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By Luke Willetts – 23rd August 2025

This marks a key milestone for Ceres, as it signals the first royalty-generating manufacturing of its high-efficiency fuel cell stacks in Asia.

Hyundai working with Saudi authorities to trial HFC coach in the mountains of Trojena

Saudi Arabia

Agreement

Prototype, Testing & Trials

Hyundai working with Saudi authorities to trial HFC coach in the mountains of Trojena

By Jim Gibbins – 22nd August 2025

Japan

Agreement

Fuso and Iwatani partner to pioneer liquid hydrogen refuelling for commercial trucks in Japan

By Luke Willetts – 20th August 2025

As a subsidiary of Daimler Truck, this fits into the parent company’s broader hydrogen strategy to develop infrastructure that supports the rollout of Daimler Truck's GenH2.

GoZero Group acquires BusTech Group from administrators

Australia

Mergers, Acquisitions & Disposals

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GoZero Group acquires BusTech Group from administrators

By Luke Willetts – 18th August 2025

Malaysia to begin renewing public bus fleet this year

By Will Pulson – 16th August 2025

Bus & Coach

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Fuso in talks to source electric buses from Foxtron Vehicle Technologies

Fuso in talks to source electric buses from Foxtron Vehicle Technologies

By Will Pulson – 22nd July 2025

Unconfirmed reports suggest a separate distribution partnership could be established.

Scania to supply South Australia with 60 battery electric buses

By Bradley Osborne – 18th July 2025

The manufacturer has signed a contract with South Australia’s Department for Infrastructure and Transport, which will put them to use in the city of Adelaide.

Japan

Investment

Distribution & Aftermarket

Ventura Systems expands operations in Asia with new sales and service office in Japan

By Jim Gibbins – 15th July 2025

Its Japanese office is supported by colleagues in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia.

Vietnam

Statistics

Registrations

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Vietnam’s truck and bus market rebounds by 37% in Q1 2025

By Will Pulson – 10th July 2025

Thailand

Statistics

Registrations

Premium Article

Thailand’s CV sales continue to fall in Q1 2025

By Will Pulson – 9th July 2025

South Korea

Product

Battery Electric

Kia opens order book of new PV5 LCV range

By Will Pulson – 9th July 2025

Truck & Van

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Isuzu, Volvo agree to co-develop medium-duty truck platform

Japan

Agreement

Manufacture

Isuzu, Volvo agree to co-develop medium-duty truck platform

By Will Pulson – 13th August 2025

Trucks will be sold throughout Asia, including Japan

Philippines

Order

Distribution & Aftermarket

Forland Motors brand building market share in the Philippines

By Jim Gibbins – 9th August 2025

The brand is looking to launch new energy (electric) trucks in the near future.

Malaysia

Product

UD launches new Kuzer light truck in Malaysia

By Will Pulson – 31st July 2025

UDTrucks' new Kuzer is based on Isuzu’s N-series.

Japan

Recruitment

Fuso launches largest-ever global hiring campaign

By Will Pulson – 28th July 2025

South Korea

Connectivity

Investment

MAN strengthens digital customer services in South Korea

By Will Pulson – 15th July 2025

South Korea

Statistics

Registrations

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South Korea’s market decline continues in Q1 2025

By Will Pulson – 8th July 2025

Trailer

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Singapore

Wheels & Tyres

Giti Tire launches new heavy-duty trailer tyre

By Luke Willetts – 11th September 2024

Designed for heavy loads in rough terrains, the trailer tyre is initially available in size 385/65R22.5, with 265/70R19.5 planned for Q4 2024.

Australia

Mergers, Acquisitions & Disposals

Schmitz acquires minority stake in Australian trailer manufacturer MaxiTrans

By Bradley Osborne – 24th April 2023

According to the Executive Chairman of MaxiTrans, Greg L’Estrange, Schmitz’s investment in the group will pave the way for shared technological development and operational support as MaxiTrans grows its business.

Singapore

Wheels & Tyres

Electric Drive

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Giti and its race for commercial vehicle tyre dominance

By Luke Willetts – 14th March 2023

Giti – a strong brand name in the Far East - is gaining ground in Europe and is ready with tested proven tyres for the fast expanding electric CV market.

South Korea

Performance

Wheels & Tyres

Hankook sales up 17.5% in 2022

By Luke Willetts – 9th March 2023

Sales and operating profit increased YoY by 17.5 percent and 9.9 percent, respectively, thanks to increased demand for large-diameter tyres.