VinFast
Electric vehicle manufacturer
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VinFast fights NC effort to boot it from Chatham megasite, blames delay on ‘the state’s own failure’
North Carolina lured electric-vehicle maker VinFast to build a factory in Chatham County. The state is now trying to force the company out so the site can be used for something else. VinFast says it still deserves more time.
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With VinFast plans delayed, Chatham County moves toward canceling $400M incentives deal
Vietnamese automaker VinFast promised to begin production in Chatham County by July 1 in exchange for lucrative tax breaks. The county is now trying to cancel its agreement with the company, saying it failed to uphold its end of the deal.
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‘We had a deal’: In NC’s case against VinFast, a debate over the definition of ‘vertical’ looms
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing to reclaim Chatham County economic development land from an automaker. The case could center on what constitutes ‘vertical construction.’
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State sues to buy back land from VinFast as delays plague Chatham plant
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson says he’s suing electric-vehicle manufacturer VinFast, saying the state has the right to buy back land from the Vietnamese company because it failed to meet construction deadlines.
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EV maker VinFast to restart construction on Chatham County plant
After years of setbacks and delays, electric vehicle maker VinFast could be back on track to build in Chatham County.
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Development delays dog plans for Apple, Vinfast in Triangle
State Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley said he remains confident that Apple and Vinfast will develop workplaces in North Carolina as planned.
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VinFast factory delays reflect difficulties in EV market
The factory, which officials said could bring 7,500 jobs to the area, was originally expected to open in late 2025. Now production won't begin until 2028, the company said.
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Micro, macro forces combine in VinFast's delay of plant planned in NC
The factory, which officials said could bring 7,500 jobs to the area, was originally expected to open in late 2025. Now production won't begin until 2028, the company said.
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Report: VinFast EV plant delayed further in Chatham County
News agency Reuters reports a VinFast factory planned for North Carolina in Moncure in Chatham County could be delayed further.
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VinFast crash investigation: Owner complained about auto steering
Federal regulators are investigating a California crash that killed four occupants who rode in a VinFast electric SUV, which had automated steering features the owner had earlier complained about.
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VinFast dealership coming to Greensboro months after Leith VinFast opens in Cary
VinFast Auto announced Tuesday it officially signed agreements with 12 new dealers in the U.S., including a dealership in Greensboro.
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VinFast footprint will be smaller than originally planned
The revised plans reduce the footprint of the factory's general assembly building to 782,255 square feet. That's roughly a 20% reduction from the original plans for a 995,500-square-foot building.
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VinFast downsizes planned EV factory in Chatham County as construction hits a snag
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast has scaled down the size of its manufacturing plant in Moncure by 20%.
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'Reviews were wrong:' Early adopters pleased with VinFast vehicles
Two months after the Leith VinFast showroom opened in Cary, General Manager David Coyle says the brand has had great success breaking into the Triangle market.
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Test drive: On the road in the VinFast VF8 for sale in Cary
WRAL's Chris Lovingood took social media complaints to VinFast and shared his experience behind the wheel and in the cabin.
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VinFast car dealership opens Thursday in Cary
VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker building a factor in Chatham County, will begin selling cars in the Triangle on Thursday.
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VinFast begins selling electric cars at Cary dealership
Leith Automotive, located in Cary, will be the home of the VinFast's first non-factory-owned dealership in the United States.
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Opening bell: Watch as VinFast, coming to Chatham County, begins trading stock on Wall Street
VinFast stock will begin trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market today after completing its merger with Black Spade Acquisition on Monday.
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VinFast breaks ground on $4 billion EV plant in Chatham County
Vietnamese-based electric vehicle maker VinFast is preparing for a Friday morning groundbreaking ceremony for its electric vehicle assembly plant complex in Chatham County. Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to speak at a private event at 9 a.m.
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VinFast North American CEO discusses groundbreaking set for Friday at new Chatham County site
VinFast North American CEO Van Anh Nguyen discussed plans for Friday morning's groundbreaking ceremony for a new electric vehicle assembly plant complex in Chatham County.
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Historic church saved from demolition for new Vinfast roads
The company announced they would be donating three acres of their 1,700+ acre Chatham County site to the Merry Oaks Baptist Church for the purpose of relocating the church to a new home.
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Chatham County growth may bring jump in revenue, ease tax burden on families
In Chatham County, strong growth is coming in and the development hopes to bring a lesser tax burden on families.
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Vinfast to train future workforce at community college in Sanford
Gov. Roy Cooper, VinFast U.S. Manufacturing CEO Van Anh Nguyen, state leaders and local leaders met Wednesday at Central Carolina Community College to provide an update on the Vietnamese-based automaker's progress in North Carolina.
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VinFast electric SUVs arrive on US roads; NC factory clearing regulatory hurdles
VinFast is moving closer to starting construction of its $4 billion factory in Chatham County.
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VinFast seeks federal approval for permit application on impacts to streams and wetlands
VinFast and the North Carolina Department of Transportation are trying to get federal approval for plans that would permanently impact nearby waterways.
