VinFast, the Vietnamese automotive company, has secured a significant funding boost of $1.4 billion from its parent Vingroup and Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong, alongside a $2.1 billion sponsorship pledge, as it prepares to expand into India and other markets. To alleviate short-term financial pressures, Vingroup will convert $3.3 billion in existing loans to VinFast into dividend-entitled preferred shares. Despite reporting a net loss in the second quarter and ongoing cash flow challenges, VinFast aims to achieve breakeven by 2026 while focusing on capital raising for its operations and expansion.