Indonesia reaffirmed a plan to raise the mandatory palm oil content in its biodiesel to 50% starting from next year, but the programme known as B50 is unlikely to start in January, senior energy minis…
Automotive
How China’s ‘big winner’ BYD conquered Sri Lanka’s high-tariff car market
After a five-year import ban, BYD shrewdly adapted its models to circumvent sky-high taxes, making electric vehicles affordable again Vehicle prices initially surged as the Sri Lankan rupee depreciate…
Cambodia and Malaysia Eye EV Investment Collaboration at Hong Kong Tech Expo
Cambodia and Malaysia are exploring collaborative investment opportunities in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, with a focus on developing EV charging infrastructure in Cambodia. The initiative was di…
Manufacturing in Cambodia: Moving Beyond Garments to Electronics and Automotive Parts
Cambodia has emerged as a leading low-cost manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, with the garment sector serving as the cornerstone of its export-oriented industrialization. For more than two decades, …
Manufacturing in Cambodia: Moving Beyond Garments to Electronics and Automotive Parts
Cambodia has emerged as a leading low-cost manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, with the garment sector serving as the cornerstone of its export-oriented industrialization. For more than two decades, …
How Nepal became one of the world’s fastest growing EV markets
Nepal’s capital Kathmandu is one of the most polluted cities in the world. But it’s also one of the fastest growing markets for EVs: Nepal’s electric cars now outsell new fossil-fueled vehicles. In th…
Malacca Emerges as Malaysia’s Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Hub
Malacca is stepping into the spotlight as one of Malaysia’s most promising electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hubs. With billions in investment commitments, growing local job creation, and government…
Indonesia’s energy transition needs a decentralised approach
Indonesia’s energy transition efforts are continuously being undermined by policy inconsistencies and missed targets. Despite government regulations setting a limit of coal use at 30 per cent of the t…
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 lik…
Electrification as a Decarbonisation Driver and Insights from EU’s Provisional Tariffs on Chinese EV Imports
The European Union’s recent decision to impose provisional duties of up to 48% on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports has sparked significant discussions in the sustainability community. This decisi…