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Investment pledges up 70% in H1
Reuters, Published on 10/07/2023
» Investment applications between January and June jumped 70% from a year earlier, driven by foreign investors' projects in the electronics, food and auto sectors, the government said on Monday.
Vietnamese automaker VinFast files for US IPO to fund expansion
Reuters, Published on 07/04/2022
» HAIPHONG: Vietnamese automaker VinFast said on Thursday its Singapore-based holding company had filed for an initial public offering (IPO) of the group with US securities regulators, as it plans US$4 billion spending on its first US factory complex.
BoI approves enhanced incentives to boost EV use
Reuters, Published on 07/04/2022
» Thailand has expanded incentives to boost the use of electric vehicles (EVs), the Board of Investment said on Thursday, as the country looks to preserve its status as a major Southeast Asian auto production hub.
EVs in spotlight at Bangkok motor show as petrol prices soar
Reuters, Published on 30/03/2022
» Thousands attended the Bangkok International Motor Show this week where electric vehicles (EVs) were in the spotlight due to rising petrol prices and a government subsidy taking 15% off the price of some EV cars.
AirAsia to lease at least 100 flying taxis for air ridesharing service
Reuters, Published on 16/02/2022
» SINGAPORE: AirAsia Aviation Group on Wednesday unveiled plans for a low-cost air ridesharing service in Southeast Asia after signing a non-binding deal with lessor Avolon for at least 100 Vertical Aerospace VX4 electric vehicles.
Govt approves incentives to promote EV shift
Reuters, Published on 15/02/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a package of incentives including tax cuts and subsidies to promote a shift to electric vehicles (EVs) in Southeast Asia's major auto production base, a government spokesperson said.
Ford to invest $900m in Thailand plants
Reuters, Published on 08/12/2021
» Ford Motor Co said on Wednesday it would invest $900 million to modernise its factories in Thailand that support production of its Ranger pickup and Everest SUV, in what will be the company's largest single investment in the country.
Energy giant PTT signs agreement with Chinese EV startup Hozon
Reuters, Published on 10/11/2021
» Thailand's largest energy firm PTT Plc and China's electric vehicle (EV) startup Hozon have signed an agreement to expand Thailand's EV market, the companies said on Wednesday.
Indonesia aims to sell only electric cars, motorbikes by 2050
Reuters, Published on 14/06/2021
» JAKARTA: Indonesia aims to sell only electric cars and motorcycles by 2050 to replace vehicles powered by combustion engines, the country's energy minister said on Monday, as the Southeast Asian country seeks to reduce its carbon emissions.
PTT, Foxconn to make electric vehicles in Thailand
Reuters, Published on 31/05/2021
» TAIPEI: Taiwan's Foxconn on Monday announced a partnership with state-run energy group PTT Plc to make electric cars in Thailand, adding to a string of such deals by the iPhone assembler as it makes forays into the car market.