Chinese brands are making major inroads in the Southeast Asian city-state as they shed their image as cheap knockoffs.
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Singapore – On a weekday afternoon in the heart of the central business district, the BYD showroom on Robinson Road is a picture of futuristic cool.
Inside, sleek electric cars gleam under bright white lights as young professionals drift through the space.
Just a short walk away, diners mingle in a BYD-branded restaurant over craft beer and bar bites in a chic, members’ club-like setting – one of several lifestyle ventures the Chinese electric vehicle giant has rolled out across Singapore.










