Mobility
Vingroup eyes Batangas for $500M EV plant, export hub
Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup is considering Batangas for its planned USD500-million electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing complex, with the facility expected to serve export markets as well as domestic demand, according to a source familiar with the investment discussions.
EV brands expand Philippine lineups as oil prices rise
More than 15 automotive brands are showcasing electric vehicles (EVs) at the 14th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit, underscoring growing competition in the local market as rising global oil prices sharpen the economic case for alternatives to imported fuel.
Vingroup plans $500M EV plant in Philippines, EVIS role unclear
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Wednesday that the proposed plant would have an initial annual production capacity of 200,000 units, serving both domestic and export markets. Construction is targeted to begin in the first quarter of 2027, with completion expected within 12 to 18 months.
PEZA backs Toyota incentives as exports eye 2027 rebound
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) will help Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) pursue outstanding incentives under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) program, as the government seeks to sustain automotive manufacturing investments despite softer export prospects this year.
VinFast VF 3 tops Philippine electric vehicle sales
The VinFast VF 3 emerged as the Philippines’ best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV) model in the first eight months of 2026, recording 2,906 units sold from January to August, according to data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) cited by the company.
