Hyundai Motor Company will provide security vehicles for the ASEAN Summit taking place in the Philippines this November.
On July 12, Hyundai announced that it signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the ASEAN National Organizing Committee (NOC) at the Philippine International Convention Center to support the 2026 ASEAN Summit. As part of this agreement, the local subsidiary will supply a total of 50 Santa Fe vehicles.
The 49th ASEAN Summit will be held from November 10 to 12 in Manila, bringing together leaders and representatives from major Southeast Asian countries. Discussions are expected to focus on cooperation in various fields, including economics, diplomacy, and trade.
Hyundai plans to leverage this opportunity to showcase its product quality and competitiveness. The company has previously supported official and operational vehicles at major international events, including the 2025 APEC Summit, the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, and the 2024 Korea-Africa Summit.
A Hyundai official stated, "We are pleased to contribute to the summit that aims to shape the future of the ASEAN community by providing vehicles. We will work together to ensure the success of the 2026 ASEAN Summit."
Meanwhile, Hyundai is strengthening its local production and sales base in ASEAN, particularly in Indonesia and Vietnam. The company is expanding its electrification competitiveness and brand presence in the ASEAN market by establishing local production systems for electric vehicles and batteries in Indonesia.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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