I. CT GROUP NEWS
1. GENERAL ACTIVITIES
Key Highlights
– VGCT’s animal-to-human transplantation technology, developed by VGCT (a member of CT Group), in partnership with Acro Biomedical (Taiwan), shocked the world and triggered a media explosion, attracting more than 12 million views and hundreds of thousands of interactions on social media (April, 2026).
– Standing Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Trinh Viet Hung affirmed CT Group’s capability to master advanced technologies and expressed readiness to place orders for pioneering technology, innovation and digital transformation products serving the sector (March 17, 2026).
– CT Group held a working session with the delegation from the National University of Singapore (NUS) to promote cooperation in training, scientific research and innovation between the two sides (April 23, 2026).
– Chairman of the Tay Ninh Provincial People’s Committee – Le Van Han – and the high-level provincial leadership delegation visited and worked with CT Group (April 6, 2026).
– CT Group, together with 8 leading corporations, co-founded HCMC Venture Investment Fund Joint Stock Company (HCM VIF JSC), pioneering a public-private fund model to mobilize and lead resources for innovation (April 17, 2026).
– CT Group and Daejin University, South Korea, signed a strategic cooperation agreement for the 2026–2029 period, focusing on R&D, technology transfer and the development of high-quality human resources in high-tech fields (April 8, 2026).
– The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Vietnam visited and worked with CT Group (March 8, 2026).
– CT Group and the University of Danang cooperated to implement a Co-op study-work program and projects involving experts and specialized personnel (March 13, 2026).
– CT Group and Nguyen Tat Thanh University discussed cooperation directions in high-quality human resources, scientific research and technology transfer (March 24, 2026).
– A delegation of Vietnamese ambassadors and consuls general posted overseas visited and worked with CT Group (March 30, 2026).
– CT Group, in collaboration with VNHR, organized “HR Next Future Leaders 2026”, orienting human resources with multi-platform technology capabilities to lead organizations in the AI era (April 11, 2026).
– Coming soon: PAI Company – a new member of CT Group.
Internal Activities
– CT Group organized the training program “Applying AI in Media Content Production”, standardizing AI application mindset and skills in creating characters and video source materials using AI for the Group-wide Marcom team (April 10, 2026).
– CT Group organized a program celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8 to honor and recognize the contributions of the women of CT Group, while strengthening the bond among members of the CT Group family.
2. BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OF MEMBER COMPANIES
VGCT (Biotechnology):
– VGCT, Acro Biomedical (Taiwan) and the Vietnam Ophthalmological Society successfully organized the International Scientific Symposium on Bioengineered Cornea at the conference hall of Meliá Hotel, Hanoi (April 4, 2026).
CT UAV (Unmmaned Aerial Vehicles):
– CT UAV showcased multi-sector UAV application products at Ca Mau Science and Technology Week 2026, contributing to the promotion of local digital transformation and innovation (April 25–27, 2026).
– CT UAV participated in the technology exhibition at Tay Ninh Province’s “Science and Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation Week 2026” (March 18–21, 2026).
– A delegation of alumni entrepreneurs from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, HCMC University of Technology – Vietnam National University HCMC, visited the CT UAV factory in Thuan An, Binh Duong (April 16, 2026).
GASCO (Low-Altutide Economy):
– GASCO, CT UAV and Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper, in coordination with the Vietnam Coast Guard Region 3, implemented the program “CT UAV Supports Fishermen at Sea”.
CT Semiconductor (Semiconductor Technology):
– CT Semiconductor attended Bloomberg Businessweek Vietnam 2026, connecting with regional leaders on economic outlooks and business transformation trends (April 10, 2026).
– CT Semiconductor attended the “Triple Helix” cooperation workshop for the electronics and semiconductor industry in HCMC, promoting ecosystem connectivity and the Government – Enterprise – Academia cooperation model (March 20, 2026).
– CT Semiconductor participated in a meeting of the National Steering Committee for Semiconductor Industry Development, focusing on building the ecosystem and enhancing Vietnam’s position in the global value chain (March 10, 2026).
CCTPA (ESG Technology):
– Representatives of CCTPA joined the CEO panel discussion “Green Transformation Without Borders” at the first anniversary celebration of the HCMC Green Business Association (HGBA), discussing the Net Zero roadmap and international green standards (April 16, 2026).
– CCTPA worked with the Ninh Binh Provincial People’s Committee on a proposal to develop a comprehensive carbon credit ecosystem and pilot projects at Cuc Phuong National Park and Van Long Nature Reserve starting from 2026 (April 17, 2026).
– CCTPA worked with the Hai Phong Department of Science and Technology on a proposal for a carbon credit exchange and a roadmap to implement key green projects in forestry, infrastructure and transportation from Q2 2026 (April 14, 2026).
– CCTPA presented the investment potential of carbon credits and the CarbonFly solution ecosystem at the Vietnam Carbon Market Workshop 2026, affirming its capability to implement practical projects in Gia Lai and Con Dao (April 7, 2026).
– CCTPA coordinated with the Ca Mau Department of Science and Technology to promote the implementation of feasible carbon economy projects and accompany local innovation activities (April 3, 2026).
– CCTPA signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee to promote a green economy ecosystem through UAV solutions, smart agriculture and the carbon credit market (March 28, 2026).
– CCTPA sponsored seedlings and participated in the launch ceremony of the “Elderly People’s Festival in Response to Tree Planting in Eternal Gratitude to President Ho Chi Minh” in Bac Ninh, reaffirming its commitment to environmental protection (March 21, 2026).
– CCTPA worked with the An Giang Provincial People’s Committee on implementing digital transformation and proposing the development of a blockchain-based carbon credit market to enhance transaction transparency (March 16, 2026).
– CCTPA worked with the Lam Dong Department of Science and Technology to introduce its carbon credit solution ecosystem, including CarbonFly and Catalyst, to support local measurement, inventory and management of emissions (March 18, 2026).
CT Innovation Hub 4.0 (CTI 4.0):
– In March and April 2026, CTI attracted more than 1,000 visitors from over 50 partner and student delegations, including the National University of Singapore (NUS), Daejin University, Ateneo de Davao University, HCMC University of Technology, as well as international students from China, India, Taiwan and Thailand, and business and local leadership delegations from Vietnam and abroad.
– CTI signed a strategic cooperation agreement with SIHUB to establish a digitalization platform and create a launchpad for commercializing intellectual property assets for the startup community in HCMC (April 29, 2026).
– CTI signed a strategic agreement with the CITT Center (Ton Duc Thang University), serving as a bridge to bring students’ technology projects from the classroom to practical commercialization (April 3, 2026).
II. NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS
1. Technology
– OpenAI is reportedly developing an “AI superphone”.
– Huawei has introduced the world’s first horizontally folding smartphone, featuring a display with an A4 paper aspect ratio.
– Vietnam’s 5G network reached a median speed of 594.81 Mbps, a sharp increase from 2025.
– Anthropic launched Claude Design, turning text prompts into complete websites and marketing materials without requiring design skills.
– Meta partnered with Broadcom to develop its custom MTIA AI chip, aiming to build a massive computing system serving billions of users worldwide.
– HCMC broke ground on a more than USD 2 billion AI data center on the occasion of April 30.
– The world is expected to triple nuclear power capacity by 2050.
– The Vietnam Space Center was inaugurated at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park in Hanoi.
– China has developed carbon fiber as thin as one-tenth of a human hair.
– Mark Zuckerberg and Jensen Huang became technology advisers to U.S. President Donald Trump.
– Several Vietnamese enterprises have mastered 65–85% of core technologies in UAVs, 5G and AI cameras, many of which are ready for commercialization.
– Starlink satellite internet service is expected to be commercially deployed in Vietnam.
2. Economy & Society
– In Q1 2026, HCMC attracted nearly USD 2.9 billion in FDI, with many large-scale projects.
– Da Nang found an investor for the more than VND 45 trillion Lien Chieu Port project.
– China has quietly built a “super oil reserve” capable of sustaining its economy for 140 days.
– Global oil prices surged past USD 100 per barrel, putting pressure on domestic fuel prices.
– Nearly VND 780 trillion in green credit has been injected into the economy.
3. Entertainment
– Students and models are selling the rights to use their facial images to AI film companies for a few hundred yuan.
– After 11 years of anticipation, EXO’s “EXhOrizon” concert officially exploded in HCMC on the evening of April 25, drawing 20,000 fans in an emotional reunion.
– The box office set a Q1 record with more than VND 1.109 trillion, as Vietnamese cinema entered an April “battle” with nearly 10 films competing directly for screenings and audiences.
– HCMC’s trillion-dong circus and multi-purpose performance venue opened to audiences for the first time.
– The blockbuster “Michael,” which recreates the life of the “King of Pop” Michael Jackson, grossed USD 97 million in North America and USD 217 million worldwide in its opening week.
– BTS reunited with a seismic comeback, attracting 200,000 fans to Seoul.
4. Culture & Sports
– The opening ceremony of the HCMC Sports Festival 2026 attracted thousands of participants, setting a record as the city’s largest-ever sports festival.
– Messi surpassed the 900-goal milestone as Inter Miami claimed a dramatic away victory.
– Vietnam’s national team set multiple records after defeating Malaysia.
– The Hung Kings Commemoration Day 2026 marked a special milestone, as the festival was held after the merger of Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc and Hoa Binh into the new Phu Tho Province.
