MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – VinFast officially launches the All-New VF 8 and announces its pricing in the Philippines. With comprehensive upgrades to its design, technology and driving dynamics, the all-electric D-segment SUV is an ideal choice for Filipino families seeking an enhanced driving experience and customers making the switch to electric vehicles.
The All-New VinFast VF 8 stands out with its modern design and a range of advanced technology features.
In the Philippines, the all-electric D-segment SUV has a list price of PHP 1,548,000 with a battery subscription and PHP 1,799,000 with the battery included. The first customer deliveries are expected to begin in November 2026.
The All-New VF 8 is developed to combine the comfort and convenience of a family SUV with the technology and performance of an electric vehicle. Comprehensive upgrades span its design, chassis, electrical and electronic architecture, and vehicle systems, reflecting VinFast's investment in research and development to deliver a smoother, more responsive and more comfortable driving experience.
Guided by the "Tech Fluid" design philosophy, the vehicle features a modern, dynamic exterior with a focus on everyday practicality. Measuring 4,701 mm in length, 1,872 mm in width and 1,670 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,840 mm, the five-seat SUV provides space for family travel. Its 170 mm ground clearance and 19-inch wheels support driving across varied road conditions.
The cabin features an intuitive layout that puts key controls within easy reach. A 12.9-inch central infotainment display integrates the vehicle's main functions, complemented by a display behind the steering wheel that provides essential driving information. A steering-column-mounted gear selector simplifies operation for added convenience in everyday use.
The All-New VF 8 is powered by an electric motor delivering a maximum output of 170 kW and peak torque of 330 Nm, paired with front-wheel drive and three driving modes: Eco, Normal and Sport. Its 60.13 kWh battery provides a range of 480 km on a full charge under the NEDC standard. The vehicle supports super-fast charging from 10% to 70% in under 30 minutes, allowing drivers to fit charging stops into their travel plans.
VinFast offers customers the choice of purchasing the vehicle with the battery included or opting for a battery subscription to suit their needs and financial plans. The All-New VF 8 comes with a vehicle warranty of seven years or 160,000 km and a high-voltage battery warranty of 10 years or 200,000 km, whichever comes first in each case.
The All-New VinFast VF 8 officially debuts in the Philippines, marking another milestone in VinFast's efforts to expand its electric vehicle lineup in the market.
Mr. Antonio "Toti" Zara III, CEO of VinFast Philippines, said: "The launch of the All-New VF 8 marks another milestone in VinFast's long-term commitment to the Philippines and our vision for the future of electric mobility. Comprehensive improvements to its design, driving dynamics and technology reflect our continued investment in research and development to deliver a smoother, more comfortable and more intelligent driving experience. We believe the All-New VF 8 will strengthen VinFast's premium electric vehicle lineup in the Philippines, offering a compelling choice that meets the increasingly diverse mobility needs of Filipino consumers."
The selection of the Philippines as the first international market to launch the All-New VF 8 further highlights the country's role in VinFast's product expansion. Alongside its increasingly diverse electric vehicle lineup, the company is developing its dealership network, aftersales services and charging infrastructure with the support of V-Green and local partners. By combining its products with comprehensive ownership support, VinFast aims to meet real-world mobility needs and help Filipino families make the switch to electric vehicles with greater convenience and confidence.
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YIWU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 November 2026 – On November 7, the 2026 Forum on China-Africa Economic, Trade and Cultural Cooperation was held in Yiwu, a commercial hub in central Zhejiang, east China.
2026 Forum on China-Africa Economic, Trade and Cultural Cooperation Opens in Yiwu, Jinhua
As a key supporting event under the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), the gathering drew statesmen, diplomats and hundreds of Chinese and foreign business participants.
Building on eight years of accumulated progress and over 140 signed projects, the forum keeps focusing on delivering outcomes from the FOCAC Beijing Summit and aligning with the 10 partnership action plans.
Once again, it shined the global spotlight on Yiwu - a city with no seacoast nor border access, yet a pivotal hub for people-to-people China-Africa trade.
Inside the Yiwu International Expo Center, a three-day China-Africa trade exhibition opened ahead of the forum. Within its 10 000-square-metre hall sit 400 well-arranged booths, bringing together 186 enterprises from 15 countries.
Import-zone shelves are stocked with Ethiopian coffee, Ghanaian shea butter and Zimbabwean handicrafts. Meanwhile, a wide array of Chinese-made goods for household use, stationery, cultural-creative products and beauty cosmetics are ready to reach households across Africa.
More than two decades ago, Chinese and African merchants had to travel far and wide to source goods and secure buyers. Today, complete warehousing, customs-declaration and cross-border logistics allow exhibits to move straight from booths onto ocean-going vessels, closing the full loop from display to delivery.
Transformations extend well beyond exhibition halls.
Twenty years ago, most African traders in Yiwu acted purely as purchasers: they would fill shipping containers with selected goods and ship them back home.
On May 1 this year, China implemented zero-tariff treatment for 53 African diplomatic partners, further reshaping Sami's business landscape. Trade is no longer a one-way "sell-out" model. Seizing this policy dividend, he began importing local Ugandan specialties such as coffee beans and chili peppers into China. Via Yiwu's hub, these goods are then distributed to broader markets aboard the China-Europe Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe Railway Express.
"Zero tariffs give young Africans direct access to the Chinese market and make two-way trade far more actionable," Ugandan businessman Sami said, hoping more African traders will leverage Yiwu as a platform to bring African products to the wider world.
Like Sami, many entrepreneurs from diverse African nations regard Yiwu as their second home and serve as living, human-scale bridges connecting the two continents.
Official statistics bear witness to this shift. Between January and September 2026, Yiwu's exports to Africa reached 135.903 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year rise of 30.18 percent.
Historically, China-Africa trade largely featured Chinese goods flowing one-way toward Africa. Today trade chains are evolving into two-way pathways. African coffee, honey and avocados are finding growing room in China's consumer market. At the same time, Chinese enterprises are no longer content with merely delivering cargo to African ports.
Many firms are pushing supply-chain operations deeper into African local contexts. Local Yiwu-based supply-chain operators have set-up exhibition halls and 15 000-square-metre overseas warehouses in Senegal.
Conventional export business often concluded once goods departed Chinese ports. Now, end-to-end services including bulk procurement, overseas warehousing, local distribution and brand internationalisation travel alongside merchandise into Africa.
To date, Yiwu has established 28 overseas warehouses across 12 African countries. Together with offshore sub-markets and national-buyer service centers, a network spanning procurement, warehousing and distribution is taking shape, bridging Chinese supply capacity and African consumer demand.
In Yiwu, China-Africa cooperation finds tangible expression in shipping containers, grassroots commercial orders and ordinary people's pursuit of success.
Though land-locked, Yiwu links countless towns across the African continent. The Chinese city bears witness to China-Africa trade advancing past simple commodity transactions, entering a new era of co-built supply chains, mutual market access and people-to-people cultural bonds.
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