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Elon Musk
Latest news on billionaire Elon Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter) and the founder of SpaceX, Tesla and The Boring Company.
Born
28 Jun 1971
Industry
Business, Technology
Job Title
Businessman
The Eastwood area of Rotherham in northern England. A 2014 inquiry found at least 1,400 children were subjected to sexual exploitation in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013. Photo: AFP
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Donald Trump

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Donald Trump

Trump blocks California’s plan to phase out petrol-powered cars, clouding EV future

California had planned to end the sale of petrol-only vehicles by 2035, among other ambitious efforts.

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Los Angeles protests

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Donald Trump

‘Went too far’: Musk regrets some Trump criticisms

Trump said his relationship with Musk was over after a social media dispute, where Musk called the president’s tax and spending bill a ‘disgusting abomination’.

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Donald Trump

Letters | What the Trump-Musk feud reveals about American decline

Readers discuss the state of US democracy, National Guard troops in Los Angeles, and the suffering of children in Gaza.

President Donald Trump and his top donor, Elon Musk, speak in the Oval Office on March 14. Photo: TNS
United States

Musk’s father says Elon made mistake, bets ‘Trump will prevail’

Errol Musk claims stress was behind public spat with the US president, dismissing feud as a ‘small thing’.

LGBTQ

With rage and humour, WorldPride rally in Washington takes aim at Trump

Rally at Lincoln Memorial protests against setbacks under Trump; speakers criticise president for issuing orders limiting transgender rights.

Donald Trump

Trump warns Musk against funding Democrats, thinks their relationship is over

The Tesla CEO is making a ‘huge mistake’ going after the US president, VP J.D. Vance says.

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US President Donald Trump (left) and Elon Musk speak in the Oval Office in March. Photo: TNS
United States

US Supreme Court allows Doge to access Social Security data of Americans

Elon Musk remains influential post-White House as Supreme Court supported Donald Trump, allowing Doge access to Social Security data and raising privacy concerns.

The US Supreme Court Building in Washington. Photo: TNS
Donald Trump

Trump not interested in talking to Elon Musk, may get rid of his Tesla

The US president and the world’s richest man continue to trade barbs after falling out in an extraordinarily public fashion.

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SCMP Highlights

US-China trade call’s impact on firms, Trump-Musk feud: SCMP daily highlights

From the impact of Trump and Xi’s call on Chinese factories to a groundbreaking plane radar, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

India

Tesla’s India entry appears in doubt after minister questions intent

Heavy industries minister says Tesla is ‘more interested’ in establishing showrooms and ‘not interested’ in manufacturing in India.

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Tesla electric vehicles are parked in a Tesla dealer in New Jersey. India has taken notable steps to court Tesla, such as slashing tariffs on luxury vehicles priced above US$40,000. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

Explainer | Caught in a bad bromance: Trump and Musk go for the throat – what just happened?

The gloves have come off as the besties turn on each other, attacking policy decisions, threatening repercussions and levelling scandalous accusations.

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Before their public feud this week, US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk attended a press conference in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30. Photo: Reuters
United States

Musk escalates public spat with Trump by making Epstein files claim

Elon Musk claimed the US president ‘is in the Epstein files’, but offered no evidence.

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SpaceX

Trump-Musk clash threatens to ground US space ambitions

US president’s threat to pull Musk contracts casts a shadow over critical Nasa, Pentagon and commercial space initiatives.

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Donald Trump

Trump and Musk feud in real time as bromance implodes in spectacular fashion

A ‘disappointed’ Trump threatened the tycoon’s US contracts, while Musk said the president would have lost the election without him.

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Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s unlikely bromance has imploded in spectacular fashion. Photo: AFP
Xiaomi

Xiaomi founder stays on as honorary chairman at Chinese software firm

Kingsoft Office is best known for its WPS Office software, a popular local alternative to Microsoft Office.

Donald Trump

Musk and hardline Republicans ramp up attacks on Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’

The Congressional Budget Office estimates the tax and spending bill will add US$2.4 trillion to the US debt pile.

Donald Trump

Musk calls Trump mega-bill ‘disgusting abomination’, days after farewell

White House dismisses Musk’s criticism of the US president’s signature tax-cut and spending bill.

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Elon Musk exited his role as an official US government employee last week, lauded by US President Donald Trump for spearheading a federal spending cuts programme. Photos: AFP
SCMP Highlights

Musk’s alleged Japan child, ‘Trump and Lee Kuan Yew similar’: 7 Asia highlights

From Elon Musk’s alleged child in Japan to India’s AMCA stealth fighter, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Elon Musk leaves Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg on March 13, 2024. The billionaire entrepreneur is at the centre of renewed public scrutiny following claims he fathered a child with a Japanese pop star. Photo: DPA
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk raises new funds for xAI as he steps back from politics

The billionaire is selling US$5 billion in debt for his AI start-up through Morgan Stanley.

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Japan

Elon Musk’s alleged child with Japanese pop star sparks online storm in Japan

The claim by conservative influencer Ashley St Clair has fuelled speculation and debate over the billionaire’s growing family.

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Artificial intelligence

Silicon Valley venture capitalists sit back from investing in AI

Amid sky-high valuations, even major venture capital firms can no longer compete with deep-pocketed backers like SoftBank and Microsoft.

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Silicon Valley venture capitalists are taking a wait-and-see approach in the AI sector amid sky-high valuations. Photo: Shutterstock
United States

Elon Musk denies taking ketamine on Trump’s campaign trail

Musk rejected a report which said the billionaire used so much ketamine that he developed bladder problems.

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Elon Musk speaks during a news conference at the White House on May 30. Photo: AP
Donald Trump

Trump to replace his nominee for Nasa head

Original pick Jared Isaacman, a billionaire with ties to Elon Musk’s SpaceX, was only days away from his planned Senate confirmation vote.

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United States

Opinion | Why US exceptionalism, export of crassness are losing their shallow appeal

America’s inevitable decline proves that nations thrive by prioritising their needs and working with others, not seeking economic dominance.

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