VinFast Seeks to Shed Most Debt With Vietnam Factory Spinoffs

VinFast Auto workers install parts at the company’s manufacturing plant in Haiphong.Photographer: Linh Pham/Bloomberg

VinFast Auto Ltd. said its planned sale of two Vietnamese factories will enable the electric vehicle maker to shed about 182 trillion dong ($6.9 billion) in debt and obligations while potentially speed its path toward profitability.

“After restructuring, VinFast will essentially be debt-free, with only a small amount remaining,” the company said in an emailed statement responding to Bloomberg’s questions.