pivotel and Inmarsat team up to launch game changing device
Leading Australian satellite telecommunications company Pivotel has announced the launch of the world's first satellite device that combines the Inmarsat Fleet Xpress Network Service Device (NSD) with the RedPort Optimizer Enterprise satellite router and VoIP gateway to deliver an all-in-one communications solution for maritime and satellite providers.
Streetlights in Japanese town to be powered by Nissan LEAF batteries
Japanese car manufacturing colossus Nissan has announced that it has embarked on an innovative project which will see it deploy its Nissan LEAF batteries in a Japanese town.
Huawei and Porsche Design collaborate to produce luxury smartphone
Huawei and Porsche Design have raced past rivals to define a new standard of luxury as power and beauty become one. A sophisticated and exclusive smartphone is the most covetable accessory for your hand today. It is where fashion, innovative technology and best-in-class design converge, to give you the ultimate accessory - the luxury smartphone.
New Zealand operator announces plans to expand roll out of IoT
New Zealand telecommunications firm Spark has formally announced that it is set to expand its rollout of Internet of Things in the country. In a statement issued to the press, Spark confirmed that its long-range, low-power network will be deployed for commercial use in 60% of the places where New Zealand residents live, work and play.
Locally manufactured devices key to fueling India IoT growth
A prominent executive for Samsung Electronics in India has claimed that locally manufactured devices are critical to fueling the projected explosion of IoT technologies in the country.
ZTE announces partnership with Qualcomm on ‘connected car’ technologies
Chinese multinational vendor ZTE has announced a partnership agreement with US chipmaker Qualcomm at Mobile World Congress which will see the companies combine resources and expertise in an effort to accelerate the development of the ‘connected car’.