Hanoi (VNA)꧂ – Vietnam's electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast announced on August 26 that it will showcase its first electric buses in Europe at Busworld Europe 2025, slated for October 3–9 in Brussels, Belgium.
By adding advanced and smart buses to its European offerings, VinFast is asserting its position as an all-EV manufacturer with one of the most comprehensive and wide-ranging e-mobility ecosystems. The launch of VinFast e-buses is designed to directly contribute to Europe’s green transition, broadening the zero-emission public transport network. The buses of this firm are expected to enter service in 2026.
At the world’s largest bus and coach exhibition, the company will present two advanced all-electric models – EB 8 and EB 12 – both designed to meet stringent EU standards.
The EB 12 has been fully certified with UNECE and CE approvals. The model is specifically designed for European operations, taking into account local regulations and infrastructure, from size and configuration to range and charging compatibility, to ensure a smooth integration into the market.
Both models are equipped with LFP battery packs from trusted global leaders like CATL and Gotion, offering capacities of up to 422 kWh and a real-world range of up to 400 km. Fast charging at up to 140 kW ensures a full turnaround within 2 to 3 hours.
The buses feature onboard smart systems, including passive ADAS features such as blind spot detection, intelligent speed assist, forward collision warning, and drowsiness detection. Passenger amenities include charging ports, infotainment systems, and a kneeling suspension.
VinFast also revealed a wider strategy to enter the European public transport market, seeking partnerships with leading specialists and suppliers in Europe’s transport and infrastructure sectors, to ensure a strong and sustainable presence for its electric buses across the continent.
The company first rolled out its electric buses in Vietnam four years ago, serving as a cornerstone of the country's first-ever electric bus network.
In Vietnam, VinFast has established a fully operational electric bus ecosystem, producing, deploying, and maintaining fleets that power public transit in major cities. It has a production capacity of 1,500–2,000 electric buses per year, with all manufacturing processes being CE-compliant.
VinFast’s mission is aligned with the Paris Climate Agreement and Europe’s green transition goals: a 43% reduction in emissions by 2030, 90% new buses to be zero-emission by 2030, and 100% by 2035.
In the European market, VinFast already established the VF 6 B-segment and VF 8 D-segment electric SUVs.
Le Thi Thu Thuy, Chairwoman of VinFast, shared: “Europe shares VinFast’s vision of a green and sustainable future and the launch of our VinFast electric bus models at Busworld is a strong statement of VinFast’s long-term commitment to the region. Beyond individual electric cars, we are building a comprehensive green transformation ecosystem to make electrified transport more accessible than ever. With an increasingly diverse product range, we are confident we can contribute to creating a zero-emission transport system and a cleaner, greener life for Europeans.”/.
The company plans to install 1,000 stations in October, expand to 50,000 by the end of the year, and complete the full network within the next three years.
The deal with the State Bank of India (SBI) marks an important step in VinFast’s strategy to expand its presence and promote green mobility in India, one of the world’s fastest-growing electric vehicle (EV) markets.
This collaboration allows VinFast customers to access a network of over 1 million public charging points across 24 countries through the VinFast app, offering a seamless and convenient charging experience throughout Europe.
European investments are gravitating towards emerging sectors such as clean energy, high technology and logistics, with the aim of positioning Vietnam as a regional transhipment hub.
The new tax regime of India is a landmark reform that promises to generate profound changes in India’s business landscape and will directly affect Vietnamese investors, producers, and exporters in this market.
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Spanning 8.4ha of gross floor area and rising to 30m, the package requires advanced steel–concrete solutions, synchronised execution and accelerated progress within 330 days.
Through this partnership, VinFast Philippines, a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, one of Vietnam's largest conglomerates, will leverage on BDO's comprehensive suite of financial solutions including cash management, consumer banking, leasing, and insurance services and create tailored financing programmes for both retail and corporate customers.
Under the new system, passengers without checked luggage simply check in via VNeID or a kiosk, undergo facial recognition at security, and board by scanning their face. Those with baggage drop it at a counter before entering the same automated flow.
Vietnam values its international partnerships, including with the UK, Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang noted, urging UK companies, funds and financial institutions, and those from Europe and worldwide, to continue expanding investment, transferring know-how, sharing management experience and advancing green finance and technology to realise Vietnam’s sustainable development vision.
Vietnamese Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang expressed gratitude for the UK’s active role in supporting Vietnam’s efforts to draft a National Assembly resolution on creating an international financial centre. The City of London, he noted, provided pivotal insights and recommendations to shape the groundwork and development roadmap for this hub.
Vietnam is ready to deepen economic cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), China and other partners, embracing a strategy of “harmonised interests and shared risks” as it leverages its fast-growing economy and market of over 100 million people.
Tay Ninh, Nghe An and Quang Tri provinces have strategic locations and significant cooperation potential, said Nguyen Thi Thai Binh, Minister-Counsellor at the Vietnamese Embassy, expressing confidence that with creativity and determination, these provinces and their Korean partners will find ample opportunities for productive collaboration.
Jointly organised by the Vinexad National Trade Fair and Advertising JSC and Yorkers Exhibition Service Vietnam, the event features 1,200 booths of more than 650 exhibitors from 20 countries and territories, including Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, and the US.
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International trade is no longer merely an exchange of goods but a strategic lever enabling Vietnamese enterprises to enhance capacity, secure partnerships, and expand globally.
In the first eight months of 2025, Vietnam’s total trade value reached nearly 600 billion USD, up 16.3% year on year. Of this, exports stood at 306 billion USD, a 14.8% increase, already surpassing the full-year target.
