Electric Vehicles & Mobility
VinFast inks deal with Motech to expand service workshop network in the Philippines
Vietnamese automaker VinFast and Motech Automotive Service Centers, through its franchisor and operator in the Philippines, have officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on expanding the service network for VinFast electric vehicles in the market.
Mober launches Philippines’ first-ever fully electric tractor head
Mober, a green logistics services provider based in the Philippines, has unveiled the country's first 100 percent electric tractor head truck, marking a significant expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) fleet.
Nissan and Honda scrap merger plan
Japanese automakers Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Honda Motor Co., Ltd., have on Thursday terminated their merger plan.
NCT partners with OM Charge to build EV infrastructure at NSIP
Malaysia’s Managed Industrial Park (MIP) NCT Group of Companies, has partnered with OM Charge Sdn. Bhd to create a more sustainable transportation ecosystem at NCT Smart Industrial Park (NSIP).
Malaysia’s Proton begins construction of new EV plant in Tanjung Malim
Malaysia's national automaker Proton has on Friday taken the next step to achieving its goal of local electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing following a commencement of construction ceremony for a new production plant at its high tech Tanjung Malim facility.
Maybank : EV transition is reshaping Malaysia’s automotive industry
Maybank Investment Bank said Tuesday that Malaysia's automotive industry is transitioning, driven by the rise of electric vehicle (EV) players, with current investments focused on downstream areas like showrooms and service centers, alongside growing interest in EV assembly.
ADB, Ayala sign $100M financing deal to support electric mobility in the Philippines
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a financing package of up to $100 million to support Philippine conglomerate Ayala Corporation’s contributions to the development of an electric mobility ecosystem in the Philippines.
Nestlé Philippines inks partnership with Mober to integrate EV in mid & last-mile delivery
As part of the partnership, Mober will provide electric trucks (e-trucks) to service Nestlé Philippines’ logistics needs across Metro Manila.
Malaysia’s iMotorbike completes Series A funding with $10M to drive regional growth
IMotorbike, a Malaysia-based motorcycle platform for buying and selling pre-owned motorcycles, has announced the successful completion of a $10 million Series A funding round.
Malaysia’s Vynn Capital to accelerate deployment in 2025
We talked to Victor Chua, Founding & Managing Partner at Vynn Capital to learn more about the Malaysia-headquartered venture capital firm’s achievements in 2024, its plans and priorities in 2025. He also shared his views on the outlook of the tech ecosystem in Southeast Asia for the new year. Vynn Capital is a Southeast Asia-focused early stage venture…
