I. CT GROUP NEWS
1. General Activities:
International Activities:
- CT Group attended Seamless KSA, a major Fintech and Banking event in Saudi Arabia.
- CT Group started investments in Silicon Valley (US) and Arizona (US).
- CT Group opened a Representative office in Leedon Park, Singapore.
- CT Group hosted the U.S. Consulate delegation (October 9, 2024).
- The Vietnam – Japan Business Friendship Exchange Program in honor of the 20th anniversary of Vietnam Entrepreneurs’ Day was held at CT Group headquarters (October 13, 2024).
CSR activities:
- CT Group sponsored 5 billion VND for the program: “Commemorating the 70th anniversary of compatriots, cadres, soldiers, and students from the South regrouping to the North” (October 27, 2024).
Innovation Activities:
- CT Group subsidiaries (CT Semiconductor, CT UAV, CCTPA) is preparing to participate in the Innovation Fest Thủ Đức in November 2024.
- The CT Group Innovation Center, in collaboration with the Vietnam BIM Association, researched and organized programs to promote the city’s technology initiatives.
- CT Group hosted training programs on AI applications in the workplace.
Internal Activities:
- CT Group is planned to organize a large-scale gala event titled “Innovation Day – Talent – Job Opportunities” in Ho Chi Minh City in November 2024.
- CT Group organized a program to celebrate Vietnamese Women’s Day (October 18, 2024).
- Strengthened the “Sowing the seeds of goodness” program with a series of meaningful activities.
- CT Lotus completed the system’s features.
2. BUSINESS:
CT Semiconductor:
- CT Semiconductor will establish a “Thủ Đức Chip” high-tech plant set to launch in November.
- CT Semiconductor’s representatives attended and spoke at the 2024 Diên Hồng Semiconductor Conference in Da Nang (October 25-27, 2024).
- CT Semiconductor standardized its ATP training program.
- CT Semiconductor recruited for the “Train for the Trainer” program focused on semiconductor chip assembly, testing, and packaging.
CT UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle):
- CT UAV successfully hosted a seminar with international partners on UAV headquarters (October 15-18, 2024).
- CT UAV aims to become ASEAN’s number one provider within two years.
- CT UAV drafted a proposal for a Low Altitude Economy (LAE) initiative for ASEAN and attracted international talent.
- CT UAV prepared to participate in the Innovation Fest Thủ Đức in November 2024 and the Vietnam International Defense Expo in December 2024.
- CT Group partnered strategically with Cao Thang Technical College (October 10, 2024).
CCTPA (Carbon Credit Trading Platform ASEAN):
- CCTPA collaborated with CT UAV to prepare for the establishment of the CarbonFly company.
- CCTPA will soon launch membership services for the Sustain.Life platform.
- CCTPA attended the workshop entitled “Green Finance: Sharing Benefits and Risks between Enterprises and Banks”.
Green Crypto Currency:
- Officially established company: CARBDO GLOBAL in Dubai.
Infrastructure, Logistics:
- CT Group established initial operations for electric vehicles and railway cars within its Infrastructure sector.
- CT Group formed a strategic partnership with the Guangzhou Metro Group.
- CT Group also partnered strategically with China Road and Bridge Corporation.
- CT Group attended the Vietnam Logistics Summit at the Marriott Hotel.
- CTOptiomal continued to develop its AI platform for logistics.
Green Urban Development:
- CT Group recommended the Ninh Bình Provincial People’s Committee expedite approval for an eco-friendly, low-emission resort and tourism project in Ninh Bình.
- CT Group suggested the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee accelerate the 62.8-hectare social housing project in Bình Chánh.
- CT Group proposed splitting the Vĩnh Lộc Ecological Lake project into two independent projects: a park and a residential area.
II. DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL NEWS:
Technology:
- Google will build seven nuclear reactors to power AI development.
- Elon Musk unveiled the Cybercab, a steering wheel-free autonomous taxi.
- Meta’s AI chatbot offers search capabilities independent of Google and Microsoft.
- AI-generated artwork will debut at the prestigious Sotheby’s auction.
Economy – Society:
- Vietnam’s economy is projected to reach approximately USD 500 billion by 2025, 1.45 times its 2020 size, ranking 33rd globally and 4th in ASEAN.
- Nvidia is close to surpassing Apple as the world’s most valuable company.
- Bình Định proposed a pilot for air taxis.
- CEPA provides a favorable foundation for Vietnam to boost exports to the UAE.
- The World Bank forecasts Vietnam’s economic growth at 6.1% by the end of 2024 and 6.5% by 2025.
- Vietnam and Qatar are considering visa exemptions for ordinary passport holders.
- Ho Chi Minh City implements a new land pricing regulation (October 31, 2024).
Entertainment:
- Jennie (BLACKPINK) topped the K-Pop female idol brand value ranking for October 2024.
- Zhao Liying won at the Golden Eagle Awards.
- Missosology predicts Kỳ Duyên in the top 6 of Miss Universe.
- “Once Upon a Love Story” will represent Vietnam at the 7th Hanoi International Film Festival.
