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Baidu’s Apollo Go Targets Singapore and Malaysia for Robotaxi Expansion by 2025

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June 20, 2025
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  • Baidu’s Apollo Go, the largest Chinese robotaxi fleet, plans to expand into Southeast Asia, focusing on Singapore and Malaysia by the end of 2025.
  • The move is part of a broader strategy by Chinese robotaxi companies to grow in alternative markets like Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe amid U.S.-China tensions.
  • The global robotaxi market is projected to grow significantly, with China’s fleet expected to expand from $54 million in 2025 to$ 47 billion by 2035, according to Goldman Sachs.

What Happened?

Baidu’s Apollo Go, which operates over 1,000 robotaxis globally, is preparing to enter the Southeast Asian market, with Singapore and Malaysia as key targets. This expansion follows the company’s recent announcement of plans to grow its presence in the Middle East.

The move reflects a dual-pronged strategy by Chinese autonomous-driving companies to scale operations and achieve profitability. With geopolitical tensions and U.S.-China relations creating uncertainty, markets like Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe are becoming attractive alternatives for growth.

Goldman Sachs predicts that the global robotaxi market will see millions of autonomous vehicles on the road by 2030, with China leading the way. Baidu, along with competitors like Pony AI and WeRide, is well-positioned to dominate the market due to its technological edge in algorithms, data, and mapping.


Why It Matters?

Baidu’s expansion into Southeast Asia highlights the growing global competition in the autonomous-driving space. As Chinese companies face challenges in the U.S. market, they are turning to regions with fewer geopolitical barriers and strong growth potential.

The Southeast Asian market, with its dense urban centers and growing demand for ride-sharing services, offers a promising opportunity for robotaxi operators. Baidu’s focus on Singapore and Malaysia aligns with the region’s push for smart city initiatives and advanced mobility solutions.

For Baidu, this expansion is critical to achieving profitability in a market projected to grow exponentially over the next decade. The company’s ability to leverage its technological advantages will be key to capturing market share in these new regions.


What’s Next?

Apollo Go is expected to finalize its entry into Singapore and Malaysia by late 2025, with further details on fleet size and operational plans likely to emerge in the coming months.

As competition intensifies, Baidu and its peers will continue to invest in technology and partnerships to solidify their positions in the global robotaxi market. Policymakers and regulators in Southeast Asia will also play a crucial role in shaping the adoption of autonomous vehicles in the region.

Investors and industry stakeholders will monitor Baidu’s progress closely, as its success in Southeast Asia could set the stage for further international expansion and influence the broader trajectory of the autonomous-driving industry.

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