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Tran Ky Anh, Carbon Credit Trading manager at Vingroup, said the conglomerate had established its data infrastructure from the earliest stages of project development to support its participation in the carbon market.

“Vingroup has already built the measurement platform required for 4.5 million carbon credits from electric vehicles and charging stations, while Green Carbon Japan is awaiting approval to export carbon credits to Japan and Singapore,” he said.

Each V-Green charging station is equipped with a smart electricity meter connected to a centralised management platform, allowing charging data to be collected, stored and updated in real time. The data can be traced and verified, providing the basis for calculating emissions reductions and supporting the measurement, reporting and verification process under international carbon credit standards.

Vingroup’s electric mobility ecosystem provides the company with significant scale advantages. At its core is VinFast, supported by V-Green charging stations, Green SM ride-hailing services, and VinBus electric buses. The group has also expanded into renewable energy and high-speed rail infrastructure.

“These sectors provide a strong foundation for Vingroup to participate effectively in both domestic and international carbon markets,” Ky Anh said.

The group is currently developing two carbon credit projects. One is expected to generate one million carbon credits from the conversion of petrol-powered motorcycles to electric vehicles during 2025–2029. Meanwhile, its charging station network could generate emissions reductions equivalent to approximately 3.5 million tonnes of CO₂ annually. Both projects are being developed under internationally recognised standards, including Verra and Gold Standard.

Alongside projects developed in-house, other Vietnamese companies are partnering with international organisations to generate carbon credits.

Phan Tien Thanh, business development manager at Green Carbon Japan Vietnam Co., Ltd., said the company is implementing a low-emission rice cultivation project using alternate wetting and drying techniques across around 80,000 hectares in 15 provinces, with an estimated 500,000 carbon credits expected to be generated this year.

“These carbon credits are awaiting approval from the relevant authorities before being exported to markets such as Japan, Singapore and South Korea, with Switzerland expected to follow. We expect prices to range between $15 and $30 per credit, depending on the market,” Thanh said.

Under Decree No.112/2025/ND-CP, businesses are permitted to transfer carbon credits overseas through three mechanisms: bilateral agreements between governments, mechanisms established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or independent standards such as Verra and Gold Standard.

The decree also sets limits on the proportion of carbon credits that may be transferred abroad to ensure a balance between domestic emissions' reduction targets and international trading opportunities. Projects involving electric vehicles, charging stations and low-emission rice cultivation are permitted to transfer up to 90 per cent of the credits generated, while forestry projects are subject to a 50 per cent cap.

Nguyen Tien Hai, technical director at Vietnam Energy and Environment Consultancy, said the transfer cap had disappointed some forestry project developers, although the remaining credits could still be traded on Vietnam’s domestic carbon exchange once it becomes operational.

According to Hai, allowing regulated emitters to use carbon credits to offset up to 30 per cent of their emissions quotas will create substantial domestic demand and provide a strong incentive for businesses to invest in carbon credit projects.

“This will be a major driver for project developers, as they will have opportunities to sell carbon credits in both domestic and international markets,” he said.

According to Nguyen Tuan Quang, deputy director general of the Department of Climate Change under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, an increasing number of Vietnamese companies in export-oriented industries, energy, agriculture and forestry have begun developing carbon credit projects, while many localities are also exploring opportunities to monetise their emissions' reduction potential.

“Participating in the carbon market will help Vietnam fulfil its emissions' reduction commitments and create new revenue streams and strengthen the competitiveness of businesses as the economy transitions towards low-carbon development,” Quang said.

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The ceremony took place on July 22, led by the consortium including T&T Infrastructure Investment and Development, CIENCO4, and project enterprise Quang Tri Airport Co., Ltd. The control tower, often regarded as the 'brain' of airport operations, will serve as the operational hub responsible for flight safety and coordination once the airport becomes operational.

The tower comprises 11 floors and a rooftop, with a floor height of 44.34 metres with the highest point reaching 51.73 metres. It is designed to meet stringent requirements for air traffic surveillance, flight control operations, and the installation of specialised air traffic management equipment. The venture requires exceptionally stringent standards in structural engineering, architectural design, and construction techniques.

Quang Tri Airport is being developed under the public–private partnership model. Groundbreaking took place in 2024, with total investment exceeding VND5.8 trillion. Under the master plan, the airport has been upgrade to a level 4C airport, capable of handling wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350. The upgrade significantly expands the airport's operational capacity and provides greater scope for its long-term development.

Construction of the airport’s other major components is progressing concurrently with the completion of the control tower. For the passenger terminal, the primary structural works have been substantially completed. Internal and external masonry and plastering are underway, while installation of the terminal’s roof steel structure, auxiliary facilities, and supporting infrastructure continues as planned.

Meanwhile, the runway has been completed. For the taxiway and airfield drainage system, organic soil stripping, mud excavation, subgrade excavation, and compaction have all been completed, achieving all the required technical specifications.

With the completion of the air traffic control tower, the consortium of investors and construction units are working to bring the Quang Tri Airport to completion on schedule. Envisioned as a modern airport, the project will drive socioeconomic development for Quang Tri and the north central region.

Quang Tri airport project to commence construction in early July The Quang Tri airport project, with an initial outlay of 5.8 trillion VND (227 million USD), will be kicked off on July 6 by a joint venture between T&T Group and CIENCO 4.

Quang Tri Airport officially starts construction Quang Tri People’s Committee and a joint venture between T&T Group and CIENCO 4 held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Quang Tri Airport project on July 6.

Quang Tri to start work on $232 million airport next year Quang Tri province will resolve the pending issues of the Quang Tri Airport project so that it can start work in 2026.

The State Bank of Vietnam has approved BVBank's plan to increase its charter capital by up to $140.16 million, raising total charter capital to nearly $400 million.

On July 14, nearly 1.08 billion VBB shares of Vietbank debuted on HSX with a reference price of $0.53 per share, climbing to $0.58 per share by July 16.

Alongside the listing, Vietbank is implementing a plan to increase its charter capital to $621.9 million, in line with the proposal approved at the bank's 2026 AGM which took place on April 24.

ABBank, meanwhile, is pressing ahead with preparations to transfer its shares from UPCoM to HSX by the end of this year, alongside a stock dividend plan aimed at strengthening its financial position.

Under its roadmap, increasing charter capital to more than $800 million will be a key requirement for ABBank to meet HSX listing criteria.

In addition to these banks, on July 15, the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) has approved the registration for trading of 900 million PCB shares of PVcomBank on UPCoM.

PVcomBank was established in 2013 through the merger of PetroVietnam Finance Corporation and Western Commercial Joint Stock Bank.

Before its UPCoM registration, PVcomBank's shareholder structure comprised Vietnam National Industry and Energy Group, which held 52 per cent of charter capital; Morgan Stanley International Holdings Inc., with 6.67 per cent; and the remaining 41.33 per cent held by minority shareholders, each owning less than 5 per cent.

Most banks planning HSX listings in the second half of 2026 still have ample room under foreign ownership limits and are targeting additional overseas investors as part of their capital-raising strategies in the coming years.

The transfer from UPCoM to HSX is expected to help Vietbank broaden its access to investment funds and international financial institutions.

Meanwhile, foreign ownership at BVBank currently stands at only around 0.06 per cent, leaving significant room to attract additional foreign capital.

At ABBank, following the International Finance Corporation's divestment of its entire stake of more than 84 million shares, equivalent to 8.2 per cent, in 2024 under an agreed roadmap, Maybank has become the bank's largest foreign shareholder with a 16.4 per cent stake.

Alongside the wave of new listings and listing transfers, many banks reported encouraging business results during the first half of 2026.

For instance, ABBank estimated its first-half pre-tax profit at $120.64 million, up 80 per cent on-year and equivalent to 67 per cent of its full-year target.

The bank’s asset quality continued to improve, with the non-performing loan ratio remaining at around 0.55 per cent, while the capital adequacy ratio stayed above 12 per cent, well above the Basel II minimum requirement of 8 per cent.

These results provide a solid foundation for the bank to accelerate its plan to increase charter capital to more than $800 million and transfer its shares to HSX by the end of the year.

At BVBank, outstanding credit reached approximately $3.4 billion in the first six months of 2026, up 8.3 per cent from the outset of the year.

The bank’s customer deposits totalled around $3.72 billion, an increase of 8.9 per cent from the start of the year. Pre-tax profit reached $20 million, fulfilling roughly 70 per cent of the annual target.

BVBank's AGM on April 16 approved a 2026 pre-tax profit target of $28 million, representing a 34 per cent increase from 2025.

Vietbank reported first-half pre-tax profit of $36.92 million, up 79.4 per cent on-year and completing around 44 per cent of its full-year target of $84 million.

Currently, 24 banks are listed on HSX and HNX, while several others, including ABBank, Saigonbank and PGBank, trade on UPCoM.

PVcomBank has recently received approval to join the market. BaoVietBank remains the only bank yet to list its shares on the stock market.

Vietcombank Securities Company believes the investment outlook for banking stocks remains in line with the broader market, with the sector trading at a price-to-book ratio of around 1.5 times, equivalent to its five-year average.

However, investment opportunities are expected to become increasingly differentiated.

Banks with strong asset quality, solid capital foundations, superior growth momentum, or exceptional catalysts such as mergers and acquisitions or restructuring are expected to continue alluring capital inflows over the medium and long term.

Banks poised for stronger H2 performance on back of credit growth Vietnam's banking sector is expected to sustain earnings growth through the second half of 2026 as stronger credit expansion, supportive policies and improving asset quality offset rising risks in some borrower segments.

SBV credit policy shift puts banks and developers in spotlight The State Bank of Vietnam's easing of capital rules and special credit treatment for strategic projects is expected to expand lending capacity, with banks, property developers and infrastructure companies emerging as the biggest beneficiaries.

Brokerage competition intensifies as market leadership narrows Vietnam's securities brokerage industry is becoming increasingly competitive, with the combined market share of the top 10 firms falling to a multi-year low in the second quarter, and only a few brokers managed to expand their presence.

The new MiTAC M2810Z6 and M2610Z6 systems, powered by 6^th Gen EPYC Server CPUs, reflect MiTAC's commitment to delivering infrastructure choices that align compute density, memory bandwidth, and I/O capability with evolving data center requirements. With support for AMD's Venice "Zen 6" architecture, PCIe Gen 6 I/O subsystem, and CXL 3.1, these platforms are engineered to meet the demands of modern AI-driven environments while optimizing power and system density.

MiTAC Computing Advances Agentic AI Infrastructure with 6th Gen AMD EPYC Server CPUs

"Agentic AI and next-generation enterprise workloads require infrastructure that is fast, scalable and efficient," said Rick Hwang, President of MiTAC Computing Technology. "By launching our latest platform powered by 6^th Gen AMD EPYC Server CPUs, MiTAC is offering customers the building blocks to deploy AI-ready infrastructure while supporting the workloads that run their business today. "

Product Highlights

MiTAC M2810Z6 – 2U 2-node, single-socket 6^th Gen AMD EPYC SP7 multi-node server
The M2810Z6 is a high-density 2U 2-node platform built around 1-socket AMD SP7 architecture per node. Each node supports a 6th Gen AMD EPYC Server CPU up to 600W cTDP, 16 DDR5 DIMM slots with up to 4TB of DDR5-8000 memory, and flexible front hot-swap NVMe storage options including E3.S, E1.S, and U.2. The platform also includes OCP 3.0 TSFF expansion to support AI, HPC, and cloud-scale deployment needs.

MiTAC M2610Z6 – 2U 2-node, single-socket 6^th Gen AMD EPYC SP8 multi-node server
The M2610Z6 is designed for enterprises seeking a cost-efficient and versatile platform for virtualization, storage, edge, and telco workloads. Featuring 1-socket AMD SP8 architecture per node, the system supports AMD EPYC™ 9006 SP8 server processors up to 400W cTDP, 16 DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 4TB of DDR5-6000 memory, and OCP 3.0 TSFF connectivity. Like the M2810Z6, it also offers flexible hot-swap NVMe storage options to support a wide range of deployment scenarios.

"Enterprise AI has moved from experimentation to production, and agentic AI will place even greater demands on compute, memory bandwidth, efficiency and system-level orchestration," said Dan McNamara, senior vice president and general manager, Compute and Enterprise AI, AMD. "With 6^th Gen AMD EPYC Server CPUs, AMD is helping customers scale enterprise AI with the performance and efficiency needed to support increasingly complex data pipelines, AI services and intelligent applications across the modern data center."

TN85-B8261 with AMD Instinct™ MI350P GPU
MiTAC will also showcase the TN85-B8261, a versatile 2U dual-socket AI server designed to accelerate demanding AI, HPC, and data analytics workloads. Featuring support for AMD Instinct™ MI350P GPUs and AMD Pensando™ Pollara 400 AI NIC, the platform delivers powerful GPU-accelerated performance for AI training and inference. Equipped with dual AMD EPYC™ 9005/9004 Series processors, up to 6TB of DDR5 memory, and support for four double-width PCIe 5.0 GPUs, the TN85-B8261 provides the compute density and scalability required by modern AI data centers. Eight hot-swap NVMe U.2 bays and Titanium-efficiency redundant power supplies further enhance performance, reliability, and deployment flexibility. For more details, please visit MiTAC's dedicated page for AMD Instinct™ MI350P GPU solutions.

52U High-Density AI Liquid-Cooled Rack: G4826Z5 AI servers with up to 96 AMD Instinct™ MI355X GPUs and AMD Pensando™ Pollara 400 AI NIC
MiTAC will also present a rack-scale AI infrastructure solution engineered for next-generation AI factories and large-scale model training. Integrating 12 MiTAC G4826Z5 AI servers with up to 96 AMD Instinct™ MI355X GPUs, the platform delivers 50% higher GPU density per rack compared to conventional AI deployments while reducing data center footprint by up to 33%. Built on MiTAC's turnkey rack-scale integration approach, the solution combines advanced liquid cooling, optimized power delivery, networking, and CDU integration to maximize performance, efficiency, and scalability, enabling customers to deploy high-density AI infrastructure with lower TCO and accelerated time-to-deployment.

G8825Z5 with Diamond Cooling^® technology
MiTAC will also showcase the G8825Z5 Diamond-cooled AI server, an advanced platform designed to maximize AI performance and energy efficiency for next-generation data centers. Leveraging Akash Systems' proprietary Diamond Cooling^® technology and powered by AMD Instinct™ MI350X GPUs and AMD Pensando™ Pollara 400 AI NIC, the solution delivers up to 50% more AI tokens per watt under standard operating conditions while maintaining throttle-free performance at inlet temperatures above 95°F. The innovative thermal design reduces cooling requirements and improves overall system efficiency, helping lower both CapEx and OpEx. By combining high-performance AI acceleration with breakthrough cooling innovation, the G8825Z5 enables customers to deploy more sustainable and cost-effective AI infrastructure for large-scale training and inference workloads.

AI Rack Testing Capability
MiTAC also offers three AI racks powered by AMD Instinct™ MI350 GPUs and AMD EPYC™ CPUs, enabling up to 96 engineers and developers to remotely log in for testing and validation. This shared-access environment supports collaborative AI development, workload benchmarking, and faster iteration for teams evaluating next-generation AI infrastructure.

Empowering Future-Ready Enterprise Transformation

MiTAC delivers diversified AI infrastructure, spanning CPU systems to liquid-cooled racks. Combining AMD platforms with MiTAC's integration expertise seamlessly optimizes customer workloads. This builds future-ready infrastructure for AI, HPC, and enterprise transformation.

Please visit the 6^th Gen EPYC Server CPUs landing page to learn more about the launch details. Or see MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation website: https://www.mitaccomputing.com/

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According to the filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission on July 15, Nike said that Vietnam accounted for 52 per cent of its global footwear production and 34 per cent of its global apparel production in 2026.

As of May 31, contract manufacturers operated 95 finished goods footwear factories across 11 countries. For fiscal 2026, Nike-brand footwear was manufactured by 15 contract manufacturers, many operating multiple factories. Factories in Vietnam produced approximately 52 per cent of total Nike-brand footwear, followed by Indonesia at 27 per cent and China at 16 per cent. Vietnam's share increased from 51 per cent in 2025.

Contract manufacturers operated 321 finished goods apparel factories in 34 countries, with 64 manufacturers producing Nike-brand apparel for fiscal 2026. Factories in Vietnam produced approximately 34 per cent of total Nike-brand apparel, up from 31 per cent in fiscal 2025. Factories in Cambodia and China produced 15 per cent and 12 per cent, respectively.

According to Nike, its supply chain in Vietnam comprises 181 supplier facilities, including 149 finished product factories and 39 materials facilities. Of the 149 finished goods factories, there are 83 apparel factories, 42 footwear factories, and 17 equipment facilities. These facilities employ close to 461,000 workers, with women accounting for 76 per cent of the workforce and an average worker age of 32.

Vietnam's growing role in Nike's global supply chain underscores the country's strategic importance to the US footwear industry amid ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral trade ties.

During a working session with leaders of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) on July 14, Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung stated that Vietnam is an important link in the global footwear supply chain of the US. He explained that maintaining a stable, fair, and predictable trading environment is a shared interest of businesses and consumers of both nations. He called on the FDRA to continue to engage with the US government to support appropriate trade policies.

Matt Priest, president and CEO of the FDRA, said, “Vietnam is a strategic partner and a vital source of footwear supply for the US market. The production capacity, product quality, and reliability of Vietnamese enterprises have contributed to creating an efficient supply chain for many US brands and retailers. Thus, maintaining a stable supply chain with Vietnam not only benefits businesses but also helps guarantee the interests of US consumers.”

Vietnam remains largest manufacturer of Nike products Vietnam is the largest manufacturer of Nike footwear and apparel products for a second year in a row, according to Nike's report for fiscal year 2024 ending May.

Vietnam’s leather-footwear industry sees double-digit export growth in H1 Vietnam's leather and footwear industry posted more than $14 billion in total export value in the first six months of the year, reaffirming its resilience and strategic position in the global supply chain.

Syre and Nike to launch 'gigascale' textile recycling plant Swedish textile recycling company Syre is moving ahead with plans for its first large-scale textile-to-textile recycling plant in Vietnam.

More than a culinary gift, this year's collection sends a message of honouring traditional cultural values ​​and affirming Muong Thanh's mission to preserve Vietnamese identity.

Every Mid-Autumn Festival, mooncakes bearing the distinctive mark of Muong Thanh are quietly researched and created by the talented hands of Vi Kitchen's head chefs.

Originally, these meticulously crafted gifts were made to express gratitude to partners and loyal customers. The love, praise, and anticipation from customers have been a huge driving force behind the group's widespread launch of this premium mooncake line on the market.

The 2026 mooncake collection "Heritage sound - Embracing affection" is a perfect blend of familiar traditional flavours and modern touches. From the creamy lotus seed paste and refreshing mung bean filling to signature fillings like lotus seed with shredded pork, red bean, green tea, and chocolate… all ingredients are carefully selected, offering a complete experience that evokes childhood memories.

Each mooncake ensures a harmonious balance of taste and nutrition but also awakens childhood memories, familiar yet unique, providing a complete, authentic, and rustic culinary experience.

Beyond the value of an ordinary gift, Muong Thanh's collection of mooncakes this year stems from a desire to preserve and spread the story of Vietnamese culture. Inspired by the unique sounds of traditional musical instruments from the northern mountainous region, the packaging designs depict a reunion with the melodious sounds of the zither and flute, along with traditional melodies imbued with the colours of the mountains and forests.

Each preserved "sound" is a testament to the perseverance and meticulousness of folk artisans. As a Vietnamese corporation, Muong Thanh has consistents its mission of promoting and preserving national cultural heritage and bringing Vietnamese identity into every brand touchpoint. Whether viewed from preserving heritage or the dynamism of the hospitality industry, the core spirit through Muong Thanh's values ​​is: Deep love and pride for Vietnamese traditional culture.

To help individual and corporate customers prepare the most sincere thank-you gifts for partners and loved ones, Muong Thanh Group is launching an early bird promotion programme with many privileges, including attractive discounts for orders placed before August 15, and an exclusive discount policy for corporate customers ordering in large quantities.

Beside this, there is a custom logo printing service for each business to personalise thank-you gifts, with a free delivery to inner-city areas where Muong Thanh hotels are located.

Young artists shine in Muong Thanh drawing contest Muong Thanh Group celebrated young talent at its annual ‘Travel with Muong Thanh’ drawing contest, showcasing children’s artistic creativity and love for Vietnam

Muong Thanh launches Lunar New Year gifts inspired by tradition As Lunar New Year approaches, Muong Thanh Group is tapping into nostalgia with a festive gift collection that draws on the flavours and memories of traditional Vietnamese Tet.

Xoe Thai dance takes centre stage at Muong Thanh Tet 2026 Muong Thanh Tet 2026 has launched across the hospitality group's hotel system, blending Xoe Thai dance performances with post-Lunar New Year celebrations as the company shifts towards larger-scale projects.

VITM 2026 promotes digital and green tourism A major tourism event is helping to promote sustainable development alongside environmental protection and the application of digital technology to enhance competitiveness.

Inspired by the refined beauty of osmanthus blossoms, autumn moonlight and the passage of time, this year’s collection retells a traditional story through a more modern and elegant expression.

Every detail is thoughtfully curated to evoke familiar moonlit seasons, where flavours, memories and the art of gifting continue to be cherished year after year.

The box design is distinguished by a deep muted green palette, paired with graceful ivory tones and delicate antique gold accents. Osmanthus motifs, moonlight-inspired details and soft flowing lines create a harmonious blend of understated Eastern elegance and contemporary gifting sensibility.

Alongside the Traditional Box, the VIP edition is elevated with a two-layer structure, thoughtfully designed to hold mooncakes and accompanying gifts separately, offering a more luxurious option for the season of appreciation.

Minimal yet elegant in spirit, “The timeless fragrance of memory” is a gift that conveys wishes of connection, fulfilment and lasting harmony. More than a mooncake box, the collection is a refined gesture of appreciation for loved ones, partners and treasured relationships.

With 18 beautifully crafted gift options, the collection offers a wide range of choices-from traditional 4-cake and 8-cake boxes to exclusive VIP sets paired with premium tea, fine wines, and our signature artisanal horse-themed pen holder and business card stand. These thoughtfully curated sets serve as the perfect expression of love and connection.

A flavourful journey unfolds through eight unique, handcrafted fillings

A flavourful journey unfolds through eight unique, handcrafted fillings made from the finest, freshest ingredients. Each box design features a curated selection of these flavours, offering a distinct experience tailored to every edition, including salted egg yolk, premium pineapple, mung bean and coconut milk, taro, coffee and cheese, among others.

Customers will enjoy exclusive privileges, including great savings on a minimum purchase of 50 boxes, and complimentary delivery for a minimum purchase of 20 boxes to a single location within 5km from the hotel. Besides this, a personalised company logo will be added complimentary or at a special price for purchases by August 20.

Situated at the edge of the city centre, Pan Pacific Hanoi provides a harbour of tranquil balance in bustling Hanoi, with 328 fully furnished rooms and suites presenting magnificent views of the poetic West Lake, and an array of recreational facilities furnished with thoughtful touches for your complete relaxation.

Especially, Pan Pacific Hanoi is well-known for a delectable fusion of Western and Eastern gastronomy in Pacifica Restaurant (All-day dining), Ming Restaurant (Cantonese cuisine), Song Hong Bar and the panoramic rooftop bar The Summit, promising the finest dining experience for your stay.

Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City rolls out mooncake set Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City unveils its “Graceful Peonies in Autumn” mooncake concept for this Mid-Autumn festival, a time when families and friends gather to honour tradition and indulge in seasonal delicacies.

Mia Saigon introduces beauty of nature with mooncake collection Mia Saigon Hotel introduces Mia Luxury Collection's Nguyet Hoa or Moonlit Blossoms mooncake collection in the shape of a cylindrical mooncake box with a stylised handle, evoking the elegance of a handbag.

Pan Pacific Hanoi kicks off 2026 art awards celebrating young and disabled artists Pan Pacific Hanoi, in collaboration with the Vietnam University of Fine Arts (VUFA), launched the third edition of the Pan Pacific Hanoi Art Award in early November.

Young artists honoured at Pan Pacific Hanoi Art Awards Pan Pacific Hanoi has concluded the third edition of its annual art award on April 7, recognising young and emerging talents under the 2026 theme ‘Horizons of Tomorrow.’

At AMD Advancing AI 2026, Advantech will showcase its latest 2U 4-node edge server and EATX server board, demonstrating how its workload-ready server solutions enable customers to build scalable, high-performance AI and edge computing infrastructure with greater deployment confidence.

Continuing Performance Leadership with AMD EPYC 9006 Series Processors

6^th Gen AMD EPYC server CPUs bring continued leadership in performance, efficiency, memory bandwidth, and next-generation I/O. Featuring up to 128 cores and 256 threads, advanced 2nm process technology, "Zen 6" and "Zen 6c" architecture, up to 20% average generational performance uplift, and up to 20% performance-per-watt improvement, AMD EPYC 9006 Series processors are designed to support more virtual machines, higher throughput, and better system efficiency. With up to 128 PCIe Gen6 lanes per CPU, CXL™ 3.1 memory expansion, and support for DDR5 8000NHz and MRDIMM 12800MHz for high memory bandwidth, Advantech edge server solutions deliver balanced compute, memory, and I/O performance for next-generation AI, telco, edge, and storage infrastructure.

Key Features Include:

• Up to 128 cores / 256 threads with "Zen 6" and "Zen 6c" architecture
• Advanced 2nm process technology for improved performance and efficiency
• Up to 20% average generational performance uplift and 20% performance-per-watt improvement
• DDR5-8000 and MRDIMM 12.8G support for higher memory bandwidth and capacity
• PCIe^® Gen6 scalability: up to 128 lanes for 1 CPU and up to 196 lanes for 2 CPUs
• CXL™ 3.1 support for optimized memory expansion

Comprehensive Edge Server Solutions from Edge to Cloud

Advantech's edge server portfolio powered by AMD EPYC™ 9006 Series processors delivers a complete board-to-system lineup for AI infrastructure, data centers, cloud, HCI, HPC, edge computing, industrial applications, and high-performance networking. The first-wave portfolio includes:
(1) The SKY-642E5, 4U MGX GPU server, for large-scale AI acceleration
(2) The SKY-722E5, 2U DC-MHS server with DC-SCM support, for modular data center and edge AI deployments
(3) The SKY-712E5, 1U DC-MHS server, supporting HHHL and FH-3/4L expansion cards for high-density enterprise edge and cloud workloads
(4) The SKY-822E5, 2U short-depth DC-SCM modular server, supporting 2–3 dual-slot GPU cards for space-constrained edge data centers
(5) The SKY-924E5F, 2U 4-node front-access server, for distributed edge computing,
(6) The ASMB-982 & ASMB-832 server boards for flexible, high-expandability system designs.

These new platforms also support PCIe Gen6 scalability, GPU-optimized architecture, advanced DDR5/MRDIMM memory, and AFA-ready high-density E1.S/E3.S NVMe SSD storage to meet low-latency data access, high-throughput storage performance, and scalable infrastructure for data-intensive AI and edge-cloud workloads.

Expanding the portfolio further, Advantech also introduces the FWA-6084, the 2U network appliance and is designed for demanding network security and edge AI workloads. It features DDR5/MRDIMM memory capability, eight Gen6 network module cards, and one PCIe Gen5 x16 slot for GPU or add-on card expansion. It is well positioned to support line-speed multiple 200G network workloads without compromise.

Together with Advantech's unique service advantages—including 3-5-10 service guarantee, strict revision control, stable component supply, worldwide local support, and custom-ready integration—the new portfolio supports customers reduce deployment risk, secure long-term product roadmaps, and accelerate workload-ready AI and edge-cloud infrastructure from concept to deployment.

Explore more product information, please contact us or visit the Advantech x AMD website. (www.advantech.com)

(From left) Pang Kong Bin, Chairman, SG Alliance; Warren Lim, Chief Executive Officer, finexis advisory; Irene Ho, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, finexis advisory; Adrian Vincent, Chief Executive Officer, FWD Singapore; Tomas Urbanec, Chief Executive Officer, Ascend Asia; Binayak Dutta, Senior Managing Director, South-East Asia, FWD Group; Caster Ong, Chief Executive Officer, SG Alliance; and Poh Choon Kia, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Infinity Financial Advisory.

This partnership brings together FWD's customer-led product capabilities and digital servicing strengths with Ascend Asia's governance framework, adviser network and technology-enabled platform. It aims to support the continued evolution of Singapore's advisory landscape and deliver greater value to customers over the long-term.

Ascend Asia's customers across the retail, mass affluent and high-net-worth ("HNW") segments have access to FWD's full suite of solutions available to financial advisory firms, including life insurance, investment-linked products and HNW offerings. Customers will also benefit from a wider selection of investment options, with Ascend Asia Asset Management funds now included as sub-funds on FWD's investment-linked product portfolio. Both organisations will also collaborate on selected analytics and technology initiatives to generate deeper insights into customer needs, facilitate product innovation and enhance advisory tools.

Operating fully within the open architecture financial advisory ecosystem, FWD aims to support the industry's shift towards greater transparency, disciplined governance and technology-enabled advisory processes.

Adrian Vincent, Chief Executive Officer of FWD Singapore, said, "As the open architecture financial advisory model gains momentum in Singapore, our partnership with Ascend Asia, alongside our longstanding collaboration with IPP Financial Advisers, reflects FWD's commitment to raising the standard of financial planning. With consumers becoming increasingly discerning about how they access financial advice and ongoing support, we are confident in the future of the open architecture model and congratulate Ascend Asia on its investment in strengthening the independent financial advisory ecosystem.

With Singapore becoming a super-aged society, facing a significant critical illness protection gap and strengthening its position as a global wealth hub, these partnerships will further enable us to meet evolving customer needs at scale."

Tomas Urbanec, Chief Executive Officer of Ascend Asia, said, "Our mission is to empower our member firms with the strategic investment, structure and tools they need to thrive and support their clients along their wealth journeys. Close collaboration with our partners in areas like product and customer proposition development extends choice for customers and amplifies the impact of our open architecture model. This partnership with FWD broadens access to a strong range of customer-focused solutions and technology-enabled experiences for advisers on the Ascend Asia platform, and we look forward to unlocking superior outcomes for our member firms' advisers and clients."

The partnership was formally commemorated with a celebratory event held at the newly launched Ascend Asia Wealth Centre. The event brought together senior leaders from FWD Singapore, FWD Group, Ascend Asia and representatives from Ascend Asia's member firms. Attendees included Adrian Vincent, CEO of FWD Singapore; Tomas Urbanec, CEO of Ascend Asia; Binayak Dutta, Senior MD, SouthEast Asia, FWD Group; together with management team of FWD Singapore and Ascend Asia member firms.

This event marked the start of the long-term strategic partnership and reaffirming the shared commitment of all parties to strengthening Singapore's open architecture financial advisory ecosystem through closer collaboration, innovation and customer-centric advice.

For more information, please visit www.fwd.com.sg.

Over three-quarters of accountants globally reported increased operating costs in the second quarter (Q2), above the previous record set in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, amid soaring commodity prices and supply chain disruptions resulting from the conflict. Strikingly, 83 per cent of CFOs experienced increased costs, following a record-breaking rise of over 20 percentage points from Q1. This is close to series peaks recorded in 2022 and 2023.

Despite soaring costs, there was some recovery in confidence among accountants globally in Q2, from what was close to a record low in Q1. While they remain quite downbeat by historical standards, the improvement likely reflects the relative resilience of the global economy and signs at the time of the survey of movement towards a potential resolution of the conflict, which may have reduced fears of worst-case scenarios.

That said, declines in the Global New Orders, Capital Expenditure and Employment indices point to some slowing in global growth, likely reflecting headwinds from increased private sector caution, rising inflation, and tighter-than-expected monetary policy, although they do not appear to be signalling a major economic slowdown.

Confidence among accountants remains weak by historical standards in North America and Western Europe, but after a sharp recovery in Q2 is now meaningfully above average in Asia-Pacific. While the region is very exposed to developments in the Middle East, hopes of a potential resolution of the conflict and the relative resilience of the global economy have likely been factors boosting sentiment, as well as the global AI boom, of which the region’s exporters are major beneficiaries.

Economic pressures returned as accountants' top risk priority in Q2 2026, at 22 per cent, ahead of geopolitical instability at 20per cent and cybersecurity at 14 per cent. Respondents described how understanding today's risk landscape extends beyond traditional economic cycle management, pointing to the converging effects of prolonged wars, rising cybercrime and policy uncertainty. AI featured prominently, with comments focusing on sustainable value, cyber resilience and accountability.

“The AI boom is providing major support to the global economy and financial markets, but developments in the Middle East over coming months will be crucial. If progress can be made in resolving the conflict, that would clearly be supportive for global growth as we progress through the second half of 2026. But downside risks would quickly build if there were a return to major hostilities and surge in energy prices,” said Alain Mulder, senior director, Europe Operations and Global Special Projects at IMA.

Jonathan Ashworth, chief economist at ACCA, noted that sharply rising costs were a major issue for firms in the second quarter.

"If they increasingly try to pass these on to consumers, this would significantly raise the risk of policy tightening by the world's major central banks," Ashworth said. "That said, policymakers will be hoping for favourable developments on the diplomatic front and a return of oil prices to around pre-crisis levels, potentially allowing them to sit on their hands for the rest of 2026."

"Despite some improvement in confidence, accountants globally remain very cautious, likely reflecting the uncertain operating environment which has become the 'new normal' in recent years," he added.

ACCA and VACPA deepen partnership to support Vietnam's green finance transition The renewal of the MoU between ACCA Vietnam and the VACPA marks not only a new chapter in their long-standing partnership, but also a shared commitment to build a transparent, sustainable financial ecosystem and address the growing risk of greenwashing.

Career guidance aligned with global norms gain traction Moves to reinforce career guidance in general education are advancing, supported by initiatives that incorporate international professional standards into pathways for secondary school students.

Small business ESG strategies unlocked A true sustainability ecosystem requires global endorsement, genuine green financing, and technology solutions to lower the cost of implementation for businesses.

Announced on July 23, the deployment supports GEODIS' wider commitment to reduce emissions and contribute to Vietnam's transition to low-emission transport.

To operate last mile business-to-business and business-to-consumer deliveries for customers across the luxury and retail sectors, GEODIS will deploy the VinFast EC Van 2026. The company is one of the first logistics providers to introduce electric powered urban distribution in Vietnam.

“Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important consideration in supply chain decisions, but customers also expect reliability, flexibility and speed. Our focus is on demonstrating that electric vehicles can deliver on all of these requirements in a real-world urban environment. This deployment gives us valuable operational insights that will help us expand lower-carbon delivery solutions as the market continues to evolve,” said Chandler So, managing director of GEODIS Vietnam.

Purpose-built for urban transportation, the VinFast EC Van combines compact dimensions with high cargo efficiency, making it well suited for navigating city streets and varied road conditions while maintaining delivery reliability. The EV is designed to support daily delivery operations while helping to reduce noise and contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through zero tailpipe emissions.

In Vietnam, GEODIS is working closely with key ecosystem partners, including vehicle manufacturers and infrastructure stakeholders, to support EV deployment readiness, operational reliability, and future fleet scalability. GEODIS will continue to assess opportunities to expand its electric vehicle fleet and introduce additional lower-carbon logistics initiatives across its operations in Vietnam.

Throughout the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region, GEODIS is adopting lower carbon options, e.g. electric or biodiesel vehicles, for first/last mile transportation where operationally feasible.

TBS Logistics Center leads local logistics TBS Logistics Center, a subsidiary of TBS Group, is positioned to capitalise on the increasing demand for warehouse space and logistics services in Vietnam.

SITC launches container depot in Danang Hong Kong-headquartered SITC on July 10 announced that the company had launched its container depot in Danang, securing a stronger footprint in central Vietnam.

Yusen Logistics opens Hung Yen Logistics Centre On July 21, Yusen Logistics (Vietnam) Co., Ltd. officially opened its newest flagship facility, the Yusen Hung Yen Logistics Centre.

The new facility was opened on July 22 with the investment reflecting De Heus' long-term commitment to supporting sustainable aquaculture through specialised nutrition solutions and advanced production technology.

Equipped with advanced technology sourced from Europe and the US and operating according to internationally recognised standards, including ISO 22000, ASC Feed and BAP, the facility is designed to deliver consistent feed quality while supporting responsible aquaculture practices.

As demand for high-quality seafood continues to grow worldwide, marine and cold-water aquaculture offer significant opportunities for sustainable growth and value creation. The new mill enables De Heus to serve this growing segment with specialised nutritional solutions tailored to the needs of high-value aquaculture species.

In addition to supporting regional aquaculture development, the facility will produce specialised feed for export markets. This includes feed for marine species such as sea bass, barramundi and other commercially important fish species, helping producers meet the nutritional requirements of increasingly demanding markets.

Sustainability has been integrated into the design and operation of the facility. The mill has been developed to optimise the efficient use of raw materials, improve operational performance and reduce energy consumption throughout the production process, aligning with De Heus’ broader commitment to responsible production and sustainable food systems.

Johan van den Ban, CEO of De Heus Vietnam & Asia, said, "This investment reflects De Heus' long-term commitment to marine and cold-water aquaculture. Through specialised nutrition solutions and modern production technology, we aim to help farmers improve performance, enhance product quality and contribute to a more sustainable aquaculture value chain."

The new facility reflects De Heus' ongoing investment in innovation, sustainability and farmer success. By expanding its specialised feed production capabilities, De Heus continues to support the development of efficient and responsible aquaculture systems while helping meet the growing global demand for high-quality seafood.

De Heus completes acquisitions of CJ Feed & Care De Heus has completed the acquisition of CJ Feed & Care, strengthening its presence in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Cambodia while entering the South Korean and Philippine markets.

Vinh Long kicks ahead with marine-energy approach The Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long is accelerating a pivot towards a centre of marine economy and renewable energy production.

Vinh Long building on stable business performance Vinh Long province is accelerating a series of key transport ventures to enhance connectivity for goods flows in the region and nationwide.

The collaboration aims to establish a mutual recognition framework in Europe for brake wear particle test reports, helping Korean automotive parts manufacturers reduce certification burdens and facilitate their entry into the European market.

DEKRA Korea and KTL signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at KTL's International Conference Room in Seoul.

The signing ceremony was attended by Young-hwan Ko, Head of Climate and Environment Division at KTL; Jae-du Cha, Center Director (Environmental Business Development Center) at KTL; Dr. Kilian Aviles, Executive Vice President of DEKRA Group and Head of the Asia Pacific Region; and Ming Sheng, Country Manager of DEKRA Korea.

This collaboration is established to jointly address the newly introduced testing and certification requirements for brake wear particle emissions under the Euro 7 regulation.

Euro 7 expands vehicle emission regulations beyond traditional exhaust emissions to include non-exhaust emissions such as brake wear particles, tire wear particles, and battery durability. As a result, Korean automotive suppliers exporting to Europe face increasingly stringent regulatory requirements.

Building on KTL's Brake Wear Particle Testing Laboratory established in 2025, DEKRA Korea will work alongside KTL to pursue mutual recognition of test reports. This initiative is expected to create a pathway for test results generated in Korea to be cooperated as part of the EU type approval process.

Furthermore, DEKRA Korean and KTL intend to jointly develop a robust brake wear particle testing and certification system aligned with international standards. This is expected to enhance the capability of Korean companies to comply with European regulations while reducing their reliance on overseas testing facilities.

Under the MoU, the two organizations will collaborate in the following areas:

• Exchange of technical information related to Euro 7 and Non-Exhaust Emissions (NEE).
• Cooperation of European certification testing utilizing KTL's laboratory.
• Technical collaboration on Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

Dr. Kilian Aviles, Executive Vice President of DEKRA Group and Head of the Asia Pacific Region, stated:

"This partnership marks the first step toward establishing a framework under which brake wear particle test reports generated by KTL can be mutually recognized in Europe. Together, we aim to enhance confidence in the testing capabilities of Korean products and technologies while building an internationally recognized certification cooperation model."

Young-hwan Ko, Head of Climate and Environment Division at KTL, commented:

"Regulations on brake wear particle emissions represent a newly emerging regulatory area worldwide, making it difficult for companies to respond independently. We will continue strengthening our testing and certification support framework to help Korean companies effectively comply with Euro 7 and other European market requirements."

KTL continues to support the competitiveness of Korea's automotive industry by providing testing and certification services in the environmental sector, including solutions for both exhaust and non-exhaust vehicle emission regulations, as well as environmental measuring equipment.

This strategic partnership between DEKRA Korea and KTL marks a significant advancement in supporting Korea's vital automotive sector. Together, both organizations are confident in the ability to guide clients through the complexities of Euro 7 and emerging carbon regulations. This collaboration will not only solidify Korea's global leadership in automotive innovation and compliance but also reinforce DEKRA Korea's commitment to delivering unparalleled testing, inspection, and certification services that champion safety and sustainability.

Launching in phases across Hong Kong, Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, the United Kingdom and New Zealand, the partnership is designed to elevate the travel journey, from booking and planning to on-property recognition and rewards, across Accor's portfolio of more than 45 brands worldwide, including Raffles, Fairmont and Sofitel.

"Travel remains an important part of the lifestyle of many of our Card Members in Asia, and we are increasingly seeking experiences that are more personalized, rewarding and connected," said Walter Liu, Head of Asia Region at American Express. "Together with Accor, we're amplifying the value of two trusted global brands by pairing meaningful recognition with greater redemption flexibility to deliver elevated, end-to-end experiences for our Card Members in Hong Kong and beyond."

"At Accor, we are committed to creating richer and more personalized travel experiences through our diverse brand portfolio and global hotel network." said Kent Zhu, CEO of Greater China at Accor. "Our partnership with American Express builds on the strengths of both organizations to offer Hong Kong American Express Card Members greater flexibility and more travel choices. Whether travelling for business, leisure or discovering destinations around the world, members can enjoy a wide range of hospitality, dining and lifestyle experiences across Accor's brands."

Anchored by elite status matching into ALL Accor and complemented by a new Membership Rewards^® points transfer option to ALL Accor, the partnership expands the power and value of American Express Membership.

Membership Rewards^® Points Transfer

The partnership expands the flexibility and value of American Express Membership Rewards^®, giving eligible Card Members a new option to transfer points to the ALL Accor loyalty program. Eligible Card Members in Hong Kong can transfer their Membership Rewards points at a rate of 25 Membership Rewards points to 1 ALL Accor Reward point. The minimum Membership Rewards points required to transfer to ALL Accor Reward Point are 25,000 Membership Rewards points, in multiples of 12,500 Membership Rewards points, in the same transfer.

Transferred points may be redeemed within the ALL Accor program across its vast global hotel network of 45 hotel brands, dining, experiences, and more than 110 partners, in accordance with ALL Accor program terms and conditions.

Elite Status Match for Eligible Card Members

Eligible American Express Card Members will be able to match their American Express status to an equivalent tier within ALL Accor, unlocking enhanced travel benefits and meaningful on-property recognition when staying at participating Accor properties around the world, including:

American Express Platinum^® Card Members will be eligible to receive ALL Accor Gold status which includes free Wi-Fi, welcome amenities, late check-out, complimentary room upgrades (subject to availability) and bonus ALL Accor points. Details of the launch date for the Elite Status Match benefit in Hong Kong will be announced at a later date.

For more information about American Express, visit americanexpress.com/hk, americanexpress.com/en-us/newsroom/, and ir.americanexpress.com.

"The latest AMD powered additions to our DCBBS family deliver the next generation of AI infrastructure, optimized for high performance, rapid scalability, and peak efficiency," said Vik Malyala, Chief Business Officer at Supermicro. "Backed by our global services team, resilient U.S. supply chain, and consistent investment in US AI innovation, we continue to help customers deploy and scale AI with confidence."

Learn more about Supermicro's portfolio of AMD servers here, and in this video summary.

"As enterprises scale agentic AI, they need infrastructure that delivers exceptional performance, efficiency, and flexibility," said Dan McNamara, senior vice president and general manager, Compute and Enterprise AI, AMD. "By combining the latest AMD EPYC CPUs, Instinct GPUs, and AMD Pensando networking with Supermicro's modular server and rack-scale designs, customers can deploy AI infrastructure faster while improving utilization, reducing energy consumption, and lowering total cost of ownership."

H15 Portfolio Delivers Optimized Infrastructure for Every Workload

The new H15 portfolio includes purpose-built systems optimized for a broad range of enterprise and AI infrastructure deployments:

Hyper – The flagship dual-socket platform engineered for enterprise applications, AI inference, virtualization, and cloud workloads, with advanced thermal design to support the highest-performance AMD EPYC processors.

CloudDC – A single-socket or dual socket server designed for cloud-scale environments and built on the Open Compute Project (OCP) Data Center Modular Hardware System (DC-MHS) specification for compatibility with open data center standards.

GrandTwin® – A high-density 2U, four-node architecture designed for scale-out environments including object storage, virtualization, cloud services, and high-performance computing.

FlexTwin™ – A 1OU, two-node, high-performance, high-density dual CPU compute system that maximizes compute density and power efficiency for cloud-native and hyperscale deployments using liquid cooling.

Petascale Storage – 1U and 2U high-capacity all-flash storage platforms optimized for software-defined storage-based AI data lakes, large-scale analytics, and HPC environments supporting up to 4.8 PB per system.

SuperBlade® - H15 8U 10 SuperBlade represents next-generation, rack-scale breakthrough architecture for HPC, AI inference, agentic AI, and enterprise-class compute workloads with CPU and GPU. The platform supports both single-socket and dual-socket blade configurations - with both air and liquid-cooled versions optimized for maximum density, high performance, and efficiency, across a wide range of infrastructure deployments.

Expanding AMD GPU-Powered AI Infrastructure

Complementing the H15 server portfolio, Supermicro continues to expand its AMD GPU-powered AI infrastructure with new PCIe GPU servers and the rack-scale Supermicro AMD Helios Platform. As shown at Computex 2026, these solutions provide organizations with flexible deployment options ranging from enterprise AI inference to large-scale AI training.

5U PCIe GPU Servers Powered by AMD Instinct™ MI350P GPUs

The Supermicro AS -5126GS-TNRT and AS -5126GS-TNRT2 are designed to maximize the performance of AMD Instinct MI350P PCIe GPUs. Supporting up to ten GPUs in a standard 5U air-cooled platform, these systems deliver exceptional AI acceleration while operating within existing data center power and cooling infrastructures.

By combining Supermicro's high-density PCIe architecture with AMD Instinct MI350P GPUs featuring up to 144GB of HBM3e memory and support for low-precision AI formats, organizations can accelerate AI inference and training while improving infrastructure efficiency, reducing data center footprint, and lowering total cost of ownership.

Open Ethernet Networking with AMD Pensando™ Pollara 400 AI NIC

The AMD Pensando Pollara 400 AI NIC provides high-performance, open Ethernet networking for AI infrastructure, enabling front-end, storage, and scale-out connectivity for AMD Instinct MI350P-based systems with the high bandwidth, low latency, and efficiency required for AI training and inference. Together, AMD Instinct MI350P GPUs and the AMD Pensando Pollara 400 AI NIC enable customers to build open, high-performance AI clusters that scale from a single server to large multi-rack deployments using standard Ethernet infrastructure.

Supermicro AMD Helios Platform

For organizations deploying frontier AI models, Supermicro is collaborating with AMD to deliver the Supermicro AMD Helios Platform, a 72-GPU rack-scale solution designed for large-scale AI training and high-throughput inference.

The liquid-cooled platform combines AMD Instinct MI455X GPUs, 6^th Gen AMD EPYC processors, AMD Pensando networking technologies, and the AMD ROCm™ software stack to create an open, high-performance AI infrastructure. Supporting deployments of every size, the platform enables customers to scale efficiently while maximizing performance, energy efficiency, and operational flexibility.

Supermicro's DCBBS brings these technologies together as complete, validated AI infrastructure, enabling organizations to deploy solutions ranging from individual servers to fully integrated rack-scale and data center-level systems. With industry-leading design, manufacturing, liquid cooling, networking, software, and global support services, Supermicro continues to help customers accelerate AI adoption while reducing deployment time, improving energy efficiency, and lowering total cost of ownership.

For a detailed product demonstration led by Supermicro experts, be sure to stop by the Supermicro booth at AMD Advancing AI Day 2026, July 22–23, 2026, at Moscone West in San Francisco. Supermicro will also be displaying the densest EPYC 9006 rack implementation with 96 EPYC 9006 CPUs in a 42U rack using the FlexTwin system which will be shown in the AMD display area.

¹1.7X performance improvement based on SPECInt Rate 2017 results published by AMD.

The sustainable capital market development conference took place on July 23, organised by The Investor magazine. Ha Thu Giang, director general of the Credit Department under the State Bank of Vietnam, said the central bank has implemented monetary, and credit measures aimed at balancing inflation control, financial stability, and economic growth.

Bank lending has continued to increase since the beginning of the year, helping meet businesses' financing needs while remaining aligned with the economy's capacity to absorb capital.

As of July 13, outstanding credit had reached nearly VND20.1 quadrillion ($770 billion), up 7.86 per cent from the end of 2025. The increase represents an additional VND1.46 quadrillion ($57 billion) in financing provided to the economy over the period.

"The SBV has implemented credit policies in a proactive and flexible manner, directing capital towards production and business activities, priority sectors, new growth drivers, and key national projects," Giang said.

However, she noted that the banking sector continues to face several significant challenges. External uncertainties, including supply chain disruptions, strategic competition among major economies, trade conflicts, reciprocal tariffs, geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices, and higher transport costs, continue to weigh on business activity and affect credit demand.

At the same time, although deposit mobilisation has improved, the gap between credit growth and deposit growth remains substantial, creating funding pressure for banks.

According to the Ministry of Finance, Vietnam's total social investment demand is estimated at VND5.1 quadrillion ($200 billion) in 2026 and VND38.5 quadrillion ($1.5 trillion) over the 2026-2030 period.

Another structural issue is the economy's heavy dependence on bank lending. Credit outstanding was equivalent to approximately 145 per cent of GDP in 2025, while capital markets have yet to develop sufficiently to meet rising demand for medium- and long-term financing.

This imbalance is becoming increasingly challenging as Vietnam accelerates investment in major infrastructure projects and strategic industries. Banks continue to rely primarily on short-term deposits to finance longer-term loans, increasing maturity mismatch and liquidity risks across the banking system.

To support the government's growth objectives, Giang said the SBV will continue refining credit regulations to improve businesses' access to financing while directing credit towards productive sectors, priority industries, innovation, energy, agriculture, private enterprises, and nationally important projects.

The central bank will also strengthen monitoring of credit flows across industries, coordinate with ministries to resolve financing delays, and continue expanding the bank-business connectivity programme to better understand and address financing constraints faced by companies.

Ha Duy Tung, vice chairman of State Securities Commission

Alongside the banking sector, Vietnam's capital market has continued to grow, reinforcing its role as an increasingly important source of long-term financing. Ha Duy Tung, vice chairman of the State Securities Commission, said both macroeconomic conditions and the stock market delivered encouraging results during the first half of 2026.

As of June 30, total stock market capitalisation had reached approximately VND10.8 quadrillion ($423 billion), up 6 per cent from the end of 2025 and equivalent to 82.6 per cent of Vietnam's estimated 2025 GDP.

The market now includes 54 listed companies with market capitalisations exceeding $1 billion, including four companies valued at more than $10 billion. Meanwhile, the listed bond market reached around VND2.8 quadrillion ($109 billion), equivalent to 22.1 per cent of GDP.

Capital raising through equity issuance and corporate bonds also continued to increase, reaching VND325.3 trillion ($12.7 billion) during the first six months of the year, up 15.8 per cent year-on-year.

"The stock market continues to affirm its role as a key medium- and long-term capital channel for the economy. After nearly 30 years of development, Vietnam's stock market has established itself as one of the most dynamic markets in ASEAN," Tung said.

Officials also highlighted the government's recent policy agenda aimed at accelerating capital market development. Resolution No.10-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo in June, calls for accelerating institutional reforms, developing different financial markets in a coordinated manner, and restructuring medium- and long-term capital markets to reduce dependence on short-term bank credit.

Government resolutions issued earlier this year have also prioritised removing obstacles, improving regulations, and developing transparent, efficient capital markets, including the stock and corporate bond markets.

Tung said these policies provide the strategic framework for the next phase of capital market reform. He also pointed to Vietnam's forthcoming upgrade by FTSE Russell from Frontier Market to Secondary Emerging Market status, which will take effect on September 21.

The upgrade is widely expected to attract billions of dollars in foreign investment over time. Estimates by HSBC and the World Bank suggest Vietnam could receive between $8 billion and $10 billion in long-term capital inflows.

However, Tung argued that the significance of the upgrade extends beyond foreign investment. "The market upgrade is not just about attracting foreign capital. Its greater value lies in the reform momentum that it creates," he said.

Maintaining emerging market status will require Vietnam to align its market infrastructure and regulatory framework with international standards.

This includes shifting from a traditional supervisory approach towards one focused on market development and risk management, removing long-standing barriers such as pre-funding requirements for foreign investors, expanding English-language disclosure, and simplifying account-opening procedures for overseas investors.

These reforms, Tung said, would strengthen transparency, improve market accessibility, and enhance Vietnam's standing among international investors.

A higher market classification could also improve the country's investment profile, strengthen sovereign credit perceptions, and help Vietnamese companies raise capital internationally at lower financing costs. "The market upgrade is not the final destination. It is a strategic lever to help Vietnam build a more professional capital market that meets increasingly demanding global standards," he said.

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Moa Technology CEO Dr Virginia Corless in the company's glasshouse research facility in North Yorkshire, England (credit: Gary Brown)

Joining Supernova as new investors in Moa are Agri Investment Fund ("AIF"); GrainInnovate, a fund investing on behalf of the Grain Research Development Corporation ("GRDC") and managed by Artesian; Infinity Investment Partners; and Magdalen College Oxford. The round has also been supported by existing investors OSE, Lansdowne Partners, Parkwalk, and Oxford University Innovation.

This new investment reflects the proven strength of Moa's IP and the progress it has made to become the innovation partner of choice for the crop protection industry. In the last 24 months, Moa has formed R&D collaborations with four leading companies - Nufarm, Gowan, Certis Belchim and Corteva Agriscience - to develop different novel solutions to help farmers protect their harvests from crop-killing weeds, and expects to continue to sign further commercial research partnerships.

In a major breakthrough for the industry, Moa's proprietary technology platforms have already discovered over 80 novel mode of action areas, which work in completely different ways to control weeds and break resistance. After successful validation in the lab and glasshouse, Moa's most advanced novel mode of action programmes are performing strongly to control some of the world's toughest weeds in successive seasons of international field trials. In 2025, the company discovered a new category of products - Moa Amplifiers™ - which are not herbicidal on their own but have the potential to reduce the amount or concentration of herbicides required, supporting productivity and environmental stewardship.

The Series C funding will enable Moa to bring its three most advanced programmes significantly closer to commercialisation, to build its pipeline of early-stage novel mode of action herbicides and to further develop the Moa Amplifiers programme. The new equity investment will be supplemented by upfront and milestone payments from current and future industry partners working with Moa.

Martin Fiennes of Oxford Science Enterprises, said: "When we helped spin Moa out from the University of Oxford's Plant Sciences Department in 2017, we saw that its technology platform had a unique and important approach to address the market's need for herbicides capable of breaking weed resistance. The success of the platform's discoveries since in the lab and field trials has confirmed Moa is on track to provide the new solutions farmers need to sustain agricultural productivity, and we're delighted to be supporting the company again in this fundraising round."

Alexandre Biau of Supernova Invest, said: "Weed resistance continues to spread. It is causing increasing yield losses, further undermining the resilience of farming operations, while climate change is expected to make weed control even more challenging. In response, the Moa team is redefining the innovation playbook for weed control by advancing both novel modes of action and its Moa Amplifiers strategy, expanding the toolbox available to farmers. Building on the company's strong momentum and proven ability to execute, Supernova Invest is proud to support Moa's journey to market."

Dr Virginia Corless, CEO of Moa Technology said: "This marks a major milestone for Moa Technology – a validation of the outstanding progress we have made not just in the laboratory, but also in striking commercial deals with leading industry partners around the world. We are particularly pleased that, through AIF in Europe and GrainInnovate in Australia, the farming sector itself is closely connected to the next phase of Moa's development, helping accelerate delivery of our solutions to the fields where they are so urgently needed."

For more information, please visit www.moa-technology.com.

Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Summary

• Net revenues were $19.1 million in fiscal year 2026, compared to $25.4 million in fiscal year 2025.
• Gross profit was $4.7 million in fiscal year 2026, compared to $10.5 million in fiscal year 2025.
• Gross margin was 24.4% in fiscal year 2026, compared to 41.1% in fiscal year 2025.
• Net Loss was $9.3 million in fiscal year 2026, compared to $5.3 million in fiscal year 2025.
• Basic and diluted losses per share were $8.38 in fiscal year 2026, compared to $21.95 in fiscal year 2025.

"Fiscal year 2026 represents a pivotal transition for Fly-E, as we initiated targeted measures to optimize our retail footprint, simplify our corporate structure, and enhance administrative efficiency," commented Zhou (Andy) Ou, Chief Executive Officer of Fly-E. "While a challenging consumer retail environment and proactive pricing adjustments to clear aged inventory directly impacted our top-line performance and compressed our near-term margin profile, we believe these operational adjustments are fundamentally beneficial for Fly-E's long-term trajectory. We are seeing an encouraging shift in our revenue mix this year, highlighted by the increased demand from our wholesale channel as we evolved our distribution model, alongside steady traction within our rental services, with both business lines demonstrating strong year-over-year growth."

Ou continued, "Moving forward, we remain committed to rebuilding trust through enhanced product safety, continuing to innovate with solutions like our battery swap system and Go Fly app, growing our service portfolio through our rental program, and expanding our online retail presence. Together, these strategic pillars form a more resilient, efficient foundation for sustainable value creation over time."

Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results

Net Revenues

Net revenues were $19.1 million in fiscal year 2026, a decrease of 25.0% from $25.4 million in fiscal year 2025. The decrease was primarily driven by a lower sales volume of 42,101 units in fiscal year 2026 compared to 58,765 units in fiscal year 2025, as well as promotional pricing adjustments implemented to clear aged inventory.

• Retail sales revenue was $6.9 million in fiscal year 2026, a decrease of 68.1% from $21.7 million in fiscal year 2025. The decline was primarily attributable to softened consumer demand for E-Bikes and E-Scooters following industry-wide lithium-ion battery safety concerns in the New York market, which prompted temporary shifts in consumer preferences. The decrease was also partially driven by the planned closure and disposal of certain retail stores during the fiscal year.
• Wholesale revenue was $11.6 million in fiscal year 2026, a robust increase of 227.5% from $3.5 million in fiscal year 2025. This growth was primarily driven by sustained product demand and ongoing purchases from the retail stores that were streamlined and transitioned to independent operations during the period.
• Rental services sales revenue was $0.6 million in fiscal year 2026, an increase of 237.5% from $0.2 million in fiscal year 2025, reflecting early traction in the expansion of the Company's service portfolio.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues was $14.4 million in fiscal year 2026, a decrease of 3.8% from $15.0 million in fiscal year 2025. The decrease was primarily aligned with the lower sales volume resulting from the downsizing of the Company's retail store network.

Gross Profit and Margin

Gross profit was $4.7 million in fiscal year 2026, compared to $10.5 million in fiscal year 2025. Gross margin was 24.4% in fiscal year 2026, compared to 41.1% in fiscal year 2025. The decrease in gross margin was primarily attributable to lower average selling prices of our EVs implemented to clear aged inventory and an increase in procurement costs driven by upstream price movements, as well as a shift in sales channel mix following the disposal of certain retail stores, which resulted in a higher proportion of wholesale sales and a lower proportion of retail sales — the latter of which typically generates higher margins. These headwinds were partially offset by an increased contribution from the higher-margin rental services business line.

Total Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses were $11.1 million in fiscal year 2026, a decrease of 26.1% from $15.0 million in fiscal year 2025. The reduction reflects the impacts of our cost-optimization measures, including lower payroll and rental expenses achieved through the streamlining of retail store operations. This decrease was partially offset by increases in warehouse maintenance costs, impairment losses on equipment, and inventory clearance losses as the Company downsized its retail footprint.

• Selling expenses were $3.5 million in fiscal year 2026, a decrease of 53.0% from $7.4 million in fiscal year 2025, primarily driven by the streamlining of retail stores which lowered associated payroll, rental and utility expenses.
• General and administrative expenses were $7.6 million in fiscal year 2026, remaining stable compared to $7.6 million in fiscal year 2025. Driven by the Company's structural downsizing, the decreases in payroll, travel, and entertainment expenses were offset by increases in non-cash impairment losses on property and equipment, inventory clearance adjustments, and repair and maintenance costs.

Net Loss

Net loss was $9.3 million in fiscal year 2026, compared to $5.3 million in fiscal year 2025.

Basic and Diluted Earnings (Losses) per Share

Basic and diluted losses per share were $8.38 in fiscal year 2026, compared to $21.95 in fiscal year 2025.

EBITDA

EBITDA was negative $6.3 million in fiscal year 2026, compared to negative EBITDA of $3.9 million in fiscal year 2025.

Financial Condition and Cash Flows

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had cash of $0.3 million, compared to $0.8 million as of March 31, 2025.

Net cash used in operating activities was $13.8 million in fiscal year 2026, compared to $10.1 million in fiscal year 2025.

Net cash used in investing activities was $2.5 million in fiscal year 2026, compared to $2.9 million in fiscal year 2025.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $15.7 million in fiscal year 2026, compared to $12.5 million in fiscal year 2025.

This Notice has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company's securities on Nasdaq. However, if the Company fails to timely regain compliance with the Rule, the Company's securities will be subject to delisting from Nasdaq.

The Notice provides that the Company may submit to Nasdaq a plan to regain compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rule by September 21, 2026. If Nasdaq accepts the Company's plan, then Nasdaq may grant the Company up to 180 calendar days from the Filing's due date, or until January 11, 2027, to regain compliance. If Nasdaq does not accept the Company's plan, then the Company will have the opportunity to appeal that decision to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel.

The Company filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended March 31, 2026 on July 23, 2026, which would eliminate the need for the Company to submit a formal plan to regain compliance.

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The recognition caps a year in which the company posted its highest-ever profit, secured an upgraded credit rating from AM Best, and saw its share price climb to a five-year-high.

Record financial results

For the 2025 fiscal year, Hanoi Re reported total revenue of VND3.69 trillion ($141.92 million), fulfilling 111.6 per cent of the plan, with reinsurance premium income of $120 million. Profit before tax reached $11.59 million, up 24.6 per cent on-year and 23.5 per cent above target, while profit after tax stood at nearly $9.22 million.

Total assets grew 11.3 per cent to more than $286.92 million, with owners’ equity at close to $64.23 million. The 2025 financial statements were audited by PwC with an unqualified opinion.

Underlying technical performance also improved: reinsurance underwriting profit reached $3.05 million, more than double its target, reflecting a recovery in the core reinsurance business following losses linked to Typhoon Yagi in 2024.

Hanoi Re maintained a cash dividend of 17 per cent of charter capital for 2025, continuing a track record of stable payouts – the company had held dividends at 16 per cent for eight consecutive years prior to this increase.

On the Hanoi Stock Exchange, its shares touched VND30,400 ($1.17) in July, their highest level since the stock’s listing in late 2020.

Credit rating upgrade

In March 2026, AM Best upgraded Hanoi Re’s Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating from “bbb” to “bbb+,” while affirming a Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and a National Scale Rating of aaa, all with stable outlooks. AM Best cited strong balance sheet strength and operating performance, alongside an appropriate risk management framework, with average return on equity of 14.4 per cent over 2021-2025.

International growth and strategic partnership business generated outside Vietnam now accounts for close to 20 per cent of Hanoi Re’s total inward reinsurance premium, with the company active across roughly 50 countries and territories in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Hanoi Re counts PVI Holdings as its majority shareholder alongside HDI Global SE, a member of the Talanx Group, and Petrovietnam.

PVI Holdings has indicated it is open to divest up to 30 per cent of Hanoi Re to a foreign strategic investor, with selection criteria extending beyond capital to technical underwriting capability and the potential to support Hanoi Re’s international distribution network. Discussions with prospective partners remain ongoing.

Outlook for 2026

For 2026, Hanoi Re has set a target of $152.69 million in total revenue while continuing its 17 per cent dividend policy. The company said it would continue to rebalance its portfolio towards higher-margin business lines, selectively expand in overseas markets, and invest further in pricing, risk assessment, data, and technology capabilities amid a softer global reinsurance pricing cycle.

PVIRe taking the initiative on the reinsurance market Vietnam’s reinsurance market is witnessing stiff competition between two local players, the Vietnam National Reinsurance Corporation, which came into being in 1994, and PVIRe, a pillar of leading financial insurance institution PVI Holdings.

PVI Insurance takes lead in non-life insurance market According to the Insurance Association of Vietnam, PVI Insurance accounted for 15.4 per cent of the market share in the first six months of 2021, taking the No.1 position in the non-life insurance market, followed by Bao Viet in second place with 15.3 per cent. This is the second consecutive quarter PVI Insurance takes the lead.

Non-life insurance market in sees bright spots in H1 despite rising challenges Vietnam's non-life insurance sector continues to expand, posting double-digit growth in the first half of 2025, fuelled by new products, digital initiatives, and robust underwriting performance.

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STAMPEDE has created more than 11,000 free, claimable business pages for F&B establishments across Singapore. The pages give hawkers, cafés, restaurants and small chains a digital starting point where customers can find key business information, including location, ratings and outlet details.

Owners can claim or create their page for free, set up a digital loyalty programme and review the system before deciding whether to activate a paid plan.

The initiative comes as Singapore's F&B sector faces continued pressure. Between 1 January and 23 October 2025, 2,431 retail food establishments closed. Of these, 63% had been registered for five years or less, while 82% of that group had never recorded a profit in their annual tax declarations.

Against this backdrop, STAMPEDE is focusing on an area that operators can influence directly: whether customers return, redeem rewards and recommend the business to others.

"Singapore is investing heavily in AI, and that's a real opportunity, but a hawker or café owner shouldn't need to become an AI expert to benefit from it," said Wilson Komala, Founder of STAMPEDE.

"At the end of the day, F&B owners just want customers coming back and bringing their friends. The technology should work quietly in the background, turning everyday customer activity into simple actions and not another dashboard to check or skill for the owners to learn," Wilson added.

Customers join a participating outlet's loyalty programme by scanning a QR code through their phone browser, without downloading an application. Staff can issue stamps using an ordinary phone camera, with no additional hardware required.

The platform combines digital stamp cards, referral rewards, coupons, customer data, automated communications and weekly AI reports that explain customer activity in plain language.

Early results from three Singapore F&B brands show how this can translate into measurable customer activity. In under four months, OMMA Chicken Soup, CHA MULAN and LICKERS collectively gained more than 14,000 loyalty members, generated over 1,300 completed referrals and recorded more than 10,700 coupon redemptions across 19 outlets.

OMMA Chicken Soup recorded more than 5,500 loyalty members and over 300 completed referrals across five outlets, while CHA MULAN gained more than 7,000 members and generated over 800 referrals across nine outlets. Their coupon redemption rates reached approximately 50% and 55% respectively.

"The strongest sign for us is that customers are not only joining the programmes, but they are now returning, redeeming rewards and recommending the brands to others," said Josiah Tan, Founder of OMMA Chicken Soup and Co-founder of CHA MULAN.

Neighbourhood ice cream brand LICKERS gained more than 1,600 loyalty members and over 200 completed referrals across five outlets. It also recorded a 33% returning-customer rate, the highest among STAMPEDE's clients.

"LICKERS has always grown through its regulars, so the returning-customer rate is particularly meaningful," said Felix Tan, Founder of LICKERS. "It gives us clearer proof that customers are coming back and introducing the brand to others."

Businesses can claim or create their STAMPEDE page and complete the initial setup for free. Payment begins only when the programme is activated, with its Growth plan priced at S$50 per outlet per month.

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Despite being one of the most prevalent bone diseases in Hong Kong, osteoporosis is estimated to go undiagnosed and untreated in up to 80% of those affected, largely because the disease is asymptomatic until a fracture occurs. By embedding screening within the familiar and accessible setting of community pharmacies, this programme represents a significant step forward in closing the gap between disease burden and clinical intervention.

Osteoporosis Can Lead to Fragility Fractures with Mortality Rates Comparable to Major Cancers

Osteoporosis affects approximately 30% of women and 8% of men aged over 50 or above in Hong Kong, causing progressive deterioration of bone density that leaves patients vulnerable to fragility fractures — fractures that occur from low-impact forces such as a minor fall or even a sudden movement. These fractures carry consequences far beyond physical injury.

Research demonstrates that the one-year mortality rate following a hip fracture can exceed that of certain common cancers, including prostate and breast cancer. Local hospital data further indicate that nearly half of all patients who sustain a fragility hip fracture do not survive beyond five years. Despite these grave outcomes, public awareness remains alarmingly low: international studies suggest that fewer than one in ten at-risk individuals proactively seek a bone mineral density assessment.

Community Pharmacies as an integral part of Primary Healthcare with Pharmacists Playing a Key Role

Recognising the urgent need for a scalable, community-based approach to osteoporosis detection, community pharmacies are increasingly recognised as one of the vital platforms for screening and health education. Community pharmacies play a unique position in the primary healthcare ecosystem — they are among the most frequently visited and trusted healthcare touchpoints in daily life, offering not only medication dispensing but also accessible health consultations, disease prevention education, risk assessments, and referrals, serving as a critical component of the primary healthcare ecosystem.

Standardising the COSA Screening Process to Reach High-Risk Individuals in the Community

Since 2026, the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy at HKUMed has collaborated with multiple community pharmacies to introduce a standardised osteoporosis risk assessment protocol into the community, enabling specially trained community pharmacists to utilise the COSA tool to screen high-risk individuals. The assessment requires only four data points — sex, age, body weight, and prior fracture history — and can be completed within minutes during a routine pharmacy visit.

Pharmacists trained in the protocol explain results to patients immediately upon completion. Individuals identified as high-risk receive a written referral to a family physician or other healthcare professionals for further evaluation, including Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) scanning to confirm diagnosis. All participants, regardless of risk classification, receive bone health education, including guidance on calcium and vitamin D intake, balanced diets, appropriate weight-bearing exercise, fall prevention, and other lifestyle modifications. Studies have demonstrated that these non-pharmacological interventions independently reduce fracture incidence, offering bone protection even in the absence of drug therapy.

Promising Early Results: Approximately 60% of High-Risk Individuals Willing to Undergo Assessment

Since the programme's launch, community pharmacists have proactively approached over 1,000 high-risk individuals — defined as men aged 70 or above, women aged 65 or above, and adults aged 50 or above with at least one additional osteoporosis risk factor — and invited them to complete the COSA assessment. Notably, approximately 60% of those approached agreed to undergo the assessment, demonstrating that community pharmacy-based osteoporosis screening is an effective means of raising public awareness of the disease and encouraging individuals to take an active role in managing their own health. Of those assessed, more than 100 individuals were identified as being at very high risk for osteoporosis and were referred to family physicians for further diagnostic workup. These findings confirm that this service model can effectively reach and identify undiagnosed high-risk individuals hidden within the community, facilitating early detection and timely intervention.

"Osteoporosis is a disease that is too often discovered only after a fracture has already occurred," said Professor Cheung Ching-lung, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, HKUMed. "By integrating COSA screening into community pharmacies, we have been able to reach a substantial number of high-risk individuals who had never previously undergone assessment. Establishing routine screening services within community pharmacies not only helps elevate public understanding of bone health but also facilitates the early identification of undiagnoised patients, promoting timely diagnosis and treatment through established referral pathways."

Proactive Outreach by Community Pharmacies Enhances Screening Accessibility

The Diamond Hill Family Pharmacy, operated by the Christian Family Service Centre (CFSC), is among the participating sites offering osteoporosis screening and health counselling as part of this programme. "Community pharmacies are places people trust and visit regularly. This programme demonstrates precisely how community-based healthcare can extend disease prevention and health education into everyday life. We are delighted to support this clinical model that brings practical osteoporosis screening services into the community so that more high-risk individuals can receive early assessment." said Mr Gary Kong Ching-yue, Programme Director - Primary Health Care Services, CFSC.

Kuki Ku, a CFSC community pharmacist involved in the programme, highlighted a natural entry point that has proven particularly effective: many older adults visit pharmacies routinely to purchase calcium supplements or vitamin D — products directly associated with bone health. This provides pharmacists with an organic opportunity to initiate a conversation about bone health, introduce the COSA assessment, and deliver personalised guidance on nutrition and exercise to support bone density maintenance. Ku recalled one particularly illustrative case: during a routine COSA screening, she identified an elderly woman as being at high risk for osteoporosis and promptly referred her to a family doctor for further evaluation, including a DXA scan. The scan revealed osteoporosis . She is currently consulting with her doctor on follow-up management to reduce further bone loss.

Shum, a participant of COSA screening service in her eighties living with hypertension, hyperglycaemia, and hypercholesterolaemia, visited the pharmacy to collect a blood glucose meter. At the pharmacist's invitation, she completed the COSA osteoporosis screening — an encounter she had not anticipated. Her results indicated a high risk for osteoporosis, and she was issued a referral letter alongside personalised advice on fracture-preventive exercise and dietary calcium intake.

Standardised Guidelines and Training Readiness Pave the Way for Expanded Osteoporosis Screening

With Hong Kong's rapidly ageing population, the number of osteoporosis patients is projected to rise continuously, with hip fracture cases potentially surging several-fold to reach 27,468 cases by 2050. To strengthen community bone health management, the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy at HKUMed has developed a comprehensive practice guideline for community-based osteoporosis screening services. These guidelines encompass the latest disease management information, standardised screening protocols, public education materials, and referral mechanisms, and have been officially reviewed by The Osteoporosis Society of Hong Kong (OSHK).

Additionally, the Department has launched an online Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) course to provide training for pharmacists, supporting the standardised development of the service. With guidelines, training courses, and referral pathways now established, the community screening service is fully equipped for expansion. This sets the foundation for more community pharmacies to adopt the service and enables future integration into District Health Centres (DHCs) and other primary healthcare platforms, working collaboratively to build a comprehensive bone health management network rooted in "early identification, timely diagnosis, and prompt treatment."

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The surge comes even as the global economy faces real headwinds — geopolitical tensions, energy price volatility, and the restructuring of global supply chains — with Thailand emerging as a preferred base for investment across Southeast Asia.

Leading the capital influx is the digital sector, which reached a commanding $33 billion (approx. 1.12 trillion baht) in investment applications.

"Thailand's investment growth held steady even as the world economy faced real turbulence," said Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI). "This reflects strong investor confidence in Thailand's potential as a base for the industries of the future."

This digital windfall was accompanied by robust capital commitments across other high-value industries. The electrical appliances and electronics sector drew $3.56 billion (approx. 120.2 billion baht) across 179 projects, while agriculture and food processing secured $1.82 billion (approx. 61.4 billion baht) across 131 projects. Additionally, logistics and high-value services attracted $1.19 billion (approx. 40.2 billion baht) across 170 projects, and the automotive sector drew $759.2 million (approx. 25.7 billion baht) across 122 projects.

Other notable sectors included mining, metals and materials at $603.5 million (approx. 20.4 billion baht) across 128 projects, chemicals and petrochemicals at $489.1 million (approx. 16.5 billion baht) across 110 projects, and machinery, automation and robotics at $387.4 million (approx. 13.1 billion baht) across 82 projects, signaling broad-based industrial modernization.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) applications drove the bulk of the growth, skyrocketing 80% year-on-year to $40.5 billion (approx. 1.37 trillion baht) across 877 projects.

Singapore emerged as the top source of FDI, filing applications worth $33.2 billion (approx. 1.12 trillion baht) across 158 projects. The United Kingdom followed as the second-largest investor at $1.40 billion (approx. 47.2 billion baht) across 11 projects, with China close behind at $1.35 billion (approx. 45.8 billion baht) across 321 projects, Taiwan at $1.12 billion (approx. 38.0 billion baht) across 47 projects, and Japan at $970.1 million (approx. 32.8 billion baht) across 123 projects.

These investments remain heavily concentrated in digital technology — including data centers, data hosting, and cloud services — followed by electronics and electrical appliances such as optical transceivers, printed circuit boards, hard disk drives, and data-center networking and cooling systems, along with humanoid robotics parts, automotive parts, food and beverage, and advanced materials. Geographically, Thailand's industrialized Central region claimed the largest share of capital at $26.7 billion (approx. 903.8 billion baht) across 513 projects, followed by the Eastern region at $14.7 billion (approx. 495.7 billion baht). The Northeastern, Southern, Western, and Northern regions each drew smaller totals, but the North stood out with investment value up 93 percent year-on-year, led by energy and utilities, agriculture and food processing, and medical projects.

To support the massive power requirements of next-generation data centers, Thailand is seeing a parallel surge in renewable energy infrastructure. The energy and utilities sector recorded 221 projects worth $1.17 billion (approx. 39.5 billion baht) during the first half of the year, dominated by 198 clean energy initiatives—including solar, wind, biomass, and biogas power plants—valued at $779.7 million (approx. 26.4 billion baht).

Concurrently, manufacturers are investing in automation to remain competitive on the global stage. Under the BOI's "Smart and Sustainable Industry" initiative, companies submitted 132 applications valued at $507.6 million (approx. 17.2 billion baht) to upgrade machinery, adopt digital technology, and integrate automation and robotics into production and services, raising productivity and moving Thai industry toward higher-value, sustainable manufacturing.

The projects approved by the BOI in the first half of 2026 will generate over 82,000 jobs for Thai workers and consume approximately $11.4 billion (approx. 386 billion baht) in domestic raw materials annually, accounting for 42 percent of the projects' total raw material use, and is expected to boost the nation's export capacity by more than $36.8 billion (approx. 1.24 trillion baht) per year.

The BOI approved investment promotion applications for 1,300 projects valued at $38.7 billion (approx. 1.31 trillion baht) in the first half of 2026.

"Investment value is not the only goal," Narit said. "Real success means quality jobs, higher skills, and better income for Thai workers." "It means real opportunities for Thai businesses inside the supply chain, and growth that reaches every region, not just a few. That is why we will keep pushing for actual investment to happen as quickly as possible through the Thailand FastPass mechanism, driving economic growth and letting Thai people share directly in the shift to the industries of the future."

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Under the agreement, the two sides will jointly study investment options to upgrade and expand Phu Cat and Pleiku airports through the public-private partnership (PPP) model, with the aim of enhancing operational capacity and service quality to meet the socioeconomic development needs of Gia Lai province in Vietnam’s Central Highlands and the surrounding region.

Gia Lai People's Committee approved a proposal on July 10 allowing FLC Group to conduct research on PPP investment plans to upgrade and expand both airports.

Following the recent provincial merger, Gia Lai has become Vietnam's second-largest province by area and one of the few localities in the country with two airports located in separate key economic development zones.

According to Agustin Arellano, chairman and CEO of HASDC, the company will work closely with FLC to study internationally recognised solutions for airport infrastructure development while mobilising global expertise and resources to support project preparation.

With more than 25 years of experience in airport privatisation, concession and public-private partnership (PPP) projects across Central and South America, HASDC is backed by financial institutions and supported by government agencies in multiple countries.

“I believe this will provide a strong foundation for a successful partnership between FLC and HASDC,” said Arellano.

Representatives of both parties stressed that the framework agreement marks only the beginning of the project study process and does not constitute a final investment decision.

The signing ceremony was attended by representatives of Boeing Vietnam, the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC), and several consulting firms.

Vu Tu Thanh, acting regional managing director and Vietnam’s chief country representative of the USABC, said growing interest from US companies in Vietnam's aviation infrastructure could create new opportunities for cooperation and attract additional international investment into the country.

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Texas, HAS Development Corporation specialises in airport investment, development, management and operations. The company said it is expanding its search for investment opportunities across the Asia-Pacific region.

Under Decision No.1140/QD-BXD dated July 1, issued by the Minister of Construction, Pleiku Airport and Phu Cat Airport will continue to operate as domestic airports serving both civil and military purposes under the administration of Gia Lai province.

Pleiku Airport is designed to meet ICAO Code 4C standards, with annual passenger capacity reaching approximately two million by 2030. The airport is expected to cover around 383.7 hectares, with planned investment estimated at $506.4 million.

Under the long-term plan through 2050, Pleiku Airport will retain its 4C classification while expanding annual capacity to five million passengers, with additional planned investment of around $96.8 million.

Phu Cat Airport will have a larger scale, with plans for ICAO Code 4E classification, annual passenger capacity of around three million by 2030, and a planned land area of over 1,042ha. Planned investment is approximately $351.4 million.

By 2050, the airport will retain its 4E classification while expanding annual passenger capacity to seven million, with additional planned investment estimated at $252.3 million.

US and Vietnam stand together for growth A new bilateral cooperation framework established last week will help Vietnam and the US elevate their economic and business-to-business ties, with the former to get major support from the latter.

US and Vietnam crack on with partnerships The US and Vietnam are utilising their freshly forged comprehensive strategic partnership with several initiatives, with growing interest from US investors in the Southeast Asian market.

US investors see potential in Vietnam’s F&B market For investors, Vietnam’s food processing and food/beverage industries offer wide prospects for American companies. US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper spoke with VIR’s Duc Hanh about potential cooperation between suppliers and investors on both sides.