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 - VinFast, Vietnam’s leading electric vehicle maker, inaugurated its electric vehicle manufacturing factory in Ha Tinh province, central Vietnam, on June 29 just under seven months after the project’s groundbreaking.

VOV.VN - VinFast has officially entered into a pivotal financial partnership with PT Bank Central Asia Tbk. (BCA), one of Indonesia's leading private banks, with the aim of providing comprehensive and strategic credit facilities for its dealer partners throughout Indonesia.

VOV.VN - VinFast, Vietnam’s leading electric vehicle (EV) maker, is scheduled to inaugurate its EV manufacturing plant at the Vung Ang Economic Zone, Ha Tinh province, on June 29, marking a significant milestone in Vietnam’s journey toward developing its electric automotive industry.

The 2025 Vietnam International Auto Expo officially started in Hanoi on June 12, featuring more than 200 booths from nearly 200 domestic and international companies specialising in production of cars, motorbikes, electric vehicles, auto parts and supporting industries.

The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) on June 11 reported its members’ total sales of 29,210 vehicles in May, marking a modest 1% decline from April but a robust 13% increase compared to the same month last year.

The Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre has intensified efforts to clamp down on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices as the country is working to address the European Commission’s yellow card warning.

The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) said on May 13 that its members reported sales of 29,585 units in April, down 7% month-on-month but up 21% year-on-year.