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From Zero to Everywhere: VinFast Turned Electric Cars into Daily Life in the Philippines
Once unknown, now almost unavoidable, VinFast cars, taxis, and charging stations have entered daily life across Metro Manila. Instead of waiting for change, the company built electric mobility into everyday routines.
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 January 2026 – Just a few years ago, VinFast existed in the Philippines mainly as a name attached to announcements. It appeared in coverage of overseas auto shows, expansion plans, and regional ambitions, often framed as something still on the way. Most people had not encountered the cars in daily life.
By the end of 2025, that changed. In Metro Manila, commuters could book an electric taxi built by VinFast and operated by Green GSM, the country’s first all-electric ride-hailing fleet, drive a VinFast to work themselves, or plug in at a VinFast-exclusive charging station operated by V-Green during routine errands.
“I didn’t know what model it was at first,” says Mark, a delivery rider who works across Makati and Mandaluyong. “I just kept seeing the same logo on different cars. Different drivers, same badge. They’re everywhere now.”
From unknown to unmissable
For much of the past decade, electric vehicles in the Philippines remained largely confined to exhibitions, pilot programs, and policy discussions. They were visible in controlled settings but rare on public roads, where gasoline vehicles continued to dominate through habit and established infrastructure.
VinFast launched locally in May 2024 with a growing electric lineup. Cars entered circulation quickly and in visible places. Early exposure followed expected channels such as mall showrooms, auto shows, and media drives. Broader recognition came later, through repeated encounters in ordinary settings.
“I see them when I start my shift and when I end it,” says Joel, a parking attendant at an office building in Makati. “They’re parked in basements, waiting at drop off points, sometimes charging.”
As appearances multiplied, the cars stopped attracting attention as new objects and began blending into everyday traffic. Drivers and pedestrians recognized the shape and badge without needing to know specifications.
The shift was driven by placement and timing. VinFast vehicles showed up in residential streets, office car parks, and highway access roads, places where advertising has little influence. At the same time, EV adoption across Southeast Asia remained uneven, and the Philippines continued to trail peers in charging density and consumer confidence. VinFast entered early and stayed visible as infrastructure and service followed.
From display floors to daily routines
Visibility brought VinFast into public view, but daily use kept the vehicles there.
By late 2025, ownership conversations focused less on EV theory and more on routine, how often people drove, what they used the car for, and how much they saved. At a VinFast community meetup in San Juan in November, owners compared charging habits, talked about modifications, and shared practical details of EV ownership.
For photographer Paul Reyes, who has logged more than 10,000 kilometers in his VF 3 over the past year, the decision to go EV started with weekly work travel and careful tracking of fuel costs.
“Normally, I go out for shoots on a weekly basis. And then I usually compute the gasoline expenses,” he said. “So I thought, why not shift to EV and save that money for something else? I’ve been using my VF 3 for a year, and I’ve calculated my savings and it has reached around 90,000 pesos.”
“The VF 3 is one of the best cars I’ve ever had,” he said earlier in the year. “Honestly, I’m never switching back to gasoline or diesel again.”
For many people like Reyes, the appeal of the VF 3 often starts with practicality, but ownership rarely stops there. Its compact size and low running costs make sense for city driving, yet many owners stay because the car allows a degree of personal expression that is rare at its price point.
Car modifier and content creator Carl Macaisa describes the VF 3 as open-ended. “It’s like a blank canvas,” he said. “You can express your personality through it.” The shape and simplicity invite customization, and that flexibility has helped the VF 3 develop a following that treats the car as both transportation and personal statement.
That experience led Carl to the B-SUV VinFast VF 6, positioned as a more capable option for drivers who want space and performance without changing daily habits.
“I like that I can drive it and still look cool,” he said. “It’s fast, it has the right space for friends, it works for daily driving, and it can still handle spirited driving. You can go home after pushing it hard, then hand the keys to your wife and she’ll be fine. Slow or fast, it delivers.”
VinFast doesn’t wait for the market to get ready
VinFast’s push in the Philippines follows a clear sequence. Cars introduce interest, and systems turn interest into habit. The Philippines is among the few countries to welcome VinFast’s full lineup, from the VF 3 to the VF 9. All models are supported by initiatives including vehicle warranties of up to 10 years and three years of free charging at stations operated by strategic partner V-Green.
From the start, the company paired vehicle rollout with strategic partners addressing two major barriers to EV adoption, exposure and convenience.
One is Green GSM, an all-electric ride hailing operator that uses VinFast vehicles as its fleet. For many commuters, Green GSM is their first direct experience of electric mobility, as a ride to work, a trip to the mall, or a late night journey home. Cyan electric taxis now circulate across Manila from morning to late night.
For the public, this lowers the entry barrier. People experience electric driving without buying a car or learning charging routines. For VinFast, fleet use puts vehicles under constant stress, proving durability in public view.
“Even when it’s really hot, the car stays clean and comfy,” said early Green GSM customer Gabriel Joshua R. Ancheta. “It doesn’t have any weird smells, everything’s tidy, and honestly, it feels way better than what I’ve experienced with other platforms.”
Charging infrastructure follows through V-Green, which places chargers where people already go, mall parking levels, office complexes, expressway stops, and urban corridors.
“I charge while I stop for lunch or rest,” a Green GSM driver said. “When I’m done, the car is ready again.”
For service access, VinFast partnered with Motech, JIGA, and Goodyear, embedding EV maintenance into familiar automotive networks. By the end of 2025, more than 100 authorized service points were planned nationwide.
And to reduce hesitation around resale, VinFast introduced a Residual Value Guarantee. Under the program, the company guarantees up to 90 percent of the vehicle’s purchase value if returned within six months, with scaled terms thereafter.
“When combined with our other support programs, we believe electric vehicles will soon become a natural and reliable choice for households and individual users across the Philippines,” said “Toti” in a press release.
This approach has begun to resonate beyond consumers, drawing attention from industry players watching how quickly VinFast has built both presence and infrastructure. “If VinFast is looking at becoming a market leader, creating its own ecosystem would be a great approach, similar to what Steve Jobs did with Apple,” said Jonel Borromeo, a Philippine dealer who visited VinFast’s Hai Phong factory.
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Global Ticketing Platform Veritickets Goes Live on Web and Mobile, Promising 100% Verified, Authentic Tickets with Delivery in 12 Hours
- Veritickets offers a ticket issuance promise as fast as 12 hours and guarantees that every ticket is verified and valid for entry.
- The platform is an officially certified partner of Alipay, China’s leading payments and digital services platform, and of the cross-border e-commerce platform Tmall Global.
- It provides multilingual interfaces and multi‑currency payment options.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 February 2026 – Veritickets, a next‑gen global ticketing platform, recently launched its website and mobile app. The platform pledges to issue confirmed, in‑stock tickets in as fast as 12 hours and offers multilingual interfaces and multi‑currency payment options to address major pain points for cross‑border buyers and streamline the purchase experience.
The platform also guarantees “100% verified tickets,” supported by a consumer‑protection policy that offers a full refund plus additional compensation of up to the ticket price if a ticket is not delivered. Users can access the service via the Veritickets website or by downloading the mobile app from various app stores.
Designed specifically for international buyers, Veritickets accepts major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard and JCB. It is also an officially certified partner of China’s leading payments and digital services open platform Alipay and of the cross-border e-commerce platform Tmall Global.
The platform has already listed multiple high‑demand events, including the BTS 2026-2027 World Tour, the World Cup 2026 and Stefanie Sun _After Sunset_ World Tour.
With an initial focus on Hong Kong, Macau and Southeast Asia, Veritickets is positioning itself as a global ticketing platform, aiming to deepen its presence across the Asia‑Pacific region while expanding into additional markets in phases.
To reduce search friction and enhance transparency, Veritickets aggregates official, vetted inventory into a single interface, enabling users to compare options efficiently. The platform provides real‑time availability and pricing, supported by an all‑in pricing model intended to minimize unexpected fees and last‑minute adjustments.
Its smart recommendation engine curates event suggestions based on user preferences. The platform also offers round‑the‑clock customer support and real‑time transaction verification as part of its agent supervision standards.
Veritickets is currently recruiting internationally qualified ticketing agents, requiring valid operating licenses, strong credit records and proven professional service capabilities. All agents must comply with stringent requirements, including real‑time ticket updates, instant transaction validation and round-the-clock customer support, ensuring a consistent and reliable experience for buyers worldwide.
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Hong Kong 2026-27 Budget: Driving High-quality, Inclusive Growth with Innovation and Finance
The theme of the 2026-27 Budget, the fourth Budget of the current-term Government, is “Driving High-quality, Inclusive Growth with Innovation and Finance”.
“Over the past year, as a result of the booming economy and capital market, our tax revenue has increased. Coupled with the reinforced fiscal consolidation programme gradually bearing fruit, our public finances have improved sooner than expected,” Mr Chan said.
The Financial Secretary revealed that Hong Kong’s Consolidated Account was expected to register a surplus of $2.9 billion in the current fiscal year, instead of a deficit of about $67 billion as originally estimated. The Operating Account for 2025-26, which was originally estimated to record a deficit of about $3 billion, will register a surplus of $51.3 billion, he said.
It was also confirmed that Hong Kong’s economy expanded by 3.5% in 2025, with growth forecast to be between 2.5% and 3.5% for 2026.
Mr Chan noted that this year marks the beginning of the National 15th Five-Year Plan, and he stressed the need for Hong Kong to actively align with the Plan.
“Our country’s sustained high-standard two-way opening-up, coupled with scientific and technological innovation, have presented us with new opportunities,” he said. “We must embrace the 15th Five-Year Plan with an innovative mindset, fostering new quality productive forces in accordance with local conditions.”
Mr Chan set out a series of measures to drive I&T development, including establishing the Committee on AI+ and Industry Development Strategy; taking forward the Sandy Ridge data facility cluster project; promoting AI training; and accelerating digital intelligence transformation of the Government.
“We are pressing ahead with the industrialisation of AI and deepening its integration across various industries, while encouraging wider AI application, thereby achieving the target of adoption and utilisation by all,” he said.
The International Clinical Trial Academy will, he said, also be established to help enable the Chinese Mainland’s biomedicine technology to go global, attract foreign investment, and help develop Hong Kong into an international health and medical innovation hub.
To facilitate the development of new industrialisation, the Budget has earmarked resources for establishing in Hong Kong the first national manufacturing innovation centre outside the Mainland, and the New Industrialisation Elite Enterprises Nurturing Scheme will be launched.
The Government will promote the full integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation through key infrastructure, including the Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone, and the San Tin Technopole in the Northern Metropolis.
To support financial services, Hong Kong will proactively align with national development strategies, advance the internationalisation of the Renminbi, and continuously reform the securities market.
The Government will legislate this year to enhance tax regimes for family offices and funds, as well as establish licensing regimes for digital asset dealing and custodian service providers.
“Despite the complex and ever-changing external environment, Hong Kong’s financial market has performed strongly and our financial system remains robust,” Mr Chan said. “We will continue to consolidate our existing strengths, tap into emerging fields, strengthen market systems and risk control and deepen financial co-operation in the GBA (Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area).”
Noting that Hong Kong saw a year-on-year 12 per cent increase in visitor arrivals last year, which had created business and job opportunities for related sectors, the Budget will allocate $1.66 billion (US$212 million) to the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB).
“The HKTB will scale up its flagship events and promotion, introducing new elements and extending event duration, and organise more signature festive events to highlight Hong Kong’s East-meets-West uniqueness,” Mr Chan said.
The Budget also earmarks an additional funding of $1 billion (US$128 million) for the Built Heritage Conservation Fund to enrich city culture. Elsewhere, the Government will launch the Northern Metropolis Urban-rural Integration Fund as a pilot scheme to support rural tourism projects.
To further promote sports development in Hong Kong, the Financial Secretary will inject $1.2 billion (US$154 million) to the sports portion of the Arts and Sports Development Fund.
Mr Chan said that the global environment has remained volatile over the past year, and Hong Kong has continued to undergo economic transformation.
“Technological innovation, in particular the development of AI, has brought us a mix of opportunities and challenges. Yet, Hong Kong has always thrived amid changes and progressed through innovation. We must make full use of our strengths and leverage the resolute support of our country to speed up and scale up our economic development sustainably for creating better development opportunities for the people and enhancing their quality of life,” Mr Chan said.
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