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Vinfast Plans First EV Factory In India

Vinfast is looking to expand overseas but has had a rocky start (Credit: AFP)

Vietnamese carmaker VinFast said it will build its first electric vehicle factory in India as part of a planned $2 billion investment, as it looks to expand into the rapidly growing market.

The facility will be in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, according to a VinFast statement released Saturday, which said there was an initial intended commitment of $500 million for the first five years of the project.

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