Announced on July 16, 2025, Vietnam’s Kim Long Motor is emerging as a global player by exporting high-quality “Made in Vietnam” buses to markets including South Korea and Thailand. This reflects the company’s strong R&D and manufacturing capabilities while supporting Vietnam’s goal to become a regional automotive hub

Reported on July 17, 2025, The People’s Committee of Hue City, Vietnam has confirmed that the total investment for the Kim Long Motor Hue complex, located in the Chan May–Lang Co economic zone, has been raised significantly, from VND 4.4 trillion to VND 25.6 trillion.
Kim Long Motor Hue JSC has announced an additiona

On July 15, 2025, Toyota Motor Vietnam officially announced strong business results and key milestones achieved in the first half of 2025. Sales totaled 30,078 vehicles, including Lexus models, marking a 31% increase YoY. Of this total, hybrid models accounted for 3,444 units, bringing cumulative hybrid sales in Viet

On July 15, 2025, Hyundai Thanh Cong Vietnam (HTV) announced total sales of 4,197 vehicles for June, representing a 16.8% YoY decline. The Hyundai Tucson led the sales chart with 870 units sold, followed by the Accent with 553 units and the Creta with 420 units.
Other key models included the Hyundai Stargazer (308 un

Reported on July 15, 2025, Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam sold a total of 3,663 vehicles in June. 
The Xpander and Xforce both ranked among the top 10 best-selling cars nationwide, highlighting the brand’s strong market presence. Leading the MPV segment for the sixth consecutive month, the Xpander achieved 1,724 units sol

On July 16, 2025, Geely Vietnam officially launched the all-new Monjaro and EX5 SUVs.
The EX5 marks Geely’s first smart electric SUV in Vietnam, aimed at young, tech-savvy drivers. It features a minimalist design, 218 hp electric motor, 60.22 kWh battery, and up to 500 km range (NEDC), with 0–100 km/h acceleration in

On July 11, 2025, VinFast announced it delivered 11,382 electric vehicles (EVs) in Vietnam in June, further reinforcing its market leadership. In the first half of 2025, its local deliveries totaled 67,569 electric cars.
The VF 3 was its best-selling model in June, with 3,667 units delivered, followed by the VF 5 wit

On July 10, 2025, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) announced retail sales of motorbikes and automobiles in June 2025. 
Sales of motorcycles reached 164,584 units, up 8.2% YoY. Meanwhile, HVN’s car sales in June 2025 reached 1,523 vehicles, up 10.3% YoY. 
(From Honda Vietnam press release on July 10, 2025)

On July 10, 2025, the Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (VAMM), comprising 5 members—Honda Vietnam, Piaggio Vietnam, Vietnam Suzuki, SYM Vietnam, and Yamaha Motor Vietnam—announced that motorcycle sales in the second quarter of 2025 (April to June) reached 611,236 units, marking a 1.34% increase compare

On July 8, 2025, the Vietnamese government enacted Decree No. 199/2025/ND-CP, updating export and preferential import tariffs to support domestic vehicle production, especially eco-friendly models, and adjust key raw material duties. These changes underscore Vietnam’s commitment to sustainable growth, green vehicle p

On July 9, VinFast Auto India announced the induction of its first cohort of 200 locally hired professionals at its upcoming EV manufacturing facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. The company plans to generate employment for up to 3,500 professionals over the next five years, with recruitment aligned to the plant’s ph

According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on July 10, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 20.3% year-over-year to 31,977 units in June . CKD volume was 14,355 units and CBU volume was 17,622 units.
VAMA members (20

Reported on July 7, 2025, Vietnam’s new national emission standards targeting motorcycles and mopeds are set to take effect from July 2027. The move is part of the country’s broader effort to reduce urban air pollution and advance its climate goals.
While cars are already subject to emission regulations, the governme

On July 4, 2025, BYD officially launched the all-electric Atto 2 SUV in Vietnam, priced from VND 669 million. Positioned in the B-segment, it sits between the Atto 3 and Dolphin in size, targeting urban drivers. 
Built on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0, it features the Dragon Face design with sleek LED lighting and a sporty re

On July 2, FAW Jiefang announced that to fully implement its strategic industrial plan, it plans to invest in eight markets outside of China such as Uzbekistan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico by establishing wholly-owned subsidiaries, with a total investment amount of CNY 498 million.
Such a deployment

On July 2, 2025, the General Secretary of Vietnam and the U.S. President participated in a phone conversation to advance bilateral ties and finalize a trade agreement aimed at easing reciprocal tariffs. The two sides celebrated the positive momentum in Vietnam - U.S. relations and endorsed the newly agreed framework

Announced on June 29, 2025, BJ Mercantile Inc. (BJM) has officially launched the THACO Cruizer 125 in the Philippines, marking the beginning of its strategic partnership with Vietnam’s THACO AUTO. Designed for both urban and long-distance routes, the Cruizer 125 introduces advanced technology and modern design to the

Announced on July 2, 2025, VinFast will upgrade the Minio Green’s battery and electrical system at no additional cost to customers. The battery capacity will increase from 15.2 kWh to 18.5 kWh, extending range from 170 km to 210 km (NEDC), while a system upgrade from 100V to 400V will reduce charging time (10% to 70%

Announced on July 1, 2025, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) reported total sales of 6,536 vehicles in June 2025, including Lexus models.
Toyota-branded vehicles accounted for 6,213 units, comprising 2,163 domestically assembled units and 4,050 imported ones. Cumulatively, TMV delivered over 29,000 vehicles in H1 2025, repr

Announced on June 27, 2025, Kim Long Motor Hue JSC (Vietnam) and CHO THAVEE Group (Thailand) have signed a major sales cooperation agreement, marking Kim Long Motor’s first large-scale bus export deal in Southeast Asia.
Under the agreement, Kim Long will export 3,000 electric and diesel buses annually to support Thai