CAMPUCHIA THẲNG THỪNG CHÊ XE TAXI ĐIỆN VINFAST. TẠI SAO LẠI NHƯ VẬY ?

BLV Anh Quân Discovery

23 Jan 202409:39

Summary

TLDRVinfast, owned by Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, launched Vietnam's first all-electric taxi fleet called VinFast Green Mobility (GSM) in 2023. GSM aims to compete with ride-hailing apps like Grab. In November 2023, GSM expanded to Laos where it received government support. However, despite Vuong meeting the Cambodian Prime Minister in December, Cambodia later announced it had not approved GSM to launch there in 2024 without explaining why. This could indicate geopolitical factors as Cambodia has aligned itself with China in recent years, while Vietnam has territorial disputes with China.

Takeaways

😀 Vinfast launched Vietnam's first all-electric taxi fleet Xanh SM in 2023
😲 Xanh SM taxis run on 3 Vinfast EV models - VF e34, VF 5 and VF 8
🚖 Xanh SM launched in Laos in November 2023 and plans to expand to Cambodia
😠 But Cambodia's PM rejected Vinfast's proposal to launch there in early 2024
🤔 The rejection was made publicly, not privately, which is odd diplomatically
😕 Cambodia gave no specific reasons for rejecting Vinfast's taxis
💭 The move may relate to Cambodia's close ties with China
😞 Many Cambodians view Vietnam negatively and see Viets as shrewd competitors
🤝 But international cooperation should transcend personal feelings
😕 Cambodia may be weighing some other agreement with China in rebuffing Vietnam

Q & A

What is Green Smart Mobility (GSM)?
-Green Smart Mobility (GSM) is the first all-electric taxi company in Vietnam, launched by Vingroup in March 2023. Its full name is Green and Smart Mobility.
What types of electric vehicles does GSM use?
-GSM uses Vinfast electric vehicles including the VF e34, VF 5 and VF 8 for their taxi fleet.
When did GSM launch operations in Vietnam?
-GSM launched operations in Vietnam in April 2023.
What countries has GSM expanded to internationally?
-GSM has expanded operations to Laos and plans to launch in Cambodia in early 2024.
How does GSM's pricing compare to traditional taxis in Vietnam?
-GSM has a higher flagfall fee than traditional taxis but lower per km rates for longer distances, making costs competitive.
How was the launch in Laos received?
-The GSM launch in Laos was well-received, with the participation of Lao government officials and ambassadors.
Why might Cambodia be reluctant to allow GSM to launch there?
-Cambodia may be reluctant due to increased competition with local taxi companies and close ties with China.
What was the reaction of the Cambodian Prime Minister to GSM's launch plans?
-The Cambodian PM rejected Vingroup's plans to launch GSM in Cambodia without providing specific reasons.
How are relations between Vietnam and Cambodia regarding business cooperation?
-Relations are strained - Cambodia sees Vietnam as too competitive in business and has aligned more with China in recent years.
Why might Cambodia make a unilateral decision to reject GSM?
-Cambodia may be rejecting GSM to favor business ties and agreements with China rather than Vietnam.