VinFast debt shift and factory sale raise red flags

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast plans to sell its manufacturing business to shift 7 billion dollars in debt off its balance sheet. Analysts have raised governance concerns regarding the complex deal structure and the involvement of investors with close ties to Vingroup founder Pham Nhat Vuong.

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VINFAST AUTO LTD will sell its Vietnam manufacturing unit for $506 million and shift $6.9 billion in debt off its books. The move transitions the Nasdaq-listed automaker to an asset-light model following a $3.9 billion loss in 2023. Investors are scrutinizing governance as the buyer is a real estate businessman linked to founder Pham Nhat Vuong.

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