Russia ready to expand cooperation in new energy areas with Vietnam: Ambassador
Hanoi (VNA) – The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and Vietnam have seen significant progress in recent years, with continued positive momentum in 2025, said Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Bezdetko in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency on the outset of the Lunar New Year Festival (Tet) – Vietnam’s biggest annual traditional celebration.
Perodua collaborates with UTM on EV technologies
Malaysia’s second national carmaker, Perodua, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) to collaborate in the development of next-generation electric vehicle technologies (xEVs).
Another strong year for EVs in Malaysia
MALAYSIA’s electric vehicle (EV) market surged nearly 80 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to more than 28,000 units in 2024, with China’s BYD, Tesla and BMW emerging as the top three brands.
Marcos urges Tesla to manufacture EVs in PH
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday encouraged Tesla to consider manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs) in the Philippines as part of efforts to adopt a sustainable transport system and reduce carbon emissions.
Grab and BYD Join Forces to Accelerate EV Adoption in Southeast Asia
Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading ride-hailing and delivery app, has announced a strategic partnership with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD. The collaboration aims to scale Grab’s EV fleet while making electric mobility more accessible to drivers and passengers in key markets such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.
Cambodia’s EV registration sees big jump in 2024
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) reported a big jump in registration of electric vehicles (EVs) in 2024, thanks to the support of people and the gains of population among users.
Grab expands EV fleet in Southeast Asia with BYD
Southeast Asian ride-hailing giant Grab has announced plans to expand its electric vehicle fleet and has formed a strategic partnership with Chinese automaker BYD. The goal is to add 50,000 electric vehicles across six Southeast Asian countries to meet its 2040 carbon neutrality target.
Vietnam proposes new electricity pricing for EV charging stations
The rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) in Vietnam is driving a surge in electricity demand for charging stations, with rates for these facilities expected to be set between industrial and commercial electricity pricing. The highest proposed rate could reach 4,937 VND/kWh ($0.20).
