• Visa and Sun Group have joined forces to make traveling to Vietnam easier and more rewarding.
• The collaboration combines Visa’s AI-powered payment technology with Sun Group’s destination network, giving travelers seamless bookings, secure payments, and personalized experiences.

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, is collaborating with Sun Group to make visiting Vietnam easier, smarter, and more rewarding for travelers. This collaboration brings Visa’s secure, AI-powered payment technology together with Sun Group’s extensive destination network, so visitors can enjoy seamless trip planning, faster digital payments, and personalized experiences – all designed to help them get more out of every journey. Announced at the event “Visit Vietnam – Connecting data to shape the future,” this strategic collaboration supports the Visit Vietnam initiative and strengthens the country’s position as a top destination for global travelers.

Visit Vietnam, the government-endorsed national tourism e-commerce platform, simplifies trip planning and elevates the traveler experience. With Visa’s technology integrated into the platform, visitors will benefit from faster, safer digital payments, exclusive offers, and curated recommendations – all in one place.

The collaboration also uses data-driven insights to understand traveler behavior to help improve services. For visitors, this means better experiences, smarter recommendations, and offers of loyalty rewards that encourage repeat trips.

“Travelers today want convenience and confidence when exploring new destinations. Through our collaboration with Sun Group on the Visit Vietnam initiative, we’re not only ensuring visitors enjoy smooth, secure digital payments and strong acceptance across every touchpoint – we’re also supporting Vietnam’s national tourism strategy and aligning with the government’s efforts to uplift the economy through sustainable tourism growth. This collaboration helps position Vietnam as a leading travel hub that delivers both exceptional experiences for visitors and long-term benefits for Vietnam,” said Ms. Dung Dang, Visa Country Manager for Vietnam and Laos.

“Real-time insights into how consumers travel and spend during their trips allow us to create experiences that truly matter. By pairing Sun Group’s signature attractions with Visa’s data and AI, we can help partners design personalized journeys that delight travelers and keep them coming back,” shared Mr. Manideep Gupta, Vice President, Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA), Southeast Asia, Visa.

“Cooperating with Visa is an important step toward realizing the Visit Vietnam vision – building a smart, data‑driven tourism ecosystem. With the advantage of a diverse network of destinations and a rich pool of customer data, Sun Group can work with Visa to create more deeply personalized, seamless, and safer experiences for travelers. This not only enhances the customer journey at every touchpoint but also helps businesses access valuable market insights, thereby jointly contributing to the sustainable development of Vietnam’s tourism industry,” said Ms. Nguyễn Vũ Quỳnh Anh, Deputy CEO of Sun Group and CEO of the Entertainment & Hospitality Division.

Visa and Sun Group will deepen their collaboration through joint marketing and international outreach, utilising Visa’s global network and spending insights to promote Visit Vietnam in priority markets. At the event, guests explored Visa’s interactive booth by tapping through the end-to-end travel journey on the large screen and viewing demos of the Inbound Travel App powered by Visa Voyage, Visa Loyalty Solutions, and Visa Destination and Government Insights.

In its initial phase, Visit Vietnam will offer integrated dashboards and insight reports for government and industry stakeholders to support more informed tourism planning. For travelers, the next phase will bring a comprehensive platform with personalized itineraries, exclusive deals, and seamless digital experiences – making Vietnam easier to explore than ever before. Sun Group also unveiled the new Visit Vietnam landing page at the event, marking a key milestone in the platform’s digital foundation.

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About Visa

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.

About Visit Vietnam

About Visit Vietnam Visit Vietnam is the national tourism e-commerce platform developed and operated by Sun Group under the strategic guidance of VNAT and NDA. The platform aims to create a transparent, data-driven tourism ecosystem that supports government planning, empowers businesses, and enhances the travel experience for domestic and international visitors.

• Pyxis secured S$13 million in the first close of its S$18 million growth funding round, reflecting strong investor confidence in its vessel technology, commercial traction, and regional growth strategy.
• Backed by climate-tech and venture funds, including Shift4Good and MotionVentures, family offices, MOL PLUS, the corporate venture capital arm of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and SEEDS, the investment arm of SG Growth Capital.
• Green financing from OCBC will enable Pyxis to scale its vessel deployment.
• Growth funding capital will expand Electra™’s capabilities as well as accelerate vessel manufacturing and the rollout of ultra-fast marine charging infrastructure across Asia.
• Pyxis signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with MOL (Asia Oceania) to explore the potential of establishing a joint venture company.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – Pyxis, a leading Singapore-based maritime electrification startup, has secured S$13 million in the first close of its S$18 million growth funding round. The early close underscores rising investor conviction in Pyxis’ technology and commercial progress, reinforced by continued support from Singapore government agencies such as the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and SEEDS, which operates under SG Growth Capital, the investment platform of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and Enterprise Singapore.

Pyxis’ fund raise comes at a time marked by an increased demand for electric vessels across Asia. The region operates more than 70,000 coastal and in-port vessels, while Singapore alone expects some 1,600 harbour crafts to transition to electric or low-carbon alternatives as part of the broader national goals.

Pyxis’ electric vessels and energy systems address this need directly – reducing the total cost of ownership (TCO) by lowering both fuel and maintenance expenses, while significantly improving energy efficiency and cutting emissions.

Powered by Electra™, the company’s proprietary energy and vessel management platform, Pyxis enables real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and fleet-level optimisation, improved reliability, and reduced downtime.

To date, the company has secured 17 orders for electric vessels across multiple customers in the region, including Singapore. Concurrently, Pyxis is developing a network of ultra-fast marine charging sites, with two charging locations deployed and additional sites planned in partnership with local stakeholders. An upcoming 300KW charger location will also be launched in Q1 2026. With these deployments, Pyxis is entering its strongest growth chapter since inception.

Strengthened by Equity, Green Financing and Regulatory Support

The financing round is backed by a strong coalition of climate-tech, venture capital, and maritime strategic investors, with follow-on commitments from Shift4Good, Motion Ventures, the world’s largest maritime tech fund, and SG Growth Capital, underscoring the sustained confidence of Pyxis’ long-term partners. It also includes participation from strategic backers including Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, one of the world’s largest shipping companies, through its corporate venture capital arm, MOL PLUS.

The raise was catalysed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)’s Expression of Interest (EOI) for electric vessel financing, which was part of Singapore’s broader maritime decarbonisation and innovation efforts to build an electric harbour craft ecosystem that supports early adopters of new electric solutions.

In addition to equity financing, Pyxis has secured green debt financing from OCBC, strengthening its capacity to scale vessel deployment and infrastructure development. This financing, to be channelled toward vessel capital expenditure, will provide capital flexibility essential for accelerating commercial rollout.

“Investor conviction in this round sends an unmistakable message: maritime electrification is accelerating, and Pyxis is leading that transition,” said Tommy Phun, Founder and CEO of Pyxis. “The strength of this first close, anchored by strategic follow-on investments, validates the scalability of our technology and our ambition to build Asia’s leading coastal electrification ecosystem.”

“Two years ago, Pyxis was a bold vision with a great team behind it. Today, that vision is moving fast across the water: 17 vessels secured, charging infrastructure rolling out, Electra™ evolving into a true operating system for electric fleets, and international expansion underway,” said Sebastien Guillard, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Shift4Good. Few companies execute with this clarity and pace. We’re proud to back Pyxis again and support their rise as the leader of Asia’s coastal electrification wave.”

“SEEDS is proud to continue backing Pyxis, a fast-growing company with a capable team and strong strategic partnerships, together with our co-investment partner Shift4Good. We look forward to seeing Pyxis advance its solutions and contribute to the maritime electrification landscape in the region,” said Tan Kaixin, General Manager of SEEDS.

Funding to Fast-Track 2026 Regional Expansion

The round’s proceeds will power Pyxis’ next phase of growth, including:

• Scaling Vessel Production: Increasing manufacturing capacity for the Pyxis One, Pyxis R and Pyxis L series to meet rising demand from Singapore, Japan and emerging ASEAN markets.
• Advancing the Electra^TM Smart Ecosystem: Deploying advanced IoT systems, predictive maintenance tools and vehicle-to-grid capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and energy resilience for operators.
• Expanding Ultra-Fast Marine Charging Infrastructure: Accelerating development of next-generation, high-capacity charging stations to support large-scale electric vessel operations across the region.

Milestones Laying the Foundation for a Successful Raise

Earlier this year, the company launched Pyxis R, its next-generation solar-electric passenger ferry in Singapore as a real-world showcase of how clean vessels can transform urban coastal mobility and tourism experiences.

In November 2025, Pyxis signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with MOL (Asia Oceania) as an extension of the collaboration established under their 2023 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The HoA outlines the mutual understanding to jointly explore the feasibility of a joint venture company.

Pyxis is also expanding regionally through a strategic partnership with Utomodeck Group in Indonesia, supporting infrastructure build-out and electrification efforts across the world’s largest archipelago.

Looking ahead, Pyxis will debut Pyxis L, its luxury-focused electric vessel variant, in early 2026. Designed for premium hospitality, private charters and elevated passenger experiences, Pyxis L will open high-value market segments across Asia.

Together, these achievements, alongside the strong investor support, position Pyxis as a key catalyst in Asia’s transition toward cleaner, smarter, all-electric coastal transport.
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About Pyxis

Pyxis is a maritime electrification technology start-up with a mission to create a sustainable, greener maritime future. By easing mass commercialisation and adoption of electric coastal vessels, Pyxis accelerates maritime decarbonisation while elevating vessel performance and management. Led by maritime veterans and supported by leading coastal vessel owners and government agencies, Pyxis is positioned to drive transformation in key port segments of Singapore and sister-ports in the region.

Standing behind the product: How a 10-year, unlimited-mileage commitment addresses regional hesitations and accelerates the Middle East’s EV transition.

DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 December 2025 – As electric vehicles move steadily toward mainstream adoption across the Middle East, buyer priorities are becoming more defined. While design, performance, and technology remain important, aftersales confidence has emerged as the decisive factor influencing long-term EV acceptance. For many families, commuters, and first-time EV buyers, questions around reliability, battery durability, service accessibility, and ownership cost continue to shape purchasing decisions. VinFast positions VF 8 as a direct response – an electric SUV designed around certainty, not compromise.

In high-expectation GCC markets, where vehicles are often owned for extended periods and driven over long distances, uncertainty around EV upkeep remains a barrier. VinFast addresses this head-on through its “Peace of Mind Approach”, a customer-centric strategy that places long-term support at the core of the ownership experience.

At the core of this approach is one of the most comprehensive warranty packages currently available in the EV segment. The VF 8 is supported by a 10-year or 200,000 km vehicle warranty, a 10-year unlimited-mileage battery warranty for retail customers, and complimentary maintenance for 5 years or 100,000 km. In practical terms, this removes mileage anxiety and concerns around battery longevity – two of the most frequently cited hesitations among potential EV buyers in the region. By standing behind its vehicles for a full decade, VinFast signals long-term confidence in both engineering and ownership outcomes.

This warranty commitment is supported by a service ecosystem designed for real-world convenience. VinFast offers mobile service capabilities, enabling technicians to perform maintenance at the customer’s location, as well as 24/7 roadside assistance for unexpected situations. A 24-hour parts supply framework further ensures service continuity. Together, these measures transform EV ownership from a perceived risk into a managed, predictable experience.

Charging accessibility is addressed with equal clarity. VF 8 customers receive a home charger, Type 2 cable, and portable charger, simplifying the transition to electric driving from day one. Access to DC fast-charging networks further supports long-distance travel and daily commuting, reducing range-related concerns in both urban and intercity contexts.

Beyond ownership infrastructure, the VF 8 itself is engineered to minimize worry through layered safety and driver-support systems. The vehicle features an 11-airbag configuration, including front-row center and knee airbags. A comprehensive Level 2 ADAS suite with 24 features supports safer and less demanding driving. These include adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping and lane-centering assistance, collision avoidance systems, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a 360-degree surround-view camera – particularly valuable in congested urban environments.

For Middle Eastern families, daily commuters, and first-time EV buyers, the VF 8 represents a shift in how electric vehicles are positioned. VinFast does not simply sell an EV, it offers a complete ownership framework built on trust, continuity, and long-term care. In a competitive and rapidly evolving market, that commitment to peace of mind may be the brand’s most compelling differentiator.
Hashtag: #VinFast #VF8

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About VinFast

VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS), a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, is a pure-play electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer with the mission of making EVs accessible to everyone.

VinFast’s product lineup today includes a wide range of electric SUVs, e-scooters, and e-buses. VinFast is currently embarking on its next growth phase through rapid expansion of its distribution and dealership network globally and increasing its manufacturing capacities with a focus on key markets across North America, Europe and Asia.

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