{
  "id": 16626931,
  "title": "VinFast launches online platform for vehicle sales",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/vinfast-launches-online-platform-for-vehicle-sales",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-26T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Philippine Star Business",
    "slug": "philippine-star-business",
    "url": "https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/10/27/2565866/vinfast-launches-online-platform-vehicle-sales"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "VinFast Auto Philippines Corp. has unveiled an online platform for selling vehicles, aiming to boost sales significantly this year. Deputy CEO for sales Victor Jose Vela revealed that the firm expects total sales to surpass 8,000 units by year-end, a substantial increase from last year's 1,000 units. In just nine months, VinFast has sold 5,417 units, marking a remarkable 4,610-percent rise compared to the 115 units sold in the same period last year. To capitalize on this momentum, VinFast launched its online-to-offline (O2O) platform yesterday, allowing customers to purchase vehicles. While exact figures for the platform's initial sales are yet to be determined, Roxildes Lacerna, deputy CEO of O2O at VinFast, expressed optimism, stating that the company hopes to make a substantial contribution to sales volume. The O2O platform was introduced in response to inquiries received through the company's website and social media channels.",
  "summary": "VinFast Auto Philippines Corp., which unveiled an online platform for selling vehicles, expects total sales to exceed 8,000 units this year.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}