Vietnam motorcycle maker hits pause button
Economy 16:13 16/08/2026Vietnamese motorcycle maker Nuen Moto has unexpectedly announced that it is suspending the development of the N1-S, a high-performance electric motorcycle that drew attention for its distinctive positioning and price tag of up to VND220 million (US$8,415).
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.
Chinese automaker may enter Vietnam with locally assembled models
Economy 17:19 12/08/2026Changan Automobile has registered several trademarks and product names in Vietnam, including its new-energy vehicle brand Deepal, signaling a possible expansion into the Vietnamese market by the Chinese automaker.
Ho Chi Minh City public sector urged to lead EV adoption
Ho Chi Minh City 16:27 30/07/2026The Ho Chi Minh City administration has directed state agencies, city officials, and civil servants to take the lead in switching to electric and green-energy vehicles, from official cars to personal transport.
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 EV makers seek bigger share of motorcycle market
Economy 21:31 21/07/2026Vietnam’s transition toward electric mobility is offering a bigger opportunity to domestic electric motorcycle manufacturers to challenge the long-standing dominance of foreign motorcycle brands in the local two-wheeler market.
Foxconn subsidiary boosts capital, adds EV charging production in Vietnam
Economy 15:56 17/07/2026Fulian Precision Technology Component, a wholly-owned Vietnamese subsidiary of Taiwan’s Foxconn, has registered to produce electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and increased its charter capital by VND402 billion (US$15 million), TNGlobal reported.
BYD drivers in Vietnam gain access to FUTA EV Power charging network
Economy 16:40 29/06/2026BYD Auto Vietnam and FUTA EV Power, an electric vehicle charging infrastructure developer under Vietnamese transport firm FUTA Group, said on Sunday they had agreed to share EV charging infrastructure, allowing BYD owners in Vietnam to use the latter’s nationwide charging network.
Apartment buildings in Vietnam required to include dedicated areas for EVs
Vietnam News 10:16 27/06/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction has issued a new regulation requiring both newly built and existing apartment buildings to provide dedicated areas for electric vehicles (EVs), including parking, charging and battery-swapping areas, as the country accelerates its transition toward greener transportation.
Vietnam ranks 2nd in SE Asia for EV sales as market accelerates
Economy 16:05 20/06/2026Vietnam ranked second in Southeast Asia for battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in the first quarter of 2026, with at least 53,685 units sold, narrowing the gap with regional leader Thailand as falling prices and expanding adoption boost demand.
Vietnam extends registration fee exemption for EVs until 2030
Economy 11:22 09/06/2026The Vietnamese government on Monday issued Decree No. 202, extending the exemption of registration fees for electric vehicles (EVs) for an additional three years until the end of 2030.
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.
