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As Jakarta tightens grip on nickel revenues, the real question is whether the strategy will expand or constrain the sector's long-term potential

The Department of Energy seeks 5.58 billion pesos for 2027, with conventional energy and EV programs taking the largest share of new spending.

Chinese government issues caution as BYD and Geely report surging exports, raising concerns that domestic hypercompetition could destabilize foreign markets

Ministry launches nationwide inspection campaign targeting vehicle manufacturing standards as domestic market pressures mount

Industry observers call July 16 the sector's "Crazy Thursday" as competition intensifies in China's crowded NEV market

China Resources Microelectronics and Silan Microelectronics posted sharp profit gains as semiconductor utilisation rates and product mix improved through mid-2026.

Subsidized capacity and weak domestic demand drive surge in low-cost exports from advanced sectors, reshaping global competition

Sixteen companies across four markets have secured USD 622 million since 2016, with city-state home to eight ventures and most institutional backing

Safety concerns around electric vehicle door handle design trigger unprecedented regulatory action affecting Tesla and eight other manufacturers

Beijing regulators flag interior handle design that obscures emergency exits; eight Chinese automakers face similar safety mandates

Independent economist calls for government to require Chinese automakers to develop domestic suppliers and train Thai workers as condition for continued expansion

Nearly three million vehicles from Tesla, Xiaomi and nine other brands face mandatory safety fixes as Beijing tightens oversight of electric vehicle door systems ahead of 2027 design ban.

The Chinese automaker's new performance sedan lineup enters the mid-range EV market with pricing between RMB 230,000 and RMB 280,000, targeting domestic buyers ahead of third-quarter delivery.

Beijing's policy shift toward embodied AI is driving carmakers to repurpose smart vehicle technology for robotics as margins tighten in the electric vehicle sector

Geely and Changan report strong hybrid sales as domestic manufacturers challenge Toyota's traditional dominance in the full-hybrid segment

Jakarta slashes electric two-wheeler incentive from Rp 7 million to Rp 3 million per unit, raising concerns about adoption momentum in Southeast Asia's largest two-wheeler market

The South Korean battery maker is divesting a third of its Samsung Display holdings as it pivots capital toward next-generation energy storage and EV cells

Tesla leads massive safety action as Beijing clamps down on concealed door handles that trap occupants during crashes

Global shortage of printed circuit boards and ceramic capacitors threatens automakers' push into intelligent vehicles, with supply constraints expected to last at least a year

Eight automakers unveiled models simultaneously last month, reflecting the industry's breakneck pace and mounting competitive pressure

The Chinese electronics giant posted RMB 108.9 billion in quarterly revenue while adjusted net profit dropped 42.6%, exposing the gap between its automotive ambitions and core mobile business pressures.