VOV.VN - Authorities in Tuyen Quang province, northern Vietnam, have moved to tighten management of motorbike-based adventure tours along the popular “Ha Giang Loop” following a fatal accident involving a British tourist.

VOV.VN - Rising petrol prices over the past few days due to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have significantly increased travel costs, prompting a growing number of consumers to consider switching to electric motorbikes.

YADEA Vietnam will inaugurate a 100-million-USD electric motorbike manufacturing plant in Bac Ninh province on March 1, alongside the launch of a new premium model, the YADEA Osta.

Hanoi will not impose a complete ban on gasoline-powered motorbikes within Ring Road No. 1 starting in 2026. Instead, it plans to apply time- or area-specific restrictions, in order to minimise impacts on residents’ daily lives and ensure an appropriate transition roadmap.

Vietnam’s electric motorbike market is entering a new phase of intense competition as domestic and foreign manufacturers are accelerating their expansion, diversifying products, and investing heavily in infrastructure.

Automaker VinFast, a subsidiary of conglomerate Vingroup, announced it would debut its first battery-swapping electric motorbike model, Evo Max, this October at an expected price of VND20 million (US$759).

VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi plans to pilot restrictions on petrol-powered motorbikes from January 1 to June 30, 2026, in certain downtown areas, as part of a broader roadmap to eventually ban fossil-fueled vehicles and transition to cleaner transportation.

While the electric vehicle (EVs) market is gaining momentum, dealers of petrol-powered cars and motorbikes, both new and used, in Hanoi are facing a wave of order cancellations, vehicle returns, and even deposit forfeiting.

VOV.VN - Experts have expressed support for the Prime Minister’s directive mandating a ban on petrol-powered motorbikes and mopeds in downtown Hanoi, and at the same time, made recommendations to help the city adapt during the transition process.

VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi will officially ban all motorbikes running on fossil fuels from operating within Ring Road 1 starting July 1, 2026, according to a Directive issued recently by the Prime Minister.