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Tesla China posts 36% sales rise, as local rivals’ new models nip at heels
NEWS
5/8/2026

Tesla China posts 36% sales rise, as local rivals’ new models nip at heels

Tesla’s Shanghai factory reported a big year-on-year rise in deliveries last month as it benefited from local governments’ subsidies and increasing interest in electric vehicles (EVs) amid the global energy shock. The US carmaker said in a statement that the so-called Gigafactory delivered 74,478 units in April, up 36 per cent from the same period in 2025. The number comprises sales in mainland China and exports to overseas markets. However, on a month-to-month basis the factory’s sales in April...

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SCMP Economy
Australian residents oppose datacentre expansion near homes amid AI boom concerns
Developing
Environment·5/2/2026AI summary

Australian residents oppose datacentre expansion near homes amid AI boom concerns

Residents in three Australian cities are opposing the rapid expansion of datacentres near residential areas, citing concerns over noise, environmental impact, and inadequate planning processes. The M3 datacentre in West Footscray, Melbourne, is set to double in size by 2027, while similar facilities are proposed in Sydney's Lane Cove and Perth's Hazelmere. Local councils say they have been sidelined in approval processes, while industry argues datacentres are critical for Australia's digital future.

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Guardian Tech
South Korea to Invest 53 Billion Won in AI Factory Infrastructure This Year
Tech
4/29/2026AI summary

South Korea to Invest 53 Billion Won in AI Factory Infrastructure This Year

South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources will provide 53 billion won ($35.9 million) in support this year for AI factory infrastructure projects. The funding will go to companies participating in the Manufacturing AI Transformation (M.AX) alliance, a government-led initiative launched last year that aims to construct 500 AI factories by 2030 to help South Korean manufacturers secure a competitive edge globally.

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