Antonina Joson, Author at AfMA

Indonesia aims to start mass-producing national EVs by 2028

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced a goal for Indonesia to start mass-producing its national electric vehicle (EV) by 2028. The President’s plans In a televised address last month, Prabowo revealed that the government is…

Antonina JosonSeptember 24, 2026

Safety Southeast Asia

Distracted driving named as major cause of road accidents in Malaysia

Road safety experts in Malaysia named distracted driving—specifically, watching entertainment content—as a major cause of road accidents in the country. Screens and smartphones Smartphones may be useful to drivers as…

Antonina JosonSeptember 24, 2026

Car Market Southeast Asia

EV sales maintain strong momentum in Vietnam

Vietnam recorded 48,484 new vehicles sold in August 2026, rising almost 20 per cent year-on-year (YoY). General overview Combining sales data from members of the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA),…

Antonina JosonSeptember 17, 2026

Car Market Southeast Asia

New electric vehicle registrations reach all-time high in Malaysia

New electric vehicle (EV) registrations in Malayasia reached an all-time high in August, rising by 155.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY). The highest on record According to data from Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ), a total of 77,276 vehicles were registered in…

Antonina JosonSeptember 17, 2026

News Southeast Asia

Thailand to impose ‘highest’ tax rate on imported vehicles

The Thai government is set to impose the ‘highest’ excise tax rates on completely built up (CBU) or imported vehicles The highest tax rate Thailand's National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee (EV…

Antonina JosonSeptember 17, 2026

News Southeast Asia

BYD Malaysia to announce major development and assembly plans

BYD Malaysia will announce its development plans regarding its Malaysian expansion by next week. A halt in progress Malaysian auto news outlet AutoBuzz reported that BYD Malaysia halted its plans to establish a local assembly plant in March this…

Antonina JosonSeptember 10, 2026

Southeast Asia Sustainability

Toyota proposes for Vietnam to recognise hybrids as low emission

Toyota is proposing that the Vietnamese government recognise hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) as low-emission vehicles and grant priority access in low-emission zones. Recognising hybrids Toyota Vietnam general director Hirata Osamu and representatives from other Japan-based companies met with…

Antonina JosonSeptember 10, 2026

News

Hyundai to release over 100 models, including range-extended EV by 2030

Hyundai announced that it plans to release 100 models globally by 2030, including an extended range electric vehicle (EREV) by 2027. Hyundai’s goals Hyundai Motor Company announced its goal to launch over 100 vehicle…

Antonina JosonSeptember 10, 2026

Southeast Asia Technology

AMAP and Malaysian tech company partner to expand spatial tech in ASEAN

China-based map service AMAP has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Tuxuri Sdn. Bhd to expand geospatial intelligence in Southeast Asia. Creating space Multinational Alibaba’s location services arm, AMAP,…

Antonina JosonSeptember 3, 2026

Electric Vehicles Southeast Asia

Thailand to revamp vehicle excise tax scheme based on CO2 emissions

The Thai government is planning to restructure its vehicle excise tax scheme by basing it on carbon emissions rather than vehicle fuel type. From fuel to carbon Thailand’s Finance Ministry has proposed to…

Antonina JosonSeptember 3, 2026