VinFast Auto is expanding into Kazakhstan with the launch of its Green SM ride-hailing service, as the Vietnamese battery electric vehicle (BEV) manufacturer steps up its global expansion with its first entry into the Central Asia region.

VinFast confirmed that in the initial phase, Green SM will operate in Almaty with a fleet of VinFast VF 6 Eco battery-powered SUVs, designed to meet the needs of everyday urban travel. Green SM will also provide prospective drivers with comprehensive training programmes covering operations, safety, and customer service, as part of the company's “ongoing efforts to maintain consistent service standards and deliver safe and dependable transportation experiences for users in Kazakhstan.”

As part of the launch, Green SM is offering a 26% discount, up to KZT 2,626 (US$ 5.40), for customers booking rides through the Green SM application, available on both the App Store and Google Play.

Green SM has also established partnerships with five strategic partners in the country, across the transportation, tourism, technology, and service sectors, through its Green Alliance Frontier initiative. The initiative serves as a platform connecting organizations that share a commitment to sustainable development and creating positive impacts for local communities across multiple markets.

Green SM’s CEO, Nguyen Quoc Tuan, said in a statement: “Kazakhstan is a market with strong potential, dynamic growth, and rising expectations for modern services. We come to Kazakhstan with respect for the market, a long-term commitment to investment, and a desire to work alongside local partners in developing high-quality mobility solutions that meet the everyday needs of the community. At Green SM, we believe sustainable growth must be built on trust and meaningful value for society. That is the foundation we hope to build together with our customers, partners, and the people of Kazakhstan in the years ahead."

VinFast pointed out that Kazakhstan is rapidly developing modern urban centers to meet rising expectations for quality of life and better services. “Green SM's presence in Kazakhstan reflects the company's long-term vision of bringing all-electric mobility solutions closer to users in more regions around the world. Green SM enters Kazakhstan with the aspiration of contributing to better mobility experiences for local communities.”