Hanoi (VNA) - VinFast reported strong sales in June 2025, delivering 11,382 electric vehicles (EVs) to customers in the domestic market.
The result brought its total sales in the first half of the year to 67,569 units, the highest ever six-month sales in Vietnam’s auto industry.
The VF 3 mini electric car led June’s sales with 3,667 units, followed by the VF 5 with 3,060 units. Cumulatively, the sales of VF 3 and VF 5 have reached 23,083 and 21,812 units, respectively, making them Vietnam’s best-selling EVs in the first half of 2025.
VinFast, a subordinate automaker of private conglomerate, attributed the growth to its strategy of offering compact, affordable models that suit local consumers' demand. The VF 3 and VF 5 are designed with cost-effective operations and accessibility in mind, expanding EV ownership to a broader population.
The sales of other models also showed positive performance. In June, the VF 6 crossover recorded 1,245 units sold, while 725 units of the VF 7 SUV were delivered to customers. Their respective six-month totals stood at 8,552 and 3,586 units.
Meanwhile, VinFast’s Green series vehicles - tailored for transport services - also contributed to the results, with the Herio Green and Nerio Green reaching ales of 916 and 1,415 units in June, respectively.
According to Duong Thi Thu Trang, Deputy CEO of Global Sales at VinFast, the company’s growth reflects public support for its green mobility campaign, aligned with national efforts to promote environmentally friendly transport.
In paralle𒀰l with its product expansion, VinFast also ramped up production capacity. In June, it inaugurated its second EV manufacturing plant in Vung Ang Economic Zone in central Ha Tinh province, set to produce small-sized models for both domestic and export markets./.
Under the agreement, BCA will offer flexible credit packages to VinFast’s network of dealers in Indonesia. The financial support will help dealers purchase VinFast electric vehicles and genuine parts, with tailored credit limits for regular purchases, peak season needs, and bulk transactions.
VinFast is making steady progress in its journey to become the national EV brand for everyone, thanks to its diverse product lineup tailored to different customer groups and usage needs.
Four Philippine partners will operate official VinFast service centres offering maintenance, repairs, and customer care for EVs in line with the company’s global standards.
Green transition across the seafood supply chain, from farming to processing and distribution, has become a global imperative, said To Thi Tuong Lan, Deputy Secretary-General of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
Passenger cars accounted for the largest number of sales with 22,934 vehicles, up 14.6% over the previous month. Meanwhile, sales of commercial vehicles reached 8,782, down 2%, while specialised vehicle sales reached 261, up 23% over the previous month.
The Vietnam–Cambodia business networking conference 2025 will take place in HCM City on July 15, aiming to strengthen direct connections between Vietnamese and Cambodian enterprises.
A total of 1,988 new projects were licensed in the first half, up 21.7% year-on-year, with newly registered capital amounting to nearly 9.3 billion USD. Foreign investors poured capital into 18 out of 21 economic sectors.
Under the agreement, BatX Energies will provide VinFast with comprehensive solutions for high-voltage (HV) battery recycling, including the recovery of materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel, as well as battery repurposing at VinFast’s manufacturing facilities and after-sales network in India.
US businesses appreciated the increasingly favourable investment and business environment in Vietnam, as well as the country’s strong commitments, vision, and concrete actions, particularly the administrative streamlining efforts. They reaffirmed their commitment to long-term investment, production, and business cooperation with Vietnam in the coming period.
Earlier that day, Ethiopian Airlines inaugurated its new direct route between Addis Ababa and Hanoi, with four weekly flights starting from July 10, 2025.
Vietnam and Pakistan have seen steady growth in bilateral trade, with an average annual increase of over 6.7% between 2017 and 2024. Two-way trade reached over 850 million USD last year and approximately 327.5 million USD in the first five months of 2025.
Among the upcoming lines, Metro Line 2 (Ben Thanh – Tham Luong) is attracting the most attention from investors. The 11-km route will connect the city centre with the northwest area, with a total estimated cost of over 2.1 billion USD.
The HCM City Department of Construction will publish detailed project information on its official portal and has been instructed to inspect four other projects with foreign involvement in sensitive areas: Hung Vuong 1 – R16, Hung Vuong 2 – R13, Star Hill – C15B (former District 7), and The Prince Residence (former Phu Nhuan district).
Authorities are now looking ahead to revising the Law on Tax Administration to ensure fair, convenient and transparent tax policies for all business models, especially household businesses.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE), Vietnam exported an estimated 953,900 tonnes of coffee worth 5.45 billion USD in the first six months of 2025, increasing by 5.3% in volume and 67.5% in value compared to the same period in 2024.
In a report on the capital city's property market in Q2 2025 published on July 10, CBRE experts revealed that nearly 6,850 new apartment units were put on the market in Q2, almost doubling the supply from the first quarter.
Aquatic exports stood at 950 million USD in June, bringing total revenue for the first six months to 5.16 billion USD, an increase of 16.9% over the same period last year.
The deal is expected to help local businesses better integrate into global supply chains, increase exports, and accelerate Tay Ninh’s transformation into a logistics and trade hub in the southeastern region.
Statistics show that over 1.24 million people have completed immigration procedures at the Huu Nghi International Border Gate since January, including more than 430,000 with passports (up 5.8%) and over 810,000 with travel permits (up 22.5%). Most travellers are Chinese and Vietnamese citizens crossing for tourism, family visits, or business purposes.
Six memorandums of understanding (MoUs) will be signed in the fields of infrastructure and urban development on this occasion. In addition, Hai Phong will grant investment licences to 23 major projects with a total registered capital of approximately 15 billion USD.
