Malaysia is shifting into high gear as it positions itself to become Southeast Asia’s leading hub for smart, sustainable mobility, powered by breakthroughs in electric vehicles (EVs), artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced manufacturing.
Indonesia is projecting the downstreaming of electric vehicle (EV) batteries for motorcycles and cars within the next two years, according to Director General of the Metal, Machinery, Transportation Equipment, and Electronics (ILMATE) Industry at the Ministry of Industry Setia Diarta.
Building an open and interoperable charging system with common standards and transparent usage mechanisms will help foster healthy competition, attract private investment, drive innovation, and protect consumer interests.
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast on September 4 announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of this year with robust revenue growth, up 92% year on year.
Launched in 2020, NAP 2020 aims to transform Malaysia into a regional automotive hub through technology, innovation and domestic value-added. Its key focus areas include energy-efficient vehicles (EEVs), electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous driving technology and Industry 4.0 applications.
Hanoi is advancing green transportation as part of its sustainability goals but faces challenges like limited charging infrastructure, inconsistent regulations, and high electric vehicle costs.
The delivery event took place just four months after order intake began and only seven months following the model’s debut, underscoring VinFast’s strong production and operational capabilities.
Within Hanoi's Ring Road No. 1 area, there are around 600,000 residents and approximately 450,000 motorbikes. The city’s policy to prohibit petrol-fuelled motorbikes from circulating within this zone starting July 1, 2026 will also impact commuters from outside the area, many of whom rely on access to this central zone for work or business.
Under the revised terms, one BEV produced for export will be counted as 1.5 vehicles toward a manufacturer's local production quota, making it easier to meet production commitments, according to the Board of Investment (BOI).
In recent years, Thailand has attracted large amounts of investments in data centres and digital services, from companies as diverse as Amazon Web Services, Tik Tok, and NTT Data.
Chinese investments are expected to bring more than just financial benefits, but also help develop Indonesia’s human capital and technological expertise.
At this year’s event, VinFast displays a full range of EVs, from compact models to three-row SUVs, including the VF 6, VF 7, VF 8 and VF 9.
With EV's rapid growth, experts warn that the infrastructure development is struggling to keep up
At least 3,500 public EV charging stations will be set up to support travellers during the Eid al-Fitr homecoming in Indonesia.
Under the MoU, VinFast will leverage Amarta's extensive market expertise and 25 years of experience to establish 22 new showrooms between 2025 and 2027, focusing on major cities such as Greater Jakarta and Bandung.
Accordingly, JTA Investment Qatar recognises VinFast's global growth strategy, alongside the significant value of Vinpearl's premium hotels and resorts, leading amusement parks and entertainment clusters, thereby aiming to join Vingroup in capitalising on these investment opportunities.
The ASEAN Future Forum 2025, scheduled for February 25-26 in Hanoi, will highlight the value of sustainability and circularity in supply chains to address global challenges such as climate change and resources depletion.
Malaysian automaker Proton has begun construction of its new electric vehicle (EV) production plant at its high-tech Tanjung Malim facility in Malaysia.
Indonesian Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita announced that three global electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers - France’s Citroen and China’s BYD and AION - have committed to establishing EV manufacturing plants in the Southeast Asian nation.
Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is accelerating, with over 100,000 electrified vehicles recorded and more than 3,300 charging stations established nationwide to date, positioning the country as a key regional hub for EV innovation.