Kim Long Motor opens new truck manufacturing plant in Hue Announced on March 17, 2026, Kim Long Motor officially inaugurated its truck manufacturing plant at the Hue Automobile Manufacturing and Assembly Industrial Park. The 10-hectare facility features a fully automated production line, including robotic welding systems, an ED electrostatic dip-coating line with 13 interconnected tanks, and a flexible assembly system capable of producing multipl...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

Hyundai names Thai Executive ASEAN President; Thailand plant expected by early Q3 2026 Reported on March 3, 2026, Hyundai’s Thai executive has been appointed President for ASEAN, effective March 2, 2026. She will oversee the company’s regional operations across Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Vietnam, reporting to the President of Hyundai Motor Asia Pacific. Hyundai Mobility Thailand plans to open a local vehicle and batte...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

YADEA commences operations at new Vietnam 2-wheeler plant; announces Grab partnership Announced on March 1, 2026, YADEA began operations at its new Bac Ninh manufacturing plant, marking a first-phase investment exceeding USD 100 million.  Located in Tan Hung Industrial Park, the facility is designed for an annual output of around 1 million electric two-wheelers, with plans to double capacity in later stages. The 232,200-sqm complex employs autom...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02

Chery Malaysia adds Brunei to export portfolio; Jaecoo J7 (ICE & PHEV) shipped Reported on January 20, 2026, Chery Corporate Malaysia Sdn Bhd has begun exporting vehicles to Brunei, marking its second ASEAN export market following Vietnam in February 2025. Speaking at the first‑batch shipment ceremony, Chery Malaysia highlighted exports as a key pillar of its long-term regional expansion strategy, reflecting the brand’s growing presence beyon...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22

VinFast Hai Phong plant produces 200,000th EV of 2025, marked by Limo Green MPV 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 full-year output of 200,000 vehicles in 2025 for both d...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/05

VinFast celebrates grand opening of EV manufacturing plant in Subang, Indonesia Announced on December 15, 2025, VinFast officially inaugurated its EV manufacturing plant in Subang, West Java, Indonesia. Completed in 17 months, the facility is VinFast’s fourth operational plant globally and its first in Indonesia and Southeast Asia outside Vietnam. Developed on a 171-hectare site with planned investment exceeding USD 1 billion, the Subang plant ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

Kim Long Motor, KIJSETTHI Mobility partner to supply 1,000 Vietnam-made buses to Thailand On December 9, 2025, Kim Long Motor and Thailand’s KIJSETTHI Mobility signed an agreement to supply 1,000 KIMLONG-branded buses to Thailand, marking a key milestone in the Vietnamese manufacturer’s international expansion. The order covers 12m ICE and electric buses, 7.8m ICE buses, and a 7.5m electric bus, all engineered to meet Thailand’s operating a...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

Kim Long officially opens Vietnam’s first large-scale YUCHAI Engine Plant in Hue On December 5, 2025, Kim Long Motor JSC officially opened the YUCHAI Engine Production & Manufacturing Plant at its Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly Industrial Park in Hue, where the first two models, YUCHAI K11 and YUCHAI Y24 engines, were introduced. As Vietnam’s first major engine facility, the plant covers 6.5 hectares. Phase 1 occupies 2.5 hectares with...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Autoliv launches USD 154 million Vietnam facility at Amata City Ha Long On December 3, 2025, Autoliv officially inaugurated its new factory in Vietnam, located at Amata City Ha Long, Song Khoai Industrial Park. Part of Autoliv Group’s global expansion, this USD 154 million facility spans 9 hectares and will produce airbags and related components for the company’s worldwide network.  Holding around 45% of the global automotive safety market,...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/08

Biel Crystal launches Vietnam plant for auto cover glass and smart cockpit module 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 Modules under a single roof. The Vietnam faci...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/29

VinFast sets March 2026 mass production start for new Subang EV plant in Indonesia 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 model will be the VF 3. While the initial focus is ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/05

Dürr completes turnkey paint shop for TC Group’s new Skoda plant in Vietnam 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 hectares, the TCVH facility is designed for an ann...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

Vingroup launches VinMetal to strengthen steel supply for EVs and infrastructure in Vietnam On October 6, 2025, Vingroup Corporation announced the formation of VinMetal Production and Trading Joint Stock Company. The new subsidiary aims to meet material needs within the Vingroup ecosystem and contribute to the growth of Vietnam’s heavy industry. Headquartered in Hanoi, VinMetal begins operations with a charter capital of VND 10 trillion, with V...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

lectric motors delivering a combined 250 kW with a top speed of 80 kmph. It features a 422-kWh battery providing a range of over 400 km. It can accommodate up to 90 passengers and supports 140 kW fast charging via a CCS2 port. EB 12 is now available to order and will be manufactured in a production facility in Vietnam that operates with a capacity of 1,500 to 2,000 vehicles per year. Both VinFast buses are currently scheduled for delivery and com...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06

Antolin shares details on newly inaugurated Thailand plant Announced on September 10, 2025, Antolin has inaugurated its new plant in Thailand, strengthening its expansion in Southeast Asia. The facility will serve as a center of excellence for modular interior solutions, including headliners, door panels, and cockpits, while integrating advanced acoustic foam production, next-generation substrates, dedicated assembly lines, and an in-house testin...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

THACO launches Chu Lai Truong Hai Expanded Automotive Mechanical Industrial Park in Vietnam Announced on September 4, 2025, THACO held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chu Lai Truong Hai Expanded Automotive Mechanical Industrial Park on August 28, covering 115 hectares with nearly VND 8,000 billion in investment.  The park expands THACO’s mechanical and supporting industries, connecting its existing factories in Chu Lai and producing automo...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

mobility sector. The company now operates 32 plants and 8 technical-commercial offices in Asia, with a workforce of more than 3,800. The Thai site, located near major OEM hubs, will act as a center for modular and smart interiors such as headliners, door panels, and cockpits, serving markets across Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia. In Indonesia, Antolin has launched production through a joint venture with local partner AAA (APM and ARMADA AUTOPAR...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

Kim Long Motor partners with LG Energy Solution for EV battery production in Vietnam On August 28, 2025, Vietnam-based Kim Long Motor and LG Energy Solution signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for battery supply. Under the agreement, LG Energy Solution will provide cylindrical battery cells, while Kim Long Motor will manufacture and assemble complete battery packs, establishing a strategic partnership between a leading global energy compan...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

VinFast, Vietnam inaugurates its EV assembly plant in Tamil Nadu, India On August 4, VinFast inaugurated its electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant at the SIPCOT Industrial Park in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India. This marks the company’s first manufacturing facility outside Vietnam and its third operational plant globally. The 400-acre plant features advanced, automated production lines and multiple workshops, including a body shop, paint shop, a...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

VinFast launches Ha Tinh EV plant in Vietnam, completed in under 7 months Announced on June 29, 2025, VinFast has officially inaugurated its Ha Tinh EV manufacturing plant, located in the Vung Ang Economic Zone. This is VinFast’s second operational plant in Vietnam and the fifth project in its global manufacturing network. Completed in under 7 months, it stands as one of the fastest-built automotive factories worldwide. In its first phase, the...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30