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 flexes Philippine energy efficiency wins with global peers

BRUSSELS, Belgium – The energy efficiency playbook of the Philippines is no longer just a local script, but it is a game plan already catching global attention, with the Department of Energy (DOE) flexing to the world the execution of policies that warranted the country’s initial gains on its energy-saving reform packages.

Malaysia to launch electric vehicles production in Kazakhstan

The meeting focused on Proton Holdings’ plans to launch electric vehicle production in Kazakhstan. As a leading player in Malaysia’s automotive industry, Proton exports its vehicles — including both internal combustion engine and electric models — to over 26 countries. The company also operates its own R&D, design, and engineering center for vehicle and transmission […]