Indonesia begins $6 billion CATL-backed EV battery project

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to inaugurate the groundbreaking of an integrated electric vehicle (EV) battery project in East Halmahera, North Maluku, on June 29.
Philippines hopes EV perks can hike investments, jobs

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines may soon join other ASEAN countries in offering electric vehicle (EV) tax breaks and manufacturing incentives, with a key decision from the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) expected in July.
DOE, CDC pilot EV charging station to make Clark ‘Greener’

CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga (PIA)- The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) have launched a pilot charging station for hybrid and electric vehicles (EV) plying Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga.
Thai vehicle production rises for first time in 21 months, driven by EV boom

Thailand’s automotive sector saw its first production increase in 21 months in May 2025, with output reaching 139,186 units, up 33.51% MoM and 10.32% YoY, thanks to a surge in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs).
Thai government to revise BEV subsidy rules

The Thai government plans to revise its rules on subsidy payments to battery electric vehicle (BEV) manufacturers in response to the recent problems faced by the local subsidiary of China’s Hozon New Energy Automobile Company and its Neta Auto brand, according to local reports.
New Energy Asia unveiled to empower EV charging growth in Malaysia, ASEAN

NEW Energy Asia Sdn Bhd, a newly established joint venture (JV) between HICOM Engineering Sdn Bhd (HESB) and China-based Hangzhou Flash Charging New Energy Co Ltd (HFC), enters the Malaysian and ASEAN electric vehicle (EV) market with a wide range of high-quality and reliable EV charging solutions.
BRIN Advances Battery Research for Electric Vehicles

KBRN, Jakarta: The Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is intensifying its research on batteries for electric vehicles to accelerate the transition to clean energy and support Indonesia’s Net Zero Emissions target by 2060.
Vietnam’s Green SM partners with Gojek to expand EV services in Indonesia

Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) taxi operator Green SM and Indonesia’s GoTo-owned on-demand services platform Gojek announced a strategic collaboration on Thursday with the launch of the GoGreen SM service on the Gojek app.