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VinFast plans to develop two India-specific EVs in strategy shift, sources say

Vietnamese automaker VinFast is developing two new electric vehicles for India. These new models will be more affordable than current offerings. This strategic shift follows the suspension of plans for global models in India. VinFast aims to build these vehicles using local suppliers from the start. The company is investing…

The Economic Times

Who Is Pham Thu Huong? Meet the Vietnamese Billionaire Richer Than Taylor Swift, Oprah and Beyoncé

Pham Thu Huong, vice chairwoman of Vingroup, has become one of the world's wealthiest women, surpassing celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, thanks to her strategic investments and Vingroup's rising share price.

International Business Times UK

VinFast puts the brakes on manufacturing some cars in India

VinFast has temporarily halted development and local manufacturing plans for three electric vehicles in India, asking suppliers to stop work while it reassesses costs. The move affects the VF3, VF6 and VF7 programmes and comes amid the automaker’s struggle to gain scale in India, despite its $2-billion expansion plans.

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VinFast’s Cars Got Roasted. Will Its Scooters Save The Brand?

VinFast is expanding its electric scooter lineup across Southeast Asia, but these cheap EVs could also unlock a niche US opportunity.

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This Vietnamese EV Brand Looks Like It's Moving Into Motorcycles. Here Are Design Patents

Years after I rode its scooters for the first time, VinFast is starting to push its EV two-wheelers in two of the world's most moto-happy markets.

RideApart

Vietnam's economy is one of the fastest-growing in the world. Can it make the leap into the ranks of middle-income countries?

Hanoi wants to grow the economy by 10% annually by the end of the decade--but does Vietnam have enough capital, labor, and infrastructure to meet these ambitions?

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VinFast Auto Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

VinFast Auto (NASDAQ:VFS) reported sharply higher first-quarter 2026 vehicle deliveries and revenue, while management said gross margin was pressured by accounting impacts tied to an expanded free-charging program and other adjustments. On the company’s earnings call, Chairman Pham Nhat Quan Anh sa

MarketBeat

The Brand Behind America’s Most Roasted EV Car Just Dropped 3 New Scooters

VinFast is betting that battery swapping, low running costs, and sporty styling can win over Indonesia’s massive scooter market.

RideApart

The Car You Barely Knew Existed Just Got A Big Overhaul, With Less Of Everything

The first-generation VinFast VF 8 had a good price, but failed in just about every other category. Now, there’s a new one.

InsideEVs

North Carolina sues Vietnam's VinFast over delayed EV project

North Carolina has sued Vietnamese EV maker VinFast for failing to meet its commitments to build a factory. The company has abandoned the site for over a year, despite agreements to create 7,500 jobs and invest over $3 billion. The state seeks repayment of $80 million and the right to…

The Economic Times

VinFast Pushes Ahead With U.S. EV Plant Despite Industry Slowdown

The Vietnamese EV maker’s U.S. sales are a mystery. Despite that, it wants to resume construction on its North Carolina plant.

InsideEVs

VinFast's New Ultra-Luxury Models Look Great

The designs of the 'Lac Hong' models are fantastic. We'll see how they feel and drive in the real world, though.

InsideEVs

BMW's New CEO Has His Work Cut Out

In today's morning news roundup, we also cover trouble at VinFast and Tesla's lackluster China sales.

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VinFast's Losses Mount As It Burns Cash To Cement Global EV Presence

Vietnamese automaker VinFast Auto Ltd. (NASDAQ:VFS) shares fell Friday after the company reported third-quarter fiscal 2025 results.

The Independent UK

Vietnam’s love affair with gas bikes is colliding with a new electric reality

Vietnam is racing to electrify its motorbike market, one of the largest in Southeast Asia with 77 million bikes on the road

InsideEVs

I Drove The VinFast VF8. It's Even Worse Than I Remember

But as bad as the VinFast VF8 is, it may be the best EV deal in the country—just remember that you get what you pay for.

Al Jazeera

Vietnam’s planned petrol scooter ban for Hanoi raises fears for livelihoods

The government’s plans to bar petrol motorbikes from city centre next year have been widely greeted with scepticism.

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VinFast Pivots Away From America And Europe

VinFast's losses have it pivoting toward countries like the Philippines and Indonesia. Also, used EV sales are way, way up for July.

The Independent UK

Vietnam automaker Vinfast to build factory in India, eyeing growth in Asia

Vietnam's Vinfast is to set break ground on a $500 million electric vehicle plant in India’s Tamil Nadu, part of a larger $2 billion investment to expand into Asian markets

InsideEVs

Tesla Is In For A Rough Spell. Musk Believes Autonomy Will Save It

Meanwhile, Tesla's brand image is absolutely cooked. Plus, The U.S. built fewer than 400 chargers with $7.5 billion in federal funding.

RideApart

Vietnam’s Ban on Fossil-Fuel Motorcycles Is Suspect To Say the Least

Vietnam aims to ban fossil-fuel motorcycles in Hanoi city center by July 2026, but the plan to do so is shaky at best.

Benzinga

What's Going On With VinFast Stock Today?

As the global push for electric vehicles accelerates, VinFast Auto Ltd. (NASDAQ:VFS) is reshaping the market narrative by solidifying its dominance in Vietnam’s EV sector and expanding its footprint internationally.

MarketBeat

EV Tax Credits Are Ending—Here’s Why These 2 Stocks Could Soar

The One Big Beautiful Bill just changed how EV companies will compete in America. See which two names analysts see some of the biggest upside potential in.

InsideEVs

America Has Also Chickened Out Of The Global EV Race

EVs are still headed for their best year ever, with or without America. Meanwhile, the new Nissan Leaf is aimed at ICE car buyers.

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