Vietnam faces potential phase-out of gasoline, diesel vehicles amid new fuel efficiency targets
In-Depth 13:58 31/08/2025The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) has warned that up to 96 percent of current gasoline and diesel vehicles may be driven out of the market by 2030, should the government adopt a proposed Corporate Average Fuel Consumption (CAFC) target of 4.83 liters per 100 kilometers.
Italy approves nearly $700 million in new subsidies for EVs
World 12:45 10/08/2025Italy has approved new subsidies worth almost 600 million euros ($698 million) for the purchase of electric vehicles as sales lag, the environment and energy ministry said on Friday.
Ho Chi Minh City’s electric bike taxi riders juggle charging times and daily hustle
Vietnam Life 12:56 06/08/2025As the first light of dawn stretches across the sky in Ho Chi Minh City, 31-year-old Nguyen Van Nguyen throws on his company-issued jacket, checks two mobile phones and a portable power bank, then heads to the small parking lot beneath his rented apartment.
Vietnam’s EV market heats up amid intense competition
In-Depth 10:58 01/08/2025Vietnam’s electric vehicle (EV) market is entering an unprecedented competitive phase, with both domestic and international companies vying across product offerings, charging infrastructure, battery technology, pricing, and after-sales service.
Ho Chi Minh City deliberates on restricting gasoline vehicles
Ho Chi Minh City 18:53 14/07/2025The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has requested relevant agencies to urgently study and propose plans to restrict high-emission vehicles, specifically gasoline-powered vehicles, in areas at risk of environmental pollution.
Tourist electric car companies in Vietnam struggle with new regulation
Economy 09:47 18/06/2025Hundreds of tourist electric vehicles in Da Nang City, central Vietnam and other provinces have been forced to temporarily suspend operations over the past few months, causing difficulties for both businesses and workers.
Da Nang forces many tourist electric car companies to temporarily halt passenger transport
Economy 12:23 17/06/2025The transport and occupational safety unit under the Department of Construction in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Monday announced the temporary suspension of several electric tourist vehicles operating in the coastal city.
Japan's Honda to scale back on electric vehicles, concentrate on hybrids
World 15:56 20/05/2025Honda Motor said on Tuesday that it was scaling back its investment in electric vehicles given slowing demand and would be focusing on capturing growing demand for hybrids with new models.
