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Philippine conglomerates offer inroads for China, Vietnam EV brands

Philippine conglomerates offer inroads for China, Vietnam EV brands
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BYD showcases the eMAX 9 DM-i hybrid at the Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit on Oct. 23. (Photo by Yuki Fujita)

YUKI FUJITA

MANILA — Philippine conglomerates are forming partnerships with Chinese and Vietnamese electric vehicle companies, accelerating the spread of EVs in a market dominated by Japanese automakers late to the electrification game.