The VinFast VF 6 Passes the Wife Test with Room to Spare
The old stereotype paints a familiar picture: men kick tires, debate horsepower, and make the final call on family cars. Reality tells a different story. According to CDK Global, women influence 85% of all car purchases.
This insight means that women play an important, sometimes deciding, role in buying a car. It's essential for automakers to understand what women actually look for in a vehicle.
ADVERTISEMENT
The way women make decisions
The numbers reveal how women approach car buying. Women spend more time researching their options. On average, they take 75 days to make a decision, compared to 63 days for men. This suggests that they usually do more thorough research to build knowledge prior to the purchase.
Their priorities are also different from men's when shopping for cars. An iSeeCars.com survey of over 500,000 car inquiries showed that women focus on price, affordability, and practical features, while performance specs and brand prestige rank lower. The cars men wanted cost three times more on average than what satisfied women buyers.
This kind of thinking reflects the many roles women juggle every day: caregivers, professionals, and budget managers, often all at once. A MasterCard study across 16 Asian countries found women managing household finances in half the markets surveyed. In Indonesia and the Philippines, over 56% of women control domestic spending decisions.
A more recent survey by Women's World Car of the Year gave a further breakdown. Safety ranks as the single most important feature women seek. Practicality, performance, and space tie for second place. But safety isn't just about crash ratings.
ADVERTISEMENT
Women want backup cameras, blind spot monitoring, and multiple airbags. They value high seating positions for better visibility. Storage pockets, cupholders, and intuitive technology matter for daily convenience. Many also weigh emissions and fuel efficiency, choosing greener options when the situation allows.
VinFast VF 6 ticks all the boxes
The VinFast VF 6, a compact SUV recently launched in the Philippines, happens to tick all the boxes that matter most to women car buyers. It's a fully electric SUV in the popular B-segment, combining safety, practicality, and smart technology in a package built for real-world use.
In the Philippines, the VF 6 is available in two trims: Eco and Plus, with MSRPs of 1,419,000 PHP and 1,610,000 PHP respectively.
The 'Natural Opposites' design, created with Torino Design, balances function and form. But looks aren't the selling point. It's the way the VF 6 fits into everyday life.
With a 2,730 mm wheelbase, the VF 6 remains compact enough for narrow city streets while offering interior space comparable to many larger gas-powered cars in the C-segment. Its 423-liter cargo capacity fits around 10 standard carry-on suitcases. Folding down the rear seats makes room for larger items such as bicycles or camping gear.
Inside, the VF 6 features a 12.9-inch infotainment screen, dual-zone climate control, rain-sensing wipers, and an 8-way power driver's seat. Voice commands operate smoothly. Utility modes cater to daily needs, including Pet Mode, which keeps the cabin cool for animals when the driver steps away. The 360-degree camera view also makes parking in tight spots easier.
For safety, the VF 6 includes up to 8 airbags and offers up to 19 advanced driver assistance features in the Plus version. These include blind spot detection, rear parking assist, and 360-degree camera views, making driving easier for newer drivers.
The VF 6's practicality extends to finances. Owners get free charging at V-GREEN operated stations until May 1st, 2027, which eliminates fuel costs entirely. The 7-year warranty and 90% buyback guarantee provide long-term security.
Range anxiety disappears with up to 480 kilometers per charge, handling both daily commutes and weekend trips without compromise.
'Women hold up half the sky', so it's only natural that they should shape what families drive on the road. And the VF 6 happens to align perfectly with this shift toward practical buyers.
In this era, automakers can't rely on dated assumptions. They need to meet people where they are, starting with the ones making the decisions. The VF 6 offers practical features, safety, and financial sense. That's what many buyers want, and that's how trust is earned.
Hashtag: #VinFast
https://vinfastauto.ph/
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Arabian Post
2 days ago
- Arabian Post
Kaohsiung Ranks No.1 Again for Tourism Satisfaction, Wins Double Gold in US and UK Design Awards
Tourism Bureau has joined forces with the travel agencies, lodging providers, tourism factories and related industries to form the 'Kaohsiung Tourism Team,' proactively expanding into international markets. KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 July 2025 – A huge congratulations to Kaohsiung for once again ranking No.1 in tourism satisfaction nationwide and brought home double gold international awards! According to the 2025 'Global Views Monthly' survey on the performance of city mayors, Chen Chi-Mai received the highest rating among the six special municipalities and retained his five-star mayor status. Kaohsiung ranked first in the areas of economy, transportation, healthcare, education, and environmental protection among major cities. Its tourism satisfaction again ranked No.1 nationwide. The themed eventfeaturingalso won double gold at the TITAN Innovation Awards (USA) and the London Design Awards (UK). These accolades not only strengthen Kaohsiung's city branding, making it the hottest travel destination for both domestic and international tourists, but also highlight its robust tourism industry and growing global competitiveness. Tourism Bureau Director Kao Min-lin remarked that Kaohsiung has seized the post-pandemic tourism rebound, leveraging its strategic position as the gateway to southern Taiwan and the New Southbound countries. The bureau has united stakeholders across the travel ecosystem, including tour operators, hotels, B&Bs, amusement parks, tourism factories, business districts, and souvenir industries, to form the 'Kaohsiung Tourism Team,' proactively expanding into international markets. The concrete results can be seen in Agoda naming Kaohsiung one of Asia's most fun and affordable destinations for 2024, while Klook listed Kaohsiung as one of the Top Emerging Global Travel Destinations for 2025, making it the only city in Taiwan to receive this honor — a testament to its growing global tourism potential. Looking ahead, the Tourism Bureau will collaborate with airlines, travel agencies, lodging providers, and related industries through partnerships involving the public, private, and academic sectors. In alignment with central government plans to transform Kaohsiung International Airport (Xiaogang), to expand new flight routes and increase flight frequency, Kaohsiung will actively promote its tourism resources worldwide. Meanwhile, the bureau will continue to organize large-scale landmark events, improve tourism infrastructure and service quality, and accelerate the city's tourism transformation to attract local and international visitors. ADVERTISEMENT Hashtag: #Kaohsiung The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Arabian Post
2 days ago
- Arabian Post
Sun Life unveils suite of enhanced savings insurance plans
SunJoy Global Insurance Plan II, SunGift Global Insurance Plan II and Stellar Multi-Currency Insurance Plan II offer market-leading flexible Death Benefit Settlement Solution, multiple Contingent Policy Owner Arrangement and Interim Policy Owner Arrangement HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 July 2025 – Sun Life today announced the launch of an upgraded suite of savings insurance products. The upgraded products – SunJoy Global Insurance Plan II, SunGift Global Insurance Plan II, and Stellar Multi-Currency Insurance Plan II – are among Sun Life's most popular offerings. Key enhancements include the introduction of a market-leading1 mix of multiple Death Benefit Settlement Options, multiple Contingent Policy Owner2 and Interim Policy Owner Arrangement2. These upgrades are designed to help Clients capture wealth growth while seamlessly planning their wealth legacy. Christine Yeung, General Manager, Life and Health of Sun Life Hong Kong Limited, said: 'At Sun Life, we're committed to putting our Clients at the centre of everything we do. We understand their evolving needs in wealth accumulation and legacy planning for both the present and the future. The innovative and flexible design of the SunJoy Global and SunGift Global series, along with the Stellar Multi-Currency Insurance Plan, plays a pivotal role in helping Clients shape their wealth legacy and meet increasingly diverse needs. These three upgraded savings insurance plans are equipped with brand-new wealth legacy features, empowering Clients to achieve their financial goals while offering unparalleled flexibility in passing on their wealth to future generations. Moving forward, we will continue to drive product innovation, offering pioneering protection and wealth planning solutions to help the public achieve lifetime financial security.' ADVERTISEMENT The three upgraded savings plans are participating insurance plans. The two major enhancements include: Market-leading flexible Death Benefit Settlement Option Policy owners can mix and match multiple death benefit payout patterns with a Flexible Option, moving beyond package-based death benefit payment options. Policy owners can design their own payout patterns for each beneficiary or choose a designated lump-sum payout upon designated life events of the beneficiary – such as graduating from university, getting married or having a child. If the Designated Insured passes away, the Continuation Option3,4 allows the Original Policy to immediately terminate and a New Policy to be formed, with a beneficiary becoming both the New Insured and the new policy owner5 (if applicable). Market-rare multiple Contingent Policy Owner Arrangement and Interim Policy Owner Arrangement Policy owners can designate up to three Contingent Policy Owners and designate up to three Interim Policy Owners for one of the Contingent Policy Owners 6 in sequence, ensuring the policy's value and wealth is seamlessly passing on to future generations. in sequence, ensuring the policy's value and wealth is seamlessly passing on to future generations. Interim Policy Owners will hold the policy on behalf of the Contingent Policy Owner until he/she attains the designated age or until the specified date is reached. They will have Restricted Administrative Rights to manage the policy, ensuring the wealth is transferred according to the policy owner's plan. The product upgrades enable Clients to tailor their wealth management and legacy plans according to their needs. The plans offer a variety of protections targeting different life stages, helping Clients cope with unexpected challenges, including: Upgraded Product Features Early Value Lock-in Option7: Starting from the 5th policy anniversary, the policy owner can apply to transfer 10%-50% of the policy's value to the Value Lock-in Account each policy year. Whole life protection: The benefit term is extended to the whole life of the current insured (for single life) or the younger insured (for joint life). Enhanced Guaranteed Death Benefit: 105%*/105%-120%** of total premium paid. ADVERTISEMENT [*Only applicable to SunJoy Global Insurance Plan II and SunGift Global Insurance Plan II] [**Only applicable to Stellar Multi-Currency Insurance Plan II] Extended Incapacity Benefit coverage8: In addition to being diagnosed as mentally incapacitated, policy owners diagnosed with coma9, major head trauma10 or paralysis11 can have a family member appointed as the Incapacity Benefit Recipient to file a claim. Extended Waiver of Premium Benefit: If the insured, who is also the policy owner, is diagnosed as suffering from Total Permanent Disability due to Injury or Sickness before age 70, Client can enjoy Waiver of Premium Benefit12. If the policy owner, who is not the insured, passes away or is diagnosed as suffering from Total Permanent Disability before age 70 due to Injury or Sickness, Client can enjoy Payor Benefit12. Academic Achievement Awards: An award is paid based on the insured's academic achievement in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination, TOEFL, IELTS, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, Mainland Gaokao, SAT, or upon receiving an unconditional offer of admission to a full-time undergraduate program of the world's top 10 universities. [Only applicable to Stellar Multi-Currency Insurance Plan II] Flexible choice of withdrawal currency: SunWallet supports currency exchange in up to 17 currencies, enabling easier 24/7 policy management From now until July 31, 2025, Clients successfully apply upgraded series of savings insurance products can enjoy the following offers: SunJoy Global Insurance Plan II/SunGift Global Insurance Plan II (5-pay) – Up to 74% of the annualized first year premium # ; ; SunJoy Global Insurance Plan II/SunGift Global Insurance Plan II (2-pay) – Up to 10% of the annualized first year premium # ; ; Stellar Multi-Currency Insurance Plan II – Up to 93% of the annualized first year premium^. Remarks 1 'Market-leading' refers to the services provided by Sun Life, the data of savings plans of new policies offered by composite and long-term insurers on the Register of Authorised Insurers of the Insurance Authority, and market conditions as of July 1, 2025. 2 This is an administrative arrangement and is not part of the product features. Please see the relevant leaflet and prescribed form for more details on the policy owner rights and the restrictions applicable to the designation of Contingent Policy Owner and the designation of Interim Policy Owner for the Contingent Policy Owner. 3 If this option is selected, the beneficiary must be a living individual. 4 Requests are subject to our approval. The New Policy will take effect from the Continuation Option Effective Date. a. The Policy Date and the policies years of the New Policy will be the same as the Original Policy. b. The Notional Amount, total premiums due and paid, outstanding amount of any loans and interest, and the policy values of the Original Policy, including Guaranteed Cash Value, accumulated Reversionary Bonus (if any), Terminal Bonus (if any) and the amount in the Value Lock-in Account (if any) will be allocated to the New Policy according to the designated percentage to the corresponding beneficiary according to the policy owner's instructions. c. There is no cooling-off period for the New Policy, and d. For the purpose of counting the applicable period under the Incontestability provision, the relevant period will commence from the Continuation Option Effective Date for the New Insured. 5 The beneficiary will become both the New Insured and the new policy owner if (i) the designated insured who is also the policy owner has died; or (ii) the designated insured is not the policy owner, and the policy owner and the designated insured die at the same time; or (iii) the policy owner dies within 14 days after the death of the designated insured. 6 He/she must be the Designated Insured. 7 The Notional Amount after the Value Lock-in Option is exercised cannot be less than the minimum amount requirement. 8 The irrevocable beneficiary(ies) (if any) and the assignee (if any) must agree in writing to the requested designation of (a) the Incapacity Benefit Recipient; and (b) the Incapacity Benefit Percentage. Any existing Incapacity Benefit Recipient will be automatically revoked when (a) the policy owner designate a new Incapacity Benefit Recipient and the policy owner's request is approved by us; (b) the policy owner is changed; (c) Sun Life HK has been notified that there is a guardian or committee appointed under the Mental Health Ordinance (Cap. 136 Laws of Hong Kong SAR) (or if there is a guardian or committee appointed under similar laws in another jurisdiction); or (d) Sun Life HK has been notified that the policy owner has an enduring power of attorney covering the policy. In the event that there is a dispute between the Incapacity Benefit Recipient and any other person, including but not limited to the insured's guardian, committee, attorney, beneficiary(ies), assignee or in our reasonable belief that there is such a dispute, Sun Life HK reserves the right to withhold the payment of the Incapacity Benefit until such dispute is resolved. 9 Coma means a state of unconsciousness with no reaction to external stimuli or internal needs persisting continuously with the use of life support systems for a period of at least 1 week and resulting in a neurological deficit, which in our medical officer's opinion is of a permanent nature. 10 Major Head Trauma means major trauma to the head with disturbance of the brain function confirmed by definite diagnosis by a consultant neurologist acceptable to us. The disturbance must result in a permanent bedridden situation or the inability to perform without assistance 3 or more Activities of Daily Living. 11 Paralysis means permanent loss of muscular power of both arms or both legs due to the disorder of the brain and nervous system and confirmed by a Specialist in the relevant medical field. 12 This benefit is subject to maximum amount, terms and conditions, pre-existing conditions and exclusions listed in the policy document. # It includes basic rebate and green offer (guaranteed prepayment interest rate applies and only applicable to policies in United States Dollars). Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to the promotional leaflet for details. ^ It includes basic rebate, Enhanced Rebate and green offer (guaranteed prepayment interest rate applies and only applicable to policies in United States Dollars). Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to the promotional leaflet for details. Hashtag: #SunLife永明 #永明金融 #SunLife #儲蓄保險 #分紅保險 #財富傳承 #萬年青 #星河尊享 #星河傳承 #永越 #身故保障 #後補保單主權人 #保單暫托人 #savingsinsurance #participatinginsurance #wealthlegacy #SunJoy #SunGift #Stellar #deathbenefit #policyowner #contingentpolicyowner #interimpolicyowner The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Sun Life Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of March 31, 2025, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.55 trillion. For more information, please visit Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF. Sun Life Financial Inc. is the holding company of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada. Sun Life Hong Kong Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada.
Arabian Post
3 days ago
- Arabian Post
GreenTeams Secures Series A Led by Oriza Greenwillow Technology Fund
Launches Extended Round to Accelerate Climate Tech Innovation Across Indonesia SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 July 2025 – GreenTeams, a rapidly growing climate technology company advancing data-driven environmental governance in Indonesia, has announced the successful close of its Series A funding round. The round was led by Oriza Greenwillow Technology Fund. ADVERTISEMENT Operating at the intersection of environmental intelligence, regulatory compliance, and industrial decarbonization, GreenTeams empowers measurable climate action through its real-time emissions and air quality monitoring technologies. This funding milestone underscores investor confidence in GreenTeams' pivotal role in supporting Indonesia's Net Zero 2060 target. Following overwhelming interests from the investment community, the company is launching an extended round of funding, to onboard strategic partners to help to scale product innovation, AI-powered monitoring platforms, and regional expansion. 'GreenTeams is more than just a hardware provider — We're responding to the growing demand from both industry and government for credible, actionable environmental data. This funding allows us to deepen our national footprint, grow our team, and expand impact across multiple sectors. We are grateful for the trust of our partners in both the private and public sector, and would like to invite like-minded investors to join us in the extended Series A funding,' added Wilson B. Sutarko, CEO of GreenTeams. Since its inception, GreenTeams has evolved into a full-stack climate tech provider with deployments across more than 30 Indonesian provinces. Its flagship offerings — Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and Air Quality Monitoring Systems (AQMS) — enable real-time data capture, emissions tracking, and regulatory reporting in key industrial sectors. In 2024, the company recorded 98% revenue growth year-on-year, driven by increasing regulatory enforcement, national decarbonization targets, and industry demand for ESG-aligned practices. GreenTeams also operates the first calibration laboratory in Indonesia to be accredited by KAN (SNI ISO/IEC 17025) for gas and air instruments, and has obtained ISO 9001 certification for quality management. 'GreenTeams has built a rare combination of field-proven systems, certified infrastructure, and deep domain expertise to serve a rising need in Southeast Asia's climate ecosystem,' said CK Tan, Managing Partner of Oriza Greenwillow Technology Fund. 'We are impressed by the execution capability of the management team, and their vision and commitment to the green efforts in Southeast Asia and beyond. GreenTeams plays a crucial role in building transparency and trust in environmental data — key pillars for any credible sustainability transition. Their early profitability and growth speak volumes'. With this capital, GreenTeams plans to: Scale nationwide deployment of monitoring systems across energy, manufacturing, and urban sectors. Advance AI-powered predictive tools for environmental forecasting and emissions analytics. Expand environmental data platform integrations to serve regulatory, industrial, and ESG markets Build capacity for regional expansion beyond Indonesia. Hashtag: #GreenTeams The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. GreenTeams GreenTeams Nusantara Pte Ltd, through its subsidiary PT. Trusur Unggul Teknusa is Indonesia's leading green climate tech company, driving scalable environmental impact through real-time monitoring technologies, data platforms, and certified infrastructure. With a presence across 30+ provinces and a decade-long track record, GreenTeams enables measurable progress toward Net Zero goals through patented solutions, regulatory-grade instrumentation, and Indonesia's first KAN-accredited calibration lab for air and gas. Learn more: Oriza Greenwillow Technology Fund The Oriza Greenwillow Technology Fund is a venture capital fund set up jointly by Greenwillow Capital Management Pte Ltd, an MAS-licensed fund management company based in Singapore, and Oriza Holdings, an investment firm from China with assets under management exceeding RMB120 billion. The Fund invests in early-stage technology start-ups in Singapore and the fast-growing markets of Southeast Asia, with a primary focus on the smart cities and health-tech sectors. For more information, please visit
