According to the agreement, Vingroup, Exposure and Kinshasa City (through functional agencies) will coordinate to research and promote the purchase and deployment of VinFast's purely electric vehicles, from buses, cars to electric motorbikes, to serve the needs of the City and people. In parallel, the parties will jointly build an electric vehicle ecosystem, including a network of charging stations and after-sales services.
Regarding the goal of switching to electric vehicles, the agreement will focus on modernizing and greening the transportation system of Kinshasa City in both public services and the transportation system for officials, administrative staff and people.
Vingroup, through its subsidiary VinFast, will provide detailed trade and technical proposals for the fleet (buses, cars, motorbikes). Exposure will be responsible for preparing detailed preliminary business plans for the fleet purchase and infrastructure development project, initiating local administrative and legal procedures necessary for import, distribution and operation. Kinshasa City, meanwhile, will consider and propose necessary incentive mechanisms, including tax policies, legal frameworks and infrastructure access, to promote the development and use of green transport. A focal point agency will also be appointed to manage and supervise the electric bus fleet.
In the initial phase expected from now until the end of the first quarter of 2026, the parties agreed on a roadmap to sign official contracts to realize the above goal. According to this roadmap, VinFast will supply about 500 electric buses and 1,000 electric cars to serve the public car fleet in Kinshasa. At the same time, VinFast and Exposure plan to deploy contracts to supply and distribute to the market from 10,000 to 20,000 electric cars, 50,000 to 100,000 VinFast electric motorbikes.
For the goal of developing a green ecosystem, the parties will coordinate to develop a large-scale charging station network and an authorized service workshop system, ensuring stable operation and convenience for electric vehicle users.
Specifically, Vingroup affirms its commitment to sustainable development and actively contributes to the locality, through knowledge transfer and human resource training activities. These activities include training drivers, technicians and on-site operators, and supporting technical design for electrified transport infrastructure. Exposure will play a role in assessing the technical and economic efficiency of the charging station network and maintenance and repair facilities. For its part, Kinshasa City is committed to supporting land funds, distributing charging station locations, and solutions to ensure power supply, creating a solid infrastructure foundation for Vingroup's green transportation ecosystem here.
Mr. Jesus-Noël SHEKE WA DOMENE, Minister of City, in charge of Planning, Budget, Public Works, Employment, Tourism, Transportation and Urban Mobility, city representative shared: "Kinshasa City appreciates Vingroup's cooperation in promoting green and smart mobility solutions. This is a strategic step, in line with the city's sustainable urban development orientation, aimed at minimizing environmental impacts, improving transportation infrastructure and bringing long-term benefits to people. We believe that this cooperation will contribute to making Kinshasa a dynamic, modern and livable city in the region.
Ms. Nguyen Hoang Phuong, General Director of Vingroup Africa, Vingroup Representative shared: "Vingroup is honored to accompany Kinshasa City in the journey to create a modern, civilized and sustainable living environment. The implementation of green and smart mobility solutions not only contributes to gradually changing the face of Kinshasa urban transportation, but also creates practical and long-term values to improve the quality of life of people, while supporting the city in realizing sustainable development goals in the future.
Previously, the Kinshasa Capital Government and Vingroup Group also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop large-scale urban projects in Congo. According to the MoU, the two sides will coordinate to research and develop a large riverside urban project on a land area of about 6,300 hectares, with a strategic location in the capital's expansion plan.
The megacity project includes housing, villas, hospitals, schools, commercial centers, hotels, entertainment areas, along with government agencies and ministries in the future, promising to become a tourist destination as well as a new development symbol of Kinshasa.
These strategic agreements are clear proof of Vingroup's position and vision to reach out internationally, affirming the pioneering role of the group in the field of green transportation, and at the same time contributing to deepening the economic cooperation relationship between Vietnam and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the context of the two countries moving towards green growth and sustainable development.
Vingroup is the largest multi-industry private corporation in Vietnam, operating in 6 pillar areas: Technology - Industry, Trade and Service, Infrastructure, Green Energy, Culture and Social Charity, with the vision "For a better life for everyone".
With prestige, scale and proven capacity, Vingroup is gradually reaching out internationally. The Group has been honored by TIME magazine (USA) in the "TIME World's Best Companies 2025" list - Top 1,000 best companies in the world, recognizing outstanding contributions to sustainable development, innovation and global influence.
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