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TH Thailand

Yamaha officially launches new 115cc model

Yamaha has unveiled and started sales in Thailand of the limited PG-1 Special Edition Outdoor Fashion. The bike features a 114cc engine, ABS, and a set of six factory accessories for camping and off-road use. Production is limited to 1,000 units, priced at 67,000 baht (approx. 46 million VND).

AU Australia 5

22-year-old quits high-paying job, converts van into camper for Australia road trip

Cassandra Jovanovic quit her job as a traffic controller at age 21, saved $30,000, and converted a 2010 Toyota HiAce van into a camper. Over 11–14 months, she traveled more than 40,000 km across Australia, facing breakdowns and lack of amenities.

CN China 9

Vietnamese tourists rent a mobile home for a month-long trip across China

A group of four Vietnamese tourists rented a mobile home with a driver for a 30-day trip across China in July 2025. The rental cost about 70 million VND per person, with total expenses reaching approximately 115 million VND.

VN Vietnam

Humanity's First Mobile Home on the Moon with Autonomous Driving Capability

The Multi-Purpose Habitation (MPH) module, developed by Thales Alenia Space, will be the first mobile habitation complex on the Moon. It is a 6-meter-long pressurized cylindrical compartment on wheels, capable of autonomous movement across the lunar surface. Its launch is planned for 2033 under the Artemis program, with a designed operational lifespan of 10 years.

CN China

Chinese company unveils cassette-shaped mobile home

A Chinese machinery firm has introduced a towable food truck designed as a giant boombox. The stainless steel and aluminum structure weighs about 1,300 kg and features LED lighting. Priced from $3,860, it costs as much as a Honda SH scooter in Vietnam. The manufacturer says the bare chassis can be converted into a living space with a bed, kitchen, and solar panels.

VN Vietnam

Motorhomes: A New Trend Approaching the Vietnamese Market?

Interest in motorhomes is growing in Vietnam, but the market remains small due to high costs. New technical standards regulating the conversion of vans into mobile homes came into effect in 2024. According to the CEO of Sunlimo, demand is limited due to high prices relative to local incomes, although the company's products are exported at prices two to three times higher.

VN Vietnam

Mobile Home That Expands Threefold

The foldable camper module concept Wingcube was presented at the CMT 2026 exhibition in Germany. In its closed state, it measures 2.5 m long, 1.2 m wide, and 2.1 m high, weighing about 500 kg. When expanded, the side walls slide out, increasing the living space to accommodate up to four people. The product's commercialization is planned for the end of 2027 with an estimated price of 20,000 euros.

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