The story begins with capital flows. Following its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, Vietnam has translated its green growth ambitions into regulations that classify credit according to environmental criteria, paving the way for banks to increase lending to projects that meet the required standards. The cost of capital is now closely tied to sustainability criteria: projects that comply with green standards are better positioned to access financing.

This capital is increasingly flowing into wellness real estate as one of its clearest destinations. The Global Wellness Institute estimates that the global market reached $584 billion in 2024, expanding by nearly 20 per cent annually between 2019 and 2024 – four times the overall growth rate of the construction industry – and could exceed $1.1 trillion by 2029.

Vietnam stands out within this landscape: in 2024, the country entered the world's 20 largest wellness real estate markets for the first time, reaching $2.13 billion, up nearly 43 per cent from the previous year. Across the 2019-2024 period, average annual growth of more than 22 per cent placed Vietnam among the world's fastest-growing markets.

Eastern Ho Chi Minh City: where timing and location converge

Against this backdrop, eastern Ho Chi Minh City is drawing significant attention from both capital and end-users as multiple advantages converge. On the infrastructure front, several key projects are approaching completion. Nguyen Thi Dinh street – which carries much of the cargo traffic to and from Cat Lai Port, Vietnam's largest container port – is being widened more than fourfold, from approximately 7m to 30m, with completion expected in the third quarter of 2026.

At the same time, work on Ring Road No.3 continues to accelerate; Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway remains a vital interregional corridor; an extension of Metro Line 1 is under consideration; and the Saigon Hi-Tech Park is expected to expand by nearly 200 hectares towards Long Phuoc Islet.

Together, these developments are gradually shaping a new growth area for the city's knowledge economy. The metro will also enable a new way of living, allowing younger residents to choose homes farther from the city centre while retaining convenient mobility, thereby reinforcing genuine population movement towards the east.

Wellness: from an add-on amenity to a planning principle

It is precisely at the intersection of infrastructure and demographic change that the wellness real estate philosophy finds the right conditions to take shape. Vo Huynh Tuan Kiet, director of CBRE Vietnam's Residential Division, said, "The value of a wellness real estate project should be assessed across four dimensions: how green space is integrated into design standards; the level of investment in therapeutic landscape infrastructure; the extent of ecological green coverage; and the presence of a professionally operated health management system. A genuine wellness real estate project must treat health as a guiding criterion throughout every planning decision, rather than as a final add-on. From building placement and the organisation of greenery and water features to day-to-day operations, every component must serve the same objective."

IKI Village has two waterfront frontages and is located near the Go Cong interchange, which connects to Ring Road 3

IKI Village, a new premium real estate development in eastern Ho Chi Minh City, illustrates this approach clearly. The project occupies an approximately 5-ha site fronting the extended Lo Lu street in Long Phuoc ward. It is not far from the Go Cong interchange, a gateway to Ring Road No.3, and has two sides facing the Tac River and Trau Trau Creek.

The location recalls the traditional Vietnamese principle that proximity to markets comes first, followed by waterways and roads, but in a form more suited to contemporary life: it shortens travel time to employment and service hubs while preserving a tranquil riverside environment for rest and relaxation.

Nagecco, the project's master planning and architectural consultant, said, "The design direction began with the ambition to place residents' quality of life above purely financial calculations. Belt Collins International, a globally recognised landscape consultant, has leveraged the site's waterways, greenery and low building density to transform the landscape from a decorative layer surrounding the buildings into a vital link connecting exercise, relaxation, health and wellbeing, and family bonding in residents' everyday lives."

The riverside area is planned as an integrated landscape for relaxation, physical activity and family connection

Real value: proven through long-term use

The final point of convergence between the broader market picture and individual developments lies in a redefinition of value. As buyers increasingly prioritise verifiable attributes over bets on future potential, and as capital is no longer cheap enough to sustain short-term speculation, the "Value for Money" of a property is no longer determined by the lowest price at launch.

Instead, it is measured by the total value owners receive throughout the property's life cycle: reduced travel time, enduring access to nature, while amenities and shared spaces continue to function well after many years rather than deteriorating or diverging from the original commitments.

The landscape and amenities designed by Belt Collins make nature and wellness part of everyday life

Architect Nguyen Hoang Manh, co-founder and CEO of MIA Design Studio, said, "Vietnam is entering a period of rapid population ageing, making healthy living, green spaces and healthcare amenities sources of genuine value – compelling enough for buyers to accept a premium. This is also why projects such as IKI Village, where infrastructure, landscape and operations are planned as an integrated whole, are viewed by many experts as a model for the new value benchmark in eastern Ho Chi Minh City's next real estate cycle: they not only meet everyday living needs, but also preserve sustainable value over many years of ownership."

An Khai Hung launches IKI Village residential project in Ho Chi Minh City An Khai Hung Investment has broken ground on a residential project in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring private green gardens and direct access to Ring Road 3.

Eastern Ho Chi Minh City enters new development phase After more than a decade of strategic planning, eastern Ho Chi Minh City is entering a new phase of development, driven by maturing transport infrastructure, a growing knowledge-based economy, and end-user demand from high-income residents gradually replacing speculative expectations, laying the groundwork for more sustainable real estate value in the long term.

Ho Chi Minh City calls for investment in 38 new industrial parks Ho Chi Minh City is preparing to seek for developers for 38 new industrial parks covering a total area of more than 23,000 hectares under its master plan through 2030, with a vision to 2050.

The Vietnam Consumer Finance 2026 Report shows that banks remain the primary growth driver of the consumer lending market. What is driving the divergence between banks and finance companies today?

In 2025, outstanding consumer finance loans grew by approximately 26 per cent on-year. Commercial banks continued to lead the market, recording growth rates nearly twice those of consumer finance companies. This divergence largely reflects differing strategic priorities between the two groups.

For banks, the recovery momentum of the real estate market since late 2024 has supported the expansion of secured retail lending products, particularly home purchase and home improvement loans.

This segment experienced strong growth in 2025 and remains an area where banks possess advantages in funding costs, underwriting capabilities, and risk management.

At the same time, many banks have accelerated their retail banking strategies, leveraging digital banking platforms and existing customer ecosystems to expand consumer loans. Foreign banks have also increased their presence, particularly in credit cards and personal/cash loan products.

Finance companies, meanwhile, have gone through a very different period. Following the disruptions during 2022-2024, when credit risk increased amid post-Covid economic pressure and geopolitical volatility, many players shifted their priorities away from loan growth towards asset quality improvement, debt resolution, and portfolio restructuring.

Therefore, the growth gap between banks and finance companies reflects differences in their starting points and strategic priorities rather than a deterioration in the competitiveness of finance companies.

Does the faster growth of bank consumer lending indicate a change in the competitive structure of the market?

The key issue is not merely growth rates, but rather the changing boundaries of competition within the consumer finance market. Historically, there was a relatively clear division between banks and finance companies. Banks primarily served customers with stronger credit profiles, while finance companies focused on mass-market and underbanked/unbanked borrowers.

Today, however, those boundaries are becoming increasingly blurred. The rise of digital banking has significantly reduced customer acquisition and servicing costs, enabling banks to reach customer segments that were traditionally served by finance companies.

At the same time, many finance companies are moving towards higher-quality customer segments to improve portfolio quality and reduce credit risk. As a result, the industry is entering a new competitive phase in which advantages no longer depend solely on branch networks or loan disbursement speed, but increasingly on ecosystem development and the effective deployment of customer data.

Cash lending has traditionally played a major role in consumer finance. Is the current shift cyclical or structural?

In my view, this is a structural transformation. During the rapid growth phase of Vietnam’s consumer finance market, personal/cash loans served as the primary engine for customer acquisition and profit expansion. However, these products also carried higher credit risk, particularly during periods of economic stress and declining borrower repayment capacity.

The developments of recent years have prompted many finance companies to reassess their growth strategies.

Rather than relying heavily on a single high-margin but high-risk product, finance companies are actively diversifying their portfolios. Expansion into asset-backed loans, instalment financing, and ecosystem-based lending products has become increasingly evident.

Another important factor is digitalisation, which is fundamentally changing consumer lending activities. Transaction data, spending behaviour, and digital footprints are becoming increasingly richer.

This may allow finance companies to assess customers with greater granularity and design more suitable lending products, and manage risk more effectively. The market, therefore, is not simply witnessing a product shift, but a broader transformation of its business model.

What factors will determine the competitiveness of consumer finance companies over the next three to five years?

For many years, competitive advantage in financial institutions was primarily associated with capital scale, distribution networks, and customer acquisition capabilities.

While these factors remain important, they are no longer sufficient to create sustainable differentiation. Going forward, the ability to collect, analyse, and utilise data will become a decisive factor.

Data enables companies to better understand customers, personalise product offerings, and, most importantly, assess risks more accurately. This becomes increasingly important as competition intensifies and profit margins gradually narrow.

However, data alone does not create a competitive advantage. The fundamental advantage lies in a company’s ability to convert data into effective business decisions.

Therefore, future winners will be those that successfully combine data, technology, and risk management capabilities. These companies are likely to achieve more green growth than the rest of the market.

What is your outlook for the consumer finance market?

After many years of rapid expansion, Vietnam’s consumer finance market is shifting from a mindset focused on scale to one centred on the quality of growth. This does not represent a slowdown; rather, it reflects the market’s maturation.

In the next cycle, competitive advantage will not necessarily belong to the institutions expanding loan books most aggressively. The winners could be those that successfully rebalance growth and risk, customer expansion and asset quality, and technology and governance.

The race in consumer finance continues, but the rules of the game are changing: adaptability will become the defining factor behind long-term success.

E-commerce logistics carries on remarkable growth The last-mile delivery industry in Vietnam witnessed impressive growth over the past five years, driven by the rapid expansion of the e-commerce sector in Vietnam. Since 2018, the number of packages and parcel deliveries was projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 39 per cent, reaching over three trillion deliveries in 2024.

S&P Global finalises investment in FiinRatings S&P Global Ratings has strengthened its presence in Vietnam’s debt capital market through a major investment and new partnership with local credit rating agency FiinRatings.

Miza Nghi Son green bond marks milestone for sustainable finance Maybank Investment Bank has supported a landmark green bond issuance in Vietnam’s paper manufacturing sector, marking a new step forward for the country’s sustainable finance market.

According to Sensor Tower, Vietnam ranked first in Southeast Asia and second globally in mobile game downloads, underscoring the country’s growing presence in the global gaming ecosystem. Industry forecasts also project the global gaming market to reach $350 billion by 2030, with 149 billion game downloads generating $167 billion in in-app purchase revenue.

As Vietnam’s gaming industry continues to grow, more local studios and publishers are setting their sights on international markets. Global expansion is opening new opportunities for Vietnamese developers, while also increasing the importance of partners that can support sustainable international growth, from technology and publishing to financial infrastructure.

On July 16, Vietnam Game Connect 2026, one of the country’s key gatherings for the gaming industry, brought together hundreds of participants from game studios, publishers, developers, technology platforms, investors, and ecosystem partners to discuss the future of Vietnam’s gaming sector and its global growth potential.

Speaking at the event, Hoang Thi Thao Anh, CMO of GameGeek, said that Vietnam’s game ecosystem had reached a stage where global expansion was no longer optional but the natural next phase of growth.

“Vietnam Game Connect is designed to connect the ecosystem needed to support that journey – from technology platforms and financial infrastructure to global partners. As studios scale beyond borders, the challenge goes beyond building great games to operating globally, and connecting with relevant partners helps provide the infrastructure needed to grow internationally with greater confidence,” Anh said.

As market opportunities continue to grow, scaling internationally also requires studios to build stronger operational foundations. Financial infrastructure is becoming an increasingly important part of that journey, helping businesses manage revenue, payments, and cash flow across multiple markets.

Joining the event as a key partner, Payoneer highlighted the role of financial infrastructure in helping Vietnamese game studios collect, manage, and deploy global revenue more efficiently as they expand into international markets.

Nagesh Devata, senior vice president of Asia-Pacific at Payoneer, said that Vietnam’s game studios were increasingly building for global audiences, and that ambition requires financial infrastructure that can keep pace with their growth.

“Efficient financial infrastructure will become an increasingly important competitive advantage as Vietnam’s gaming industry continues expanding its global footprint,” Devata said.

Game startup Panthera raises $1.5 million in seed funding On January 28, Vietnamese game studio Panthera completed a $1.5 million seed round, led by T-Accelerate Capital, with participation from CyberAgent Capital.

Vietnam ranks second globally in mobile game downloads Vietnam’s mobile gaming industry recorded 4.9 billion downloads in 2025, ranking second globally behind China’s 5.3 billion.

Xsolla signs MOU with MSU to connect game developers Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, signed a memorandum of understanding with Management and Science University to give students access to its publishing suite and launcher, bridging academic learning with commercial game development.

Vietnam’s gaming industry levels up for global expansion Vietnam's gaming industry is entering a new growth phase as local developers expand beyond the domestic market, supported by rising digital capabilities, stronger investment, and growing international demand for online entertainment.

A sustainability-linked loan links financial terms to the company’s achievement of its committed sustainability performance targets.

This facility will help meet Bach Hoa Xanh’s working capital needs and support its business operations, while also encouraging the company to pursue its sustainability goals through agreed performance indicators.

Vu Dang Linh, general director of Mobile World Group, said, “As we continue to expand our store network and improve Bach Hoa Xanh’s operational efficiency, we remain committed to turning our sustainability commitments into concrete actions."

"The sustainability-linked trade facility from our partner meets our working capital needs, but also links financial terms to the achievement of sustainability indicators agreed by both parties. In the coming period, Bach Hoa Xanh will continue to implement sustainability initiatives to spread value to its stakeholders.”

As sustainability increasingly becomes an essential requirement for the business community, Bach Hoa Xanh continues to integrate environmental, social, and governance objectives into its development strategy, aiming for green growth, enhanced operational efficiency, and long-term value creation for stakeholders.

On June 1, HSBC Bank also provided short-term sustainability-linked trade facilities to Bach Hoa Xanh. The facilities will support Bach Hoa Xanh's working capital needs, network expansion, and sustainability roadmap.

Bach Hoa Xanh, one of Vietnam's leading grocery chains, operates a nationwide network of more than 3,000 stores, providing essential products, differentiated offerings, and convenient shopping experiences. The company has also implemented initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint, including efforts to optimise energy use.

Dien May Xanh's IPO raises over $500 million Dien May Xanh has completed a public share sale, raising more than VND13.3 trillion ($500 million) and increasing its charter capital to VND12.68 trillion ($487.7 million).

Masan Group launches $750 million unsecured syndicated loan Masan Group has launched a $750 million syndicated loan facility, the largest international corporate borrowing of its tenor for a Vietnamese privately owned enterprise.

MWG's Bluetronics to reach triple the size of largest competitor in Cambodia Bluetronics – Mobile World Investment Corporation (MWG)’s household electronic appliance chain in Cambodia, similar to the Dien may Xanh chain in Vietnam – will celebrate its 20th store by the end of September to then start gunning for 50 stores before the year is out.

Vu Quoc Huy, director of the NIC

More than a hackathon, VAIC 2026 is positioned as a platform for developing AI talent, equipping participants with hands-on product development skills, fostering innovation, and accelerating the commercialisation of AI solutions that address real-world challenges. The competition is part of the Vietnam Innovation Challenge 2026, jointly organised by the National Innovation Centre (NIC), Meta, the AI for Vietnam Foundation, FPT Corporation, and Duy Tan University.

Alongside the competition, the National Innovation Centre, in collaboration with UNESCO, RIVA, and other partners, launched the International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad 2027 (IAIO 2027). The event will mark the first time Vietnam hosts an international Olympiad dedicated to AI, representing a significant milestone in the country's global AI integration efforts and strengthening its position within the international AI ecosystem.

Jointly organised by NIC, UNESCO, and several leading international AI research institutes, IAIO 2027 will target secondary school students, university students, and the global AI community. The competition aims to identify and nurture AI talent while encouraging international collaboration in AI research and education.

Highlighting the strategic vision behind the programme, Vu Quoc Huy, director of the NIC, said the Vietnam Innovation Challenge, co-organised annually by NIC and Meta since 2022, has now entered its fifth year. He noted that the initiative has been recognised by the White House as a flagship example of technology and innovation cooperation between Vietnam and the US.

"In the coming years, NIC will continue expanding partnerships with leading global technology companies to strengthen Vietnam's innovation ecosystem, encourage strategic technologies and AI, and contribute to the country's socioeconomic development and long-term competitiveness," Huy said.

Thao Griffiths, Meta's Public Policy Director for Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar, said the company believed the future should be shaped by everyone, beginning with empowering young innovators with the tools to create it.

"We are proud to support the Vietnam AI Hackathon as it moves from ideas to implementation, helping Vietnam evolve from a country ready to adopt AI into a nation capable of creating AI," she said.

Griffiths added that meaningful progress in AI depended on collaboration between governments, businesses, universities, and developer communities.

"The Vietnam AI Hackathon transforms accessible AI tools into practical solutions for real-world challenges. We look forward to seeing the products developed by participants and how their ideas contribute to Vietnam's rapidly expanding digital economy," she said.

Tran Viet Hung, founder and CEO of the AI for Vietnam Foundation, described AI as a once-in-a-century opportunity for Vietnam.

"For the first time, Vietnam begins on the same starting line as the rest of the world in a transformative technology. This is the golden moment for Vietnamese innovators to master AI and build globally competitive products," he said.

Do Quang Vinh, vice chairman of the Board and Deputy CEO of SHB

As a strategic partner of VAIC 2026, SHB Bank said the competition demonstrated how technology can be translated into practical value by transforming data into knowledge, ideas into products, and innovation into tangible social impact. Do Quang Vinh, vice chairman of the Board and Deputy CEO of SHB, said technology, data, and innovation have become central pillars of the bank's long-term development strategy.

Under SHB's 5 FIRST strategy, Data + AI FIRST has been identified as one of the bank's top priorities. SHB is progressively deploying AI to personalise customer experiences, improve productivity, strengthen risk management, and optimise internal operations.

"For SHB, AI is not simply about investing in technology. It is equally about people, an innovation-driven culture, collaboration, and the ability to bring new ideas into practical application," he said. "That is why SHB is committed to supporting the Vietnam AI Innovation Challenge 2026."

The bank also aims to play a broader role within Vietnam's AI ecosystem by providing real-world financial and banking challenges, connecting technology developers with industry experts, and helping promising solutions progress from concept to pilot projects and commercial deployment.

"We want SHB to become more than an AI adopter. We aspire to serve as a technology partner, a customer for innovative solutions, a testing environment, and a launchpad for AI applications with real commercial value," Vinh said.

"That reflects the spirit of 'AI for Everyone', using technology to help individuals work more efficiently, businesses operate more intelligently, customers receive better services, and the benefits of innovation reach society more broadly."

Launching Vietnam AI Innovation Challenge 2026 finals

Following the application period, VAIC 2026 attracted nearly 2,500 registrations, with more than 300 teams completing their line-ups and advancing towards the final stage. The competition also drew participants from multiple countries, reinforcing Vietnam's growing role within the global innovation community.

To prepare finalists, organisers implemented a rigorous two-stage development programme. A five-week AI-native Product Bootcamp, held from late May through June, provided free training on AI-native product development, delivered by researchers and engineers from organisations including Google Research, Stanford University, Nvidia, and Meta.

The bootcamp was followed by a nationwide UniTour, featuring five campus events at leading universities and colleges to connect with students and equip teams for the final challenge.

The 48-hour grand final, running from July 17 to 19 at FPT Tower, will see competing teams optimise their code, build AI solutions using real-world datasets, and continuously refine their models under time pressure before presenting their final products.

Vietnam leads region in using AI in academia Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in the academic use of Gemini and boasts the highest vernacular adoption rate regionally.

AI adoption reshapes marketing across Southeast Asia AI is rapidly reshaping marketing across Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, as businesses move beyond experimentation to integrate the technology into their core marketing strategies, according to a new report.

Digital boom raises stakes for data protection as cyber risks grow Data breaches are becoming increasingly common for businesses in Vietnam, where accelerating digitalisation has often outpaced the ability to safeguard sensitive information.

Powerful, clear sound at any volume

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Creative XF1 is designed for clear, controlled sound at the desk at any volume. It uses a fully active 2-way design with DSP control and dedicated amplification for each driver to reduce distortion and keep the sound balanced as the level changes. Bespoke FEA-optimized 3-inch woofers then add the extra punch and close-range clarity that smaller desktop speakers often lack.

Advanced wireless and wired connectivity

Creative XF1 carries dual Hi-Res Audio certification, supporting playback up to 40kHz over USB audio and analog-line in, as well as Hi-Res Audio Wireless over LDAC with Bluetooth® 6.0. Users can stream in high quality over Bluetooth® 6.0 or connect via USB audio for up to 24-bit / 96kHz playback from compatible devices. A 3.5mm line-in and dedicated subwoofer output with automatic mode switching create a straightforward upgrade path for users who want to start with a simple plug-and-play setup and expand into a more powerful 2.1 system over time.

Compact design

With its compact and minimalist design, Creative XF1 sits neatly beside monitors and laptops without dominating the workspace. It comes in black or white colour. The detachable cork stand helps angle the speakers toward the listener while adding a warm, understated accent that suits both creative studios and everyday home setups.

Personalise your sound with Creative Nexus

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The Creative Nexus App also has 120+ EQ presets, crafted in-house by our audio specialists. These EQ presets cover over 20 types of music and close to 100 games, making custom sound immediately available and equally accessible straight out of the box.

"For many of us, the desktop has become the centre of work, entertainment and creation," said Ernest Sim, CEO and Executive Chairman, Creative Technology Ltd. "Creative XF1 is built to deliver room-filling power with richer depth and clarity, so every note, voice and effect sounds closer, more vivid and more real at your desk."

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Pricing and availability

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Building an AI Customer Experience Lab with an Application‑Driven Approach

As a professional customer engagement platform provider, Instadesk brings extensive experience in omnichannel contact centers, intelligent voice interaction, and AI‑powered agent assistance, with a mature product portfolio covering the entire customer service lifecycle.

In this collaboration, Instadesk leads at the application layer, leveraging iFLYTEK's Russian and Uzbek ASR (speech recognition) and TTS (text‑to‑speech) capabilities, and Huawei's Ascend cloud as the high‑performance computing foundation. The three partners form a complete technology chain from infrastructure to AI capabilities to enterprise applications. Driven by practical application needs, the model transforms advanced technologies into measurable commercial value, delivering out‑of‑the‑box, value‑proven solutions for telecom and banking customers in Uzbekistan.

Building AI-Native Customer Experience Platform

During the event, Instadesk Senior Solution Architect Patrick Meng delivered a keynote on how enterprises can evolve from adopting AI capabilities to building fully operational AI‑driven customer experience platform. He emphasized that generative AI aims to unify corporate service workflows via integrated AI agents, enterprise processes and omnichannel interactions, rather than replace human agents.

Instadesk has built a comprehensive AI‑native customer experience platform, including omnichannel contact center capabilities, intelligent voice and chat bots, AI agent orchestration, and real‑time service intelligence, which will soon be deployed in Uzbekistan through the Lab. These capabilities enable enterprises to unify voice, chat, and digital channels, deploy AI agents across service operations, automate workflows, and upgrade service quality.

Accelerating Global Expansion Through Localized AI Deployment

This Uzbekistan project marks another milestone in Instadesk's global expansion with localized deployment. Following its 2026 Malaysia node launch for Southeast Asian data compliance, Instadesk keeps building regionally adaptable AI infrastructure. By working with ecosystem partners like Huawei and iFLYTEK, Instadesk continues to expand its presence across emerging markets, providing AI‑powered customer experience platform tailored to local regulatory and operations.

For more information, visit www.instadesk.com

The symposium marked the initial stage of the scientific assessment process underpinning the preparation of the nomination dossier.

Tran Song Tung, Permanent Vice Chairman of Ninh Binh People's Committee

Tran Song Tung, Permanent Vice Chairman of Ninh Binh People's Committee, described the event as an important scientific forum to exchange knowledge, share experience, and further clarify the proposed site's value. He said the discussions would contribute to preparing a World Heritage nomination dossier grounded in rigorous scientific research and practical evidence, while meeting UNESCO's standards and requirements.

He noted that the area is home to the world's largest remaining population of Delacour's langur, one of the rarest endemic primates on Earth and a species of global significance for biodiversity conservation.

“Together with its interconnected karst ecosystem and layers of cultural and archaeological deposits accumulated over tens of thousands of years, the Van Long-Kim Bang-Tam Chuc area vividly illustrates the long history of coexistence, adaptation and harmonious development between humans and nature,” Tung said.

According to Tung, it is precisely this unique combination of natural, biodiversity, and cultural values that gives the proposed heritage landscape its distinctive character while offering strong potential for further research to fully identify its outstanding universal value, providing the scientific foundation for preparing a nomination dossier in accordance with UNESCO's criteria and requirements.

However, Tung stressed that compiling a nomination dossier is a complex scientific undertaking requiring objectivity, methodological rigour, and strict compliance with international standards.

“Every scientific argument, every research finding, and every assessment of the sanctuary’s outstanding universal value, integrity, and management model plays a decisive role in determining the quality of the nomination dossier," he said.

Participants at the event heard a series of presentations by Vietnamese and international experts examining the biological, geological, archaeological, and cultural values of the sanctuary, while also discussing the scope, direction, and roadmap for preparing the nomination.

Among the keynote presenters were Tilman Jaeger, a UNESCO expert from Germany, and renowned primate conservation specialist Tilo Nadler, among others.

“Heritage is an invaluable legacy bestowed upon us by nature and history. Conserving heritage is not only a responsibility to the past, but also an obligation to future generations,” Tung said. “We are confident that, through the expertise, dedication, and sense of responsibility of scientists and specialists, together with close cooperation among central government agencies, international organisations, and local authorities, today's event will render practical outcomes.”

Trang An Landscape Complex tagged with economic value of $213 billion The Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been estimated to have a total economic value of $213 billion.

Trang An Classic 2025 to tee off in Ninh Binh in April Part of the VGA Development Tour 2025 - a professional golf circuit in Vietnam, the tournament boasts a prize pool of 300 million VND (12,000 USD), promising to deliver thrilling competitions among 100 golfers, including both domestic and foreign players living in Vietnam.

Pullman Ninh Binh prepares for opening Pullman Ninh Binh has named a new general manager ahead of its May opening, signalling the arrival of the first internationally branded hotel in one of Vietnam’s most distinctive UNESCO-listed destinations.

Consumers are becoming increasingly selective about the brands they stay loyal to, yet most marketers are still failing to deliver personalised experiences that build lasting relationships, according to new research by Dotdigital.

The company's new Customer Trends Index report, partnered with Censuswide to survey 4,000 consumers across the UK, USA, Australia and Singapore. 53% of consumers surveyed said loyalty programmes are important to their future relationship with a brand, but just 15% believe the marketing messages they receive are "very relevant."

The findings come as Dotdigital launches Dotdigital Loyalty, a native loyalty solution designed to help marketers build, manage and optimise loyalty programmes directly within the Dotdigital platform. This new addition connects customer behaviour, rewards and marketing automation in a single ecosystem.

The research suggests marketers have a significant opportunity to strengthen customer retention through more intelligent, personalisedloyalty strategies.

Among the findings:

• 62% of consumers want points-based loyalty programmes, making them the most popular reward model
• 53% want free shipping as a reward, followed closely by cashback (52%) and free gifts or samples (45%)
• 43% want brands to recognise birthdays and anniversaries through exclusive rewards
• Only 15% of consumers believe the marketing they receive from brands is highly relevant

The data also highlights significant generational and regional differences that marketers can't ignore.

Millennials are the generation most motivated by loyalty programmes, with 59% saying they are important or extremely important when deciding whether to remain loyal to a brand. Meanwhile, 62% of Gen Z consumers prefer free gifts and samples, and 54% of Gen X shoppers prioritise free shipping and returns.

Regional preferences are equally distinct. 47% of Singaporean consumers want personalised discounts, 72% of Australian shoppers cite product quality as their biggest driver of loyalty, and 43% of UK shoppers place free shipping and returns at the top of their loyalty wish list. In the US, 46% of consumers admit they have actively increased their spending simply to reach the next loyalty reward.

The commercial opportunity for brands is significant.

Industry research continues to show that acquiring a new customer can cost up to 25 times more than retaining an existing one. Dotdigital's research reinforces that loyalty programmes are influencing customer behaviour in measurable ways, with 45% of global consumers saying they have increased their spending over the past year to reach the next reward tier.

Milan Patel, CEO of Dotdigital, said:

"Customer acquisition has dominated marketing investment for years, but retention has become one of the biggest growth opportunities available to brands today. Our research shows consumers are willing to increase spend, stay longer and engage more deeply when brands reward loyalty in meaningful, personalised ways.

With Dotdigital Loyalty now live, marketers can connect loyalty data directly with customer communications across every touchpoint. Combined with the platform's Agents and our MCP server, we're helping marketers use AI to strengthen acquisition, retention and advocacy."

Dotdigital Loyalty enables brands to build and manage loyalty programmes natively within the Dotdigital platform, combining transactional and behavioural rewards with customer data, marketing automation and AI-powered personalisation.

Features include flexible points earning, tiered loyalty programmes, rewards management, analytics and native integrations with Dotdigital and Shopify, with further ecosystem integrations planned.

The launch completes Dotdigital's connected customer lifecycle proposition, spanning acquisition, retention and advocacy.

Following the acquisitions of Alia, an AI-powered ecommerce pop-up platform, and Social Snowball, an affiliate and influencer marketing platform for Shopify brands, businesses can now acquire customers, nurture long-term loyalty and turn their most engaged customers into advocates through a single connected ecosystem.

Early customer adoption is already delivering results.

Sabi Brar, Managing Director at Pacific Packaging Australia, said:

"A dedicated loyalty offering had been missing from Pacific Packaging Australia for several years. After reviewing a number of options, we chose Dotdigital's Loyalty solution. Launching PackPoints has been a significant step forward in creating a more engaging customer experience. The implementation was straightforward, the collaboration with the team was excellent, and the programme is already helping us encourage repeat purchases and strengthen customer loyalty."

Positioned as the Icon of Playful AI Versatility & Reliability, HOT 70 Pro 5G is designed to feel both personal and practical. Its color-changing finishes and interactive features give users new ways to express themselves, while intuitive AI and dependable performance help them stay creative, productive, and connected. Ever-changing, ever-shining — HOT 70 Pro 5G is built for a generation ready to express more and take on more.

A Design That Changes with the Moment

The HOT 70 Series is designed to stand out. While HOT 70 brought a bold, playful energy through the signature Thermo Orange, HOT 70 Pro 5G expands the series with four unique finishes that respond to their surroundings in different ways. From color shifts triggered by temperature and light to textures that reveal movement and depth, the design offers more than a fixed look. At 7.85mm^[1] slim and 204g light, with the soft-touch Baby-Smooth Finish, it remains comfortable and easy to carry throughout the day.

As the signature finish of the HOT 70 Series, Thermo Orange makes color something users can actively play with. Its Dual-way Thermo Sensing Skin deepens into a saturated Quiet Orange below 0°C and shifts to a lighter tone of Playful Orange at around 65°C. When the back panel is in Quiet Orange, users can apply localized heat with hot-glue sticks to create semi-temporary symbols, names, or patterns directly on the surface. The interaction turns the phone into more than a color choice, but a personal canvas that can change from one moment to the next.

Mirage Green follows the rhythm of the day. The industry-first Color Changing Mirage Leather appears subtle under daylight, then reveals a luminous, starry-sky texture in darker surroundings after exposure to natural light. The same phone can look subtle yet classy at a daytime meeting, then reveal a shimmering effect once the surroundings become completely dark. The transformation creates an easy before-and-after story without needing a filter or edit.

The other finishes bring movement through perspective. Silk Glow Purple uses a nano-level crystal texture that shifts as the phone tilts, creating layered color and a soft, translucent glow. Depth Ring White takes a more sculptural approach, using a 3D Floating Finish to create visible depth across the back panel. Together with the cleaner Dive Blue and Night Pulse options, the range gives users different ways to match the phone to their style — from subtle and polished to more playful and eye-catching.

More Ways to Express, Act, and Create

HOT 70 Pro 5G introduces the all-new Active Matrix Cube, turning the rear camera area into a playful space for expression and interaction. It supports status alerts, ambient lighting, shake-to-play mini-games, and custom expressions in Matrix Studio. A call notification can appear while the phone is facing down, ambient light can add atmosphere during music playback, and a personalized emoji can give a visual identity of its own. At gatherings, mini-games such as Lucky Wheel and Lucky Numbers can also turn the phone into an easy social icebreaker.

While Active Matrix Cube makes interactions more visible and expressive, the dedicated One-Tap AI Button is designed to speed up everyday tasks. A short press launches AI FlashMemo^[2], which recognizes both the content on screen and the next action users may want to take. A sports game can be added directly to the calendar, a business card can be saved as a contact, and an email address can open in Gmail with the recipient already filled in. Actions that would normally require several steps can begin with a single press.

Captured content then flows into AI MindHub, where notes, videos, screenshots, and other saved information are automatically organized into one searchable space. In supported markets, AI Class Timetable^[3] further simplifies study planning. Students can photograph or upload a class schedule in the Calendar app, and the phone automatically recognizes the course information and times. Then, a structured timetable will be generated with reminders, removing the need to manually enter and update each class.

For broader assistance, a long press activates Folax AI, giving users access to five leading AI models, including ChatGPT and Google Gemini, as well as cross-app actions, without interrupting what they are doing. They can ask for an explanation while reading an article, compare information during product research, or move directly from on-screen content to the next action without switching repeatedly between apps.

HOT 70 Series users can also receive a three-month trial of Google AI Plus (2 TB)^[4] at no cost. The plan provides expanded access to tools, including Gemini, Nano Banana 2, and NotebookLM, to support activities such as writing, image creation, research, study, and file backup across Google services.

HOT 70 Pro 5G also steps up everyday imaging with a 50MP Sony IMX882 main camera and 2X lossless zoom. Whether capturing a performer from farther back, a detail across the street, or a candid moment without moving closer, users can bring the subject into focus while retaining more clarity. An upgraded Vlog mode supports quick storytelling from day trips, campus events, and nights out, while AI Live Photo Mode helps preserve the best part of a moving moment. Smart tools, including AI Eraser and AI Extender, keep final edits simple, and Instant Transfer makes cross-platform sharing easier.

AI also gives users more control over how the device looks. Introduced for the first time in the HOT Series, AI Theme Generator transforms a chosen image, from a travel photo to a favorite celebrity, into a coordinated theme with a depth-effect home screen. Together with AI Custom Wallpapers^[5], it extends personalization from the exterior design to the interface itself.

All-Day Performance, Backed by Military-Grade Reliability

Powering the experience is the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 platform, built on a 6nm process to support smooth multitasking, responsive AI functions, and gaming at up to 90 fps. It gives HOT 70 Pro 5G the headroom to move between navigation, video editing, social apps, and entertainment without forcing users to plan their day around the phone's limits. A suite of 5G optimizations also helps maintain a more stable and connected experience as users move between work, play, and travel.

That performance is matched by protection designed for unpredictable everyday moments. Certified to MIL-STD-810 standards, HOT 70 Pro 5G is engineered with military-grade reliability to better withstand accidental drops, daily knocks, and changing indoor and outdoor conditions. IP68-rated dust and water resistance further protect the device against sudden rain, dusty environments, and accidental splashes. After exposure to dust or moisture, Folax-Speaker Cleaner uses sonic vibrations to help clear the speaker and maintain clear sound.

HOT 70 Pro 5G is available with either a 6000mAh single-cell battery or a 5600mAh dual-cell battery^[6], depending on the market, and is paired with 45W Lightning FastCharge. The 6000mAh version reaches full charge in around 63 minutes, while the 5600mAh version takes around 53 minutes^[7]. With up to 27.6 hours^[7] of daily use, the phone is designed to carry users through calls, content creation, and streaming without making a charger the center of the day.

For situations that combine heavy use with charging, All-Scenario Bypass Charging routes power directly to the device instead of repeatedly cycling it through the battery. During an extended gaming session, a livestream, or a long camera shoot, the system helps manage heat and maintain more stable performance while the phone remains plugged in.

HOT 70 Pro 5G also introduces the segment's first flagship Motion Sickness Relief feature to the HOT Series. Using the gyroscope, it detects acceleration, turns, and bumps in real time, then displays dynamic on-screen dots that help reduce the sensory mismatch between what users see and feel while traveling. This makes activities such as watching videos, reading, or replying to messages more comfortable on the road.

Those experiences play out on a 6.76-inch FHD+ LTPS LCD with a refresh rate of up to 144Hz, 240Hz touch sampling, and up to 950 nits HBM brightness. Fast scrolling looks fluid, games respond quickly to touch, and maps, messages, and camera previews remain easier to view outdoors. The display supports both sides of the HOT 70 Pro 5G experience: smooth entertainment when users have time to play, and clear, responsive information when they need to act quickly.

The reliability story continues through the everyday functions. Pure Voice helps separate speech from background noise during calls in traffic, cafés, and public transport. When cellular coverage is unavailable, UltraLink enables direct Bluetooth communication over distances of up to 1.5 km^[8]. And XGuard adds layers of privacy and app protection, while support for up to 3 major OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches^[9] helps keep the device useful and protected over a longer lifetime.

Price and Availability

Infinix HOT 70 Pro 5G is available in Thermo Orange, Mirage Green, Silk Glow Purple, Depth Ring White, Dive Blue, and Night Pulse. Users can choose between 128GB and 256GB storage configurations, with models offering 4GB/6GB/8GB of RAM and up to 8GB of extra expandable RAM.

*Price and availability vary between markets and sales channels. Please refer to the Infinix Official website for product availability and detailed regional sales information.

[1] 7.85mm is only available on Thermo Orange, Dive Blue, and Night Pulse variants.

[2] The availability of AI features varies by country and region. Some functions may not be supported in certain markets.

[3] AI Class Timetable is only Available in Kenya, Pakistan, and Nigeria.

[4] Terms and conditions apply. For full details, visit: https://one.google.com/offer/terms-and-conditions/infinix-ai-3month

[5] AI Wallpaper customization features only support HOT 70 Pro 5G 8GB RAM and above.

[6] HOT 70 Pro 5G is available in 5600mAh and 6000mAh battery variants, depending on the market and region.

[7] Please note that all data comes from Infinix Laboratories. The test data may vary slightly across test versions and testing environments.

[8] Data from Infinix internal lab. Use in open areas without signal interference. Actual signal varies by environment; lift the phone for better reception if needed.

[9] 3 major OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches require 6GB RAM and above. Availability of XOS features may vary by market and model configuration.

Left to right: Sunghyeuck Park, President and CEO, Korea Tourism Organization and CS Soong, Vice President of Corporate Development, Klook

The renewed Klook-KTO partnership covers four areas:

1. Supporting the digital transformation of Korean tourism products and businesses
2. Discovering and promoting regional tourist destinations across Korea
3. Launching innovative marketing campaigns and product promotions for free independent travelers (FIT)
4. Building smart tourism solutions, including traveler trend analysis and AI-based tools, to improve the visitor experience and support sustainable tourism growth.

"Korea continues to capture the imagination of travelers around the world, driven by its rich culture, vibrant cities, and diverse regional destinations," says Sunghyeuck Park, President and CEO, Korea Tourism Organization. "Through this partnership with Klook, we aim to make it even easier for international travelers to discover more of Korea, while supporting local tourism businesses in adapting to changing traveler needs."

"By combining Korea Tourism Organization's resources and industry network with Klook's digital platform and international traveler insights, we believe new opportunities will be created for Korean tourism," he says.

Regional destinations: the next growth area for Korean Tourism

While Seoul remains the top gateway city, Klook data shows that international demand is increasingly extending into regional Korea. Bookings for Busan and Jeju grew more than 50% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, faster than the national average.

In its latest mid-year Travel Pulse, Klook found that 73% of APAC travelers say they would visit a lesser-known city specifically to experience a unique local event, festival, or activity.

These findings point to a shift in how travelers plan trips: destination-led itineraries are giving way to experience-led journeys, and travelers are increasingly willing to venture beyond major cities to seek them out.

Through the MoU, Klook and KTO will work together to spotlight a wider range of tourism experiences, raise international awareness of lesser-known Korean destinations, and encourage more balanced visitor flows across the country.

Reaching Millennial and Gen Z travelers through innovative marketing

Klook's traveler base for Korea extends well beyond Asia Pacific, with top origin markets including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Japan, the United States, and Europe. This reach is enabled by an innovative marketing flywheel anchored in Klook's platform, traveler insights, and creator infrastructure.

Klook's Kreator Program, now one of the world's largest travel creator communities, brings together over 30,000 creators across 88 markets, with content generating more than 1.8 billion views to date. Social-led discovery has become a decisive force in how international travelers choose destinations.

According to Klook's Travel Pulse, close to 80% of surveyed travelers have visited a destination and booked experiences specifically because they were trending on social media.

"Korea is already one of the most exciting destinations for international travelers, but there is still a huge opportunity to help visitors discover more of the country, from major cities to emerging regional destinations, " says CS Soong, Vice President of Corporate Development at Klook. "Working closely with KTO allows us to combine digital access, traveler insights, and destination storytelling to create meaningful ways for travelers to experience Korea. At the same time, this partnership will help more Korean tourism businesses connect with international travelers and participate in the growth of the tourism economy."

Klook and KTO will jointly develop marketing campaigns and product promotions across multiple origin markets, tailored to independent traveler preferences and market-specific demand signals.

Building on three years of tourism infrastructure partnership

The MoU builds on earlier initiatives between Klook and KTO to improve travel convenience for international travelers to Korea.

In 2023, both parties signed an MoU focused on improving domestic transportation access for international tourists, which led to a real-time domestic express bus booking service developed in partnership with the Korea Express Bus Lines Association and Tmoney.

In April 2026, Klook launched a real-time rail booking service for international visitors in Korea, enabling travelers to check KORAIL schedules and seat availability, purchase tickets instantly through Klook, and board trains using digital vouchers.

With the renewed MoU, Klook and KTO will continue to strengthen the foundation for broader regional discovery, more balanced visitor flows, and future tourism innovation powered by social, AI, and other digital technologies.

"Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue rose nearly 13 per cent on-year in the first six months. Excluding price effects, growth reached 7.3 per cent, up from 6.1 per cent in the first five months, indicating a genuine recovery in household consumption," said Minh.

A representative of FPT Digital Retail JSC said the company's first-half business performance exceeded internal targets across both retail chains.

Along with this, the Long Chau drugstore chain continued to serve as the primary growth engine, contributing approximately 70 per cent of consolidated revenue, while FPT Shop maintained its recovery trend and improved operating efficiency.

Digiworld Corporation reported June revenue of approximately $131.6 million, up 52 per cent on-year and marking the company's highest monthly revenue since its establishment.

The company’s revenue reached approximately $646.0 million in the first six months, up 44 per cent and fulfilling 51 per cent of its 2026 full-year revenue target of $1.26 billion.

The strong performance was driven by nearly all core business segments.

Laptop and tablet sales increased 52 per cent thanks to improved selling prices and expanded market share. Office equipment revenue rose 51 per cent, supported by demand for IT infrastructure, AI, and data centre investments.

Home appliances recorded 50 per cent growth, benefiting from hot weather and demand stimulated by the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The mobile phone segment rebounded strongly, with June revenue surging 113 per cent, primarily driven by newly launched Xiaomi models.

Mobile World Investment Corporation has yet to announce its first-half results. However, during the first five months of 2026, revenue reached $3.17 billion, up 29.3 per cent on-year and completing 43 per cent of its annual revenue target of $7.40 billion.

Dien May Xanh, the group's consumer electronics and home appliances chain, remained the largest revenue contributor, accounting for 46.3 per cent of total sales, followed by Bach Hoa Xanh, its grocery retail chain, with 29.2 per cent, The Gioi Di Dong, its mobile phone and consumer electronics chain, with 22.5 per cent, and other businesses with 2 per cent.

MB Securities (MBS) forecasts Mobile World's second-quarter net profit at $88.2 million, up 34 per cent, supported by the recovery of The Gioi Di Dong and Dien May Xanh, together with the continued expansion of Bach Hoa Xanh.

For Masan Group Corporation, SSI Research expects the company's growth outlook to be supported by two key growth drivers: retail and mining.

MBS projects Masan's second-quarter profit at $54 million, up 31 per cent, mainly thanks to higher tungsten prices, which improved margins in the mining segment, alongside double-digit growth in the consumer goods business.

For Vinamilk, second-quarter net profit is forecast at $102 million, up 3 per cent. Domestic revenue is expected to continue improving, driven by nutritional products, while exports remain strong despite persistently high logistics costs.

The solid first-half business performance has prompted many research institutions to raise earnings expectations for the retail sector for the full year.

Securities firms forecast continued earnings growth for many retailers in 2026.

According to MBS, Mobile World's net profit could reach $379.6 million, up 35 per cent; Masan's could total $218.8 million, up 33 per cent; Digiworld's is projected at $28.9 million, up 32 per cent; while Vinamilk's could reach $402.3 million, up 7 per cent.

Digiworld said that entering the third quarter of 2026, expanding cooperation with more major brands is expected to continue generating growth momentum, helping the company achieve its business targets for the year.

A representative of FPT Retail said, “The positive results achieved in the first six months provide an important foundation for our confidence in completing the full-year plan. We remain committed to pursuing growth while improving operational efficiency, focusing on three strategic pillars: expanding the healthcare ecosystem, optimising operations across the entire network, and accelerating the application of technology and data.”

VIX Research forecasts that in 2026, FPT Retail could generate revenue of more than $2.45 billion, up 20 per cent from 2025, while net profit could exceed $57.6 million, representing growth of 46 per cent.

For Phu Nhuan Jewelry, SSI has revised down its 2026 net profit forecast from $142.8 million to $133.3 million, lowering its projected earnings growth rate from 26 per cent to 18 per cent.

On the stock market, retail shares have generally undergone a correction over the past week. Phu Nhuan Jewelry has fallen more than 17 per cent, FPT Digital Retail has declined 4.67 per cent, Digiworld has slipped 1.62 per cent, and Mobile World has eased 1.5 per cent.

According to Mirae Asset, Digiworld, Phu Nhuan Jewelry, and particularly Masan Group are all trading at historically attractive valuations, with both their price-to-earnings (P/E) and price-to-book (P/B) ratios approaching or falling below the lower end of their multi-year trading ranges.

MWG stands out as an exception, with its P/E ratio remaining in the low range while its P/B ratio is still around the historical median.

Nevertheless, improving household income is viewed as the key foundation for continued growth in domestic consumer spending, thereby sustaining the retail sector's role as a major driver of economic growth in the forthcoming period.

Retailers step up circular economy efforts to curb plastic waste Vietnam’s leading retailers are accelerating efforts to reduce single-use plastic bags and promote circular economy practices, as businesses increasingly position sustainable consumption as a key component of their long-term growth.

Indian and Chinese retail giants look to source more products from Vietnam Indian and Chinese retail giants are stepping up efforts to source more goods from Vietnam, underscoring the country’s growing role in global supply chains and creating fresh export opportunities for domestic manufacturers.

Same-store sales drive Dien May Xanh's first-half revenue Dien May Xanh Investment JSC (DMX) reported first-half consolidated revenue of $2.61 billion, up 31 per cent on-year, driven by strong air conditioning seasonal demand and broad-based same-store sales growth across its retail network.

At a conference on July 15 reviewing progress in 2026, Hung Yen Steering Committee for Science and Technology Development, Innovation, and Digital Transformation reported that 169 of the 272 assigned tasks had been completed, with no overdue assignments. Nearly half of the objectives under the province's annual digital transformation plan have also been achieved.

The progress is reflected in improving digital government indicators. During the first six months of the year, Hung Yen processed more than 659,000 administrative applications, of which over 94 per cent were submitted online and 98.3 per cent were resolved on schedule.

Hung Yen Public Administration Service Centre

Administrative records continue to be digitalised, while all public administrative procedures are now available regardless of geographical boundaries, making public services more accessible to citizens and businesses.

Official documents exchanged among government agencies are now handled almost entirely through electronic systems with full digital signatures.

The province has supported these improvements through sustained investment in digital infrastructure. Fibre-optic broadband and 4G-5G mobile coverage now extend to every commune and ward, while the Digital Literacy for All initiative continues to improve digital skills and encourage wider technology adoption across government agencies, businesses and local communities.

Despite this progress, provincial leaders acknowledge that digital transformation is moving into a more challenging phase. With the basic infrastructure largely in place, the focus is shifting towards deeper institutional reform and more effective use of digital resources.

Fragmented databases, limited interoperability, and shortages of specialised digital personnel remain key constraints, while the digital economy has yet to fully realise its potential.

Addressing the conference, Pham Quang Ngoc, Secretary of Hung Yen Party Committee and head of the Steering Committee, stressed that digital transformation should be viewed as more than a technology programme.

“Instead, it should reshape the way government operates, delivering tangible benefits for citizens and businesses while improving governance and creating new momentum for sustainable economic development,” he said.

That strategic shift is reflected in Hung Yen's digital transformation plan for 2026-2030. Rather than focusing primarily on digitising administrative procedures, the new roadmap positions data infrastructure, shared digital platforms and AI as the foundation of the province's next stage of development.

Hung Yen is leveraging data and digital technologies as the foundation for building a digital government

Driving digital growth

Data will form the backbone of Hung Yen's digital transformation strategy over the coming years. The province plans to continue developing sectoral databases under the principles of being accurate, complete, clean, continuously updated, interconnected, and shared.

At the same time, it will establish shared big data analytics and AI platforms to support policy formulation, public administration and government decision-making.

A key component of the strategy is the upgrade of Hung Yen's Integrated Data Centre to Tier III international standards. The project is expected to significantly strengthen the province's capacity to store, process and share data while providing the resilient digital infrastructure needed for AI deployment and future digital services.

With redundant power, cooling, and technical systems, the upgraded facility will allow maintenance without disrupting operations, an increasingly important requirement as public services become more digital.

For Hung Yen, AI is viewed as a practical tool for improving government performance. Under the roadmap, every essential online public service will incorporate AI in at least one stage of service delivery, ranging from document processing and citizen support to automated decision-making.

Between 2028 and 2030, half of these services are expected to become increasingly personalised, enabling AI to recommend or remind citizens and businesses of administrative procedures relevant to their individual needs.

AI adoption will also become standard practice across the public sector. The province aims for all public officials and civil servants to use AI assistants or other intelligent digital tools in their daily work, while every government agency is expected to deploy at least one AI-based solution to enhance administration, management and decision-making.

Complementing these initiatives, Hung Yen plans to establish an intelligent operations centre integrating AI, the Internet of Things, 5G connectivity, and real-time data analytics. The centre is expected to strengthen forecasting capabilities and provide early warnings on socioeconomic developments, enabling authorities to make faster and better-informed policy decisions.

The province's ambitions extend well beyond public administration. Hung Yen expects digital transformation to become a new engine of economic growth by accelerating digital adoption across manufacturing, logistics, e-commerce, smart agriculture, healthcare, education, tourism, and urban management.

By 2030, the province targets the digital economy to contribute at least 30 per cent of regional GDP, while digital activities are expected to account for no less than 20 per cent of output in every major sector. Labour productivity is projected to increase by an average of 10 per cent annually, supported by broader adoption of digital platforms among small and medium-sized enterprises and wider use of electronic contracts.

Alongside economic development, Hung Yen is also pursuing an inclusive digital society. By the end of the decade, the province aims to achieve near-universal smartphone ownership, electronic health records, basic digital literacy, and household internet connectivity, complemented by province-wide 5G coverage and wider adoption of cashless payments through the continued expansion of its Digital Literacy for All programme.

Recognising that digital transformation must be underpinned by robust cybersecurity, the province is strengthening the security of government information systems through security classification, a four-layer protection model, regular risk assessments and upgrades to its Security Operations Centre.

In the longer term, Hung Yen plans to establish a provincial cybersecurity centre connected to the National Cybersecurity Centre.

Hung Yen opens coastal road to boost regional connectivity and growth A 34-km coastal road linking Haiphong to Ninh Binh through Hung Yen has been opened, aiming to boost connectivity and regional development.

Hung Yen strengthens appeal to Japanese investors On June 3, Hung Yen–Japan Connection Programme held in Hung Yen province expanded opportunities for investment cooperation, underscoring the locality’s determination to elevate its relationship with Japanese partners.

Hung Yen builds momentum for double-digit growth with strong H1 performance Strong industrial output, rising investment and robust trade propelled Hung Yen into Vietnam's top five fastest-growing localities in the first half of 2026, reinforcing confidence in the province's double-digit growth outlook.

Hoymiles and Brills Marketing Corporation Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Solar Adoption in the Philippines

The partnership was announced during a launch event in Manila attended by over 100 installer partners, distributors, and industry stakeholders. The Philippines is one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing solar markets, driven by high electricity price and supportive government policies for renewable energy. This strategic alliance marks Hoymiles' entry into the country and reflects its commitment to delivering reliable, high-performance microinverter and energy storage solutions tailored to the needs of Philippine residential and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) projects.

During the event, Hoymiles showcased its comprehensive product portfolio, covering residential and commercial energy storage systems, microinverters, and DIY solar solutions. The event also included a training session for local installers, aimed at equipping partners with product knowledge and installation best practices.

Zoe Zhang, Senior Director of Hoymiles APAC, emphasized the company's vision during her opening remarks: "Our mission of 'Open Energy For All' aligns perfectly with the Philippines' surging demand for accessible clean energy. Through this foundational partnership with Brills, we are not just introducing products; we are building a local ecosystem."

"We are excited to partner with Hoymiles to bring advanced solar and energy storage solutions to the Philippine market," said Emmanuel R. Yu, President of Brills Marketing Corporation. "We believe Hoymiles' proven technology, comprehensive product portfolio, and strong global experience will help us better serve homeowners, businesses, and industry partners across the country."

The strategic partnership with Brills solidified the framework for long-term collaboration, paving the way for joint market development initiatives, shared technical resources, and expanded project support across the country. By combining Hoymiles' global technological leadership with Brills' deep local market presence, the partnership aims to accelerate the nation's transition toward a sustainable, low-carbon future.

As AI accelerates the discovery of next-generation materials, one of the greatest challenges is rapidly validating AI-generated predictions experimentally. ATLANT 3D addresses this challenge through its full-stack materials innovation platform, integrating AI-enabled materials workflows, DALP® OS software, atomic-scale fabrication, rapid experimental validation, and scalable A-Hub infrastructure into a seamless innovation workflow. By connecting AI-driven materials discovery with experimental validation and manufacturing scale-up, ATLANT 3D enables researchers and industry to accelerate the entire materials innovation lifecycle.

"Artificial intelligence transforms how new materials are discovered. The next frontier is turning those digital predictions into physical materials and devices. ATLANT 3D's full-stack materials innovation platform connects AI-driven design with atomic-scale processing, experimental validation, and manufacturing scale-up, helping innovators dramatically accelerate the path from computational discovery to real-world innovation." — Dr. Maksym Plakhotnyuk, CEO & Founder of ATLANT 3D

The customer's AI-driven materials discovery lab is expected to advance research across semiconductors, advanced packaging, photonics, energy technologies, quantum technologies, and other emerging applications by rapidly iterating between AI-generated material designs and experimental validation.

This order further reinforces ATLANT 3D's strategy to deliver a full-stack materials innovation platform that bridges AI-driven materials discovery, experimental validation, and scalable manufacturing.

For more information, visit www.atlant3d.com.

The notification has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company's Class A ordinary shares on Nasdaq. Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), Nasdaq has provided the Company with an 180 calendar days compliance period, or until January 11, 2027, in which to regain compliance with Nasdaq continued listing requirement. If at any time during this period the closing bid price of the Company's ordinary shares is at least $1.00 for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, Nasdaq will provide written confirmation that the Company has regained compliance with the bid price requirement.

In the event that the Company does not regain compliance by the end of the initial compliance period, the Company may be eligible for an additional 180 calendar days extension, should the Company meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for the Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception of the bid price requirement, and is able to provide written notice of its intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period, by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary.

The Company is currently evaluating available options to regain compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rules and intends to take appropriate measures to timely regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. The Company will continue to monitor the closing bid price of its Class A ordinary shares and, if necessary, consider all available alternatives to achieve compliance within the applicable compliance period.

For more information, visit: www.omsw.net

Following its selection in 2025 as one of the preferred suppliers for a 3GW module supply order, JA Solar is set to play an important role in supporting one of Abu Dhabi's major renewable energy projects. The project also demonstrates that JA Solar's product solutions have become a preferred choice for green power supply in AI computing, earning recognition from world-class AI energy projects.

Located in the Al Dhafra area of Abu Dhabi, the RTC solar-plus-storage project is designed to deliver 24/7 clean power through an integrated renewable energy and storage system. Combining a 5.2 gigawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) facility, integrated with a massive 19 gigawatt-hour (GWh) battery storage system, this will be the largest and most technologically advanced solar-plus-storage project on the planet, providing 1GW of baseload power on daily basis.

It is expected to be fully operational in 2027, with its electricity dedicated to powering the increase in energy demand driven by economic growth and new AI infrastructure.

JA Solar's role in the project reflects the company's growing recognition in global markets, supported by its global operations, reliable delivery capabilities and localized service network. The project also positions JA Solar's flagship DeepBlue modules as a trusted solution for large-scale renewable energy projects and energy infrastructure built around the needs of AI computing.

Designed for demanding energy applications, DeepBlue modules are well suited to the power requirements of AI infrastructure. They address the core requirements of AI data center energy projects, including continuous high-load operation, resilience in extreme climates, stringent safety standards, lower maintenance needs and large-scale deployment.

As global demand for computing power continues to climb, AI data centers are becoming an increasingly important source of electricity consumption in the digital age. JA Solar has remained closely engaged with the development of the AI computing industry. During Intersolar Europe 2026 in Munich, the company and Deloitte jointly released the white paper Driving Greener Artificial Intelligence with the Green Token Indicator. The paper introduced green attributes into units of AI computation, marking a shift from green electricity to greener computing. It also proposed a measurable framework for assessing and managing AI's environmental impact.

From supporting reliable gigawatt-scale supplies of clean power to helping shape measurable standards for green computing, JA Solar is linking the development of photovoltaic technology more closely with the future of the AI industry. Through continuously upgraded product solutions and forward-looking industry insights, the company is helping build a clean-energy foundation for AI-driven growth.

SOMNUM is clinical decision support software designed to assist medical professionals in analyzing PSG data, including sleep staging and respiratory event detection. HoneyNaps previously received FDA clearance for SOMNUM V1.1.2, and the latest clearance expands the software's capabilities for automated analysis of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB).

SOMNUM V3.0 automatically detects apnea and hypopnea events and classifies apnea into Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Central Sleep Apnea (CSA), and Mixed Sleep Apnea (MSA) using AI algorithms. Compared with conventional approaches that primarily assess SDB using composite indices, the software provides event-level classification intended to support more detailed clinical scoring.

According to validation results submitted as part of the FDA clearance process, the algorithms achieved Overall Percent Agreement (OPA) of more than 97% across respiratory event categories, supporting the software's performance in automated event detection and classification.

By analyzing subtle physiological patterns from multi-channel biosignals, SOMNUM V3.0 is designed to distinguish different apnea subtypes that may be challenging to differentiate through manual scoring alone. HoneyNaps believes this capability may support more accurate assessment of sleep-disordered breathing severity and assist clinicians in treatment planning.

The company is also developing next-generation AI technologies and digital biomarkers, including Hypoxic Burden (HB), Arousal Burden (AB), and Ventilatory Burden (VB), to enable more comprehensive evaluation of disease severity and health risks associated with sleep apnea. HoneyNaps plans to pursue additional FDA 510(k) clearances for future SOMNUM versions incorporating these capabilities.

Sean Ha (Tae Kyoung Ha), President of HoneyNaps USA, stated, "The FDA 510(k) clearance for SOMNUM V3.0 represents regulatory validation of our AI algorithm's clinical performance in automatically detecting and differentiating OSA, CSA, and MSA. We remain focused on advancing AI-driven sleep diagnostics through continued innovation in automated analysis and next-generation digital biomarkers."

Website: www.honeynaps.com

Illuccix Japan^[2] is a Phase 3 prospective, open-label, multicenter study designed to evaluate the detection efficacy and safety profile of ⁶⁸Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT^[3] in Japanese patients with biochemically recurrent (BCR) prostate cancer following prior radical prostatectomy. The primary objective of the study is to compare the sensitivity of ⁶⁸Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT with conventional imaging modalities, including CT and bone scintigraphy, for the detection of metastatic lesions. Secondary objectives include evaluating diagnostic performance for local and distant lesions, safety and tolerability, and the impact of imaging findings on clinical management decisions.

Telix is preparing an NDA for submission in Japan, with clinical data from the Phase 3 local study intended to support the application. In parallel, Telix's application for Conditional Approval is under review by the Japan's Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA). If granted, Conditional Approval will enable an expedited NDA review process while the final study clinical dataset is prepared.

Completion of enrollment represents a significant milestone for the study and advances Telix's registration strategy for Illuccix^® in Japan, one of the world's largest nuclear medicine markets. The study complements Telix's early access and broader prostate cancer portfolio activities in Japan, including named patient use for TLX591-Px^[4] and patient enrollment in the Phase 3 ProstACT Global study of TLX591-Tx (lutetium (¹⁷⁷Lu) rosopatamab tetraxetan)^[5] in advanced prostate cancer.

David N. Cade, MD, Group Chief Medical Officer, Telix, said, "Completion of patient enrollment into this pivotal Phase 3 study was rapid and represents a significant step towards the registration of Illuccix in Japan. We are grateful to the patients, investigators and dedicated study teams across the 11 sites for their commitment to this important study. Together, our goal is to expand access for Japanese men to the benefits of PSMA-PET imaging and thus improve outcomes for men in Japan living with prostate cancer."

The announcement marks a major milestone in Saronic's mission to restore U.S. shipbuilding capacity at scale. First introduced as a vision for the future of maritime manufacturing, Port Alpha now moves from concept to reality through a planned investment of more than $3 billion that aims to establish one of the most advanced shipyards in the world, built for software-defined shipbuilding and autonomous maritime systems.

The project is expected to generate more than $160 billion in regional economic impact for Cameron County and $264.5 billion for the State of Texas, while creating up to 10,000 direct jobs. This makes Port Alpha one of the largest economic development projects in modern Texas history. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2026, with Port Alpha expected to open for operations in 2028.

The timing is pivotal. In one of his first actions in office, President Trump issued an Executive Order on Restoring America's Maritime Dominance, followed by federal initiatives such as the SHIPS for America Act and the Maritime Action Plan that call for a generational rebuild of the American shipbuilding industry. These efforts recognize that economic security and national security are inseparable, and that restoring U.S. shipbuilding capacity is essential to both. Port Alpha will expand domestic production capacity and strengthen the nation's ability to meet commercial and defense requirements while closing the widening shipbuilding gap with foreign adversaries.

"America's maritime future depends on our ability to build again," said Dino Mavrookas, Co-Founder and CEO of Saronic. "Port Alpha is our commitment to that mission. Built from the ground up to deliver ships at a speed and scale not seen since World War II, this investment is about more than constructing a shipyard. It is about rebuilding the industrial capacity, workforce, and manufacturing advantage required to ensure American maritime leadership for decades to come. The state of Texas and city of Brownsville give us the foundation to turn that vision into reality."

Following a year-long nationwide search evaluating sites across the East, West, and Gulf Coasts, Brownsville was selected after a rigorous review of workforce availability, infrastructure readiness, land scale, logistics, and expansion potential. Initially situated on 835 acres at the Port of Brownsville, with the opportunity to expand to nearly 4,400 acres, Port Alpha will encompass a shipyard and manufacturing facility capable of producing vessels up to 850-ft. Future site expansion could support the production of vessels over 1,200 ft. The site provides hundreds of acres of waterfront access, deepwater channel connectivity, multimodal logistics infrastructure, and room for long-term expansion—everything required to anchor a next-generation shipbuilding hub.

"Today marks history with the announcement of the most advanced shipyard in the entire world," said Governor Abbott. "When this shipyard gets fully built out, there will be about 10,000 employees. Saronic is going to be providing about $750 million in annual paychecks to Texans. That's game-changing for the population of Texas. As Governor, I'm proud that Saronic calls Texas home."

Over the next decade, Port Alpha is expected to create up to 10,000 high-quality direct jobs spanning skilled trades such as welding and machining to advanced roles in robotics, software engineering, and naval architecture. The project aligns with national calls to rebuild the maritime workforce pipeline, creating new opportunities for skilled workers at the intersection of shipbuilding and advanced technology. Saronic will collaborate with the State of Texas, Cameron County, and local educational institutions – from regional technical colleges to leading State universities and institutions – to develop workforce training and apprenticeship programs designed to sustain long-term industrial growth and position South Texas as a center of excellence for advanced maritime manufacturing.

Port Alpha builds on Saronic's expanding shipbuilding footprint. In early 2025, the company acquired a shipyard in Franklin, Louisiana, where it is investing $300 million to add 300,000 square feet of production capacity. That facility will continue producing Saronic's 180-foot Marauder autonomous vessel, which was designed and launched in less than one year. Together, these facilities represent a multi-billion-dollar private capital commitment to restoring American shipbuilding capacity, advancing autonomous maritime systems, and strengthening the nation's industrial resilience.

More than a shipyard, Port Alpha represents a new model for American shipbuilding—combining advanced manufacturing, software-defined production, and autonomy at unprecedented scale. To sustain that edge, Saronic is forging strategic partnerships with leading manufacturers, emerging shipbuilding technology providers, and premier suppliers, ensuring that the latest capabilities continuously strengthen and inform Port Alpha's production architecture alongside Saronics' in-house expertise. In doing so, Port Alpha embodies the transformation envisioned in national maritime strategy, one that leverages technology to strengthen deterrence, resilience, and operational flexibility. As construction advances, Saronic will continue working with federal, state, and local partners to establish the industrial foundation required for the next generation of maritime power in America.

Total income rose to CHF 812.5 million in the first half of the year, up from CHF 736.0 million in the same period in 2025 (+10.4%). This double-digit increase was mainly driven by sustained client brokerage activity and by the higher client asset base, resulting in higher fees and commissions, which reached a total of CHF 471.1 million (+16.5%). Growth in total income was also supported by a net result from interest operations of CHF 275.8 million (+4.0%) and a result from trading activities of CHF 64.2 million (+5.9%), reflecting increased Treasury & Trading (T&T) activity.

Total operating expenses remained stable (+1.8%), demonstrating disciplined cost management, and the benefits of an efficient platform consolidation following the integrations of Societe Generale Private Banking (Switzerland) Ltd and SG Kleinwort Hambros Bank Limited.

The liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) stood at 233.8% and the Tier 1 capital ratio at 22.5%, underscoring the Bank's capacity to sustain a strong equity position and a resilient balance sheet following its recent acquisitions.

Guy de Picciotto, CEO of UBP: "Our half-year results benefit from positive financial market dynamics, as well as from the streamlining of our operations following the completion of two major acquisitions. This was made possible thanks to the unwavering commitment of our teams who successfully integrated two banks, in Switzerland and in the UK, over one year."

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New e-commerce trends revealed by DHL eCommerce Trends Report

"As digital lifestyles continue to evolve across Asia Pacific, innovation in e-commerce will accelerate in ways we cannot fully predict today," said Pablo Ciano, CEO of DHL eCommerce. "What is clear is that shopper expectations will continue to rise. A seamless, intuitive and personalized experience remains fundamental to engaging customers. But the real opportunity lies in bridging any gaps, particularly around trust, convenience and choice for long-term loyalty."

AI adoption surges but gap remains between usage and trust
Across Asia Pacific, AI adoption is already gaining traction among both shoppers and businesses. Around 40% of shoppers have used AI-powered tools such as chatbots and virtual assistants for customer service or to obtain recommendations as part of their online shopping journey. This number is set to rise with another 37% stating that they would like to use AI tools in the future for these purposes, highlighting a strong appetite for more personalized and intuitive experiences.

Businesses show strong adoption, with 80% indicating that they are currently using AI across their e-commerce platforms. In particular, the top two business use cases of AI are to offer personalized and tailored recommendations to their online customers, and to conduct product reviews or image comparison. In fact, digitally fluent customers and advanced commercial ecosystems are underlying determinants of Asia Pacific businesses' strong ability to lead the development of agentic commerce.

Looking ahead, companies overwhelmingly expect AI usage to increase further over the next five years, particularly across forecasting of future trends, virtual try-ons, and fraud detection.

However, a clear gap between trust and usage towards AI is emerging. While shoppers are actively using AI tools today, their willingness to let AI make purchasing decisions remains mixed, with concerns around privacy and accuracy cited by 62% and 50% of respondents, respectively. Their concerns are also mirrored among businesses.

Subscription models gain momentum, especially for delivery and returns

Demand for subscription-based shopping experience is growing across Asia Pacific, with a large majority of respondents indicating that they already hold at least one product subscription. Among them, 35% have three or more product subscriptions. Discounted or preferential pricing as well as loyalty rewards are the top two motivators of product subscriptions.

Additionally, intent is rising sharply particularly for logistics-related subscriptions. Across the region, 61% of shoppers in Australia, 32% in China, 52% in India, 47% in Malaysia, and 42% in Thailand say that they subscribe to at least one delivery and returns program. There is also a likelihood that more will be a "logistics-subscription convert" as one in two reported that they would consider subscribing to one over the next five years.

Correspondingly, 71% of Asia Pacific businesses already offer a subscription-based delivery and returns model, and 21% intend to do so within the next five years. Such models are expected to focus on benefits such as discounted pricing, priority service, greater flexibility and loyalty rewards, aligning closely with shopper motivations.

Payments expand to meet demand for speed, choice and convenience

Payment ecosystems across the Asia-Pacific region are evolving rapidly, with strong alignment between consumer preferences and business offerings. Shoppers across the region continue to transact online using credit/debit cards and digital wallets, while adoption of newer options such as Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), cryptocurrency and biometric authentication is steadily increasing. This trend is particularly pronounced in markets such as China, India, Malaysia, and Thailand, where mobile-first commerce is driving the growth of digital payment solutions.

Fueled by a mobile-first consumer base, Asia Pacific businesses are already offering a range of payment methods, including digital wallets, BNPL, and biometric checkout, with the aim of reducing checkout friction and improving conversion rates.

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• A strategic commitment to AI security was solidified through the rebrand from the enterprise business unit of Trend Micro to TrendAI™, delivering best-in-class threat intelligence and AI-driven virtual patching capabilities that help customers stay ahead of emerging threats and vulnerabilities
• Partner momentum accelerated with an emphasis on expansion-focused playbooks which drove strong growth in multi-solution and service attachment and resell motions
• Increased recurring revenue and improved margin predictability through a flexible consumption model which drove a 759% increase in adoption of TrendAI Vision One™ for service providers and continues to provide infinite flexibility and faster time to value
• Simplified partner-led demand generation and deal qualification through the introduction of TrendIQ for Partners, a dedicated LLM for partners giving intuitive access to validated product and program information. These tools helped partners generate 7.8K automated playbooks and run 12.5K TrendAI Vision One™ demos in H1 2026, accelerating customer engagement, co-marketing , and services-led growth
• TrendAI™ will deepen its platform and partner-first model, and continue to expand its partnerships ecosystem, co-selling with alliances such as NVIDIA, AWS, Anthropic, Databricks, and OpenAI

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