On January 27, 2026, Kim Long Motor broke ground on the BYD Battery Factory at the Kim Long Motor Hue plant and signed a strategic cooperation agreement with BYD Battery.
The USD 130 million project will be developed in two phases to strengthen Kim Long Motor’s battery technology capabilities and secure core componen

On January 27, VinFast partnered with Autobrains, an AI innovator in the automotive sector, to develop Level 2++ autonomous driving technology and a new autonomous vehicle architecture. The architecture is designed to enable nearly any vehicle to be converted into a self-driving “robo-car.”
The partnership focuses o

Announced on January 26, 2026, VinFast delivered 406,453 e-scooters in Vietnam in 2025, up 473% YoY, securing the country’s leading market share in the e-scooter segment.
The Evo lineup accounted for more than 250,000 units, supported by a portfolio of over 10 models, including Feliz, Klara, Vento, Vero X, and Theon,

Announced on January 16, 2026, VinFast partnered with 30 universities and colleges in Vietnam to standardize EV engineering training and build a skilled talent pipeline for EV manufacturing and after-sales services.
The initiative adopts a “Learning by Doing” model, combining classroom instruction with hands-on train

On January 15, 2026, VinFast announced the introduction of four new electric motorbike models to meet diverse mobility needs. Three models, Evo, Feliz II, and Viper, support battery swapping, while the Amio is a compact, pedal-assisted scooter that does not require a driver’s license.
To support the rollout, VinFast’

Announced on January 20, 2026, VinFast has officially unveiled the VF MPV 7, a 7-seat electric MPV designed for family use. Positioned as the premium version of the Limo Green, the model emphasizes spaciousness, smart technology, and safety.
The VF MPV 7 measures (LWH) 4,740x 1,872x 1,734 mm with a 2,840-mm wheelbase

Announced on January 15, 2026, VinFast has launched its VF Connect smart software service for models VF 6 EV and above, offering advanced smart features including the AI-powered VinFast 3.0 Virtual Assistant, remote vehicle management, and theft alerts.
VF Connect includes a free Basic Package with essential features

Announced on January 15, 2026, Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam (MMV) reported record December sales of 8,960 units, up 7.1% bringing its total 2025 volume to 44,107 units. The result marked MMV’s highest-ever monthly performance and allowed it to lead Vietnam’s ICE vehicle market for the first time in December.
The Xpander

Announced on January 13, 2026, the Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (VAMM) reported combined sales of 709,034 units in Q4 of 2025 (October–December), down 6.8% YoY. Full-year 2025 sales totaled 2,615,057 units, representing a 1.5% decline from 2024.
The figures reflect domestic sell-out volumes from VA

Several South Korean media sources reported that HS Hyosung Corporation, a South Korean firm, will build an automotive carpet plant in the Tam Thang Industrial Park in Da Nang City, Vietnam. The capital investment in this plant will be USD 100 million (JPY 15.79 billion). HS Hyosung Quang Nam Co., Ltd., the company’s

Announced on January 13, 2026, VinFast reported record deliveries of 175,099 electric vehicles in Vietnam in 2025, the highest ever achieved by a single automaker in the country. The result secured VinFast’s position as Vietnam’s best-selling car manufacturer for 15 consecutive months.
Sales peaked in December 2025,

According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on January 13, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 49.0% year-over-year to 47,067 units in December. CKD volume was 23,826 units and CBU volume was 23,241 units.
2025 annual

Announced on January 9, 2026, Vietnam-based technology company FPT unveiled its AI-first portfolio at CES 2026, highlighting deployable use cases across mobility, smart manufacturing, and next-generation digital experiences. 
FPT emphasized the practical requirements of in-vehicle AI, including low-latency edge intel

Announced on January 13, 2026, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) reported its retail sales performance for December 2025 and the full year, based on estimates compiled from deliveries by Honda Authorized Sales and Service Shops and Honda Automobile Distributors.
HVN recorded motorcycle sales of 224,477 units in December, r

On January 9, 2026, Thanh Cong Group (TC Group) reported that Hyundai deliveries in Vietnam totaled 6,704 units in December 2025 (a YoY drop of around 19.4%).
The Hyundai Creta led December sales with 1,696 units, followed by the Tucson with 1,401 units. The Hyundai Accent ranked third with 788 units. The Hyundai Gra

On January 9, 2026, Honda announced it will start selling the UC3, a fixed-battery electric motorcycle comparable to a 110cc petrol model, in Thailand and Vietnam from spring 2026. The UC3 marks the debut of Honda’s new global electric motorcycle direction.
The UC3 is powered by Honda’s first fixed LFP battery and an

Announced on December 31, 2025, VinFast marked a major manufacturing milestone as its Hai Phong Automobile Manufacturing Complex produced its 200,000th electric vehicle of the year. The milestone unit was the Limo Green, a seven-seat all-electric MPV with strong demand in Vietnam.
The Hai Phong plant is targeting ful

Announced on January 2, 2026, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) reported December 2025 sales of 8,719 vehicles, including Lexus, bringing total 2025 sales to 74,206 units.
Toyota-branded vehicles accounted for 8,329 units in December, comprising 3,597 locally assembled and 4,732 imported vehicles. Full-year Toyota sales rea

Announced on December 31, 2025, VinFast's next-generation intelligent software service package, VF Connect, is scheduled for its official debut in Vietnam in January 2026. The platform will be available across the VF 6, VF 7, VF 8, and VF 9 model lineup.
Offered in two tiers, Basic and Advanced (paid), VF Connect is

On December 25, Vingroup signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan to promote cooperation and implement multi-sector projects in Uzbekistan.
In the field of sustainable transportation, Vingroup has proposed studying the deployment of e