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Naver steps up overseas travel search, expands information on 45 Asian areas

Naver is expanding the scope of information available through its overseas travel search, allowing users to explore entry and safety information alongside restaurants and attractions in one place. The company said on Thursday it has strengthened search results for major Asian destinations including Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong and Macau, following Japan. The update covers 45 areas and adds a related-information section and AI-based recommendations.

Mobility

China 45 percent, Europe 26 percent, U.S. 5.9 percent: Why the EV gap has widened

The United States risks falling behind in the global shift to electric vehicles as its pace of adoption trails China, Europe and some emerging markets, a report said. Battery electric vehicles accounted for 5.9 percent of U.S. new-car sales in the first half of the year. China reached about 45 percent in August and Europe 26 percent in July. The report cited trade barriers, policy changes and reduced automaker investment.

Industry

Ford CEO warns of China car push, says Europe is already too late

Ford CEO Jim Farley said the United States should take time and act cautiously on Chinese automakers entering the U.S. market, pointing to Europe where their presence expanded rapidly. He said low prices and long driving ranges are helping Chinese EVs gain share, and he raised national security concerns about data collection. Farley said Ford can both cooperate and compete with Chinese firms, even as U.S. policy remains unsettled.