Chinese Auto Major Geely Eyes Thailand to Build Regional Manufacturing and Sales Hub

Geely in Indonesia starts assembly, targeting faster deliveries as the U.S. and EU raise duties on Chinese EVs.
Geely in Indonesia starts assembly, targeting faster deliveries as the U.S. and EU raise duties on Chinese EVs.(Peter PARKS / AFP)

Chinese auto major Geely, the country’s fourth largest, is weighing a major expansion in Southeast Asia with the creation of a sales and manufacturing hub in Thailand.

Thailand’s Board of Investment met with five major Chinese EV makers, including Geely, during a roadshow to China in April, its Secretary-General Narit Therdsteerasukdi told Reuters.

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