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Japan Warns Vietnam: Gas Bike Ban Threatens Jobs

10/22/2025

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The Government of Japan and manufacturers warned Vietnam that a mid-2026 ban on gas-powered motorbikes in Hanoi could threaten jobs and disrupt a $4.6 billion market led by Honda Motor Co.
The ban aims to reduce air pollution, and the Japanese embassy urged a gradual transition to electric vehicles.
Vietnam's government maintains that the ban is for addressing pollution, and electric motorbike sales are expected to rise after the ban.

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Story summary

The Government of Japan and manufacturers warned Vietnam that a mid-2026 ban on gas-powered motorbikes in Hanoi could threaten jobs and disrupt a $4.6 billion market led by Honda Motor Co.
The ban aims to reduce air pollution, and the Japanese embassy urged a gradual transition to electric vehicles.
Vietnam's government maintains that the ban is for addressing pollution, and electric motorbike sales are expected to rise after the ban.