Announced on November 27, 2025, Grab Vietnam and EBOOST signed a memorandum of understanding to promote e-mobility adoption in Vietnam. The partnership will give Grab driver-partners easier access to EBOOST’s over 300 charging stations, expand infrastructure, and enhance the EV experience.
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Announced on November 27, 2025, Biel Crystal plans to transform Southeast Asia’s automotive supply chain with its new Haiphong facility in Vietnam. Designed as the region’s first fully integrated production hub, the plant will combine the manufacturing of Automotive Cover Glass (CG) and complete Smart Cockpit Display

On November 15, 2025, Thanh Cong Group (TC Group) reported that Hyundai’s total sales in Vietnam reached 5,260 vehicles in October 2025, marking a 22.4% increase from September but a 31.1% decline YoY.
The Hyundai Creta was the best-selling model in October, with 1,022 units sold, followed by the Hyundai Tucson with

Honda Vietnam (HVN) announced that it will start assembling the CR-V e:HEV at its factory in Phu Tho (formerly called Vinh Phuc) in early 2026, according to the authorized dealer Honda Oto Kim Thanh.
This will be the first time this advanced hybrid model is assembled in Vietnam, marking an important milestone in Hond

Reported on November 11, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has turned down Vingroup’s bid for a special tax break that would let EV makers subtract the value of local parts when calculating the special consumption tax (SCT). 
The ministry said the idea conflicts with Vietnam’s trade obligations and would disrupt fa

Announced on November 12, 2025, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) reported its retail sales performance for October 2025.
Based on estimates compiled from deliveries by Honda Authorized Sales and Service Shops and Honda Automobile Distributors, HVN recorded motorcycle sales of 188,036 units, up 2.8% YoY.
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According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on October 10, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were down 2.2% year-over-year to 37,910 units in October. CKD volume was 17,129 units and CBU volume was 20,781 units.
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Announced on November 12, 2025, VinFast delivered 20,380 electric vehicles in Vietnam in October, becoming the first automaker in VIetnam to surpass 20,000 units sold in a single month. The VF 3 remained the brand’s top seller with 4,619 units, followed by the VF 5 with 4,450 and the VF 6 with 2,524. The VF 7 also pe

Reported on November 10, 2025, the first batch of Mitsubishi Destinator SUVs has reached Vietnam, paving the way for the model’s official local launch in early December.
Designed for modern families, this 7-seat SUV combines bold styling, strong performance, and a suite of smart technologies tailored for today’s life

Reported on November 1, 2025, Vietnamese EV maker VinFast confirmed that its Subang factory in West Java will be prioritized to serve demand in the Indonesian market.
The trial operation of the Subang facility is scheduled for December 2025, with mass production expected to start by March 2026. The plant’s first mode

Announced on November 1, 2025, VinFast launched two new electric motorbikes, the ZGoo and Flazz, priced at VND 14.9 million and VND 16 million, respectively. Both are equipped with advanced, high-safety LFP batteries.
The ZGoo features an elegant, gender-neutral design with a distinctive rear end and classic round he

Announced on November 1, 2025, Toyota Vietnam Automobile Company (TMV)’s total vehicle sales in October 2025 reached 8,000 units, including Lexus models.
Breaking it down, sales of Toyota-branded vehicles totaled 7,768 units, comprised of 2,521 locally assembled cars and 5,247 imported vehicles.
Hybrid Electric Vehic

On October 30, 2025, Geleximco Group and Chery Group (China) held the groundbreaking ceremony for the GEL-O&J automobile manufacturing factory in Hung Phu Industrial Park, Hung Yen province, Vietnam.
With a total investment of USD 319 million, the project covers 38.1 hectares and is implemented in two phases of 2025-

Announced on October 23, 2025, the Vietnam–Japan Institute for Human Resources Development (VJCC) under Foreign Trade University signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) to collaborate on developing Vietnamese supplier companies, supporting the growth of the automotive supply sector.

Announced on October 21, 2025, Dürr completed a turnkey paint shop for Thanh Cong Group (TC Group) at the new Thanh Cong Viet Hung (TCVH) automotive plant in Quang Ninh, Vietnam.
The project marks Dürr’s first collaboration with TC Group and supports the launch of Skoda vehicle production in Vietnam. Spanning 36.5 he

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Japan on October 27, the second stop on his Asia tour that will culminate a few days later with a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea.
Trump visited with Japan's Emperor N

On October 15, 2025, Thanh Cong Group (TC Group) reported that Hyundai’s total sales for September 2025 reached 4,296 vehicles, reflecting a YoY drop of 34.1% and a MoM increase of 16.1%.
The Hyundai Tucson was the top-selling model in September, with 952 units sold, followed closely by the Hyundai Creta with 915 uni

According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on October 10, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were down 16.1% year-over-year to 30,688 units in September. CKD volume was 14,427 units and CBU volume was 16,261 units.
VAMA mem

Announced on October 11, 2025, VinFast has achieved a milestone, becoming the first automotive brand in Vietnam to surpass 100,000 vehicle sales within just three quarters. The achievement underscores its 11 consecutive months as the nation’s top-selling automaker and its continued expansion in market share.
In Septe

Announced on October 10, 2025, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) reported its retail sales performance for September 2025.
Based on estimates compiled from deliveries by Honda Authorized Sales and Service Shops and Honda Automobile Distributors, HVN recorded motorcycle sales of 163,787 units, a YoY decline of 11.4%.
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