Yimie Yong
SEA,Indonesia,Electric Vehicles & Mobility
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.
January 18, 2024
China,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews,Electric Vehicles & Mobility,SEA,Malaysia,Features
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.
January 17, 2024
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.
January 16, 2024
Singapore,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews,Gadgets
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.
January 12, 2024
SEA,Mergers and Acquisitions,Digital Transformation,Malaysia,Features
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.
January 9, 2024
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.
January 8, 2024
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.
January 3, 2024
News,Indonesia,Electric Vehicles & Mobility,China
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.
December 22, 2023
News,FinTech,Thailand,SEA,Blockchain / Crypto
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.
December 20, 2023