Ministry, Eramet discuss battery EV investment plan
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming and French miner Eramet Group have discussed the company’s investment plan to strengthen the battery electric vehicle (BEV) supply chain in Indonesia.
Thai EV sales could jump 40% in 2025
Thailand is bracing for an extended electric vehicle (EV) price war triggered by a surge in local production from Chinese car makers, a move likely to deal a further blow to a domestic auto industry already struggling with tumbling sales, industry experts said.
Analyst sees EV transition reshaping Malaysia’s automotive industry
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) — Maybank Investment Bank said Tuesday that Malaysia’s automotive industry is transitioning, driven by the rise of electric vehicle (EV) players, with current investments focused on downstream areas such as showrooms and service centers, alongside a growing interest in EV assembly.
Trump’s EV Policy Reversal Threatens Indonesia’s Nickel Industry and Green Energy Transition
Jakarta. A recent executive order by US President Donald Trump rolling back electric vehicle (EV) mandates is likely to disrupt Indonesia’s burgeoning EV ecosystem, according to the Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios). The policy could significantly impact demand for critical minerals, foreign investment, and global financing for green energy projects, while strengthening China’s grip […]
ADB, Ayala ink $100-M loan to develop EV ecosystem
THE ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) and Ayala Corp. have signed a $100-million (around P5.8-billion) financing deal to support the company’s efforts to develop an electric mobility (e-mobility) ecosystem in the Philippines.
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.
