AutomobilesNasdaq-listed VinFast pushes EVs in Vietnam ride-hailing sector
Perks for 'Uber of Vietnam' may increase uptake in top electric scooter market
Vietnamese ride-hailing and delivery startup Be Group has struck a deal for discounted VinFast electric motorbikes at a time when the manufacturer is producing far below capacity. (Photo by Lien Hoang)
LIEN HOANG, Nikkei staff writer
September 11, 2023 12:21 JST
HO CHI MINH CITY -- VinFast looks to increase electric vehicle penetration in Vietnam's ride-hailing sector through discounts and no-interest loans on motorbikes, as investors question whether the EV maker can ramp up shipments and move closer to profitability.