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Chinese Electric Vehicle Battery Giants Accelerate Southeast Asia Expansion
15 Sep 25Over 2024-2025, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturers have launched a wave of expansion into Southeast Asia. Leading the charge is Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd, the world’s largest battery maker.
David Zhang
Trending Topics: Cross-Industry Shifts Into 2026
4 Sep 25What are trending topics? Read about the five you should prioritise to remain competitive in this report.
Euromonitor International
The Illusion of Stability: How Consolidation is Reshaping China’s Auto Market
1 Sep 25China’s auto market is on track for record sales in 2025, but behind the growth, automakers face pressure from price wars, overcapacity, and thinning margins. Domestic EV leaders are rising as foreign brands lose ground. With consolidation accelerating and demographics plus shared mobility capping demand, long-term growth will depend on scale, efficiency, and exports.
Arturas Ladyga
BMW, BYD, Tesla and VinFast Are Recalibrating Their EV Strategies
25 Aug 25The global electric vehicle (EV) market is entering a new phase of strategic recalibration. While projected sales for passenger EVs are set to reach 26.6 million units in 2025, a significant 12% increase year-over-year, this growth is occurring amidst considerable global headwinds. Leading automakers are adjusting strategies to navigate a complex environment of trade disruptions, intense margin pressures, and evolving consumer preferences.
Loo Wee Teck
2024 Marks Turning Point for US Car Rentals
29 Jul 25The US has been the largest car rental market in the world for well over 15 years. Driven by strong international and domestic demand, well-established infrastructure, and a highly competitive landscape, the US car rental market has been a strong performer even in turbulent times. However, it seems that the market has reached saturation point.
Ruta Vastakaite
US-Vietnam Trade Deal: Key Things to Know
24 Jul 25On 2 July, a trade deal between the US and Vietnam was announced. Under the agreement, US goods will enter Vietnam duty-free, while the US will charge a 20% tariff on imports from Vietnam, instead of the 46% tariff announced in April. In addition, a new “transshipment” agreement was announced, which will charge a 40% tariff rate on goods from other countries that pass through Vietnam on the way to the US market. The new trade deal marks a significant milestone for Vietnam and will have an impact on production networks across Asia.
Justinas Liuima