Vietnam's VinFast hands over first electric SUVs, eyes U.S. deliveries

13 Sept 13:14 Key points summarised by AI

VinFast initiated deliveries of its first 100 all-electric VF8 SUVs to Vietnamese customers, marking a significant step in its market expansion.
The Vietnamese carmaker targets U.S. market entry with deliveries slated to begin as early as December, followed by European expansion.
VinFast projects selling 750,000 EVs annually by 2026, supported by plans for a U.S. production plant in North Carolina.
U.S. pricing for the VF8 and VF9 SUVs starts at $42,200 and $57,500 respectively, with flexible battery ownership options.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.