electric vehicles

From petrol to power: Vietnam’s two-wheeler market embraces the green shift

July 29, 2025 | 17:32

Vietnam’s green mobility transition is gaining momentum as electric vehicle manufacturers roll out large-scale trade-in programmes.

Ride-hailing platforms shift gears in green mobility race

July 25, 2025 | 11:52

Tightening emission rules and the urgent push for greener urban mobility are forcing Vietnam’s ride-hailing firms into a decisive shift, where delay could mean lost relevance.

VinFast launches new EV factory in Ha Tinh province

June 30, 2025 | 10:42

VinFast inaugurated its EV manufacturing plant in Ha Tinh province on June 29, less than seven months after construction began.

VinFast and BCA team up on dealer financing

June 27, 2025 | 08:43

This new partnership aims to streamline the vehicle financing process for dealerships.

Chinese electric vehicle maker to build plant in Indonesia

October 21, 2024 | 17:12

China's leading electric vehicle maker PT BYD Motor plans to invest 11,700 billion IDR (754 million USD) to build a plant with a capacity of 150,000 units of electric vehicles (EVs) per year in Indonesia, a local official said on October 16.

GSM enters ride-hailing market with Xanh SM Bike Platform

October 02, 2024 | 18:13

GSM has launched its Xanh SM Bike Platform, offering an 80 per cent revenue share and incentives for VinFast electric motorcycle drivers.

Progressive strategy will win in electric vehicle market

September 18, 2024 | 14:00

Vietnam’s electric two-wheeler vehicle ecosystem is quickly taking shape with the expansion of both local and foreign players.

MoT takes the wheel in EV promotion

September 05, 2024 | 21:00

The Ministry of Transport has proposed policies to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, which are expected to significantly advance the greening of Vietnam’s road transport sector.

Proposals looked at to change registration fees for certain EVs

August 31, 2024 | 21:46

The Ministry of Finance has proposed a decree that offers high registration fee incentives for electric vehicles.

EV strategy must prioritise keeping the pace globally

August 29, 2024 | 10:03

Under Vietnam’s vehicle industry development strategy, electric vehicles (EVs) require robust support from government policies to contribute effectively to the country’s net-zero commitment.

Supporting a green strategy for the automotive industry

August 28, 2024 | 18:58

With 6.5 million cars and 74 million motorcycles, Vietnam is the second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from road transport in Southeast Asia, following Indonesia. Emissions from road vehicles in the country are rising rapidly, with an average annual increase of about 15 per cent over the past decade.