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Autonomous Driving Goes Abroad: Why Singapore Is the First Stop in Southeast Asia

When Chinese autonomous driving technology companies set their sights on Southeast Asia, Singapore almost invariably becomes the “first coordinate” on every roadmap. In 2025, Singapore has offered not only certainty for those planning to enter, but also a stage for those already here.

SAIC Hongyan Ships First Batch of 1,000 Electric Heavy Trucks to Thailand, Bringing Chinese Green Logistics Solutions into ASEAN Ports

Chinese heavy-truck manufacturer SAIC Hongyan (上汽红岩) has begun shipping the first batch of 1,000 new-energy heavy trucks to Thailand under a landmark agreement with a local port operator, marking one of the largest overseas deployments of Chinese electric heavy-duty trucks in Southeast Asia to date.

BYD’s Overseas Sales Reach 43% of Total Deliveries as Global Expansion Accelerates

BYD (比亚迪) has crossed a critical threshold in its globalization journey: 43% of its total sales in the first half of 2026 came from markets outside China, up sharply from the same period a year ago, as the Shenzhen-based automaker transforms from a dominant domestic player into a genuinely global automotive force.

Chery Exports Nearly 200,000 Vehicles in June, Extending China’s Monthly Auto Export Record

Chery Holding Group (奇瑞控股集团) exported 191,062 vehicles in June 2026, up 79.7% year-on-year, setting a new record for Chinese automakers’ monthly exports and marking the fourth consecutive month in which the company has broken the national record.

BYD New Zealand Orders Surge 871%, Opens Six New Dealerships as Chinese EVs Break into Right-Hand-Drive OECD Market

BYD (比亚迪) is expanding its New Zealand dealership network to 25 locations and rushing three vessel loads of about 1,250 vehicles to the country after monthly orders surged 871% as fuel prices hit record highs, marking one of the fastest Chinese EV breakouts into a developed right-hand-drive economy.