Chinese electric vehicle names remain in pole position of market expansion efforts

Chinese electric vehicle names remain in pole position of market expansion efforts

Vietnam is emerging with decent prospects as an electric vehicle manufacturing hub for the region, as Chinese electric vehicle makers from Chery to BYD flock to the country.
China's Xiaomi enters car market with new electric vehicle

China's Xiaomi enters car market with new electric vehicle

Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi launched its first electric vehicle in Beijing on Thursday, injecting itself into a fiercely competitive sector in the world's largest car market.
VinFast broadens pursuit to rule EVs

VinFast broadens pursuit to rule EVs

VinFast is building on advances made in 2023 by strategically expanding into markets such as India, Indonesia, and Oman.
What’s behind VinFast’s investment ambitions in India?

What’s behind VinFast’s investment ambitions in India?

VinFast’s decision to open a manufacturing plant in India as a strategic manoeuvre that not only leverages the potential of a burgeoning electric vehicle market but also positions the company favourably against future competitors.
Malaysia looks to become EV manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia

Malaysia looks to become EV manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia

Malaysia aims to attract more electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers as it is striving to establish itself as an EV manufacturing hub for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), an official has said.
Thailand discovers nearly 15 million tonnes of lithium

Thailand discovers nearly 15 million tonnes of lithium

Thailand has discovered nearly 15 million tonnes of lithium deposits, a government spokesman said Friday, a boost for the kingdom's goal of becoming a regional hub for electric vehicle production.
Vietnam, Indonesia eye cooperation in EV development, food security, manpower

Vietnam, Indonesia eye cooperation in EV development, food security, manpower

Indonesian Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita has invited Vietnam to cooperate in the development of several sectors, including the electric vehicle (EV) industry, green industry, food security, research and development, and human resources.
Potential is substantial for the electric vehicle industry

Potential is substantial for the electric vehicle industry

In Vietnam, the automotive sector anticipates maintaining its growth trajectory of recent years.
Net-zero through electrifying Vietnam’s commercial transport

Net-zero through electrifying Vietnam’s commercial transport

The electric vehicle revolution is taking the world by storm, and Vietnam has found itself in the middle of it.
ASEAN EV market to hit 2.7 billion USD by 2027: Malaysia’s minister

ASEAN EV market to hit 2.7 billion USD by 2027: Malaysia’s minister

The ASEAN electric vehicle (EV) market is projected to reach 2.7 billion USD by 2027, more than five times higher than 500 million USD in 2021, Malaysian Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz has said.
GSM stepping on the throttle with Laos expansion plans

GSM stepping on the throttle with Laos expansion plans

Vietnam-based taxi brand GSM is venturing into Laos’s rapidly growing ride-hailing and electric vehicle market, where it will confront both vast opportunities and stiff competition from established players.
VinFast to attend global EV show in Canada

VinFast to attend global EV show in Canada

VinFast, Vietnam’s first electric vehicle (EV) maker, has announced it will attend the 2023 Fully Charged Live show, held for the first time in Canada from September 8-10.
Insurance groups adjust to electric vehicle trends

Insurance groups adjust to electric vehicle trends

Vietnam’s pivot to electric vehicles is driving a profound overhaul in its long-established motor insurance sector, mirroring global trends.
Tough journey is just starting for VinFast

Tough journey is just starting for VinFast

VinFast’s move to list in the US demonstrates its determination to position itself as a contender in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle industry. Marc Iyeki, former head of Asia-Pacific Listings at the New York Stock Exchange, gave VIR’s Luu Huong his insight on the ambitious overseas listing.
ASEAN members to promote EV ecosystem development

ASEAN members to promote EV ecosystem development

Several agreements will be sealed during the 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in May this year, including the one on the development of electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, according to Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi.
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