Vietnam

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VGreen & VinFast Implement Free Charging in Philippines, in Time for World EV Day

Vietnamese automaker VinFast recently rolled out an ambitious 2.5-year free charging program starting September 9, World EV Day, to overcome price barriers in the Philippines. This audacious play will provide completely free charging to all its customers until May 2027 – a move that could cost the Vietnamese automaker millions … [continued]

Monsoon Wind Farm. Photo from ADB.

Laos Wind Farm Begins Power Exports to Vietnam in Regional First

The 600-megawatt Monsoon Wind Power Project began delivering electricity to Vietnam’s national grid on August 22, marking the first cross-border renewable energy project in Asia. The wind farm, located across mountainous terrain in southern Laos, will supply power to Vietnam under a 25-year agreement with state utility Electricity of Vietnam … [continued]

The VinFast Hac Long armored vehicle transporting heads of state who visited Vietnam for the 80th National Day (Photo from VinFast)

VinFast Shows Off Automotive Prowess At Vietnam’s 80th National Day Parade

At Vietnam’s recent National Day celebrations, homegrown automaker VinFast showcased a diverse range of vehicles, from bullet-tested armored cars to custom-built parade EVs, signaling the nation’s rising ambitions within the global automotive industry. This display highlighted Vietnam’s increasing capability to meet varied demands, from national defense to public ceremony, in … [continued]

The Vietnamese-market VF Bus in Hanoi near the Vin University (Photo for Cleantechica by RGBT)

VinFast Electric Buses Headed For Europe

VinFast Is Betting Big On Europe Vietnamese automaker VinFast is launching a calculated, high-stakes entry into the European Union’s lucrative public transport market, scheduling the debut of two purpose-built electric bus models for the Busworld Europe 2025 exhibition. This move is more than just a product launch; it represents a … [continued]

The Lạc Hồng 900 LX by VinFast is an armored EV. Photo from Vingroup.

Ultra-Luxury “Lạc Hồng” EV Made for Heads of State for Vietnam National Holiday Visit

Shrouded in mystery and security, VinFast “disavows” the Lạc Hồng VinFast just this week debuted a special fleet of ultra-luxury electric vehicles, using the Lạc Hồng 900 LX, specifically designed to transport international heads of state during Vietnam’s 80th National Day celebrations. While the vehicle boasts impressive specifications and presidential-level … [continued]

Swapping stations will be installed all over Vietnam within the year. (Photo from VinFast)

VinFast Expands Electric Vehicle Incentives Nationwide, Plans Massive Battery-Swapping Network

Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast announced on Tuesday the nationwide expansion of its green transformation incentives and an ambitious plan to deploy 150,000 battery-swapping stations across the country. The company is timing the launch of the battery swapping stations on September 9, Vietnam’s National Day, as part of its third-phase … [continued]

Vinfast Hà Tĩnh manufacturing facility, located in the Vũng Áng Economic Zone, completed less than seven months after construction began. (Photo from Vinfast)

VinFast Inaugurates 2nd EV Plant In Vietnam

Vietnamese automotive manufacturer VinFast commenced operations at its new electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in the Vũng Áng Economic Zone, Hà Tĩnh Province. The facility is the second EV plant, located about 430 kilometers (~267 miles) from its main factory in Hai Phong. Constructed in under seven months, it is … [continued]

Kia Establishes IT Education Center to Empower Youth in Côte d’Ivoire

Kia to provide IT literacy, employment and entrepreneurship training to local youth in Côte d’Ivoire through the first half of 2027 Kia’s Green Light Project continues to drive community growth and self-reliance through sustainable projects worldwide Since 2012, Kia has established 19 hubs across 15 countries, with 12 successfully transferred … [continued]

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VinFast: The EV Revolution Needs More Than Cars

VinFast and other industry leaders are proving that the success of electric vehicles depends not just on technology but on building a seamless ownership ecosystem—one that eliminates range anxiety, ensures reliable service, and makes switching to EVs as effortless as possible. MARKHAM, Ontario — The move to electric vehicles is … [continued]