Electric vehiclesSuccession move underscores generational shift and evolving growth strategyPham Nhat Quan Anh, left, eldest son of Vingroup founder Pham Nhat Vuong, right, has taken over as chairman of VinFast as the EV maker recalibrates its global expansion strategy.MAI NGUYEN and YUJI NITTAMay 26, 2026 15:10 JSTHANOI -- VinFast has turned to the son of its founder to steady the Nasdaq-listed EV maker as Vietnam's most prominent company navigates a critical phase in its global expansion marked by mounting losses driven by heavy upfront investment.