VOV.VN - Many streets across the capital fell quiet on the morning of January 28, the 29th day of the last month of the Year of the Dragon, in contrast to the busy and boisterous scenes witnessed on normal days.

Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has unveiled two all-electric B-segment and C-segment SUVs, VF6 and VF 7, that will be sold in the Indian market within the framework of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 on January 18.

VinFast, a leading Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, on January 17 launched a new electric bus model with the capacity to carry up to 60 passengers.

Only 9% of households in Vietnam own a car, data from a mid-term population and housing survey for 2024 from the General Statistics Office (GSO) shows.

In 2024, Vietnam's domestic car production is estimated at 388,500 units, marking a 27% increase compared to 2023, according to the General Statistics Office.

Stricter vehicle inspection standards under Decree 166 could lead to an increase in refusals starting January 2, as many vehicles fail to meet the updated requirements.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to convert its public bus network to electric and green energy vehicles by 2030, with 100% of new bus routes opened from 2025 using electricity.

The Hanoi People’s Council on December 12 approved a resolution to establish low-emission zones in the capital city.

V-GREEN, a private firm owned by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, and Prime Group, a multi-sector conglomerate, on December 11 announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a network of charging stations for VinFast electric vehicles (EVs) in Indonesia, with a projected total investment of up to US$1.2 billion.

The Government has issued a Decree detailing provisions for the enforcement of the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety, including conditions under which foreign motor vehicles and drivers may operate in Vietnam.