BUSINESS

Japan warns Vietnam of job losses as Hanoi motorbike ban hits Honda

Reuters, Published on 21/10/2025

» HANOI/TOKYO — The Japanese government and some of the nation's top manufacturers have warned Vietnam that a planned ban on petrol-powered motorbikes in Hanoi could spark job losses and disrupt a US$4.6 billion market that is dominated by Honda, according to documents reviewed by Reuters and seven people familiar with the matter.