Philippines:The nations comprising the ASEAN Automobile Union convened in January.

According to the latest data from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Automobile Association, the Philippines produced 8,886 vehicles in January alone, up 60.3% from a year earlier, the fastest growth rate among its member countries. Malaysia also increased by 36.2% year-on-year to 58,527 units, while Thailand increased by 7% year-on-year to 162,327 units. Sales in the ASEAN region as a whole increased by 9.3% year-on-year to 370,899 units. The production volume of motorcycles also increased by 55.4% year-on-year to 123,786 units, the highest in the region. Malaysia also increased by 20% to 50,255 units, while Thailand increased by 9.8% to 159,257 units. (10th, Manila Bulletin)