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

KITA Group partners with Chery to develop electric commercial vehicles in Vietnam Reported on May 30, 2025, KITA Group officially signed a cooperation agreement with Chery Commercial Vehicle, a subsidiary of China’s Chery Auto Group, to invest in a manufacturing facility in Vietnam. The factory will produce, assemble, and distribute electric commercial vehicles, with an annual capacity of 20,000 units, targeting both the Vietnamese market and t...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

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

HMT inaugurates new airbag manufacturing facility in Hai Phong, Vietnam On April 20, 2025, HMT Hai Phong New Technical Materials Co., Ltd. held a ceremony to mark the official commencement of operations at its new factory in An Duong Industrial Park, Hai Phong, Vietnam. After 6 years of growth from a modest facility with a small core team, HMT is now celebrating a major milestone with the launch of its own modern factory in a prime industrial loc...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

2025, GWM Thailand is ramping up exports from the Rayong-based Smart Factory in Q2/2025 to further support its reach to ASEAN, Latin America, and Australia. It will export Tank 500 HEV to Malaysia, while continuing to supply the Tank 300 HEV to Indonesia and the Haval H6 HEV and Haval Jolion HEV to Vietnam. In April, GWM begins global exports of the Thailand-made new Ora Good Cat. This BEV will be exported to Brazil, Australia, and New Zealand. T...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/21

Geely officially enters Vietnam; Coolray SUV launched On March 21, 2025, Geely Auto officially marked its entry into the Vietnamese market. The launch event also saw an unveiling of the powerful, intelligent SUV Geely Coolray as its first model.  In Q2, Geely plans to introduce the flagship luxury SUV Monjaro and the next-generation pure electric SUV, the Geely EX5, to Vietnamese customers.  Over the next 3 years, Geely plans to introduce 9 mod...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/25