I. CT GROUP NEWS
1. GENERAL ACTIVITIES
Key Highlights
– Switzerland supports CT UAV in strengthening Aerospace Standards across its 5 plants and headquarter (October 21, 2025).
– The Deputy Secretary of the HCMC Party Committee visited and worked with CT Group (November 5, 2025).
– The CT UAV Squadron joined special operations forces in Episode 15 of “Chien Si Qua Cam – Fearless Warriors” produced under the direction of the Ministry of Public Security (November 3, 2025).
– Over 800 students and graduates from VNU-HCM and other universities participated in the 2025 Assessment Program – “Elevate Your Career with CT Group” (October 6, 2025).
– CT Group met with over 40 Singaporean enterprises to promote trade cooperation and strengthen bilateral connections between Vietnam and Singapore (October 6, 2025).
– CT Group discussed collaboration and human resource development with the Australian National University (October 6, 2025).
– CT Group worked with HCMC College of Economics and Technology on training and high-tech human resource development (October 8, 2025).
– CT Group collaborated with URLAB – Ton Duc Thang University (October 9, 2025).
– CT Group and Thu Dau Mot University signed a strategic partnership on training, scientific research, and technology transfer (October 16, 2025).
– Over 400 students from the Elite Class and High-Quality Programs of HCMC University of Banking joined a field study at CT Group (October 16, 2025).
– CT Group awarded the “Nurturing Future Scholars 4.0” Scholarship worth over VND 500 million at the Welcome Ceremony for New Students of HCMC University of Banking (October 19, 2025).
– CT Group and Jumpstart Disruptive Innovations Pte. Ltd (JDI) signed a Strategic Partnership on Talent Development (October 24, 2025).
– CT Group and the International University – VNU-HCM signed a strategic partnership for comprehensive collaboration in training, scientific research, and technology transfer (October 29, 2025).
– A group of Aviation and Mechatronics students from HCMC University of Technology – VNUHCM visited CT Group for a field study (October 31, 2025).
– CT Group met with the leadership of HCMC University of Law to discuss the establishment of a specialized legal advisory council (October 31, 2025).
– CT Group and Hanoi University of Industry signed a comprehensive strategic partnership in training, scientific research, and technology transfer (November 6, 2025).
Internal Activities
– CT Group organized “Family Day 2025 – Journey to the Fairyland 4.0” on the Mid-Autumn Festival, presenting study scholarships to employees’ children (October 4, 2025).
– CT Group launched the “Listening for Happier Workdays” survey to enhance the Group’s 360° Welfare Policy.
– CT Group’s new recruitment software system officially went live, digitizing the hiring process, accelerating application handling, and integrating directly with HRM.
– New GPS timekeeping and meeting room features were added to the CT ERP application to improve workspace management and optimize user experience.
– CT Group celebrated Vietnam Entrepreneurs’ Day (October 13) with the “Breakthrough, Innovation, and Go-Global Ideas Contest,” embodying the spirit of young CT Group pioneers conquering the world.
– The “CT Group – Sharing Warmth” charity program raised donations from employees to support communities heavily affected by natural disasters.
– CT Group held the “Honoring the Golden Lotuses of CT Group” event on Vietnamese Women’s Day (October 20, 2025) to recognize and appreciate the dedication of all female employees.
2. BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OF MEMBER COMPANIES
CT UAV (UAV Technology):
– Episode 15 of “Chien Si Qua Cam – Fearless Warriors” featuring the CT UAV Squadron, surpassed 2 million views within a day and set a record of over 269,000 concurrent viewers during its premiere (November 4, 2025).
– CT UAV showcased its advanced UAV solutions at the Vietnam International Innovation Expo 2025 (VIIE 2025) held at NIC Hoa Lac (October 1–3, 2025).
– CT UAV’s UAV technology was recognized among the Top 5 Innovative Solutions for Consumers and Enterprises (October 3, 2025).
– CT UAV presented 3 UAVs at the National Strategic Technology Exhibition 2025 – a highlight event of the 1st Congress of the HCMC Party Committee (October 13–15, 2025).
– CT UAV and the Faculty of Transportation Engineering, University of Technology – VNU-HCM, signed a strategic partnership on training, scientific research, and technology transfer (October 25, 2025).
CT Semiconductor (CT Semiconductor):
– CT Semiconductor participated in the Southeastern Region Research and Innovation Day & the 7th Annual International Conference of the Saigon Hi-Tech Park 2025 (October 28, 2025).
CCTPA (ESG Technology):
– CCTPA partnered with Transcene & Advanced Material (Taiwan) to develop the carbon market for the high-tech sector (September 29, 2025).
– CCTPA presented its Catalyst and CarbonFly solutions and proposed the early launch of Vietnam’s carbon credit trading platform at the Carbon Policy Consultation Workshop (September 26, 2025).
– CCTPA, in collaboration with Can Tho University and LASI, pioneered the application of MRV technology for agricultural carbon credits in the Mekong Delta (October 9, 2025).
– CCTPA made its mark at the National Strategic Technology Exhibition 2025 – a highlight of the 1st Congress of the HCMC Party Committee – reaffirming its leadership in Vietnam’s carbon market toward Net Zero 2050 (October 13–15, 2025).
VGCT (Gene & Cell Technology):
– VGCT and VNU-HCM signed a strategic partnership in biotechnology, aiming to elevate Vietnam’s biotech sector to regional prominence within 5 years (September 24, 2025).
– VGCT met with the Ministry of National Defense to explore collaboration in defense biotechnology (October 10, 2025).
CT Innovation Hub 4.0 (CTI):
– Over 600 students from University of Technology – VNU-HCM, HCMC University of Banking, HCMC Hung Vuong University, HCMC University of Economics and Finance and from Indonesia visited and experienced at CTI throughout October 2025.
– CTI’s CEO served as a judge for the “HCMC Startup and Innovation Competition 2025” inspiring the student community (October 18, 2025).
– CTI accompanied Team 1 Uni Tour #2 – University of Science, VNU-HCM at Avalanche Vietnam, promoting the innovation ecosystem and preparing Vietnamese students for the Web3 future (October 19, 2025).
CT MODULEX (ESG Technology):
– CT Modulex participated in the seminar “Opening the Door to Finance and Banking Careers in the 4.0 Era” organized by HUB (October 1, 2025).
– CT Modulex welcomed a delegation from the Embassy of Vietnam in Singapore and Singaporean enterprises to visit and work with CT Group (October 6, 2025).
II. NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS
1. Technology
– The world is entering a race to develop vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft.
– The National Digital Transformation Agency emphasized that provinces and cities should develop smart city initiatives – the most dynamic embodiment of digital transformation at the local level.
– DeepSeek has launched its blockbuster “AI Eye” DeepSeek-OCR capable of human-like reading comprehension and boosting data processing efficiency by up to 20 times.
– Vietnam International Digital Week 2025 in Ninh Binh and Hanoi, themed “AI Institutions,” affirms Vietnam’s central role in regional digital transformation and innovation.
– HCMC aims for the digital economy to account for 30–40% of its GRDP and to become an internationally recognized innovation hub by 2030.
– Gemini can now read on-screen content without touch interaction.
– The 2025 Economics Nobel highlights tech innovation’s role in growth.
– ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) data is rapidly emerging as the new financial “language,” directly impacting capital access and credit risk management.
– Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Health announced that 93% of hospitals have implemented electronic medical records, a major milestone in healthcare digital transformation, reducing paperwork and enhancing patient experience.
– Vietnam and Europe are discussing ways to accelerate cooperation in semiconductor, space, and AI development, as well as 5G/6G connectivity and submarine cables.
– Vietnam is developing an open data portal for science and technology.
– Elon Musk has announced a new project called Macrohard, directly challenging Microsoft.
– OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Atlas, a web browser that strikes directly at Google’s core domain, controlling how people access and search for information on the Internet.
2. Economy & Society
– The economy stays on a strong growth track in the first 9 months.
– High-tech FDI strengthens Vietnam’s position in the global value chain.
– Can Tho expands wind farms, accelerating clean energy transition.
– Typhoon No.13 causes severe damage, with roofs torn off and casualties reported.
3. Entertainment
– “Chien Si Qua Cam – Fearless Warriors” keeps its heat, topping VTV3’s primetime ratings for 15 weeks with over 5 billion digital views.
– Reality show Running Man Vietnam – Season 3 premieres, drawing over 700K live views.
– The Gold Bar of Grandma leads the box office; Tee Yod 3 surpasses 70 billion VND.
– Lien Binh Phat became the first Vietnamese actor to win “Best Leading Actor” at the Golden Bell Awards on October 18.
– TV program Vietnamese Family Home debuts in Hanoi, spreading strong humanitarian values.
4. Culture & Sports
– The Vietnam Pho Festival opened at Our Tampines Hub, Singapore’s largest community center, drawing tens of thousands to enjoy pho and Vietnamese cuisine.
– Nam Dinh scores its first-ever goal against a Japanese club at AFC Champions League Two 2025–2026.
– Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Erling Haaland were all left out of The Best 2025’s top 11 nominees.
– 26 players have been called up to Vietnam U22 for the international Panda Cup 2025 in China.
