VINFAST INDIA ACCELERATES LOCAL EMPLOYMENT IN THOOTHUKUDI EV PLANT WITH STRUCTURED TALENT ONBOARDING

Bengaluru, July 9, 2025 – VinFast Auto India, the subsidiary of global electric vehicle leader VinFast, today announced the induction of its first cohort of 200 locally hired professionals at its soon to be inaugurate factory in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. The facility is expected to generate employment for up to 3,500 professionals over the next five years, with phased hiring aligned to the plant’s growth trajectory.

Once onboarded, all selected candidates are being trained to meet global automotive standards under the guidance of Vietnamese subject matter experts and experienced Indian professionals. This initiative is being executed in alignment with Naan Mudhalvan, the Government of Tamil Nadu’s flagship skilling programme, which is designed to support agile recruitment and focused skill development tailored to industry needs. It plays a pivotal role in equipping local youth with industry-relevant competencies that match evolving workforce demands.

Supporting this vision, Guidance Tamil Nadu’s WorkLabs Cell serves as a dedicated unit focused on fostering industry-academia collaboration. WorkLabs facilitates strategic linkages between academic institutions and industry talent requirements, ensuring a seamless and future-ready talent pipeline, from classrooms to shop floors. The entire onboarding initiative was executed with active coordination between the District Collector’s Office, Polytechnique colleges, VinFast India’s Plant Directors, and senior leadership.

This milestone follows a large-scale recruitment drive held in April this year, which saw participation from 344 diploma students across the region. With support from District Collector Thiru. K. Elambahavath, I.A.S. and the Tamil Nadu Industries Department, VinFast India has adopted a collaborative workforce model by partnering with local institutions to identify, train, and onboard young diploma holders. The selection process included a two-month institutional training programme led by the District Administration, followed by assessments and interviews.

In partnership with government authorities and skill development bodies, VinFast rolled out a structured hiring and training programme focused on local communities. VinFast’s workforce strategy follows a hybrid model of 80:20, where 80% of the plant workforce comprises freshers or trainees from local communities, while the remaining 20% includes experienced Indian and expatriate professionals from leading OEMs.

Speaking on the plant recruitment, Mr. Pham Sanh Chau, CEO of VinFast Asia, said, “We deeply appreciate the support of District Collector Mr. K. Elambahavath and the Industries Department, whose collaborative approach has been vital in translating our talent development goals into reality. As we ramp up our operations in India, we are proud to invest in the people and potential of Tamil Nadu. With varied employment opportunities, this facility stands as a catalyst for regional growth as well as in building a resilient, inclusive, and high-performance manufacturing ecosystem that can serve both Indian and global markets.”

The Thoothukudi plant stands as a strategic pillar in VinFast’s Asia growth story. This initial phase of hiring underscores the company’s broader commitment to driving regional employment and advancing industrial development in impactful ways.  With its commitment to skill-building, local partnerships, and sustainable growth, VinFast continues to chart a strong path forward – one that puts people at the heart of progress. As the plant scales up towards its installed production capacity of 150,000 vehicles annually, it marks a key milestone in the company’s long-term commitment to the Indian market and the broader goal of building a robust, future-ready EV ecosystem.