Category: Deal Release

Voltality Launches Integrated EV Charging on Grab Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, 20 April 2026 – Voltality, Southeast Asia’s leading EV charging roaming network, has launched an integrated EV charging platform within the Grab Driver App in Vietnam, enabling driver-partners to locate, charge, and pay across multiple charging networks from a single application.

Branded as “EV Utility” (Tiện Ích Xe Điện), the platform is expected to connect over 250 public charging stations from four charging point operators in the first half of 2026, with initial partners including Charge+ and EBOOST. Voltality already connects over 15,000 charging points from more than 20 operators across Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Vietnam marks a strategic expansion for Voltality. The platform addresses a real problem for EV drivers: fragmented charging infrastructure requiring multiple apps, prepaid wallets, and unreliable station data. By consolidating access through the Grab Driver App, Voltality and Grab are removing barriers to EV adoption.

Vilasia advised Voltality on its Vietnam operations, providing legal support across commercial agreements with charging point operators, platform terms and conditions, data privacy compliance, and regulatory structuring for the Vietnamese market. The engagement is among the first eRoaming platform transactions in Vietnam. Special Counsel Nam Trinh led the engagement under the oversight of Managing Partner Ngu Truong.

For Grab Vietnam’s press release, please see here.

About Vilasia Law Firm

Vilasia is a Vietnamese transactional law firm built for deals that don’t fit a template. We advise on M&A, foreign investment, fundraising, project finance, and cross-border commercial transactions, with deep knowledge of Vietnam’s legal and regulatory landscape and a relentless focus on getting deals closed. Our approach is hands-on, collaborative, and built around each client’s commercial reality. We engage in every matter with a full heart and a sharp mind. Where others see complexity, we find structure. Welcome to Vilasia.

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Vilasia Advises SmartSolar on US$1.85 Million Seed Round Led by Picus Capital and 2degrees

Ho Chi Minh City, 14 March 2025 – Vilasia successfully advised SmartSolar on its US$1.85 million seed funding round, co-led by Picus Capital and 2degrees, with participation from Iterative. The investors bring extensive global expertise in EnergyTech investments, having backed European unicorns like Enpal. Bird & Bird acted for 2degrees, while Quahe Woo & Palmer acted for Picus Capital.

SmartSolar’s innovative zero-upfront-cost model empowers SMEs throughout Southeast Asia to swiftly adopt rooftop solar solutions, facilitating a clean energy transition without financial barriers.

Vilasia revised and negotiated the investment agreements and provided strategic advice to SmartSolar and its founder, working around the clock to ensure a swift closing of the deal.

“At Vilasia, we love supporting bold founders, especially those driving sustainable innovation. Backing SmartSolar in securing this funding is exactly the kind of work we thrive on”, said Ngu Truong, Vilasia’s Managing Partner.

This deal is another example of Vilasia’s commitment to renewable energy projects, complementing the insights shared through our series, Vilasia Watt Weekly, powering informed decisions in Vietnam’s energy landscape.

About Vilasia Law Firm

Specialising in M&A, startup fundraising, and other sophisticated corporate and finance transactions, Vilasia combines youthful energy with seasoned expertise, delivering solutions rooted in Vietnam yet guided by global insights. Welcome to Vilasia, where innovative thinking meets grounded counsel.

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Marubeni Invests in Nguyet Minh 2, Expanding Vietnam’s Circular Economy

Ho Chi Minh City, 10 February 2025 – Marubeni Corporation has invested in Nguyet Minh 2 Trading-Services-Environment JSC (NM2), a leading aluminum recycling company in Vietnam, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable investments and the development of a circular economy.

NM2 is an EPR-certified recycler specializing in melting aluminum scrap—primarily used beverage cans (UBCs)—to produce low-carbon aluminum ingots. These ingots emit only 3% of the greenhouse gases compared to primary aluminum production, making them a crucial component in global carbon reduction efforts.

Through this investment, Marubeni aims to:

• Expand NM2’s recycling operations and production capacity.
• Ensure a stable, long-term supply of sustainable aluminum.
• Strengthen Vietnam’s circular economy by reducing environmental impact.

Vilasia advised NM2 on the transaction, providing strategic guidance from pre-transaction structuring through investment negotiations to closing execution. 

“This investment marks a significant step in fostering Vietnam’s resource-circulating economy. We are proud to have supported NM2 in securing this strategic partnership with Marubeni,” said Ngu Truong, Managing Partner at Vilasia.

For Marubeni’s press release, please see here.

About Vilasia Law Firm

Specialising in M&A, startup fundraising, and other sophisticated corporate and finance transactions, Vilasia combines youthful energy with seasoned expertise, delivering solutions rooted in Vietnam yet guided by global insights. Welcome to Vilasia, where innovative thinking meets grounded counsel.

For media inquiries or further information, please contact:

📩 info@vil.asia
🌐 www.vil.asia