VinFast to break ground for integrated electric vehicle facility in India

Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast said on February 21 that it will break ground for its integrated electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing site in Thoothukudi city, India’s Tamil Nadu state, on February 25.
VinFast to break ground for integrated electric vehicle facility in India ảnh 1VinFast electric vehicle manufacturing complex in Hai Phong city. (Photo: VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) – Vietnamese electricvehicle (EV) maker VinFast said on February 21 that it will break ground for itsintegrated electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing site in Thoothukudi city, India’sTamil Nadu state, on February 25.

This move represents a significant step towards astrategic partnership between VinFast and Tamil Nadu, contributing to promotingthe development of green transportation in India and the region.

The partnership between VinFast and Tamil Nadu began followingthe signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on January 6. Thecollaboration aims toward an intended commitment of 500 million USD for thefirst phase of the integrated EV facility, spanning five years from thecommencement date. This is a significant milestone in VinFast's globalexpansion strategy of venturing into one of the world's fastest growing majoreconomies and its burgeoning EV market.

The groundbreaking ceremony of the EV manufacturingplant just over a month after the announcement of the MoU with Tamil Nadu affirmsVinFast's strong determination and roll-out speed in its global expansion plan.

The integrated EV manufacturing facility is projectedto generate about 3,000 to 3,500 local job opportunities. It not only caters to development objectives in the Indian market, but also serves exports toSouth Asian, Middle Eastern and African countries.

Additionally, the project will catalyse greentransportation development in India, contributing to materialising the Indiangovernment’s target of having 30% of newly registered private cars being electric./.
VNA

See more

Industrial factories in Tan Uyen city, the southern province of Binh Duong (Photo: VNA)

Investors upbeat about Vietnam’s industrial property market

Investors are bullish on Vietnam's industrial property market growth on the back of the nation's strategic location, sound infrastructure, and increasing demand for industrial space, particularly industrial parks that meet green standards, according to market research.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium and head of the Vietnamese Delegation to the EU Nguyen Van Thao addresses the forum (Photo: VNA)

Forum connects Vietnamese, Belgian busineses

The Vietnam-Belgian business forum took place in Brussels on October 23, offering a chance for enterprises of the two countries to introduce their products and explore new cooperation opportunities.

The expos cover over 6,000 sq.m, drawing over 210 exhibitors from 10 countries and territories. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi hosts textile & garment, fabric garment accessories expos

The Vietnam Hanoi Textile & Garment Industry and Fabric Garment Accessories Expos 2024 (HanoiTex & HanoiFabric 2024) is taking place in Hanoi on October 23 – 25 as part of a series of international exhibitions on Vietnam's textile and garment industry.

Representatives from Vietnamese and Lao agencies, localities and businesses at the opening ceremony of the Vietnam-Laos trade fair 2024 in Xiengkhouang province. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Laos step up trade, tourism promotion

A Vietnam-Laos trade fair was kicked off in Phonsavanh township in Xiengkhouang province of Laos on October 23 as part of activities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the traditional day of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts in Laos (October 30, 1949 – 2024).

Illustrative photo (Photo: chinhphu.vn)

Vietnamese goods enter US through global supply chain

The Saigon Co.op Distribution Company Limited (SCD) - a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Trade Cooperatives (Saigon Co.op), and STC Natural Vina Company on October 23 held a hand-over ceremony for goods that will be exported to the US.

Vietnam’s lobsters have clawed their way back onto Chinese menus after a suspension. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam’s lobsters claw back prominence in China

Vietnam’s lobster export to the Chinese market in January-September rose 33 folds year-on-year on the back of lower prices and stronger trade ties between the two nations, the South China Morning Post said on October 22.