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JETOUR showcases hybrid off-road innovation at Beijing Auto Show; prepares entry into right-hand drive, European markets

Over the past years, JETOUR said it has demonstrated exceptional growth and a burgeoning dominance in the SUV segment. The company boasts the seventh position in China's automotive export volume and ranks second in growth rate, indicating its undeniable global impact.

Chinese EV manufacturer Chery to invest in Thailand – report

Chery aims to use Thailand as a production base to meet the domestic demand for right-hand drive EVs, as well as export the vehicles to Asean countries, Australia and the Middle East, the report added.

New Zealand commits $25M for ADB’s Energy Transition Mechanism

The government of New Zealand has committed $25 million to the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Energy Transition Mechanism Partnership Trust Fund (ETMPTF) to support the shift toward clean, sustainable energy in Southeast Asia.

FedEx : Southeast Asia emerges as top growth market for APAC region

Southeast Asia has emerged as top growth market for Asia Pacific (APAC) region, FedEx Express (FedEx) said Wednesday. Its survey reviewed that 68 percent of respondents see the greatest potential for growth in Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Tracxn : SEA FinTech startups see 13 percent decline in funding in first quarter amid slowdown in economic activity

The Southeast Asia (SEA) finTech sector secured funding worth $530 million in the first quarter of 2024, a 13 percent lower than the $607 million raised in the corresponding quarter last year, Tracxn said in a a report on Tuesday.

Softbank-backed Carro seeks valuation above $2B as it prepares for IPO- report

Carro is raising capital during one of the hardest possible times for fledgling firms. The Southeast Asia technology industry has been plagued by job cuts, CEO resignations and falling startup valuations, making it difficult for companies to debut on public markets.

Study: SEA’s 13 decarbonization investment ideas present $150B green economy market opportunities

Bain & Company, GenZero, Standard Chartered and Temasek have in their recent report highlighted top 13 decarbonization investment ideas in Southeast East Asia which present $150 billion green economy market opportunities.

BII partners FMO to offer $50M financing facility to support commercial and industrial renewables sector in South-East Asia

British International Investment (BII), the United Kingdom's development finance institution and impact investor, and FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, have on Monday announced a joint loan commitment of $50 million to BECIS, a leading energy-as-a-service (EaaS) provider in South-East Asia.

Maybank: ASEAN EV adoption will continue to increase due to favourable regulations

Maybank Investment Bank said Monday that it believes ASEAN electric vehicle (EV) adoption will continue to increase due to favorable regulations, local brands and China’s EV makers launching new models at low price points.

EY : Southeast Asia’s IPO deals down to $1B in first quarter

Southeast Asia's initial public offering (IPI) activity slowed down in the first quarter, with a total of 38 deals raising$1 billion, down from 51 deals raising $1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2023.