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Solar rooftop market poised to heat up in Thailand
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/05/2025
» Competition in Thailand's solar rooftop market is expected to intensify, driven by lower prices, greater supply from producers and the government's promotion of renewable energy.
BYD breaks ground on Cambodia plant
Published on 29/04/2025
» The Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has broken ground on a new assembly plant in Cambodia, as it continues to expand production in Southeast Asia, according to local media reports.
Neta Auto keen on ramping up investment in Thailand
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/04/2025
» Undeterred by Washington's new auto tariff policy, Neta Auto Thailand, the Thai subsidiary of Neta Auto, a Chinese battery electric vehicle (BEV) maker, is planning to increase its investment here to support a plan to make Thailand an export hub in Southeast Asia.
BlackRock, at centre of Panama ports deal, has nearly US$16 billion in Chinese stocks
South China Morning Post, Published on 01/04/2025
» SHANGHAI — BlackRock, the asset manager at the centre of a deal to buy US$23 billion in port assets from Li Ka-shing's CK Hutchison Holdings, has about $15.5 billion invested in Hong Kong and mainland-listed stocks through its China-focused funds, with its portfolios concentrated on technology and financial companies.
Green iron is a prize worth billions
News, Clyde Russell, Published on 01/04/2025
» Decarbonising the steel industry is one of the massive challenges in meeting climate goals but could end up being extremely profitable for companies and governments prepared to take the risks.
BYD jumps to record after unveiling 5-minute EV battery
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/03/2025
» HONG KONG — BYD (Build Your Dreams) Co shares jumped to an intra-day record after unveiling a line-up of electric vehicles (EVs) supported by ultra-fast-charging that the Chinese automaker says will allow them to charge almost as fast as it takes to refuel a regular car.
Stocks stage relief rally but trade tensions persist
Business, Published on 15/03/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities rose yesterday and global markets attempted a rebound after a brutal selloff, while gold reached a record as rising trade tensions left investors nervous and sparked a flight to safe-haven assets.
Sunwoda allots B50bn for Chon Buri plants
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/03/2025
» Chinese battery cell maker Sunwoda Automotive Energy Technology (Thailand) is building two new factories in Thailand, aiming to benefit from the growing electric vehicle (EV) industry here to use the country as its new export base, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Chinese EV battery maker plans $1bn Thai plant
Published on 13/03/2025
» The Board of Investment said on Thursday that it had approved a $1-billion investment from Sunwoda Electronic of China to build an electric vehicle battery plant, the latest in a series of new EV-related projects in the kingdom.
China’s EV makers are facing a reality check in Southeast Asia
Published on 03/03/2025
» On a recent Thursday morning in Hanoi, Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD began the day with a showroom devoid of customers. Just a few kilometres away, a dealership for upstart Vietnamese EV maker VinFast Auto was buzzing, with would-be buyers pouring over new models.