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Dat Bike: Electrifying Southeast Asia: A Regional PR Expansion

INDUSTRY: Manufacturing & Construction, Others, Start-Ups

COUNTRY: Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

SERVICES: Branding, Corporate Communications, Media Relations

Dat Bike is a Vietnamese technology startup with a mission to drive the mass adoption of green transportation in Southeast Asia. Recognised as the creator of Vietnam’s first domestic electric motorbike, they aim to convert the millions of gasoline bikes in the region to electric power without compromising on performance.

At a Glance
  • Client: Dat Bike
  • Industry: Automotive / Electric Vehicles (EV) / Tech Startup
  • Services: Regional Media Relations, Brand Storytelling, Executive Profiling
Dat Bike and PRecious Communications Case Study Highlights
  1. Driving the electric vehicle revolution narrative for Vietnam’s premier EV startup across Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
  2. Securing 115 pieces of coverage in Tier-1 outlets like Bloomberg and TechCrunch to position Dat Bike as a regional contender.
  3. Elevating a domestic EV brand to the regional stage through strategic storytelling that highlighted its ambition to be a top-two market leader.

Challenges

Signalling Regional Ambition

Dat Bike was already a known disruptor in Vietnam, but to attract further investment and prepare for future market entry (specifically Thailand), they needed to be seen as more than just a local workshop.

They needed to project the image of a serious regional contender capable of challenging established incumbents and leading the EV revolution across Southeast Asia.

Solutions

A Three-Market Narrative

We developed a coordinated PR push that targeted three distinct audiences simultaneously:

  • Singapore (The Investor Hub): We targeted financial and tech titles to highlight Dat Bike’s growth metrics and funding potential.
  • Vietnam (The Home Ground): We reinforced the “National Champion” narrative, positioning Dat Bike as a key driver of the country’s green transition.
  • Thailand (The Future Market): We seeded early awareness of Dat Bike’s ambition to expand, preparing the ground for future entry.

Execution: We conceptualised group interviews to allow the founder to address multiple Tier-1 media simultaneously, ensuring consistent messaging across borders.

Results

Broad Spectrum Visibility

The campaign successfully elevated Dat Bike’s profile from a local startup to a regional newsmaker.

  • Tier-1 Global & Regional Coverage: Secured features in prestigious outlets such as The Business Times, Bloomberg, TechCrunch, and The Economic Times.
  • Domestic Leadership: Dominated local news with coverage in VnExpress, Dan Tri, Tuoi Tre, and Nhip Cau Dau Tu.
  • Volume & Velocity: Garnered a total of 115 news coverages and significant social traction across the three target markets.
  • Mission Validation: Successfully disseminated key messages regarding their ambition to become one of the top two EV suppliers in the domestic market.
Key Takeaway: Global Reach for Local Tech

For hardware startups, credibility is currency. Securing coverage in global tech authorities like TechCrunch and Bloomberg validates the technology to local consumers, proving that a “home-grown” product is world-class.

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