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An electric vehicle (EV) being charged in Singapore. The rest of South-east Asia is expected to lag the Republic in EV adoption by 5 to 10 years.
THE CHINA CONNECTION

Asean EV adoption lagging despite governments’ push

Eric Lim (second from right), who previously owned a Japanese car, bought an electric vehicle from a Chinese automaker after 3 visits to the showroom and 2 test drives.
THE CHINA CONNECTION

China’s electric vehicle makers race for South-east Asia market share

A nickel mine in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Environmentalists worry that the region's nickel mining industry may exacerbate environmental issues.
THE CHINA CONNECTION

EVs may not be clean amid South-east Asia’s slow energy transition