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While free and fair trade agreements are essential for creating the right conditions for Britain to be competitive, businesses can be proactive in forming mutually beneficial partnerships and SMMT will advance that objective, with two UK overseas pavilions this Spring – visiting Future Mobility Asia, Bangkok and Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City. The Thailand delegation is now full but there are limited places for members to join our exhibition in Vietnam, providing attractive business opportunities in what is a fast-emerging auto market and production location in South East Asia. For more information, contact SMMT’s International team.   Finally, back in the UK, SMMT’s 16th International Automotive Summit in June will bring together the best minds to discuss the key issues facing our industry and how we can overcome them – from net zero and self-driving vehicles to global competitiveness and technological innovation. We’re pleased to announce Chris Giles, Economics Editor at the Financial Times, will be back by popular demand to provide his latest global and domestic economic outlook and an advanced analysis of the auto sector. As one of the most high-profile events in the industry calendar, it’s an event not to be missed and you can book your ticket via the SMMT website: https://lnkd.in/ewj_sGV9   More in this week’s Update: https://lnkd.in/eSfxUJ9Q

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#DrivingLocalisation: NAACAM congratulates Volkswagen Group Africa on its announcement of a R4 billion investment in its manufacturing plant in Kariega to support the production of a third model at the facility. Speaking at the announcement, Martina Biene Chairperson and Managing Director of Volkswagen Group Africa, reiterated the company’s commitment to South Africa and noted that not only is the announcement a vote of confidence in the future of the plant but it will also futureproof jobs both within Volkswagen and within the supplier network. The investment will primarily be spent on the production facilities, manufacturing tooling, local content tooling and quality assurance. Localisation will remain a priority for Volkswagen, with the new model aiming to achieve and grow from approximately 40% local content. The existing Polo and Vivo models are currently achieving local content levels of respectively 46% and 58%. NAACAM CEO, Renai Moothilal congratulated Volkswagen and welcomed the investment and announcement of a third model, reflecting, “this investment is a firm display of Volkswagen’s commitment to the country and confidence in the local supplier base. NAACAM and its members look forward to continuing to work with the Volkswagen team to drive localisation and the further development of the domestic automotive industry.” #NAACAMProud #WeAreNAACAM Toni Zecevic Ugo Frigerio Andrea Moz Thamsanqa Arthur Mtombeni Mikel MABASA Denise van Huyssteen

PSA Singapore (PSA) has unveiled the PSA Supply Chain Hub @ Tuas (PSCH), a central part of its expansion within Tuas Port. "Strategically situated next to Tuas Port within the Free Trade Zone, the #PSCH will be seamlessly integrated with Singapore’s extensive supply chain ecosystem, offering unparalleled connectivity and scale as a regional distribution centre and a container freight station. Its comprehensive suite of value-added services and the supply chain synergies it creates will further strengthen Singapore’s position as a global logistics and supply chain powerhouse." 👉 𝐓𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/d_-3VWy4 Peter Voser, Kim Pong ONG, Jessie Yeo, Eng Dih Teo, Lawrence Wong, Murali Pillai SC, Nelson Quek, Peet Meng Lau, Hadis Zulkeplie, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Ministry of Law, Singapore, PSA Marine, PSA International #PSASingapore #SupplyChainHub #TuasPort #Automation #Robotics #SupplyChain2027 #shipping

Vietnam General Secretary and President Tô Lâm visited FPT's booth at FrancoTech ✨ On October 4-5, at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, General Secretary and President Tô Lâm will attend the 19th Francophonie Summit and make an official visit to France. During the visit, Tô Lâm attended and spoke at the FrancoTech Economic Forum and Innovation Exhibition, initiated by President Macron. He also toured Vietnamese business booths, including FPT. At FPT’s booth, Mr. Phạm Minh Tuấn, FPT Vice President and CEO of FPT Software, highlighted FPT's activities in France and Europe, focusing on AI, aerospace, automotive, energy, and healthcare. He emphasized that France is a key market for FPT, with plans to expand further and contribute 15% of FPT’s global IT revenue from Europe in five years, with 2023 IT revenue from Europe expected to surpass USD 100 million. Mr. Tuấn reiterated FPT’s commitment to digital transformation, working with major French companies and positioning Vietnam as a tech hub, especially in AI, Digital Transformation, Green Tech, and Automotive sectors. FPT, operating in France since 2008, currently has five offices, 100+ staff, and supports clients like Airbus and Canal+ Group. FPT aims to expand further into Europe and increase its French workforce to over 500 professionals. #fpt #fptsoftware #fptsoftwarecareer #FrancoTech #France

The countdown is on, but guess what? We've extended the registration deadline for Open S-Drive the Challenge! Now you have until March 10th, 2024, to dive into this extraordinary experience! Don't miss out on the chance to join our challenge by filling out this form : https://lnkd.in/dtThV-iw S-Drive program is a partnership between the TAA - Tunisian Automotive Association (TAA) and Novation City and the Caisse des dépôts et de consignation (CDC) as part of the FAST initiative, with support and funding from the French Development Agency (AFD) and assistance form Expertise France. #SDrive #innovation #smartautomotive #FutureOfMobility

Here’s how WAI Europe are staying competitive in the European market. Listen to what President of WAI Europe, Richard Welland, has to say in the latest of our Q&A series mar #WAIEurope #ThePowerofWAI #Q&A #Automotive #Aftermarket #meettheteam

Exploring Innovation at WAVA - West African Vehicle Academy 🚗🛠️ Our visit to WAVA revealed an impressive state-of-the-art automotive technical training facility. WAVA is dedicated to developing the skills and knowledge of trainees, empowering them to meet the challenges of modern automotive service, diagnosis, and repair. In the face of a technical skills shortage in the automotive sector, WAVA stands out as a beacon of technological development for the modern motor vehicle. Thrilled to witness firsthand the commitment to excellence and innovation at WAVA!  Reflecting on the vibrant discussions at the Ghana Automotive roundtable 🌐🚗 Yesterday's roundtable was a convergence of minds, bringing together key stakeholders from the Government of Ghana and the private sector to delve into the opportunities, policies, and partnerships shaping the automotive landscape. Here's a snapshot of the insightful discussions: 🔍 Identifying trends and growth drivers 📈 Exploring the latest trends and growth drivers in the automotive industry in Ghana and West Africa. 📝 Value chain and consumer insights delving into the entire automotive value chain, from design to servicing. 🔬 Gaining valuable consumer insights to tailor strategies to local preferences. 🏛 Government policies and financing: Evaluating the impact of government policies on the industry. 💰 Discussing financing initiatives, including the asset-based vehicle financing scheme. 🛠 Challenges and collaborative solutions, addressing industry challenges and fostering collaborative solutions. 🔌 Exploring opportunities for strategic partnerships, particularly in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, and exploring the National EV Policy. 📦 Unpacking the potential of the recently launched national EV Policy for driving market development. 🤝 Local partnerships, sustainability , and technology transfer and discussing ongoing and potential local partnerships. ♻ Emphasizing sustainability and exploring avenues for technology transfer. The roundtable set the stage for collaboration and abundant opportunities within Ghana's dynamic automotive sector. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting journey! Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), SMMT Industry Forum, Comline Auto Parts Ltd, afrivolt, Spencer West LLP, Metfinn Ltd Palladium: Make It Possible Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, World Trade Organization. #UKGhanaTradeMission2024 #JetInvestsInGhana #InvestmentMission #UKInvestors #GhanaBeyondAid #Transformation #EconomicGrowth #SkillsTransfer #CapacityBuilding

𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 “𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝’𝐬 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫” Rapid Asia presented a report on the automotive sector. The report is a research conducted by Rapid Asia on behalf of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and funded by the Japan Multi-Bilateral Programme. The report touches on various key aspects and issues in the Thai automotive sectors such as employment trends, business conduct, and transformation of the industry. This in-depth report examines the challenges and opportunities facing the industry as it shifts towards electric and low-carbon vehicles. It offers critical insights into the skills gap and proposes strategic solutions to lead the workforce to a greener, more technologically advanced future. These are some examples that the report sheds light on. If you want to learn more about the current trends in the Thai automotive sector, you can read the full report here: https://bit.ly/4bblT7a #ILO #Thailand #Automotive #SkillsDevelopment #SustainableMobility #RapidAsia

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