VinFast Auto Ltd. (VFS) Scales Up Indonesia Expansion After Plant Launch

Investment Plans - VinFast Auto Ltd. plans to increase its investment in Indonesia to up to $1 billion, following the inauguration of its first manufacturing plant with an annual production capacity of 50,000 cars [1][2] - The CEO of VinFast Indonesia, Kariyanto Hardjosoemarto, stated that the company aims to boost production capacity to 350,000 cars per year [2] Production and Capacity - The manufacturing plant located in Subang, West Java, has recently begun trial production and is expected to reach full capacity in the first quarter of 2026 [3] - VinFast has already invested $300 million in the region, indicating a strong commitment to expanding its operations in Southeast Asia [2] Strategic Focus - VinFast management emphasized the company's focus on expanding its international footprint and announced a new vehicle platform for 2026, which could contribute approximately 70-80% to sales [4] - The company remains committed to international market growth and aims to achieve economies of scale through higher production [4] Company Overview - VinFast Auto Ltd. is a Vietnamese company specializing in electric vehicles (EVs), e-scooters, and e-buses, and was incorporated in 2017 [5]