In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview “The Automotive Market in Southeast Asia: Current Trends and Forecast 2026” Ron Hesse speaks with Timothy Wong, Principal at Roland Berger, based in Singapore. With two decades of consulting, engineering, and project management experience across Southeast Asia and China, he advises leading clients in the automotive, industrial products, and services sectors — including government agencies, state-owned enterprises, and multinational corporations. He has extensive experience supporting automotive OEMs, suppliers, and conglomerates on new energy vehicle strategies, digital transformation, and multichannel distribution models. In the industrial products and services sectors, he helps clients identify growth opportunities, optimize operating models, and leverage Industry 4.0 solutions to enhance performance.
In the 12-minute Audio Interview, Mr. Wong discusses these questions:
- What are the key trends shaping the overall automotive sector in Southeast Asia in 2025?
- What do countries and companies in the region do to attract and retain automotive manufacturing investments?
- What are the localization trends in Southeast Asia, especially for new players from China?
- Could you provide a forecast for 2026?
