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VinFast gets $3.5b boost by 2026

Vingroup and its chairman Pham Nhat Vuong have agreed to provide financial backing to Nasdaq-listed EVmanufacturer VinFast.

By 2026, Vingroup plans to lend up to 35 trillion dong (around US$1.4 billion), with Pham Nhat Vuong pledging an additional 50 trillion dong (around US$2.1 billion).

The plan includes converting roughly 80 trillion dong (around US$3.3 billion) in existing loans into preferred shares at VinFast Vietnam.

This strategy aims to help VinFast attain financial independence and achieve a balanced cash flow by the end of 2026.

The company intends to independently raise capital, using the support as a contingency.

Recent VinFast developments

Timeline
04-Nov-2024 🚙 VinFast to supply 3,000 EVs to Mexico to cut emissions
  • VinFast signs MOU for 3,000 EVs in Durango.
  • Plans to develop charging infrastructure in Mexico.
29-Oct-2024 🇻🇳 VinFast launches in Middle East
  • VinFast launches in Middle East, Dubai
  • First UAE dealership opens in downtown Dubai
12-Jun-2024 🚗 VinFast’s India factory to open ahead of schedule: founder
  • VinFast sells only 9,689 EVs, missing targets.
  • Plans to open US$500M factory in India early next year.
08-May-2024 🚗 VinFast to enter Philippine EV race this month
  • VinFast to enter PH EV market by May 2024
  • Official launch on June 1-2 with various EV models
17-Apr-2024VinFast hits $618m in Q1 net loss despite doubling revenue year on year

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