Vietnam aims to cut electricity-related fires and electrocution accidents by up to 50% by 2035 under a newly approved national programme on safe electricity use for the 2026–2035 period.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a dispatch directing ministries, sectors and localities to accelerate the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in urban areas and apartment buildings.

Hanoi has put into operation 10 electric bus routes with a total of 288 vehicles from April 1, marking a significant step in the capital city’s roadmap to develop greener public transport.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a directive, requesting stricter electricity-saving measures and accelerated development of self-produced, self-consumed rooftop solar power, as Vietnam moves to secure energy supply amid rising demand and global uncertainties.

VOV.VN - Green Xentro has launched the initial phase of a 2,500-unit fleet of fully electric (BEV) taxis in Rizal province, under a strategic partnership with the global mobility platform Green GSM.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 19 signed a directive to strengthen energy efficiency, promote the energy transition and accelerate the development of electric transport in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has encouraged people and businesses to prioritise electric vehicles, public transport and biofuels in order to reduce reliance on fossil fuels amid sharp fuel market fluctuations.

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.

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast reported sales of 9,903 electric cars in the domestic market in February, marking the 17th consecutive month it has topped Vietnam’s auto market in terms of sales.

VinFast India, a subsidiary of Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast, has been honoured with the title “New Entrant of the Year” at the FASTER Awards 2026, one of the most prestigious awards in India’s automotive industry.