Vingroup plans taxi IPO, scraps LNG power plant project
Vingroup plans taxi IPO, scraps LNG power plant project

Title Vingroup's Shift Scrapping LNG Power Plant, IPO for Taxi Unit, [K
and Electric Dreams
As the world grapples with the complexities of climate change and energy tr[2D[K
transition, Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup is making a significant pivot.[6D[K
pivot. The group has scrapped plans to build the country's largest liquefie[8D[K
liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fired power plant and instead will focus on ren[3D[K
renewable energy sources. This development comes as Vingroup also prepares [K
for an initial public offering (IPO) of its taxi unit, Green SM, in 2028.
Renewable Energy The New Frontier
In a signal of the times, Group Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong announced that Vin[3D[K
VinGroup has submitted a proposal to the government for wind, solar energy,[7D[K
energy, and battery energy storage systems. This marks a significant shift [K
away from traditional fossil fuels and toward a more sustainable future.
We have already submitted a proposal to the government for wind, solar ene[3D[K
energy, and a battery energy storage system, Vuong said during the shareho[7D[K
shareholders' meeting.
IPO on the Horizon
The IPO of Green SM is expected to bring enormous value to Vingroup. The co[2D[K
company has announced that preparations for the IPO will start in the next [K
two to three months, with the listing planned for the second half of 2028.
The IPO is expected to bring enormous value for Vingroup, Vuong told shar[4D[K
shareholders.
VinFast Breaking Even and Electric Dreams
Vingroup's electric vehicle (EV) unit, VinFast, is also making headlines. T[1D[K
The company has confirmed that it will break even next year, a delay from e[1D[K
earlier reports. However, VinFast remains committed to its electric dreams,[7D[K
dreams, with plans to deliver 300,000 EVs this year, two-thirds of which wi[2D[K
will be for the domestic market.
VinFast's focus on EVs is a significant departure from traditional internal[8D[K
internal combustion engine cars. The company has no plans to return to prod[4D[K
producing gasoline-powered vehicles.
Targeting Net Profit
Vingroup is targeting a net profit of 35 trillion dong ($1.33 billion) this[4D[K
this year, up from 11.1 trillion dong last year. This ambitious target refl[4D[K
reflects the company's commitment to growth and its confidence in the poten[5D[K
potential of its various business units.
As Vingroup continues to evolve and adapt to changing market conditions, it[2D[K
it is clear that the company is poised for significant success. Whether thr[3D[K
through renewable energy, IPOs, or electric vehicles, Vingroup's future loo[3D[K
looks bright indeed.
Conclusion
Vingroup's decision to scrap plans for an LNG power plant and instead focus[5D[K
focus on renewable energy sources marks a significant step forward in the c[1D[K
country's transition to a more sustainable future. The company's commitment[10D[K
commitment to innovation and growth is evident in its plans for an IPO of G[1D[K
Green SM and its continued investment in electric vehicles. As Vingroup con[3D[K
continues to push the boundaries of what is possible, it will be exciting t[1D[K
to see how the company's various business units evolve and contribute to th[2D[K
the country's overall development.
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