Released on: October 23, 2007, 3:32 am

Press Release Author: Shushmul Maheshwari

Industry: Automotive

Press Release Summary: The Vietnamese automobile industry, in line with global
automobile industry, is on a fast track. The industry, due to rising income and
accession of Vietnam to WTO, is expected to see record growth during 2007-2010.

Press Release Body: Today, the world needs mobility at a pace, and hence, the
worldwide automobile industry is running ahead at a speed never seen before; even
the developing countries are witnessing a boom in their automobile industries.
Vietnam, one such country, is experiencing dynamic activity in its automobile
industry and the report “Vietnam Automobile Industry Forecast
(2007-2010)” by RNCOS, the leading market research company, has studied the
factors and market of the country to better understand the phenomenon.

As per the report, the Vietnamese automobile market is estimated to grow at an AAGR
of around 11.6% during 2007-2010.

The research says that rising middle-age populace, both in rural and urban areas, is
supporting the growth of automobile industry, particularly the passenger car
segment. As middle-age people have high earning power and this group is more capable
of expending on automobiles than the studying age group, it is leading to high
automobile demand in Vietnam.

The other reasons pushing growth in the auto industry in the country put forth by
the report are Vietnam’s joining of the World Trade Organization (WTO),
changing lifestyles, flexible car financing schemes, and accruing spending on
auto-related parts.

Driven by the above factors, automobile sales in Vietnam bounced back from two-year
slump and reached over 40850 units in 2006, according to Vinastarmotors, Vietnamnet
and VAMA (RNCOS report). This came as a surprise as all major South-East Asian
countries registered a fall in sales in 2006. But as the market is gaining momentum,
the sales are projected to touch 60,000 units by 2007 end.

These impressive figures in Vietnamese auto industry have caught the attention of
international automobile companies. A number of international biggies, like Honda,
General Motors, Toyota, and many Chinese players are already operating in the
Vietnamese market. China’s automobiles, in particular, are steadily taking
over the Vietnamese market. So if tariff barriers are removed (as Vietnam has joined
the WTO), it will lead to decline in automobile prices and Chinese players, with low
price advantage, become dominant in Vietnam.

“Vietnam Automobile Industry Forecast (2007-2010)” talks about the
current scenario of Vietnam’s automobile industry including production and
sales of various segments like passenger cars, LCVs, motorcycles, MPVs, and SUVs,
supplemented with their future forecast. It also discusses export and import
statistics, tax and duties, drivers, opportunities, and challenges for the market.

About RNCOS:
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industry experts who analyze data collected from credible sources. They provide
industry insights and analysis that helps corporations to take timely and accurate
business decision in today\'s globally competitive environment.
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