Kim Long Motor begins e-bus exports from Vietnam to South Korea On June 2, 2025, Kim Long Motor Hue JSC held a handover ceremony in Hue City to officially deliver the KIMLONG N23-EV electric bus to DAON Mobility Co., Ltd. (Korea). This marks the first delivery under a long-term contract signed in April to export 200 KIM LONG electric buses to Korea for tourism and student transportation. The KIMLONG N23-EV is a 7.5-meter, 22-seat pure electric bu...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

FPT, Vietnam partners with Cymotive Technologies, Israel to develop cybersecurity solutions for SDVs On June 3, FPT Corporation, a global IT services provider, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cymotive Technologies, an Israel-based automotive cybersecurity provider. The partnership aims to bring Cymotive’s cybersecurity solutions to FPT’s automotive customer base, jointly develop and deliver next-generation cybersecurity soluti...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03

Mexico announces to restrict steel imports from Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia On May 29, the Mexican government announced measures to restrict steel imports from Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia to protect the domestic steel industry. According to Juan Antonio Reboulen of CANACERO, the restrictions will apply to both permanent and temporary imports. The decision follows meetings between industry leaders and government officials, including Secretar...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/31

MMVN partners with Vingroup subsidiaries to boost green energy and EV adoption in Vietnam On May 26, 2025, MM Mega Market Vietnam (MMVN) announced a strategic partnership with 3 companies under Vingroup JSC to support Vietnam's green transformation. The collaboration targets 3 areas: energy storage systems, electric vehicle (EV) adoption, and EV charging infrastructure. MMVN and (i) VinEnergo will pilot energy storage systems in Q3 2025, with a b...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam to introduce DST Concept in June; April sales reach 2,038 units Reported on May 29, 2025, Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam will unveil the DST Concept, a new 7-seat SUV, at the Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam Festival 2025. Following its debut at the 2024 Philippine International Auto Show, this will be the model’s first appearance in Vietnam.  The special event will take place on June 6 in Hanoi, with public displays scheduled fo...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

ahead, Tan Chong remains focused on recovery amid global uncertainties and a projected decline in Malaysia’s auto market, supported by resilient domestic demand and positive GDP forecasts. Strong early sales of the Nissan Kicks e-POWER and the upcoming TQ Wuling Bingo EV reflect its EV push.  In Vietnam, GAC models, notably the GAC M8, and commercial vehicles such as the TQ-Wuling N300P and King Long buses continue to drive growth. With emphas...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/26

costs and follow a sustainable, circular economy model. The project is expected to create thousands of skilled jobs, strengthen local supply chains, and play a major role in Ha Tĩnh’s economic growth. (From Ha Tinh Province Financial Services and Business Support Center release and an article of Vietnam News)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/22

GSM expands in Laos with launch of Xanh SM Platform and 2 VinFast EV models Announced on May 17, 2025, Vingroup’s subsidiary Green and Smart Mobility JSC (GSM), the operator of Xanh SM, Southeast Asia’s first all-electric ride-hailing service, has officially launched the Xanh SM Platform in Laos. Laos is GSM’s second international market after Vietnam, and the expansion marks a key milestone in GSM’s “Go Green Global” vision. After ov...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

Hyundai Vietnam announces sales of 4,470 vehicles in April 2025 (up 4.5% YoY) Announced on May 16, 2025, Hyundai Thanh Cong Vietnam (HTV) reported total sales of 4,470 vehicles in April 2025, up 4.5% YoY. The Hyundai Creta led the sales chart with 1,059 units sold, followed by the Hyundai Accent with 568 units, and the Hyundai Tucson in third place with 506 units. Next in the rankings were the Hyundai Stargazer with 333 units, and the Hyundai Gr...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

Keroh, Malaysia, located at Amverton Heritage Resort.  This hub, located 3 minutes off the North-South Highway in Malaysia, featuring 4 DC fast chargers and 2 AC chargers, is a key part of Charge+’s 5,000-km Cross-Border EV Charging Highway connecting Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. In addition, Charge+ and EV Edaran have formed a strategic partnership to expand EV charging infrastructure into East Malaysia, specifically ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/19

5, Liuzhou achieved: an automobile export value of CNY 3.06 billion, up 11.8% y/y; an engineering machinery export value of CNY 2.28 billion, up 25.1% y/y; an automotive component export value of CNY 990 million, up 179.0% y/y; and a lithium battery export value of CNY 320 million, up 58.4% y/y. In Vietnam’s heavy-duty truck market, the Chenglong sub-brand of Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co., Ltd. (DFLZM) ranked first. In Q1 2025, DFLZM exported near...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/18

Yamaha cites defective engine stamping issues in Vietnam Q1/FY2025 motorbike sales drop Announced on May 13, 2025, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. witnessed a decline in both revenue and profit in Q1 of FY2025. One contributing factor was a drop in motorcycle unit sales in Vietnam, which the company attributed to production and shipment suspensions, partly triggered by defective engine stamping issues. This disruption contributed to lower sales in emergin...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/16

VinFast delivers 9,588 EVs in Vietnam in April 2025, led by VF 5 On May 13, 2025, VinFast Auto Ltd. announced deliveries of 9,588 electric vehicles in Vietnam in April 2025, bringing year-to-date deliveries in Vietnam to 44,691. Its April sales were led by the VF 5 (3,731 units) and VF 3 (2,378 units), followed by the VF 6 (1,763 units). In the first 4 months of 2025, VinFast sold 15,466 VF 3, 14,520 VF 5, and 5,914 VF 6 vehicles, with the VF 3 r...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

Vietnam-made Mercedes-Benz RS 1936 bus exported to Thailand Announced on May 15, 2025, Truong Hai Auto Corporation (THACO), in collaboration with Daimler Bus, held a launch event on May 8 in Chu Lai (Quang Nam), Vietnam, to introduce the high-end Mercedes-Benz RS 1936 bus and announce its export to the Thai market. This event strengthens THACO’s role as the key production hub for Mercedes-Benz buses in ASEAN. It drew representatives from Daimle...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

VinFast launches EC Van small-sized electric cargo vehicle in Vietnam On May 13, 2025, VinFast officially launched the EC Van, marking the first electric vehicle to join the cargo truck segment in Vietnam. Priced at VND 285 million (battery included), the EC Van is tailored for businesses needing a compact, efficient solution for short-distance freight transport. The VinFast EC Van (short for E-City Van) features a compact urban-friendly design, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

Auto sales in Vietnam up 21.5% in April According to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) report issued on May 13, automobile sales (including imported vehicles of non-VAMA manufactures' sales) in Vietnam were up 21.5% year-over-year to 29,585 units in April. CKD volume was 13,890 units and CBU volume was 15,695 units. VAMA members (20 manufacturers) sales in April were up 10.2% y/y to 23,186 units. VAMA members passenger car s...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

BKY breaks ground on new auto parts and electronics factory in Ninh Binh, Vietnam On May 8, 2025, BEI KE YUAN Technology Co., Ltd. (BKY), in collaboration with Thien Phu Co., Ltd., held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new factory at Van Phong Industrial Park in Nho Quan district, Ninh Binh, Vietnam. The factory will produce auto parts, electronic accessories, semiconductor equipment, and environmental treatment systems. The project, built on a 15...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

Murata Manufacturing to construct new plant building in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has started construction of a new plant building at Murata Manufacturing Vietnam Co., Ltd., its production subsidiary in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The new building will be built to respond to increasing medium- and long-term demand for coil products used in electronic devices and automobiles. Specific production capacity has not been discl...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

Honda Vietnam announces sales of cars and motorbikes in April 2025 On May 12, 2025, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) announced retail sales of motorbikes and automobiles in April 2025.  In April 2025, sales of motorcycles reached 170,986 units, up 6.9% YoY. Meanwhile, HVN’s car sales reached 2,142 units, up 18.9% YoY. (From Honda Vietnam press release on May 12, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

arted in September 2023, with trial production completed in early 2025 and full-scale operations commencing in February 2025. With an annual capacity of 67,000 tons of prepolymers, polyester polyols, and polyurethane resins—tripling the output of Dongsung Chemical’s existing PU plants in Korea, Vietnam, and China—the facility will serve key industries, including automotive and electronics. It is also expected to generate approximately USD 1...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08