Thailand’s Industrial Standards Institute is expediting standards for electric vehicles (EV) to increase EV production and the use of zero-emission vehicles. 

China lifts foreign investment restrictions on passenger vehicle manufacturing.

China legalizes the towing of trailers through a new driver license category. 

Panama will improve safety in the automotive industry through a project to raise and regulate new standards for safety specifications.

Sporting goods and specialty bike shops have sprouted up across Manila to cater to the increasing demand for outdoor sports. 

The Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) has 12 railway projects in its pipeline with a total project cost of $33 billion.

China’s Hainan Province is promoting recreation vehicle tourism, waving tariffs and taxes.

China is experiencing increased demand for motorcycles, offering attractive market opportunities for U.S. motorcycles.  

Motorcycle Sales in Beijing Grew by 71.8% in 2020, the largest increase in China.

Hyperloop technology is proposed to be 50% more energy-efficient and three times faster than high-speed rail, and up to ten times more efficient than flying.  

A new regulation on imported finished goods by the Algerian government impacts the Algerian trading system.

The Government of Mexico is soliciting public comment on proposed technical regulations concerning essential safety devices for new vehicles.

Saudi Arabia expects internal combustible engines (ICE) vehicles to make up the majority of vehicles driven in the Kingdom for the next 15-20 years.

Singapore plans to deploy new fully electric buses for public transportation by 2040.

El Salvador approves 0% customs duty or value added tax (VAT) tax for electric vehicle imports.