Asean

Hyundai PH CEO cites value of women empowerment in ASEAN is immeasurable

At the recently concluded ASEAN Business & Investment Summit (ABIS) 2017 forum dubbed as “Unleashing Women Economic Power and Human Capital Development”, Hyundai PH president and CEO Ma. Fe Perez-Agudo said that – “We live in volatile,…

What’s next after Asean-induced traffic jam?

On Nov. 11, former beauty queen Maria Isabel Lopez, who was stuck in traffic along Edsa, outside the Asean lanes designated exclusively for delegates of the ongoing Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit in Manila, posted…

Actress apologies for using ASEAN lane without authorization

After unauthorized use of the designated lane for Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit VIPs and delegates on EDSA, beauty queen-actress Maria Isabel Lopez apologized on Sunday. Lopez said she was “only human” after authorities and netizens…

Motorists advised to keep off EDSA as Asean VIP lanes slow traffic

Traffic along major thoroughfares, especially EDSA, already slowed to a crawl on Saturday as transport authorities prepared VIP lanes for the international delegates. For much of Saturday, traffic along the entire northbound stretch of Edsa, from Mall…

ACC eyes Asean BMW suppliers

Asian Carmakers Corp. (ACC), the country’s official BMW distributor, is considering importing its vehicles from Asean neighbors, instead of continuing sourcing its supply from Germany and the United States. The shift may be made if the planned…

Uber chases GrabTaxi in Myanmar, expanding in Southeast Asia

YANGON, Myanmar — The private ride-hailing service Uber officially launched operations Thursday in Myanmar’s main city Yangon, aiming to tap into one of the world’s youngest and fastest-growing online markets. The launch follows Singapore-based GrabTaxi’s debut, which…

BMW is the premium mobility provider for the ASEAN 2017 Summit

The Philippines is hosting the 30th and 31st ASEAN Summits and related meetings in 2017.   Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC) was recently awarded by the Philippine Government as the official premium mobility partner of the 2017 Association…

Subaru Forester is better than ever

The Subaru Forester, now in its third year in the Asean market, has finally reached its mid-cycle period. Perfect time for a proper update and facelift. …

BMW reveals growth and sustainable mobility plans in Asean region

At a roundtable discussion with selected motoring editors and columnists last Wednesday, top BMW Group executives led by BMW senior vice president for special projects-Asia Kay Segler and BMW Asia president Sergio Solero revealed the German-based premium…

How safe is your car? Influencing car buying decisions in the Asean

When consumers buy a car in an industrialized country, aka a “mature market,” it’s a given that the vehicle has safety features such as six airbags, Advanced Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Electronic…