VinFast expands overseas as Q2 revenue surges 85.5%
Economy 11:11 21/10/2026VinFast, the electric vehicle maker founded by Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, reported revenue of more than US$1.2 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 85.5 percent year on year, with international markets including India, Indonesia and the Philippines making increasingly significant contributions.
Global EV sales fall 2% in September, ending six-month growth streak
World 11:02 16/10/2026Global demand for electric vehicles fell 2% in September, ending six consecutive months of growth, as record sales in Europe were not enough to offset sharp declines in North America and China, data from UK-based research firm Benchmark Mineral Intelligence showed on Friday.
Chinese EV makers targeting Japanese market
World 13:42 14/08/2026Chinese automakers are banking on the Japanese electric vehicle market as they struggle with slowing growth in their home market and high tariffs in the United States and Europe.
Vietnam's EV charging boom creates dynamic pricing maze
Economy 17:31 22/07/2026Timing is everything when it comes to where and when electric vehilce (EV) drivers plug in, as the wrong hour can turn a routine charge into a costly mistake. But that reality could soon shift as more automakers begin sharing their charging networks in Vietnam.
Vietnamese woodworker builds electric wooden all-terrain vehicle
Vietnam News 15:46 22/07/2026A Vietnamese woodworker has built a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle (ATV) made almost entirely from natural wood and powered by an electric motor that can operate in real-world conditions.
Ho Chi Minh City department proposes roadmap, incentives to switch from gasoline to green vehicles
Ho Chi Minh City 16:13 01/06/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has unveiled a proposed roadmap to phase out gasoline-powered vehicles in favor of electric and green energy transport, aiming for 100-percent conversion by 2040, while offering financial support to residents and businesses affected by the shift.
Electric is new normal in Vietnam’s cities amid fuel cost rise
Economy 15:01 19/04/2026Vietnamese urban households and businesses are increasingly turning to electric stoves and vehicles as electricity costs become more competitive and the push for green living accelerates.
Electric vehicle demand surges in Ho Chi Minh City as prices ease, fuel costs rise
Ho Chi Minh City 17:54 11/04/2026Demand for electric vehicles in Ho Chi Minh City has picked up sharply in recent weeks, with buyers placing deposits and waiting for deliveries as more affordable models enter the market and fuel prices climb, dealers and industry representatives said.
Vietnam’s VinFast partners with Tensor to produce fully autonomous EVs
Economy 17:07 03/09/2025Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast is set to collaborate with Silicon Valley-based technology company Tensor to develop fully autonomous electric vehicles equipped with over 100 various sensors and cameras.
Low-cost electric motorbike charging stations mushroom in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 17:22 08/08/2025Hundreds of coffee shops across Ho Chi Minh City have quietly become informal charging hubs for electric motorbike riders, offering affordable all-in-one services: coffee, a hammock to rest in, and a place to charge.
Authorities call for safety review of electric tuk-tuks used for tourist transport in Vietnam’s Phu Quoc
Travel 11:57 15/06/2025Authorities in Phu Quoc City off Kien Giang Province in southern Vietnam have requested a comprehensive review of the safety of electric tuk-tuks that have been frequently used to transport tourists around the city.
Vietnam’s VinFast reports sharp revenue surge in Q1
Economy 09:35 11/06/2025Vietnam's electric vehicle maker VinFast posted total revenue of VND16.3 trillion (US$656.5 million) in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 149.9-percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to the company’s unaudited financial results.
