January, 1997
Opened Ho Chi Minh City Branch Office

  

June, 1997
Started production at main plant in Me Linh

     

July, 1997
Opened Training Center in Me Linh
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August, 1997
General Secretary of VNmese Communist Party Do Muoi visited TMV
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August, 1997
Launched New Corolla 		     

September, 1997
Opened parts depot in Me Linh

     

October, 1997
Opening ceremony for main plant
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