VinFast Middle East signs MoU with PlusX Electric to enhance EV ownership in the UAE
Market Move
With economic difficulties discouraging car purchases this year, many people still want a vehicle for holiday travel, pushing demand higher than usual.
Tết car rental prices surge nationwide
Electric Vehicles
Under the roadmap, inspection centres nationwide will issue digital certificates from the beginning of next month.
Electronic vehicle inspection certificates to be issued from March 1
Wheels
VinFast Auto India has partnered with Bank of Baroda through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver dealer invoice financing solutions, supporting business expansion and reinforcing its growth strategy in India.
VinFast Auto India signed an MoU with Bank of Baroda to offer dealer invoice financing
Electric Vehicles
VinFast and Exposure SARL have signed a memorandum of understanding on the potential supply of electric vehicles for green taxi services in Kinshasa, marking a step in the Vietnamese carmaker’s international expansion and supporting the shift to cleaner transport in...
VinFast and Exposure SARL sign MoU to promote green transportation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Electric Vehicles
In tourism, Vingroup will assess the feasibility of developing an international-standard theme park, zoo and safari complex under its VinWonders brand.
Vingroup signs MoU with India’s Tamil Nadu to explore investments
Wheels
Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) reported strong sales growth in January 2026, delivering 4,852 vehicles, a 45 per cent increase year on year, bringing its cumulative sales in the country to 1,047,389 units after more than three decades of operations.
Toyota sales in Việt Nam jump 45% in January
Electric Vehicles
HCM City has approved 91 locations for vehicles electric battery swap sites on sidewalks and estimates that more than 25,000 public charging points and battery swap sites will be needed by 2030, according to the city''s Department of Construction.
HCM City approves 91 vehicle battery swap sites, targets 25,000 by 2030
Electric Vehicles
Hoàng Hà, CEO of VinFast’s electric motorbike business in Vietnam, said the revamped portfolio aims to “redefine” the country’s electric motorbike market by turning the vehicles into expressions of individuality, passion and social responsibility.
VinFast unveils new lineup with premium, sport models
Electric Vehicles
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast announced on January 27 that it has formed a strategic partnership with Israel-based automotive AI firm Autobrains to jointly develop advanced autonomous driving technologies and a cost-efficient autonomous vehicle platform
VinFast partners with Autobrains to develop advanced autonomous driving technology
Electric Vehicles
HCM City will allow the installation of electric motorbike battery-swapping facilities on sidewalks starting this month, with priority given to locations that already have charging stations and bus shelters, according to the city’s Department of Construction.
HCM City to allow electric motorbike battery-swapping on sidewalks
Market Move
Taken together, tax policies, international trade dynamics and competitive pressures suggest that 2026 is likely to be a turning point for declining car prices in Việt Nam.
Key forces shaping car prices in 2026
Wheels
VinFast’s VF 6 and VF 7 have earned the top five-star safety rating from India’s Bharat New Car Assessment Programme, highlighting the company’s strong engineering capability in meeting rigorous safety standards and reinforcing its customer-focused approach to product and service...
VinFast VF6 and VF7 achieve 5-star safety certification from India’s Bharat NCAP
Market Move
Việt Nam will officially transition to the use of E5 and E10 biofuels from June 1 this year in line with a roadmap prepared over many years by the Government and relevant ministries and sectors.
Việt Nam to officially switch to biofuels from June 1
Wheels
Three support battery swapping and a pedal-assisted model features a compact design suitable for high school students.
VinFast launches four new e-scooter models
Wheels
Passenger cars and two-wheeled motorcycles and mopeds are required to display energy efficiency labels starting from January 1, according to a new circular recently issued by the Ministry of Construction.
