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Vietnam Postpones Gasoline Motorcycle Ban to 2028

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— VIETNAM POSTPONES PETROL MOTORCYCLE BAN TO 2028

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Vietnam has postponed its previously planned ban on gasoline motorcycles to 2028. The delay appears to be a pragmatic adjustment reflecting the impact on infrastructure and daily life as the country transitions toward electrification.

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Suresh Kawachi

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Suresh KawachiIndian Market · Southeast Asia Commentary

Vietnam's delay shows the tug-of-war between the ideal and the reality of electrification. In a country where two-wheelers are the very foundation of daily life, rushing the transition would strip citizens of their transportation. The 2028 line is a realistic compromise. It really reminds me that Southeast Asia's electrification is a matter of social design more than technology.