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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

US President Donald Trump presents a “key to the White House” to Elon Musk during a news conference in the Oval Office on May 30. Photo: TNS

‘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’.

2 hours agovideocam

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

11 Jun 2025 - 11:30AM

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

10 Jun 2025 - 12:27AM

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.

9 Jun 2025 - 11:51AM

People attend the World Pride Rally and March at the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington on Sunday. Photo: AP

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.

8 Jun 2025 - 1:38AMvideocam

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.

7 Jun 2025 - 9:36AM

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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.

7 Jun 2025 - 2:13AMvideocam

It was earlier reported that US President Donald Trump (right) and Tesla CEO Elon Musk would speak after their unlikely political marriage exploded in a fiery public divorce. Photo: AFP

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.

6 Jun 2025 - 9:15PM

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.

6 Jun 2025 - 9:00PMvideocam

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.

6 Jun 2025 - 6:00PM

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

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.

6 Jun 2025 - 2:28PMvideocam

Much of what the US government has distributed about Jeffrey Epstein has been in the public domain for years. File photo: AFP

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.

6 Jun 2025 - 4:50PMvideocam

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.

6 Jun 2025 - 12:46PMvideocam

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.

5 Jun 2025 - 6:00PM

Xiaomi founder, chairman and CEO, Lei Jun. Photo: AFP

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.

5 Jun 2025 - 8:16AM

Elon Musk speaks during a news conference in the Oval Office on Friday. Photo: AFP

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.

4 Jun 2025 - 1:40PM

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.

3 Jun 2025 - 12:50PM

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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.

3 Jun 2025 - 11:00AMvideocam

Elon Musk is refocusing on his business after leaving Washington. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS

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.

2 Jun 2025 - 6:46PMvideocam

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.

2 Jun 2025 - 12:09PMvideocam

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.

1 Jun 2025 - 8:43AMvideocam

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

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.

1 Jun 2025 - 11:33AMvideocam

Jared Isaacman, founder and chief executive officer of Shift4 Payments, stands for a portrait in front of the recovered first stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in Hawthorne, California, in February 2021. Photo: AFP

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.

2 Jun 2025 - 8:32AM

Musk says Oval Office black eye was because son, 5, punched him in the face

The tech tycoon says he got the bruise while horsing around with X Æ A-Xii before a Trump press conference to mark his last day at Doge.

31 May 2025 - 4:21AM

Drug claims overshadow Elon Musk’s Oval Office farewell with Trump

A news report says the tech billionaire used so much ketamine on the 2024 campaign trail that he developed bladder problems.

31 May 2025 - 3:45AM

Elon Musk listens as US President Donald Trump (not pictured) speaks during a news conference in the Oval Office on Friday. Photo: AP

Musk sets ambitious 2026 goal for uncrewed Starship Mars voyage

Optimal planetary alignment drives aggressive timeline for SpaceX mission.

30 May 2025 - 2:02PM

Reaching Mars hinges on whether Starship can accomplish a number of challenging technical feats. File photo: Nasa via Reuters

SCMP Highlights

US military personnel in Taiwan, paraglider cheating death: 7 highlights

From US putting 500 military personnel in Taiwan to paraglider cheating death, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

30 May 2025 - 1:36PM

Elon Musk leaves Trump team, capping turbulent tenure in Washington

Billionaire Musk says his work at the White House is over, and is heading back to business.

29 May 2025 - 4:36PM

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