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2026
VinFast launches online-to-offline vehicle sales platform
VinFast Auto Philippines launched an online-to-offline platform where customers can buy vehicles. The company said it launched the platform in response to inquiries received through its website and social media channels.
2026
VinFast VF MPV 7 wins Marketeers Editor’s Choice Award
VinFast’s VF MPV 7 was named “Inspiring Product Service MPV EV of the Year” at the Marketeers Editor’s Choice Award 2026 in Indonesia.
2026
Green GSM launches Premium Taxi seven-seat electric taxi service in Metro Manila
Green GSM launched Premium Taxi, a seven-seat electric taxi service using the VinFast Limo Green, initially operating in Makati, Taguig, Mandaluyong, and Pasig in Metro Manila. The service is Green GSM's second service tier in the Philippines after Green GSM Car and targets families, groups, business travelers, and airport passengers.
2022
VinFast announces confidential draft filing for proposed US IPO
VinFast announced that it had confidentially submitted a draft registration statement to the SEC for a proposed US IPO. The offering size and price range had not been determined, and the IPO was expected after SEC review, subject to market and other conditions.
2022
VinFast announces North Carolina factory plan
VinFast announced it would build a US$2 billion electric-vehicle factory in North Carolina. Construction was planned to start in 2022 after obtaining a permit, with completion targeted for 2024.
2022
VinFast opens Canadian reservations for VF 8 and VF 9
VinFast announced Canadian pricing for its VF 8 and VF 9 electric SUVs and opened reservations for the two models in Canada.
2022
VinFast and Nas Academy launch Go Boundless challenge
VinFast and Nas Academy launched the Go Boundless video challenge, inviting participants to create videos encouraging the switch from gasoline-powered cars to electric vehicles.
2022
VinFast announces plan to stop making gas-powered cars
VinFast announced that it would stop making gas-powered autos by the end of 2022 as it shifts its focus to electric vehicles.
2022
VinFast announces planned launch of Level 2+ automated driving systems
VinFast said it expected to launch its automated driving systems and Level 2+ functions from mid-2022; the article describes this as a future plan, not a completed launch.
2022
VinFast announces plan to switch to all-electric vehicle production
VinFast announced that it plans to stop producing internal combustion engine cars and switch to all-electric vehicle production from the end of 2022.
2022
VinFast announces ADAS development partnership with ZF
VinFast announced that it would work with ZF to develop advanced driver assistance systems; ZF will supply cameras, radars and LiDAR sensors and a central control unit.
2022
VinFast opens reservations for VF e35 and VF e36
VinFast began a reservation program for its VF e35 and VF e36 electric vehicles at CES. The reservation portal was open to customers in the United States, and customers in Vietnam could also register interest; the article says the reservation phase would close on April 5, 2022.
2022
VinFast partners with AAG Ventures and Harmony on EV reservation NFTs
VinFast partnered with AAG Ventures and Harmony to develop a decentralized application for using NFTs in its electric-vehicle reservation process. Customers paying a reservation fee would receive a VinFirst NFT.
2021
VinFast launches its electric vehicle brand in the US
VinFast officially launched its global electric vehicle brand at the Los Angeles Auto Show, marking its US debut.
2021
VinFast outlines planned U.S. market entry
VinFast outlined plans to enter the U.S. market with two electric SUVs, initially focusing on California and aiming to eventually open as many as 60 showrooms across the country.
2021
VinFast and EDF sign cooperation memorandum for French EV charging network
VinFast Production and Trading Co. and EDF signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the installation and operation of a public charging-station network and related services in France. The plan includes charging solutions for VinFast EV users and special offers for vehicle owners.
2021
VinFast selects Cerence for electric-car AI solution
VinFast announced that it selected Cerence as a partner to provide a voice-control AI solution for smart electric cars, with support for six languages.
2021
VinFast to exit Lang Lang test track
VinFast is exiting the Holden Lang Lang test track in Australia, which it acquired less than a year earlier. The report says the test center is set to close by the end of September while a small staff maintains it until new owners are found.
2021
VinFast and StoreDot collaborate on fast-charging technology
VinFast announced a collaboration with StoreDot to develop ultra-fast charging technology for electric-vehicle batteries.
2021
VinFast appoints Michael Lohscheller as CEO
VinFast announced Michael Lohscheller's appointment as its new CEO. The article does not state when he will begin his duties.