Electric Vehicles & Mobility

VinFast invests $1B to expand EV production in Indonesia

Vietnam-based automaker VinFast has announced an investment of $1 billion to expand its electric vehicles (EV) production in Indonesia.

Malaysia’s Yinson GreenTech appoints Louisa Rachel Brady as new CEO

Malaysia-based Yinson GreenTech has appointed Louisa Rachel Brady as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Yinson GreenTech, effective January 1, 2026.

ComfortDelGro gets approval to begin public road trials of AV shuttles

Singapore-based multi-national transport group ComfortDelGro has obtained approval from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to begin public road trials of their AV shuttles.

Carsome posts over $6.4M in EBITDA for third quarter of 2025

Carsome Group Inc, Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car ecommerce platform, has announced another quarter of profitability, reporting an earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of over $6.4 million for the third quarter of 2025.

Vingroup plans $3B investment for multi-sector ecosystem in India

Vingroup has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Telangana for a proposed investment of $3 billion, to be implemented in a phased manner for developing a multi-sector ecosystem in the state.

Bolt records 40 percent quarter on quarter growth in first year of operations in Malaysia

One year since its launch in Malaysia, the Estonia-based e-hailing firm Bolt has reported strong and consistent 40 percent quarter-on-quarter growth.

Vinfast invests $500M to expand EV manufacturing in India

Vietnam-based electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast will invest $500 million to expand its manufacturing facility in India, targeting electric bus and electric two wheeler production.

Xanh SM signs strategic partnership with AVILA to expand green mobility solutions in Laos

Xanh SM Laos has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Vietnam Business Association in Laos (AVILA) to meet the growing demand for safe, transparent, and environmentally friendly transportation services among the business community in Laos.

Indonesia’s Kargo Tech announces 40,000-EV shift to build Asia’s “Electrified Silk Road”

Kargo Technologies, an Indonesia-based logistics technology company, has introduced a new visual identity and launched an electric vehicle (EV)-based logistics partnership program, aiming to deploy Southeast Asia’s largest EV fleet.

PIDG invests $2.5M in Laos’s ride-hailing service company LOCA

The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) is investing $2.5 million in LOCA, Laos’ largest ride-hailing service provider.