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French, German firms eye EV opportunities
Business, Published on 28/06/2023
» French and German businesses are showing an interest in investing in the electric vehicle (EV) industry in Thailand, following a recent investment promotion roadshow held in the two European nations, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
China's largest EV maker eyes SE Asia dominance
Kyodo News, Published on 30/05/2023
» BYD Co, China's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, has begun to penetrate the Southeast Asian market to challenge the stronghold held by Japanese automakers in the region.
More Thais open to buying battery-powered vehicles
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/05/2023
» Some 31% of Thais are projected to choose a battery electric vehicle (BEV) as their next vehicle, the highest proportion within Southeast Asia, although internal combustion engine-powered cars remain the leading vehicle of choice among consumers in the region, according to a survey by business advisory Deloitte Thailand.
China’s Hozon to make EVs in Thailand
Published on 06/05/2023
» Hozon New Energy Automobile Co of China is preparing to start production in Thailand, becoming the latest electric vehicle maker to begin building a supply chain in the region’s top auto-manufacturing hub.
SAIC Motor starts construction of new energy industrial park in Thailand
Published on 05/05/2023
» SHANGHAI: Chinese car manufacturer SAIC Motor announced Tuesday that it has started construction of a new energy industrial park in Thailand, which is expected to focus on localised production of key auto parts for the company's new energy vehicles (NEVs).
Chris-Craft boats get Thai agent
Life, Published on 01/05/2023
» MGC Marine and Charter has been appointed by Chris-Craft Corporation to help expand its market presence in Thailand as well as the Southeast Asian region.
Pentinum, Luyuan team up on plant
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/03/2023
» Pentinum Electronics Co has partnered with China's Luyuan Electric Vehicles Co for a 50-million-baht investment in the construction of an electric motorcycle factory in Thailand, which would allow the Chinese firm to keep growing its exports amid the impact of the US-China trade war.
BCPG unveils battery production tie-up
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/03/2023
» SET-listed BCPG Plc, the clean power arm of Bangchak Corporation Plc, has joined forces with Xiamen Ampace Technology to sell batteries, amid rising demand from households and electric motorcycle drivers.
Tesla to import EVs into Malaysia, set up charging network
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/03/2023
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia approved Tesla Inc's application to import battery electric vehicles (EVs) into the Southeast Asian nation, according to the Trade Ministry.
BYD plans second Asean EV plant
Published on 24/02/2023
» The Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia are competing to host another Southeast Asian electric-vehicle assembly plant for BYD Co, the world’s second-largest maker of EVs, according to a Philippine trade and investment official.