First Disney Store in Southeast Asia Opens in Manila

First Disney Store in Southeast Asia Opens in Manila

The first Disney Store in Southeast Asia has officially opened its doors at SM Mall of Asia in the Philippines, marking a significant addition to the region’s retail landscape. Located at one of the largest shopping malls in the country, the store features a wide...
Philippines Opens First Electric Vehicle Battery Plant

Philippines Opens First Electric Vehicle Battery Plant

President Ferdinand Marcos inaugurated the Philippines’ first electric vehicle (EV) battery factory on September 30, 2024, emphasizing its importance for the future of clean energy. The Australian-owned lithium-iron-phosphate plant, located in New Clark City,...
PEZA Eyes Increased Singaporean Investments in Philippine Ecozones

PEZA Eyes Increased Singaporean Investments in Philippine Ecozones

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is ramping up efforts to attract more Singaporean investments, especially in high-impact, energy-intensive sectors such as semiconductors and electric vehicle manufacturing. At the 4th Philippines-Singapore Business and...
Thailand to Build its First Silicon Chip Plant

Thailand to Build its First Silicon Chip Plant

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has announced a joint venture between Hana Microelectronics and Thai energy firm PTT to establish the country’s first silicon carbide (SiC) chip manufacturing facility. With an initial investment of THB 11.5 billion...
Thailand Puts Solar Power at the Center of its National Energy Plan

Thailand Puts Solar Power at the Center of its National Energy Plan

Thailand’s Ministry of Energy is intensifying efforts to roll out a comprehensive National Energy Plan (NEP) to meet the country’s ambitious goal of reducing carbon emissions by 222 million tons by 2030. Central to this plan is a major expansion in solar...