YAZAKI plans Cambodia factory expansion for vehicle wires and components by 2027 On March 31, 2026, the Secretary General of the Investment Committee of Cambodia met with a delegation from YAZAKI (Cambodia) Products Co., Ltd. to discuss the company’s operations in Koh Kong province, including its production of vehicle wires and components. They also discussed the planned factory expansion, scheduled to begin production by the end of 2027.  The...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

Cambodia’s new tax cuts include electrified vehicles and EV components, effective April 1 Reported on March 29, 2026, the Cambodian government has introduced significant tax reductions on a range of goods, including hybrid (HEVs), plug-in hybrid (PHEVs), and fully electric vehicles (BEVs), aiming to stimulate economic activity and promote the adoption of green technology. Effective April 1, import duties on PHEVs will drop from 35% to 7%, while...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Charge+ partners BYD distributor Harmony Auto to expand EV charging network in Cambodia Announced on March 30, 2026, Charge+ Cambodia signed an MOU with Harmony Auto, the authorized distributor of BYD vehicles in Cambodia, to support EV adoption. The partnership links charging services with vehicle sales to enhance the overall user experience. BYD and DENZA customers receive a 15% discount on charging across Charge+’s network, which includes 54...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors.  As part of its investigation, the USTR is requesting consultations with the governments of China, the European Union, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Mexico, Japan, and India.    The investigations will be used to determine whether their poli...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

Cambodia Auto Show 2026 highlights growing EV presence and industry participation Reported on March 9, 2026, the Cambodia Auto Show 2026, a three-day event in Phnom Penh, concluded on March 8 with wide participation from international automakers, reflecting the rising prominence of electric vehicles (EVs) in Cambodia. About 60 companies exhibited at 115 booths, up from 87 booths in 2025, showcasing new vehicles and services. Chinese brands such a...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

RMA Cambodia boosts Ford local assembly, starts component production line Reported on February 14, 2026, Ford’s assembly operations in Cambodia have reached around 16,000 units since production began in 2022, with further capacity growth planned as the manufacturing site expands from 5 to 12 hectares. The expansion plans were discussed during a recent meeting between Cambodia’s Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation and RMA Ca...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17

Malaysia's Gurun plant ships Peugeot 408 to Taiwan; Gurun plant eyes 20 export markets by 2028 Reported on February 11, 2026, Stellantis has begun exporting the Malaysia-made Peugeot 408 to Taiwan, the model’s third Asian market after Thailand (2024) and Cambodia (2025). The 408 features an updated 1.6-liter PureTech turbo engine compliant with Euro 6 standards. Following a EUR 1.5 million upgrade to its Gurun plant, Stellantis is expanding its...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

During its “honeymoon period,” the new government is expected to roll out accelerated economic stimulus measures, easing living costs and strengthening consumers’ purchasing power. The Bank of Thailand’s implementation of a policy interest rate cut A potential easing of border tensions with Cambodia, which would allow cross-border trade to resume Negative factors, many of which affect Thailand’s overall economic outlook in 2026, includ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

Cambodia’s new car sales increase in 2025; outlook cautiously positive for 2026 Reported on January 6, 2026, Cambodia’s new car market grew strongly in 2025, with new vehicles making up about 55% of total sales.The Cambodia Automotive Industry Federation (CAIF) said shrinking price differences between new and used vehicles have shifted consumer demand, cutting used cars’ market share to 45%. Customs data showed Cambodia imported nearly USD ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/09

Toyota Thailand anticipates cautious auto market recovery in 2026 amid border disruptions Reported on January 5, 2026, Toyota Motor Thailand said Thailand’s automotive market could regain momentum this year with the formation of a new government, despite ongoing pressure from weak consumer spending and disruptions linked to border-related issues involving Thailand and Cambodia. Toyota said stronger government stimulus could bolster buyer confid...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07

g place from January 8 to 11 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre (Level 4). Singapore is poised to become Hongqi’s first right-hand drive market in the ASEAN region, depending on whether Indonesia’s Indomobil Group launches the brand first. Hongqi already operates in Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Philippines, all left-hand drive markets. (From Hongqi Singapore social media updates and an article of Paul Tan on Decembe...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/26

BYD Cambodia assembly plant enters operation Announced on December 20, 2025, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) visited BYD Cambodia’s newly operational vehicle assembly plant in the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, Preah Sihanouk Province. Built on a 12-hectare site and launched following its April 2025 groundbreaking, the facility has an annual assembly capacity exceeding 10,000 vehicles, covering both electric and hybrid m...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/23

Japanese automotive parts suppliers in Thailand and Cambodia stop operations Following the armed conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, Japanese automotive parts suppliers have been forced to suspend operations at local plants. Since many Japanese automakers and automotive parts suppliers have their main plants in Thailand, there are concerns that if the conflict drags on, it could affect global supply chains. Since December 7, operations in Poi...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

Cambodia highlights automotive growth through 16th Public and Private Joint Forum Reported on November 26, 2025, Cambodia’s Minister of Public Works and Transport recognized the 16th Public and Private Joint Forum in the Asian Region as a milestone for the kingdom. Officially launched on November 25 in Phnom Penh, it marked Cambodia’s first time hosting this high-level platform promoting sustainable automotive growth in Asia. Held with suppor...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

Electrified mobility ownership in Cambodia surges to over 10,000 units as of Sep 2025 Reported on October 30, 2025, a representative from Cambodia’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport revealed that the registration of electrified vehicles across the Kingdom has been increasing consistently each year. This growth covers all types of electrified vehicles, including BEVs, HEVs, and PHEVs. Cambodia began recording registrations of electrified v...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

Trump lands in Japan after trade deals with Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Japan on October 27, the second stop on his Asia tour that will culminate a few days later with a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea. Trump visited with Japan's Emperor Naruhito after landing in Tokyo, after which he wil...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

XPeng launches in Cambodia with NSPENG as official local partner Announced on October 18, 2025, XPeng officially entered Cambodia, naming NSPENG AUTOMOBILE IMPORT AND EXPORT Co., Ltd. as its local partner responsible for managing sales, service, and brand operations. Formed through a joint venture between Guangzhou Nanling Auto Group and SDB Auto Group of Cambodia, NSPENG combines Nanling’s experience in new energy vehicles with SDB’s establi...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

Cambodia reports 64% YoY growth in car tire exports in Jan–Aug 2025 Reported on September 25, 2025, Cambodia’s car tire exports reached USD 870 million in the first eight months of 2025, up 64% from USD 527 million recorded in the same period in 2024, the Ministry of Commerce reported. The surge is attributed to government efforts to attract foreign investment, prompting several Chinese tire companies to establish or expand production in the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

mpur. Phase two will expand the network within existing countries and into new markets such as Indonesia, targeting high-traffic locations like commercial centers, malls, and highway rest stops. The initiative complements Charge+’s 5,000km EV charging highway across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, the region’s longest charging corridor, enhancing ultra-fast charging access and cross-border EV travel. (From Charge+ press ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

GAC joins TH Group to launch USD 19 million KD vehicle assembly plant in Cambodia On September 19, 2025, GAC International and its Cambodian partner TH Group signed a cooperation agreement to establish a CKD vehicle assembly operation in Cambodia, advancing GAC’s ONE GAC 2.0 strategy and localization efforts. TH Automotive Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (THAM) was granted its official Qualified Investment Project (QIP) license. GAC Group said local as...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22