Hanoi, July 10 -- Vietnam's automobile market recorded a 15% year-on-year increase in sales in the first six months of 2026, with imported vehicles and hybrid models remaining the strongest growth segments. On July 10, the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers' Association (VAMA) released its June 2026 sales report, showing positive market momentum. Total sales reached 31,104 vehicles, up 4% from the previous month. However, compared with June 2025, sales were still down about 2.7%, indicating that the market recovery remains uneven. According to VAMA, cumulative sales in the first half of 2026 totaled 149,761 vehicles, up 15% from the same period last year. Passenger cars amounted to more than 100,000 units, commercial vehicles exceeded 38,00...