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VinFast factory rolls out its 200,000th electric car in 2025

VinFast factory rolls out its 200,000th electric car in 2025

This achievement comes after more than a year of VinFast holding its position as the best-selling car brand in the Vietnamese market, creating a significant lead over other automakers.
Construction ministry orders safety standards for EV parking

Construction ministry orders safety standards for EV parking

The ministry’s request follows continuous media reports that several apartment complexes in Hà Nội and HCM City have temporarily denied EVs into their basement parking lots for fear of fire and explosion risks. 
MoIT issues new rules on electricity pricing for EV charging stations

MoIT issues new rules on electricity pricing for EV charging stations

A new circular provides detailed guidance on the application of electricity tariffs, ensuring transparency, correct classification of users and proper usage purposes.
Hà Nội aims to build public EV charging stations

Hà Nội aims to build public EV charging stations

The shared-use charging model is part of a broader effort to promote green mobility in Hà Nội, as the city will pilot low-emission zones within Ring Road 1 starting from July 1, 2026 and expanding through 2030 to improve air...
Tasco Auto, Esky to deploy over 50 EV fast-charging stations across Việt Nam

Tasco Auto, Esky to deploy over 50 EV fast-charging stations across Việt Nam

Việt Nam’s largest auto distributor Tasco Auto JSC and charging infrastructure provider Esky Energy Investment Service Trading Corporation will install over 50 DC fast-charging stations at Tasco showrooms nationwide from early 2026 under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding.
Hà Nội plans 760 in support for residents switching to electric motorbikes

Hà Nội plans $760 in support for residents switching to electric motorbikes

Each person would be entitled to support for only one vehicle, applicable from the date the resolution takes effect until before January 1, 2031.
Finance ministry rejects proposal to deduct local parts from EV tax base

Finance ministry rejects proposal to deduct local parts from EV tax base

The Ministry of Finance has rejected Vingroup’s proposal to exclude locally made parts from the EV tax base, saying current incentives already align with international commitments and green goals.
Việt Nam surges into battery-swapping for e-scooters

Việt Nam surges into battery-swapping for e-scooters

While charging an e-bike battery takes six to eight hours, swapping takes less than two minutes, making electricity battery swapping market potential.
Fuel fight as Việt Nams tough new mileage rules face pushback

Fuel fight as Việt Nam’s tough new mileage rules face pushback

The draft fuel economy standards at 4.83 litres per 100 km by 2030 must push nearly all gasoline – powered car models off the market, Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) said, calling for a roadmap with softer fuel economy rules.
500 locations viable to be EV charging stations in Hà Nội

500 locations viable to be EV charging stations in Hà Nội

Surveys by the Hà Nội Department of Construction have found nearly 500 possible sites for further stations, ranging from bus depots and railway stations to apartment complexes, urban areas and public parks.
Ford Vietnam marks 30 years with new social initiative and vehicle launch

Ford Vietnam marks 30 years with new social initiative and vehicle launch

Việt Nam is the first market outside North America to implement this global initiative a collaborative programme between Ford Philanthropy, Ford, and its dealership network, designed to support local communities.
Việt Nam faces wave of electric vehicle giants entering the market

Việt Nam faces wave of electric vehicle giants entering the market

After years of VinFast’s near-monopoly in the EV segment, international names are now signalling strong ambitions to tap into one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing markets.
Hà Nội prioritises charging infrastructure in green transport transition

Hà Nội prioritises charging infrastructure in green transport transition

By the end of 2026, at least 10 per cent of parking spaces in existing buildings and 30 per cent in new projects in Hà Nội must have EV chargers.
Electric motorbike battery upgrades raise safety concerns

Electric motorbike battery upgrades raise safety concerns

While the battery upgrades sound appealing, international experts warn that unregulated battery modifications carry significant fire and explosion risks.
Businesses await financial mechanism for switching to electric buses, taxis

Businesses await financial mechanism for switching to electric buses, taxis

To meet the target of a 100 per cent electric or green energy bus fleet by 2030, the Hà Nội Department of Construction is reviewing and updating a plan to convert fossil-fuel vehicles to electric/green ones, tailored to each transport...