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Mazda2 local assembly to commence in Vietnam

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Mazda Motor Corporation will commence local assembly of the Mazda2 in Vietnam in October 2011. Sales of the locally assembled Mazda2 in Vietnam will also begin in October 2011. Vina Mazda is Mazda’s exclusive local distributor in Vietnam. The Mazda2 five-door hatchback model with 1.5-liter

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GM Daewoo Launching Chevrolet Cruze in Vietnam

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GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo) and Vietnam Daewoo Motor Company (VIDAMCO) are launching the Chevrolet Cruze in Vietnam. The new global model is based on the Lacetti Premiere sold by GM Daewoo in Korea. VIDAMCO ranks second in Vietnam’s passenger vehicle market in terms of market share (34.5%).

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Vingroup member VinES and Li-Cycle launch global battery recycling partnership

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Li-Cycle Holdings, the leading lithium-ion battery recycler in North America, and Vines Energy Solutions ( VinES ), a Vingroup company that specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of advanced batteries for mobility and energy storage applications, launched a global recycling partnership. Earlier post.)

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SpaceX’s Starlink investment in Vietnam gains support 

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billion Starlink investment in Vietnam appears closer to receiving approval. In September, SpaceXs Senior Vice President for Global Business and Government Affairs, Tim Hughes, proposed a $1.5 In September, SpaceXs Senior Vice President for Global Business and Government Affairs, Tim Hughes, proposed a $1.5 SpaceXs $1.5

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VinES and Li-Cycle announce strategic, long-term battery recycling agreement

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Li-Cycle Holdings and VinES Energy Solutions , a member of Vietnam-based Vingroup, signed a definitive agreement for a long-term recycling relationship. VinFast has expanded its business to the North American and European markets with the aim to become one of the leading global EV manufacturers.

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VinFast delivers first VF 9 vehicles to customers in Vietnam; 2nd shipment of VF 8 to N America leaves in April

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VinFast delivered the first 27 VF 9 all-electric SUVs to its customers at an event in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The first batch of VF 9s, produced and delivered to customers in Vietnam, has a 6-seat configuration. The delivery events took place approximately 1 year after introducing the VF 9 model to the public.

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VinFast partnering with StoreDot, ProLogium on advanced batteries for EVs

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Aiming to gain a competitive advantage in the global EV market, Vietnam-based EV maker VinFast has been developing a number of partnerships with developers of advanced battery technologies. VinFast plans to establish battery production facilities in Europe and the US, as well as their factory in Vietnam. Earlier post.)

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