Japan and ASEAN aim to create a joint strategy on automobile production and sales in response to China's electric vehicle market growth.

Japan and ASEAN aim to create a joint strategy on automobile production and sales within the Southeast Asian bloc, in response to China's growing presence in the electric vehicle market. The interim strategy, set to be established by economic ministers, is expected to encompass cooperation in areas such as personnel training, decarbonization, resource procurement, and investment in next-gen biofuels.