VinFast: The Journey to Success and the ‘Bell-Ringing’ Moment in the US Stock Exchange

VinFast made a significant breakthrough when it listed on the Nasdaq on August 15, 2023, with a market capitalization of over $23 billion. This success not only brought victory at the WeChoice Awards 2023 but also opened up new opportunities for the company and served as a motivation for young investors in the green technology and electric vehicle field to venture into the "vast ocean".

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Since its establishment in 2017, VinFast has set a goal to become one of the leading automakers in Southeast Asia, making a strong impression in the expert and business world.

In its transformation journey, at the 2022 Paris Motor Show, VinFast’s electric car models were introduced to the European market for the first time. In addition to the VF 8 and VF 9 models that have become “familiar faces” worldwide, the VF 6 and VF 7 duo with officially unveiled interior finishes.

Apart from impressing the foreign market, in Vietnam, VinFast has also invested billions of dollars to build a modern automobile manufacturing plant. According to experts’ assessment, owning a plant with advanced technology production lines marks an important turning point in the brand’s efforts to develop automobile production.

VinFast and the shock on the US stock exchange

VinFast made a big mark when officially listed on the US Nasdaq Exchange on August 15, 2023, with a market capitalization value of over 23 billion USD under the legal entity VinFast Auto Ltd. (VinFast) and the trading code “VFS”.

After being listed, VinFast’s VFS shares immediately attracted special attention from investors. With a market capitalization reaching 213 billion USD, VinFast ranked third on the list of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers, just behind Tesla and Toyota.

Success in listing on the second largest stock exchange in the US also opens up potential capital access from international investors. VinFast has quickly received significant investment commitments from international organizations, which will help the company expand its global market and enhance opportunities for manufacturing and marketing electric cars internationally.

Ms. Le Thi Thu Thuy (VinFast’s Global CEO) shared at the IPO event: “We hope VinFast’s story will inspire and open up more opportunities for Vietnamese brands to enter the world.”

Sharing at Vingroup’s annual general meeting in May 2023 (3 months before VinFast was listed on the US stock exchange), Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong emphasized that Vingroup is a large and successful company. He also stressed the need for contributions to the country, contributing high-tech brands, creating influence, and attracting attention internationally.

“If we only do business to make money, it’s not smart to get into a difficult and difficult industry like this. Easy things won’t come to us. VinFast shows our social responsibility, our patriotism, and there is no intention in it,” affirmed Vingroup’s Chairman.

VinFast’s IPO event in the US is not only a major achievement for the company but also a great inspiration for young people and businesses around the world. The fact that VinFast has become one of the largest companies in the automobile and electric vehicle industry in the world is not only evidence of the progress of the Vietnamese automotive industry but also a positive signal for investment in green technology and environmental protection.

VinFast has proven that with determination, creativity, and continuous efforts, young people can overcome any difficulties to achieve their goals and succeed.

VinFast’s success also opens up new opportunities for young entrepreneurs and investors, especially in the field of green technology and electric vehicles, where the development potential is still huge and requires the investment and innovation of the younger generation. VinFast has proven that investing in green technology not only brings economic benefits but also contributes to addressing global environmental issues.

VinFast’s mission to accompany Gen Z

With the event “VinFast officially listing on the US stock market”, VinFast won the Event of the Year category at the WeChoice Awards 2023 with 61,221 votes.

In addition, the Mash-up performance of “Dare Cypher” featuring the champion of Rap Vietnam Season 3 and the VinFast Evo200 electric scooter created an explosive moment on the stage of WeChoice Awards 2023.

The VinFast Evo200 model features a modern design and a variety of colors of the new generation of VinFast electric vehicles, contributing to the highlight of the male rapper’s performance.

Both of them exuded an inspiring image of living to the fullest, persevering, not being afraid of difficulties, exploring oneself, and asserting one’s own style.

This unique performance left a vivid impression on the audience, bringing the perspective of young people about electric cars and spreading the spirit of “Dare to be passionate, dare to shine”.

At the WeChoice Awards 2023, as a promise to accompany young people, VinFast awarded the Feliz S electric scooter to the winners in each category of the Gen Z Area. VinFast affirms its trust in a bright future and is ready to support the younger generation in their journey of pursuing dreams and shining. The presence of VinFast at the WeChoice Awards is a strong statement of this public support and encouragement.

Currently, VinFast’s electric motorbikes not only friendly to the environment but also represent a style, intelligence, and durability. Like talented young generation with their own characteristics, talent, and full of passion.

The sharing from many young people demonstrates that VinFast not only impresses with its new generation of electric motorbike products equipped with modern, long-lasting LFP batteries, and fashionable designs but also brings the trend of green mobility and spreads the message of sustainable environmental protection.

In recent years, VinFast has continuously launched electric motorcycle models in all segments, bringing quality experiences with outstanding range capabilities, water resistance, and cost savings for operating. Moreover, with odorless, smokeless, and noiseless electric motors, VinFast is strongly spreading the green living trend, helping Vietnamese users get closer to a sustainable mobility future.

The spirit of Gen Z reflects the full intention that VinFast wants to convey in its development journey. The similarity between VinFast and the Gen Z Area nominees at the WeChoice Awards 2023 is the national spirit always moving forward, the desire to bring the image of the country far in the eyes of foreign friends, asserting a Vietnam on progress with very new, very young, bold, and full of passionate living energy.