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Vietnam’s VinFast Takes on China in Indonesia EV Market with Plant and 100,000 Charging Stations
Vietnamese automaker VinFast is making a major push into Indonesia’s electric vehicle EV sector with a planned $1.2 billion investment, including a $200 million EV manufacturing plant in West Java and an EV charging network worth up to $1 billion.
Thailand Defends BRICS Membership as China Expands Influence Amid Geopolitical Shifts
Thailand’s Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa defended the country’s decision to join BRICS on Monday, stating that membership is in the national interest and will enhance economic growth, technological cooperation, and Thailand’s role in global governance. Addressing Senate questions on ...
Indonesia and Vietnam Agree to Upgrade Strategic Ties
Indonesia and Vietnam agreed on Monday to upgrade ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership as the Southeast Asian allies' leaders met in Jakarta to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations. Vietnamese Communist Party general secretary To Lam held talks with President ...
China’s EV Battle Heats Up in Indonesia: Wuling Overtakes BYD in Surprise Shake-Up
China’s electric vehicle (EV) battle is intensifying in Indonesia, which has become a key battleground for EV dominance. In a surprise upset, Wuling Motors has overtaken BYD as the best-selling Chinese EV brand in February 2025, signaling a major shift ...
VinFast Ships 2,500 EVs to Indonesia as Chinese Automakers Cement Their Lead
Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast is accelerating its presence in Indonesia, a market where Chinese automakers dominate. As VinFast ramps up shipments and prepares for local production, the battle for Indonesia’s booming electric vehicle market intensifies.
China’s Geopolitical Blueprint on the Global South, Asia, and World Order: Wang Yi Speaks Out
The world is shifting, and China wants everyone to know where the momentum is coming from. “The wind rises from the South, and the tide comes from the South,” declared Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Two Sessions press conference on Friday. ...
How China Can Capitalize on Indonesia’s New $900 Billion Investment Fund
China has a prime opportunity to expand its economic presence in Indonesia through the newly established Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Board (Danantara). Announced by President Prabowo Subianto, Danantara will manage $900 billion in assets, consolidating key state-owned enterprises (SOEs) into a centralized investment body. ...
Why Indonesia Remains Silent on Thailand’s Uyghur Repatriation
When Thailand deported 40 Uyghurs to China, the move sparked strong condemnation from Japan and various Western nations, citing human rights concerns. Indonesia, a country with the world’s largest Muslim population, however, stayed silent. This was no accident. Jakarta’s response, ...
China’s $4.4 Billion Bet on Indonesia’s New Capital: A Strategic Utility Tunnel for Power and Sensitive Fiber Optics
In a move that underscores Beijing’s growing role in Indonesia’s ambitious new capital, Nusantara IKN, the Indonesian government has given China Harbour Indonesia the green light to develop a massive multi-utility tunnel (MUT) and road infrastructure project, including fiber optics, worth approximately $4.4 billion.
China’s Electric Vehicles Dominate Indonesia’s EV Market in January 2025
China’s electric vehicle (EV) brands continue expanding rapidly in Indonesia, with BYD and Chery leading the charge in January 2025. The latest sales data show Chinese Battery Electric Vehicles BEVs dominating the market, as demand for seven-seater and off-road ...
China’s XPeng Expands in Indonesia: Local EV Production and Nickel Battery Plans
Chinese Electric-Vehicle EV manufacturer XPeng officially entered the Indonesian market, partnering with Indonesian Erajaya Group. Announced late last week, XPeng's entry into Indonesia highlights its push for localization, with plans for domestic production and the potential use of Indonesia’s vast nickel reserves for EV batteries. ...
Tracking China’s Dominance of the Transition Minerals Trade
U.S. and European leaders often talk about the importance of building China-free supply chains for transition minerals and other critical resources. While, for a lot of people, that may resonate among their constituents at home, the reality is that it's not ...