Under the agreement, the Japanese group will cooperate with Vietnam to study the effective use of electric vehicles as well as policies and programmes to support the speedy adoption of sustainable automotive technology according to Japanese automakers.

Director of the Industry Agency Truong Thanh Hoai said the joint research creates an important milestone in promoting the transition of a low carbon economy in Vietnam.

Kozo Shiraji, Mitsubishi Motors’ Executive Vice President, said the company looks forward to sharing its pioneering expertise in electric vehicles and exploring how the government policy can support the adoption of this transformative technology