This is the third year the US-based TIME Magazine has voted for this list, and for the first time a Vietnamese company has been named in the list.

TIME said Vinfast has made a global impact in the EV industry due to the lightning pace of construction of its factory in just 21 months.

Accordingly, VinFast is classified in the category 'Disrupters' for those that have made surprises in the past year.

TIME pointed out factors that they believe VinFast has created surprises, such as VinFast’s August IPO, with shares rocketing 700% over two weeks after its debut on the New York Stock Exchange; the firm’s unique model of selling electric cars and leasing batteries; and its bold plans to triple vehicle delivery in 2024 to 100,000.

The magazine said billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, the founder and current CEO of VinFast, has pledged an additional 1 billion USD of his personal wealth to the firm.

TIME highlighted that VinFast has opened factories in the US, Indonesia, and India in addition to its main factory in Hai Phong, Vietnam.

VinFast has planned to expand its operation to 50 countries in 2024, focusing on key markets in North America, Europe, India, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, the Middle East, and Africa.

EV maker VinFast aims expansion in 50 markets

VinFast, the electric vehicle (EV) maker of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, on October 5 said it will expand in 50 markets globally by the end of 2024.

Vietnam's VinFast to deliver EVs to Europe this year as EU probes China rivals

Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast plans to ship its first EVs to Europe this year after receiving regulatory approval, its CEO told Reuters on Thursday, as the European Union considers imposing tariffs on its Chinese rivals.

Vietnam EV maker VinFast to list in US in August after regulator nod

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast said on Friday it is planning to list in the U.S. next month via a blank-cheque company after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gave the go ahead to its proposed business combination.

Second batch of VinFast VF 8 vehicles arrive in US

VinFast, a subordinate automaker of private conglomerate Vingroup, announced the arrival of its second shipment of electric vehicles, consisting of 1,879 VF 8 vehicles, at the Port of Benicia in California.

Source: VNA