Chinese automakers strengthen their presence in Southeast Asia

Chinese automakers reported strong sales growth in Southeast Asia last year, with their combined deliveries in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines surging by 95% to over 377,450 units from 193,510 in 2024, according to preliminary data released by local industry sources. Overall sales in these four markets were just slightly lower at 2.71 million units in 2025, meaning that Chinese automakers doubled their combined share of the region’s markets last year to 14%, from 7% in 2024, mainly at th ...