Driverless lorries are currently being tested on the highway between Beijing and Tianjin port, marking a significant step towards transforming China's transport industry.

• These lorries operate autonomously with a safety driver present, indicating a shift in logistics that could drastically reduce labor costs.
• Huo Kangtian, safety driver for Pony AI, noted that gaps in public acceptance due to past incidents must be addressed for widespread adoption.
• The city of Hefei has seen hundreds of driverless delivery vans navigating urban streets, illustrating local government support for autonomous technology.

The Kenyan government has finalized the leasing of Muhoroni Sugar Company and Chemelil Sugar Company, marking a significant reform in the country's sugar industry.

• West Valley Sugar Company has secured a 30-year lease for Muhoroni Sugar, while Kibos Sugar and Allied Industries Limited will operate Chemelil Sugar.
• The leasing move is part of a broader effort by the government, led by Paul Rono, Principal Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, to revive the struggling sector.
• The international tender process concluded with the handover of facilities on May 10, 2025, amid pressures for sector reform amidst issues like mismanagement and underperformance.