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).
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 […]
Philippines’ Green Energy Auction draws bids nearly double target capacity

UK’s $5.9 Million Program to Make Indonesian Buildings More Energy-Efficient

Jakarta. The UK launched Tuesday the second phase of a program worth millions of American dollars that would mainly focus on making Indonesia’s government-owned buildings use energy as is needed without wasting any.