Electric Vehicles & Mobility
Inside Jetour’s dual-power strategy for Southeast Asia & beyond [Q&A]
In a recent interview with TNGlobal, Dai Lihong, President of JETOUR Auto, outlines how the brand’s “dual power” strategy — balancing internal combustion engines, plug-in hybrids, and battery-electric vehicles — is evolving to meet the realities of diverse global markets. From the rollout of its Global Architecture for Intelligent All-road (GAIA) off-road…
Southeast Asia’s green economy is projected to reach $430B by 2030
Southeast Asia’s (SEA) green economy which is valued at approximately $290 billion today, is projected to reach $430 billion by 2030, a report said Monday.
BIMB sees policy shifts Malaysia from import-driven to localization-driven EV growth
BIMB Securities has foreseen policy shifts Malaysia from import-driven to localization-driven electric vehicle (EV) growth, pushing foreign original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) toward completely knocked down (CKD) assembly.
SP launches Singapore’s first EV fast charging hub in a HDB carpark in Tengah
SP Mobility, part of SP Group (SP), has launched Singapore’s first electric vehicle (EV) fast charging hub at a Housing Development Board (HDB) carpark in Tengah.
Vietnam’s EV maker VinFast adds 29 aftersales partners per global expansion strategy
VinFast, the electric vehicle maker under Vietnam's conglomerate Vingroup, has added 29 aftersales partners during its Global Business Conference held from May 4 to May 10, 2026.
Ride-hailing service GSM, local dealers to deploy 18,497 EV in Philippines
GSM Green and Smart Mobility JSC (GSM), a ride-hailing service founded by chairman Pham Nhat Vuong of Vietnam’s top conglomerate Vingroup, and 75 transport companies and cooperatives in the Philippines will join hands to deploy up to 18,497 VinFast electric vehicles (EV) for passenger transport operations.
Vietnam’s FPT, Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors to collaborate in AI, automotive software
Vietnam's leading technological firm FPT and Japan's industrial giant Mitsubishi Motors will collaborate in software and digital technologies, including the potential establishment of a future joint venture focused on the automotive sector.
Vietnam’s EV maker VinFast to sell production lines, allocate $530M gain to pay $400M debt
VinFast, the electric vehicle (EV) maker under Vietnam's conglomerate Vingroup, is set to restructure by offloading its entire domestic manufacturing footprint with factories, production lines, and battery facilities, in a deal worth $530 million.
VinFast launches VF MPV 7 electric family vehicle in Philippines
VinFast, the electric vehicle manufacturer under Vietnam’s conglomerate VinFast, has launched the VF MPV 7 electric vehicle in the Philippines, making the country the third international market where the model is available.
Malaysia tightens EV import rules after expiry of CBU exemption period
Malaysia will impose stricter requirements on fully imported electric vehicles (EVs) from July 2026, after a four-year exemption period under the AP Francais scheme expired at the end of 2025, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said on Wednesday.
