Vehicle giants pivot to electrified and hybrid future

Vehicle giants pivot to electrified and hybrid future

Carmakers in Vietnam are making dramatic changes to their operations in pursuit of sustainability, through expanding the scope and style of their offerings.
Domestic suppliers backing up foreign manufacturers

Domestic suppliers backing up foreign manufacturers

Becoming a magnet for global tech groups will help Vietnam woo more industrial manufacturers to expand operations in the country.
Over 5.2 million USD donated to aid COVID-19 fight in one day

Over 5.2 million USD donated to aid COVID-19 fight in one day

Donations for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) relief efforts received by the Vietnam Fatherland Font (VFF) Central Committee exceeded 125 billion VND (5.27 million USD) on March 24 alone, according to VFF President Tran Thanh Man.
Toyota recalls Vios and Corolla Altis in Vietnam to replace airbags

Toyota recalls Vios and Corolla Altis in Vietnam to replace airbags

Toyota recalled about 1,600 Vios and Corolla Altis cars to replace a potentially dangerous airbag system. The
Firms join hands with Vinh Phuc in COVID-19 fight

Firms join hands with Vinh Phuc in COVID-19 fight

The northern province of Vinh Phuc received on February 28 medical equipment and materials presented by Toyota Vietnam to help with the fight against the acute respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).
VEAM reports massive stock of unsold trucks

VEAM reports massive stock of unsold trucks

The country’s largest engine and machinery producer VEAM risks massive loss due to a large stock of unsold trucks built up since before 2017.
Foreign auto makers’ U-turn: not just not quitting VN, expanding

Foreign auto makers’ U-turn: not just not quitting VN, expanding

Toyota Vietnam has asked the Vinh Phuc Province People’s Committee to lease 9.1 hectares of land in Phuc Yen city to expand its plant and increase its annual capacity from the current 50,000 units to 90,000 by 2023.
VEAM to list 1.33 billion shares on HSX

VEAM to list 1.33 billion shares on HSX

Vietnam Engine and Agricultural Machinery Corporation (VEAM) will list 1.328 billion shares on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HSX).
Import tax on Japanese cars will be removed from 2029

Import tax on Japanese cars will be removed from 2029

According to CPTPP commitments, import tax on motor vehicles from Japan will be removed from 2029.
Toyota's whistle-blowing engineer honoured

Toyota's whistle-blowing engineer honoured

Engineer Le Van Tach was honoured for revealing serious technical problems in cars produced at Toyota’s plant in Vietnam, which led to a massive recall.
Vietnam mulls fining Toyota over technical faults

Vietnam mulls fining Toyota over technical faults

After Toyota Vietnam has recalled nearly 66,000 cars suffering from technical faults recently, a senior official said the actual number could be much higher and that Vietnamese authorities are considering fining the Japanese carmaker.