Mobility

Tesla Roadster, 9 years late, faces growing doubts ahead of reveal

Tesla is preparing to unveil a production version of its next-generation Roadster after about nine years. The delay comes as growth in the electric-vehicle market slows and Tesla’s business focus shifts toward autonomous driving and robots. The company has touted extreme acceleration, top speed and an optional SpaceX package, but those claims need verification in a mass-produced car. Weak demand for costly electric hypercars and shifting strategies by rivals add to doubts.

Telecommunications & Media

Korea\'s internet speed ranking sparks criticism over lack of fibre investment

South Korean lawmakers criticised the country’s three telecom carriers over what they called insufficient investment in fibre-optic networks after a survey showed Korea’s fixed broadband download speed ranked 22nd globally. Democratic Party lawmaker Lee Yeon-hee cited results from internet speed measurement firm Ookla. The science ministry said it agreed on the need to expand investment but raised questions about the reliability of the overseas private survey and said it would encourage operators to invest more.