The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has announced THB 137 billion (AUD $5.9 billion) in investment commitments to strengthen the country's electric vehicle (EV) industry. Major investment boost According to the BOI,…
Antonina JosonJuly 9, 2026
A renewable energy expert from the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) revealed in a recent seminar that Thailand is “lagging behind” its Asia-Pacific counterparts. Power Development Plan FTI Chairman of the Renewable Energy Industry Group, Natee Sithiprasasana revealed…
Antonina JosonJuly 2, 2026
The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) has added a new program that evaluates advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to their list of tests. Analysing ADAS The ASEAN NCAP has launched a new…
Antonina JosonJuly 2, 2026
Indonesia’s new B50 fuel mandate launched last 1 July, raising the percentage of palm-based biodiesel to 50 per cent in biodiesel blends. Half and half The go signal was first announced by Energy Minister…
Antonina JosonJuly 2, 2026
Two Japan-based original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of auto components are set to relocate a portion of production to Vietnam from Indonesia. From Indonesia to Vietnam Two major Japanese auto parts OEMs…
Antonina JosonJune 24, 2026
Vietnam’s car sales for the period of January to May 2026 reached 125,405 units, 20 per cent higher compared to the same period last year. General overview Data from the Vietnamese Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) revealed…
Antonina JosonJune 17, 2026
A total of 66,053 new vehicles were registered in Malaysia in May 2026, declining 10.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) and 15.1 per cent from the previous month. General overview While monthly registrations declined 21 per…
Antonina JosonJune 17, 2026
Vietnam-based ride-hailing electric vehicle (EV) service Green SM (GSM) recently expanded its operations to India. New in New Delhi Owned by Vingroup, the EV ride-hailing service operates in parts of Europe and…
Antonina JosonJune 10, 2026
Singapore will enforce stricter rules on commercial refrigerators and vehicle air-conditioning starting 1 July 2027. Keeping it light Starting from 1 July 2028, passenger cars and light vehicles in Singapore must use…
Antonina JosonJune 3, 2026
