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China\'s June crude imports plunge 41 percent, focuses on electric taxis to ease oil supply strain

China’s crude oil imports fell to their lowest level in nine years in June, with rising electrification in taxis and ride-hailing seen as a key driver of lower oil use amid supply worries around the Strait of Hormuz. June imports dropped 41.3 percent year on year to 29.27 million tons. Gasoline and diesel consumption fell even as travel and freight rose, while analysts and experts expect further declines in fuel demand and refinery utilisation.

AI & Enterprise

Science ministry to run Engineering Week for girls to support STEM career exploration

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Foundation for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology will hold engineering career-experience events for middle and high school girls during the summer vacation period. The 2026 Girls in Engineering Week will run from July 18 to 31 at 11 universities nationwide. Programs include hands-on activities, special lectures and mentoring online and offline, with region-specific tours and contests. Participation is free.

Mobility

Japan\'s JCB pushes hands-free UWB bus fare payments for 2028 rollout

Japan\'s JCB, Resona Holdings and Odawara Device will introduce an ultra-wideband (UWB)-based payment service that lets bus passengers pay fares without taking out their smartphones. The three companies signed an MOU to jointly develop and test the service, targeting commercial rollout in 2028. Technology verification will begin in 2026, followed by limited commercial services on 일부 routes in 2027. The project also includes work to develop standards linking bus fare systems with UWB technology.