A VinFast battery swapping station in Vietnam. The same equipment will be used in the Philippines. (Photo from VinFast)
VinFast has addressed the critical pillars of supply and infrastructure by integrating its retail network with an aggressive energy ecosystem. As of April 2026, the company is shifting from administrative planning to the physical deployment of vehicles and energy infrastructure, positioning the Philippines as its primary testing ground for large-scale … [continued]
VinFast is introducing a new vehicle access program for transport and ride-hailing drivers in Indonesia and the Philippines, adding a rental option alongside its existing vehicle purchase model. The program allows drivers to rent vehicles from VinFast’s Green lineup through authorized dealerships in both markets. It comes as fuel costs … [continued]
VinFast sold 3,520 electric vehicles in a single day in Vietnam — an operational benchmark that matters less for its volume than for what it reveals. This was not a sales spike. It was a systems test. Production, logistics, and delivery aligned at scale, without visible friction. For a relatively … [continued]
VinFast’s decision to resume construction of its North Carolina manufacturing plant by April of this year is an indication that the “war” for brand recognition isn’t over for the Vietnamese automaker. “The US remains a long-term strategic pillar for VinFast,” VinFast Le Thi Thu said during the company’s earnings call … [continued]
The Vinfast VF 5 with the historic Manila Bay as the background (Photo from VinFast Auto Philippines)
Following what the Department of Energy (DOE) has described as the highest fuel price jump in the country’s history, with pump prices rising by as much as P24 (~$0.55) per liter this week due to global supply disruptions, Vingroup has launched its “Trade Gas for Electric” campaign. The initiative is … [continued]
VinFast has signed agreements with two Indonesian transportation companies that could see up to 20,000 electric vehicles deployed in commercial service over the next several years, strengthening the Vietnamese automaker’s push into Southeast Asia’s largest economy. The memoranda of understanding involve PT Satu Kosong Tujuh and PT Sembilan Benua Abadi, … [continued]
VinGroup is on the move again. Its energy arm, VinEnergo, is asking the market to take a longer view of energy production as it disclosed an initial 10 GW international portfolio by signing development agreements across the Philippines, Denmark, and Sweden. In the course of three years, the company will … [continued]
VinFast has reorganized its growing electric vehicle lineup into three distinct brand tiers while also introducing two new ultra-luxury EV concepts intended to anchor the top end of its portfolio. The move clarifies how the Vietnamese automaker plans to compete simultaneously in mass-market mobility, commercial fleets, and the global prestige … [continued]
VinFast reached another network milestone in the Philippines with the launch of its Caloocan showroom and service hub, developed with retail partner AutoIcon Group. The city is just 8 kilometers from the capitol, Manila, and is central to expanding towards the north of Manila where there is a concentration of … [continued]
Chintan Sareen, founder and CEO of PlusX Electric (left) with Do Hoai Linh, CEO of VinFast Middle East (right). (VinGroup Photo)
VinFast has signed a memorandum of understanding with PlusX Electric, a DEWA-certified provider of charging and mobility solutions, to enhance charging access and customer support for its UAE customers. The collaboration aims to deliver portable chargers, mobile emergency services, and integrated digital tools, addressing key barriers to EV adoption in … [continued]
