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Domestic two-wheeler makers taking on industry behemoths

March 10, 2020 | 15:00

One of the leading car manufacturers in Vietnam is moving into the light motorcycle market, lending more sparks to the fire that is Vietnam’s heated two-wheeler arena, with the country’s own producers attempting to jostle with some of the world’s most successful brands.

Motorcycle makers running out of gas in face of increased competition

January 06, 2020 | 11:55

The Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (VAMM) reported gloomy figures for the last months of 2019, a time when the industry typically expects a boom in sales revenue.

Thousands of counterfeit-suspect Honda and Yamaha motor parts seized

July 10, 2019 | 10:27

Thousands of fake motor parts imitating the two leading motorcycle manufacturers Honda and Yamaha were found by the Market Management Department of Lang Son.

Honda recalls another 1.6 million vehicles in US over air bags

June 29, 2019 | 09:31

Honda said on Friday (Jun 28) it will recall 1.6 million vehicles in the US as it moves toward wrapping up the process of replacing defective Takata air bags in cars sold in America.

Dovizioso edges Marquez to win season-opening Qatar MotoGP

March 11, 2019 | 09:57

Italy's Andrea Dovizioso won the season-opening Qatar MotoGP for the second year running on Sunday (Mar 10), holding off a desperate challenge from world champion Marc Marquez to take first place.

Honda acquires massive profit in Vietnam

February 20, 2019 | 10:29

Honda reports a new record in scooter sales volume in Vietnam, with the total sales of scooters expected to reach 2.5 million units in the 2019 fiscal year.

Honda to close UK plant in 2022, risking 3,500 jobs: Reports

February 19, 2019 | 10:43

Japanese car giant Honda is expected to announce the shutdown of its plant in south west England in 2022, putting 3,500 jobs at risk, media reports said on Monday (Feb 18).

Nearly 2,000 first graders receive quality helmets for new school year

September 11, 2018 | 12:04

The launching ceremony of giving helmets for 1st grade students on the occasion of new school-year opening ceremony 2018-2019 has take place across Vietnam

HCM City to host Vietnam Motor Show

August 21, 2018 | 10:07

Fifteen members of the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) and Vietnam Car Importers’ Association will participate in the 2018 Viet Nam Motor Show in HCM City in October.

Will Toyota drop prices to take on imported competition?

June 07, 2018 | 17:40

Toyota has just expanded its local factory as other manufacturers are bringing in their first shipments of tax-exempt vehicles to Vietnam.

Despite dropping revenue in China, Honda remains strong in Vietnam

May 29, 2018 | 11:16

Despite a huge reduction in revenue in China, Honda is still doing well in Vietnam in both the motorbike and car segments, with a new record in car sales.

Honda denies possibility of similar errors in Vietnam and China

May 26, 2018 | 20:44

Honda Vietnam denies the possibility that Honda models in Vietnam may have similar engine errors as those in the US and China.

Gov’t asked to help automakers overcome difficulties

May 23, 2018 | 09:46

Auto businesses are concerned about Vietnam’s future policy orientation with regard to the auto industry, which they think will affect their business strategy.

Honda net profit surges 70pc on US tax cuts, brisk sales

April 28, 2018 | 10:29

Honda Motor on Friday (Apr 27) said its annual net profit grew more than 70 per cent thanks to strong growth in sales of its cars and motorcycles, as well as US corporate tax cuts.