홍콩 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026년 5월 22일 – 5월 18일 열린 ‘국제 수소 개발 심포지엄 2026(International Hydrogen Development Symposium 2026)’에서 현대자동차그룹을 포함한 한국, 중국, 프랑스, 홍콩의 9개 선도 기업이 수소 생태계 구축을 위한 획기적인 업무협약(MOU)을 체결했다. 이는 홍콩의 친환경 경제 발전을 위한 중대한 진전으로 평가된다
알파 라우 홍콩투자청장이 5월 18일 열린 ‘국제 수소 개발 심포지엄 2026’에서 연설을 하고 있다
이번 다자간 협약 체결식에는 정의경 국토교통부 국토도시실장, 다이앤 웡(Diane Wong) 홍콩 환경부 차관, 푼콕잉(Poon Kwok-ying) 홍콩 전기기계서비스부 국장, 알파 라우(Alpha Lau) 홍콩투자청장이 함께 했다.
현대차그룹이 주도한 이번 MOU는 2030년 말까지 완전 가동을 목표로 홍콩에 포괄적인 완결형 수소 생태계를 조성하기 위한 협력 프레임워크를 마련하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 참여 기업들은 이를 통해 매립지 가스를 청정에너지로 전환하는 폐기물 기반 수소 생산(waste-to-hydrogen) 기술 개발을 우선 추진하며, 액화수소 충전 인프라 실증 사업도 즉시 진행할 계획이다. 또한 수소 생태계 밸류체인 통합을 위해 관광버스와 공항 셔틀버스를 포함한 맞춤형 수소연료전지 상용차 도입도 추진한다.
홍콩투자청은 민관 협력 및 정부 간 협력을 촉진함으로써 현대차그룹과 파트너사들이 수소 생태계 구축이라는 공동 비전에 부합하는 시장 진출 전략을 실행할 수 있도록 지원하고 있다.
이번 파트너십을 통해 현대차그룹의 아시아·태평양 지역 수소 사업 확대를 위한 전략적 거점으로서의 홍콩의 역할도 강화될 전망이다.
다이앤 웡 홍콩 환경부 차관은 “이번 협력은 홍콩이 탄소중립을 향한 녹색 전환을 가속하기 위해 실질적이고 현장 중심적인 수소 활용 사례를 개발하는 과정의 중요한 이정표”라며 “한국이 보유한 세계적 수준의 기술 역량과 홍콩의 전략적 도시 환경이 결합되면 홍콩이 친환경·저탄소 기술을 선보이는 탁월한 국제 실증 플랫폼 역할을 할 수 있을 것”이라고 기대했다. 이어 “이러한 첨단 혁신 기술이 홍콩에서 성공적으로 적용되고 확대된다면, 전 세계 도시들이 참고할 수 있는 긍정적인 모델이자 실현성 높은 선택지를 제시하게 될 것”이라고 덧붙였다.
알파 라우 홍콩투자청장은 “이번 다자간 협약은 홍콩 친환경 경제의 중요 전기인 동시에 홍콩 수소 생태계가 실질적인 성장 궤도에 진입하고 있다는 분명한 신호”라며 “홍콩투자청은 3년간 주요 수소 기업들의 홍콩 진출을 지원해왔으며, 이들 중 일부는 홍콩증권거래소에 상장해 총 25억달러 이상의 자금을 조달한 바 있다”고 밝혔다. 이어 “홍콩은 글로벌 녹색 성장 비전을 가진 기업들에게 사업 성장의 기반이 현실화되는 곳”이라고 강조했다.
다이앤 웡 홍콩 환경부 차관이 5월 18일 열린 ‘국제 수소 개발 심포지엄 2026’에서 연설을 하고 있다
신승규 현대차그룹 에너지·수소정책담당 부사장은 “이번 MOU는 현대차그룹의 수소 사업 역량과 경험을 바탕으로 홍콩의 선제적인 수소 정책을 지원하고 수소 생태계 조성을 가속화하기 위한 의지를 담아 체결됐다”며 “홍콩을 시작으로 아시아태평양 수소 시장 전반으로 협력과 사업 기회를 확대하길 기대한다”고 말했다.
(뒷줄 왼쪽부터) 푼콕잉 홍콩 전기기계서비스부 국장, 다이앤 웡 홍콩 환경부 차관, 정의경 국토교통부 국토도시실장, 알파 라우 홍콩투자청장이 MOU 체결식에 함께 했다
MOU에는 현대차그룹 계열사인 현대자동차와 현대건설을 비롯해 중국검험인증그룹(China Inspection Co Ltd), 춘워버스(Chun Wo Bus Services Limited), 춘워건설(Chun Wo Construction & Engineering Company Limited), 궈푸수소에너지(Jiangsu Guofu Hydrogen Energy Equipment Co Ltd), 제아이엔지(JEA ENG), 템플워터(Templewater Limited), 홍콩중화가스(The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited), 비올리아(Veolia Hong Kong Holding Limited)가 참여했다.
이번 다자간 장기 협력은 생산부터 저장·운송·충전 및 활용을 아우르는 수소 산업 전 주기 밸류체인 구축으로 이어질 전망이다.
신에너지는 ‘홍콩 기후행동계획 2050(Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050)’과 정부 차원의 탄소중립 목표 달성에 핵심적인 요소로 꼽힌다. 홍콩 행장장관은 2025년 시정연설에서 홍콩섬과 구룡 지역에 공공 수소 충전시설을 구축하고 수소 실증 프로젝트를 추가로 추진하는 한편, 광둥성과 협력해 ‘광둥·홍콩·마카오 대만구 수소회랑(GBA Hydrogen Corridor)’을 조성할 계획이라고 밝힌 바 있다.
홍콩 정부는 기술 혁신, 인재 양성, 생태계 구축 및 지역 간 협력을 중심으로 수소 산업 발전을 적극 추진하고 있다. 현재까지 30개 이상의 수소 실증 프로젝트가 승인됐으며, 이는 탈탄소화 목표 달성뿐 아니라 친환경 경제 성장의 새로운 생산 역량 확보에도 이바지할 전망이다. Hashtag: #InvestHK
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HOHHOT – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 May 2026 – From May 17 to 19, 2026, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, proudly hosted the China main venue event for International Museum Day, centered around the theme “Museum: A Bridge Connecting the World.” Situated at the eastern gateway of the Grassland Silk Road and a key point along the Ancient Tea Horse Road, Hohhot has long served as a vital commercial and cultural crossroads linking the grasslands with China’s Central Plains, as well as connecting China with Russia, Mongolia, and the broader Eurasian region. Historically a hub for East-West cultural exchange, Hohhot continues to play a significant role as a northern gateway in China’s opening-up strategy. By hosting this prestigious national cultural event, China reaffirms its commitment to fostering intercultural dialogue through museums, enhancing the sense of shared identity among the Chinese people, and promoting mutual learning and exchange between China and the international community.
May 18, the opening ceremony of the main venue was held at the Inner Mongolia Museum, attracting a large gathering of people from all walks of life with enthusiastic responses. Photo by Zhang Zihe
The event was jointly organized by the National Cultural Heritage Administration and the People’s Government of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It brought together over 500 participants, including leaders from the museum and cultural heritage sectors, experts, scholars, and international guests, to explore innovative directions for museum development.
In recent years, Hohhot’s museum sector has experienced rapid growth, marked by continuous enhancements in public cultural service capabilities. The city has established a well-planned and distinctive museum system. The Hohhot Museum has pioneered a “one main museum with six branches” model, integrating premier institutions such as the Zhaojun Museum and the General’s Yamen. This approach has enabled the city to consistently present high-quality exhibitions, positioning museums as vital platforms for showcasing the cultural exchanges and integration among diverse ethnic groups, as well as promoting China’s rich traditional heritage.
The opening ceremony on May 18 at the Inner Mongolia Museum highlighted China’s museum achievements since the 14th Five-Year Plan, shared key cultural heritage updates, and emphasized museums’ role as bridges connecting history and the present, China and the world, and the hearts of all ethnic communities.
During the event, three major exhibitions were launched simultaneously. The Heaven and Earth in Harmony: Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Music Culture, the Rivers and Mountains Shining: The Historical and Cultural Display of Hohhot, and the Radiance of Gold and Jade: Colorful China. Featuring nearly 300 exquisite bronze, gold, jade, and stone artifacts from numerous cultural institutions nationwide, these exhibitions span 8,000 years of heritage and vividly illustrate the rich diversity and unity of Chinese civilization, as well as the history of ethnic integration and coexistence.
One of the exhibits in the Radiance of Gold and Jade: Colorful China temporary exhibition hall at the Inner Mongolia Museum
Alongside the exhibitions, main and youth forums convened domestic and international experts and scholars to engage in in-depth discussions on industry development, international collaboration, and related topics, infusing fresh insights and youthful enthusiasm into the ongoing advancement of museums. On the evening of the 18th, the “Museum Night” immersive performance debuted at Dazhao Square, blending ethnic art, intangible cultural heritage skills, and light and shadow effects to vividly showcase the captivating fusion of the three major cultures of the grasslands, the Yellow River, and the Great Wall.
Building on the momentum of the main event, Hohhot also launched the 2026 “Museum Season,” featuring a series of exhibitions, educational tours, and cultural tourism routes extending through the National Day holiday. This initiative fosters deeper integration between cultural heritage and the tourism industry, making cultural treasures more accessible to the public.
From its historic role as a hub on the Grassland Silk Road to its current status as a platform for civilizational dialogue, Hohhot’s high-caliber cultural offerings showcase the unique qualities and openness of Chinese civilization. The city’s museums truly serve as enduring bridges connecting China with the world and facilitating meaningful global exchanges.
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CANNES, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 May 2026 – The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, Thailand, successfully hosted “Thai Night Cannes 2026” during the Cannes Film Festival in France under the theme “Reimagining Thailand.” The event highlighted Thailand’s vision for the future of its entertainment and creative industries, while reinforcing the country’s growing role not only as a world-class filming destination, but also as a rising force in original content creation and international creative collaboration.
The event was graciously attended by Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi, who delivered a special keynote address highlighting Thailand’s evolving role in the global film industry. Her Royal Highness emphasized that Thailand is not only recognized for its exceptional filming locations, but is also emerging as a nation rich in creativity and cultural expression. Through films, series, and contemporary culture, Thailand continues to share its unique identity and perspectives with international audiences, gaining growing recognition around the world.
Ms. Sunanta Kangvalkulkij, Director-General of the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), stated that Thai Night Cannes 2026 was not only an opportunity to showcase Thailand’s film and entertainment industries, but also reflected the country’s evolving role as a “Creative Content Partner” on the global stage.
“Thailand is evolving from a major international filming destination into a creator of original content with a distinctive identity and strong global potential. We are ready to collaborate with partners from around the world to help shape the future of the entertainment industry. Thailand offers a combination of skilled talent, creativity, internationally recognized production infrastructure, and continued government support — all of which are key factors in driving Thailand’s creative economy onto the global stage,” said Ms. Sunanta
The event also showcased the strength of Thailand’s film and content industry through the participation of 15 Thai companies at Marché du Film 2026 under the Thailand Pavilion. A wide range of new projects and content were presented, spanning drama, action, thriller, fantasy, romantic comedy, series, and animation, highlighting the diversity and creativity of Thai storytellers while opening opportunities for international distribution, co-production, and global partnerships.
Thailand continues to attract strong interest from international film and television productions, supported by its diverse filming locations, highly skilled crews, and internationally recognized production infrastructure. Between January and March 2026, Thailand hosted 162 foreign productions, generating more than THB 1.18 billion in local production spending. In 2025 alone, the country welcomed over 546 international productions, contributing more than THB 7.7 billion to the Thai economy. A key factor behind this continued growth is Thailand’s cash rebate incentive of up to 30%, which has played a significant role in attracting international investment and global content production to the country.
Another highlight of this year’s Thai Night Cannes was the presentation of the upcoming Thai film Confessions of a Shaman from M Studio, which drew strong interest from international attendees and buyers. The event featured a special discussion with BamBam Kunpimook Bhuwakul, Alek Teeradetch Metawarayut, Denice Jelilcha Kapaun, and director Nuttanont Chollampi, who shared perspectives on the growing opportunities for Thai cinema in the international market and the expanding global reach of Thai content.
Ms. Sunanta further noted that this year’s event carried special significance as it coincided with the 170th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and France, reflecting the longstanding partnership between the two countries across culture, trade, and the creative industries. As part of Marché du Film 2026, DITP also led 15 Thai companies to participate in business networking and international partnership meetings under the Thailand Pavilion. Participating companies included leading Thai entertainment and media firms such as GDH 559, Sahamongkolfilm International, GMM Studios International, and T&B Media Global, showcasing the strength of Thai content while expanding opportunities for international distribution, co-production, and investment.
Thai Night Cannes 2026 marked another important step in strengthening Thailand’s role in the global content and entertainment industry, while reinforcing the country’s creative sector as a key driver of future economic growth and international collaboration.
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Recognition reflects TDCX’s evolution into a global firm helping clients navigate digital and AI transformation with a combination of human expertise, intelligent technology, and operational precision
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 May 2026 – TDCX, a leading global customer experience (CX) solutions firm, has been named to the Outsource Accelerator (OA) 500 2026 Index Top 50, marking its fourth consecutive year on Outsource Accelerator’s global ranking of leading business process outsourcing firms. The OA500 evaluated 3,369 BPO companies worldwide across more than 20 performance metrics over a 15-month assessment period, drawing on independent data sources including Crunchbase, Glassdoor, LinkedIn, and ZoomInfo.
The recognition comes in TDCX’s 30th anniversary year and seven months after the company unveiled its refreshed brand and Enable the Future positioning. The new identity reflects TDCX’s evolution into a global firm helping clients navigate digital and AI transformation with a combination of human expertise, intelligent technology, and operational precision.
Mr. Laurent Junique, founder and CEO of TDCX, said: “Outsourcing is shifting from cost arbitrage to capability arbitrage. The companies that win in this market will be the ones that combine deep human expertise with intelligent technology, and bring them together with judgment. Four consecutive years in the OA500 Top 50 says TDCX is doing that in a way the market recognizes.”
Mr. Derek Gallimore, founder and CEO of Outsource Accelerator, said: “TDCX’s fourth consecutive year in the OA500 Top 50 reflects something rare in this industry: sustained, disciplined execution paired with real strategic evolution. They’ve moved decisively beyond traditional CX into digital and AI-enabled service for some of the world’s most demanding brands. As outsourcing shifts from headcount to outcomes, TDCX is one of the operators best placed to lead that transition.”
The OA500 Index assesses BPO firms across criteria including global delivery footprint, online presence, employee sentiment, LinkedIn engagement, third-party analyst data, and operational benchmarks. With more than 20,000 employees across 37 campuses spanning Asia, Europe, and the United States, TDCX serves clients in digital advertising and social media, e-commerce, fintech, gaming, healthtech, media, technology, and travel and hospitality.
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About TDCX
Singapore-headquartered TDCX is a leading global customer experience solutions firm that provides customer experience (CX) solutions, sales and digital marketing services, and content moderation for clients across various industries. These include digital advertising and social media, e-commerce, fintech, gaming, healthtech, media, technology and, travel and hospitality.
With a focus on helping companies enable the future, TDCX’s smart, scalable approach, driven by innovation and operational precision, positions it as a key partner for companies targeting tangible outcomes. With more than 20,000 employees across 37 campuses worldwide, TDCX provides its clients with comprehensive coverage in Asia, Europe and the Americas.
JOHOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 May 2026 – Forest City Golf Resort announced that the Forest City Classic Course recorded its largest year-on-year rise in rankings to date in the 2026 Asia Top 100 Golf Courses, advancing 14 positions to No. 36 in Asia and retaining its status as Malaysia’s top-ranked course. Adding to the momentum, the on-site Forest City Golf Hotel was recently recognised with the 2025 Agoda Gold Circle Award. As Malaysia gears up for Visit Malaysia 2026 and Visit Johor 2026, the resort expects heightened regional interest in golf travel.
Panoramic view of Forest City Golf Resort with lush greenery, white bunkers, sunlit lakes, and the luxury hotel towers.
Strong Rankings and Asia Golfing Trend Underscore Forest City’s Readiness for Increased Demand
According to Forest City Golf Resort, it hosted more than 100,000 golfers in 2025. Driven by national and state campaigns and expected rising interest in golf, 2026 is expected to see continued growth in visitor arrivals, especially among recreational and leisure-focused golfers.
Visit Malaysia 2026 and Visit Johor 2026 are complementary, government-led tourism campaigns designed to stimulate inbound and domestic travel through coordinated promotion, marquee events, and service enhancements across key gateways and destinations. With ambitious targets — Visit Malaysia 2026 aims to attract 47 million tourists and generate RM147.1 billion in tourism receipts, while Visit Johor 2026 targets 12 million visitors and an estimated RM42 billion in economic impact by year-end — these initiatives are expected to drive increased demand for hospitality, events, and leisure around Forest City SFZ throughout 2026.
Against this backdrop, with the Forest City Classic Course ranking No. 36 in Asia and No. 1 in Malaysia for 2026, the resort is well positioned to translate demand into stay-and-play bookings, corporate golf events, and family getaways. Forest City Golf Resort also recently won the 2025 Agoda Gold Circle Award, reinforcing its appeal as an integrated golf-and-hospitality proposition designed to support stronger occupancy, longer lengths of stay, and higher per-guest spend through 2026.
Classic and Legacy Courses Anchor Forest City Golf Resort: Seven Years, One Consistent Verdict
Forest City Golf Resort in Johor, Malaysia, offers two 18-hole championship courses: the Classic Course, designed by veteran course architect Liang Guokun, and the Legacy Course, a signature collaboration between Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II. Both have achieved strong rankings in Asia.
Co-hosted by the Chinese and Korean editions of Golf Travel magazine since 2016, the Asia Top 100 Golf Courses ranking evaluates course design, playability, landscape aesthetics, and technical difficulty. The Classic Course first entered the list in 2018 and has maintained an unbroken presence through 2026.
In 2026, the Classic Course placed No. 36 in Asia — an improvement of 14 places. Within Malaysia, three courses were recognised; Forest City ranked No. 1 nationally, with the others at No. 55 and No. 73.
Forest City views this sustained recognition as evidence of relentless operational refinement and consistent course quality. In a competitive ranking where many venues rotate in and out, seven consecutive appearances reflect consistently high professional standards in design, conditioning, and the playing experience, as well as a deep commitment to achieving higher levels of excellence.
Course Design Philosophies: Return to Nature, Calibrated Challenge
Forest City Golf Resort’s 36 holes present complementary architectural signatures at international championship standard.
The Classic Course, by veteran architect Liang Guokun, exemplifies his “Return to Nature” philosophy through multi-layered landscapes, sculpted bunker lines, and lake vistas integrated strategically across every hole. The lakes form part of the course’s water management system, delivering visual drama and functional sustainability in tandem. Liang’s standing is independently validated: both the Classic Course and his Holiday Island Golf Club feature in the 2026 Asia Top 100.
For golfers, the Classic Course translates design intent into experience: each shot invites thoughtful decision-making, rewarding precision and course management while immersing players in a carefully composed natural setting. The result is a round that challenges skill and strategy while offering a sense of progression through a living landscape.
The Legacy Course, a signature collaboration between Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II, adds a distinct counterpoint. This rare father-and-son design balances calibrated challenge with aesthetic appeal, catering to players who seek a different test from the Classic Course while maintaining championship credentials.
Both the Classic and Legacy courses are GEO Certified, underscoring verified environmental stewardship rather than self-declared claims. In 2025, Forest City Golf Resort hosted several major tournaments and welcomed more than 100,000 golfers, confirming the venue’s role as an active stage for diverse styles of play as well as an exceptional destination for visiting golfers.
Classic Course
Legacy Course
Designer
Liang Guokun
Jack Nicklaus & Jack Nicklaus II
Yardage
7,138 yards
7,386 yards
Holes
18
18
Design Signature
“Return to Nature,” lake integration
Challenge × aesthetics balance
GEO Certified
Yes
Yes
Asia Top 100 (2026)
No. 36 — No. 1 in Malaysia
Previously recognised (Asia-Pacific)
Design hallmark
Lakes integrated as water management + strategic challenge
Pulai River mangrove edges, elevation changes, water carries
Beyond the Courses: Forest City as a Golf Tourism Destination
Forest City Golf Resort operates as an active international competition venue as well as a premier leisure destination. Its regularly held tournaments and growing visitor numbers underscore consistent utilisation throughout the year. These metrics also complement the Asia Top 100 recognition and reflect the resort’s capacity to stage events at scale while maintaining a high-quality guest experience.
Set within Forest City’s wider leisure ecosystem, the resort benefits from approximately 4 km of coastline, curated mangrove boat tours, sea-fishing, and year-round food and beverage options. This natural and amenity-rich setting supports repeat visitation: close enough to Singapore for convenient access and continually evolving to reward the return visit with rich and diverse experiences and itineraries.
Beyond golf, Forest City Golf Resort has secured nearly 20 industry accolades since 2018, contributing to Forest City’s portfolio of more than 40 international awards overall. For organisers, these third-party validations, combined with proven MICE infrastructure and cross-border connectivity, translate into a reliable platform for corporate golf days, incentive travel, and multi-event calendars — breathtaking for the new, heartwarming for the familiar.
Resort Overview
Location: Forest City, Johor. Approximately 2 km from Singapore at the closest point.
Access: Approximately 40 minutes’ drive to Singapore’s CBD via the Second Link Crossing (travel time subject to traffic).
Accommodation: Forest City Golf Hotel (five-star; recipient of 2025 Agoda Gold Circle Award) and garden villas. Golf Villa show units renovated with a “limitless space,” intended for groups and families.
MICE and corporate: Conference and event facilities available for corporate golf days, incentive travel, and board-level meetings. Catering and breakout spaces available.
Booking: Tee times, stay-and-play packages, and corporate event enquiries are available via the official site at https://fcgolfresort.com/.
Looking Ahead: Consistency as a Competitive Advantage
Sustained recognition in the Asia Top 100 reflects consistent investment in course quality, operations, and environmental management (including ongoing GEO certification) — commitments Forest City Golf Resort expects to carry forward through 2026 and beyond. As the Visit Malaysia 2026 and Visit Johor 2026 campaigns take effect, the resort anticipates stronger demand across stay-and-play bookings, corporate events, and family leisure. These conditions, combined with its proximity to Singapore and integrated amenity offering, strengthen Forest City’s value proposition as a golf tourism destination and integrated resort platform for golfers, organisers, and long-term stakeholders alike.
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As emerging economies accelerate EV adoption, VinFast is pairing strong product portfolio with an expanding aftersales ecosystem, positioning the VF 8 as a compelling choice for Middle Eastern customers.
DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 May 2026 –As EV adoption accelerates across emerging economies, a new generation of national EV champions is reshaping the global automotive landscape. From Türkiye’s TOGG to Malaysia’s Proton and Perodua, domestic electric mobility brands are gaining momentum across emerging markets as countries increasingly embrace electrification and invest in the future of local automotive industries[1]. Among the standout names is VinFast, Vietnam’s rapidly expanding EV maker, which has quickly transformed from a newcomer into one of the country’s most influential automotive brands.
That rise is closely tied to Vietnam’s broader EV transition. According to the International Council on Clean Transportation, Vietnam achieved a 37% EV market share in 2025, nearly doubling Europe’s adoption rate and making it one of the world’s fastest-growing EV markets[2]. VinFast has been at the center of that momentum, benefiting from strong domestic demand as well as government-backed efforts to accelerate electrification in public transportation and daily mobility.
The company’s growth has continued to accelerate in 2026, following a strong 2025 in which VinFast delivered 175,099 vehicles in Vietnam. In April this year alone, VinFast delivered 24,774 electric vehicles domestically, bringing total sales for the first four months of the year to 78,458 units. The company has now led the Vietnamese automotive market for 19 consecutive months.
One major driver behind that momentum is VinFast’s long-term focus on customer ownership experience, particularly after-sales support, helping make the EV transition more seamless and reassuring for users. By the end of 2025, the company had developed nearly 400 service workshops across Vietnam while also supporting the rapid expansion of charging infrastructure through partner networks targeting up to 150,000 charging ports nationwide.
At the same time, VinFast is working to expand its global customer support capabilities. During the 2026 VinFast Global Business Conference held in Hanoi earlier this month, the company signed Memoranda of Understanding with 29 international aftersales partners across multiple markets. Under the agreements, partners will establish EV workshops that meet VinFast’s global standards, supported by standardized technician training, quality control systems, and a parts supply network targeting the delivery of common spare parts within 24 hours in key markets. VinFast aims to expand its global aftersales network to more than 1,100 workshops in 2026.
The Middle East is becoming an increasingly important part of that expansion. In the UAE, VinFast previously signed an agreement with PlusX Electric to strengthen charging accessibility, roadside assistance, and digital EV support services for customers, while also partnering with the Arabian Automobile Association to provide roadside assistance coverage across six Gulf countries.
VinFast’s customer-focused approach is reflected in the VinFast VF 8, an all-electric SUV designed with Pininfarina. The model offers up to 402 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and 493 km of range, alongside premium features including a 15.6-inch infotainment screen, panoramic sunroof, and advanced ADAS safety technologies.
Equally important for Middle Eastern customers is the ownership package surrounding the vehicle. VinFast backs the VF 8 with a 10-year or 200,000 km vehicle warranty, a 10-year unlimited-kilometer battery warranty, five years of free servicing, mobile service support, 24/7 roadside assistance, and access to fast charging infrastructure, reinforcing the company’s ambition to compete not only on product, but also on long-term ownership confidence.
TONGCHUAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 May 2026 – On May 18, International Museum Day, a cultural exploration event themed “Porcelain on the Silk Road: In Pursuit of Craft” was held in Tongchuan, Shaanxi. Foreign video blogger Li Cheng and Chinese culture enthusiast Karolina visited the Yaozhou Kiln Museum, aiming to trace the spirit of porcelain through its artistry and explore the millennium-old legacy of Yaozhou porcelain, while witnessing how China’s intangible cultural heritage continues to thrive through generations of preservation.
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Yaozhou porcelain, produced in Tongchuan, boasts a history of more than a thousand years. Once exported overseas along the ancient Silk Road, it has long served as a symbol of China’s cultural exchange with the world. Its carved-decoration technique is especially renowned—vertical knife incisions for line work and oblique blade carving for clay trimming, which requires remarkable precision and skill. Having been lost for over 800 years, the craftsmanship was revived through a three-year endeavor by Mr. Li Guozhen, a leading authority in Chinese ceramic science, and his disciple, Mr. Meng Shufeng, a master of Chinese arts and crafts and a national-level representative inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage project of Yaozhou kiln ceramic firing techniques. Their achievement is a landmark example of the revival of famed Chinese porcelain. The beauty of Yaozhou porcelain lies in its resonant clarity, warm coloration, and olive-toned glaze. Crafted with distinctive raw materials, kilns, and firing techniques, it unites the elegance of the Tang and Song dynasties, the spirit of the Silk Road, and the devotion of master artisans. Embodying imperial elegance and the warmth of everyday life, Yaozhou porcelain carries forward a millennium of craftsmanship and Eastern aesthetics.
This year’s International Museum Day centers on the theme “Museums uniting a divided world.” During their visit to the Yaozhou Kiln Museum, Li Cheng and Karolina listened to the clear ring of the porcelain and learned about the kiln traditions passed down for centuries. Deeply moved by the experience, they remarked with admiration: Yaozhou porcelain is purely China. It is more than a piece of porcelain; it reflects the depth and quiet refinement of Chinese civilization.
Each piece of porcelain carries the legacy of a thousand years, fostering shared understanding across civilizations. From ancient imperial courts to distant Silk Road destinations, from the warmth of everyday life to contemporary cultural inheritance, Yaozhou porcelain continues to serve, through its understated elegance, as a cultural bridge connecting past and present and linking China with the world, and it demonstrates the enduring vitality of China’s intangible cultural heritage.
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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 May 2026 – Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) marked a significant national milestone in advancing the decarbonization of Thailand’s cement and concrete industry toward Net Zero 2050. This progress is driven by strong collaboration among government agencies, industry players, and international partners under the “Decarbonization of the Cement and Concrete Sectors in Thailand” project, while accelerating the adoption of technology, innovation, and green investment to enhance competitiveness and support long-term economic growth.
Dr. Chana Poomee, Honourary Chairman of TCMA and President of ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM), stated that today’s “National Milestone” reflects the power of collaboration at both national and international levels. The initiative is led by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in partnership with TCMA and key Thai government agencies, including the Department of Climate Change and Environment and the Department of Industrial Works, with financial support of CAD 8 million from the Government of Canada through Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), to accelerate tangible greenhouse gas reductions in the cement and concrete sector.
TCMA, as the industry representative, serves as a central platform connecting stakeholders across the entire value chain, driving the implementation of the “Thailand 2050 Net Zero Cement and Concrete Roadmap.” This aligns with Thailand’s NDC 3.0 targets, strengthening industrial competitiveness, attracting green investment, and fostering sustainable economic growth.
“Decarbonization is not only a pressing challenge but also a strategic opportunity to enhance national competitiveness. The progress achieved under this project spans policy development, innovation, technology deployment, standards, and capacity building-key enablers that will accelerate the industry’s transition toward Net Zero”, Dr. Chana said.
A key technological advancement under the project is the introduction of the Mobile Carbon Capture Unit (MCCU) from CETRI, Canada. This advanced and flexible technology is designed for real-world industrial operations and will be piloted starting in June, rotating across cement plants of TCMA members in the SARABURI SANDBOX. The pilot aims to validate performance under diverse operational conditions and pave the way for large-scale industrial application.
“The deployment of MCCU in Thailand highlights the strength of international collaboration in bringing advanced technologies into real-world application. It accelerates learning-by-doing, validates technological performance, strengthens local technical capabilities, and reduces investment risks-laying a strong foundation for future scale-up”, Dr. Chana added.
From an investment perspective, the development of technology-ready and standards-aligned projects enhances investor confidence, increases the attractiveness of green investment, and improves access to sustainable finance-key drivers in accelerating the industry’s transition to Net Zero.
TCMA continues to advance the industry under a “Collaborative Mindset-Action-Value,” promoting the systematic adoption of low carbon technologies, including low carbon cement innovations such as Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3), Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS). These solutions not only reduce emissions but also improve efficiency, lower long-term costs, and strengthen global competitiveness.
At the regional level, TCMA is expanding its role through AFCM by fostering collaboration and advancing the AFCM Decarbonization Roadmap, which serves as a shared framework to reduce carbon emissions across ASEAN’s cement industry while enhancing regional technology, standards, and competitiveness.
“As President of the AFCM, TCMA is committed to driving ASEAN toward becoming a low carbon region by leveraging collaboration as a key mechanism to accelerate technology transfer, strengthen the industry capabilities, and unlock new regional economic opportunities”, Dr. Chana said.
TCMA reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration and welcoming international support in both technology and finance to accelerate the transition toward a low carbon industry, while enhancing Thailand’s competitiveness on the global stage.
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