Yimie Yong

Warren Buffet-backed China’s EV giant BYD debuts in Indonesia – report

BYD is also accelerating its overseas footprint by setting up production facilities in Brazil and Thailand (with an annual production capacity of 150,000 units each) and expanding its sales network in Europe, according to DBS Group Research.

A closer look at Warren Buffett-backed Chinese EV giant BYD’s plan in Malaysia

Besides BYD, several Chinese car makers such as Great Wall Motor, SAIC Motor and Geely have been expanding their footprint in Southeast Asia.

South Korea maps out $470B plan to build chipmaking hub – report

The government on Monday outlined a blueprint involving investment of 622 trillion won from the private sector in the years leading up to 2047.

This Singaporean startup selling kids’ smart watches worldwide eyes listing in US

Started in 2018, the firm selling kids’ smartwatches and other wearables are available in 36 countries with Japan being its largest market, followed by Singapore and South American market.

Tony Fernandes’s global empire to be broken up into five listed companies “utlimately”

“So in the end, my dream is when I retire, five listed companies, one in America and four in other parts of Asean,” Tony Fernandes said.

Alibaba’s Lazada cuts staff across Southeast Asia; reorganization plan to be announced soon – source

The new reorganisation plan will be announced by Jan 15, sources said.

Alibaba’s Southeast Asian arm Lazada marks new year with layoffs in Singapore – report

Junior and senior employees from multiple departments, including the commercial and marketing teams, were affected.

[Year in review] Southeast Asia’s Top 10 tech news in 2023

As we usher into 2024, with the hope for a better year, here are some of the top tech news in 2023.

Four Chinese EV makers ready to start production in Indonesia – report

The four EV producers have also expressed their readiness to follow the regulations in Indonesia, including complying with the 40 percent domestic component level rule.

Thailand’s Kasikornbank paves way for firms to tap tokens for funding – report

“We’re advising some clients to issue tokens for fundraising,” Kasikornbank’s co-president Pipit Aneaknithi said in an interview with Bloomberg on Monday.