The Lạc Hồng 900 LX is a limited-edition flagship model that embodies Vietnam’s cultural heritage and national pride, symbolizing the “Fierce Vietnamese Spirit.” The vehicle is offered in two variants, including an armored edition certified to the VPAM VR7 standard – the world’s most stringent protection levels for state leaders’ vehicles.

Inspired by the Vietnamese legend of the “Descendants of the Dragon and Fairy” (Con Lạc cháu Hồng), the Lạc Hồng 900 LX reflects the capability, intelligence, and aspirations of the Vietnamese people in the new era. Every design detail blends cultural legacy with global standards.

Both variants, Standard and Armored, feature a commanding and luxury presence with a 3,349 mm wheelbase and exterior details celebrating Vietnam’s heritage: a gold-plated logo shaped like the mythical Lạc bird, a grille reminiscent of Đông Sơn bronze drums, and parallel grille bars symbolizing Vietnam’s iconic bamboo groves.

The cabin is crafted with premium materials such as Golden Nanmu wood, Nappa leather, and genuine gold detailing. Every gold-plated element inside and outside the vehicle is handcrafted with meticulous precision. The interior offers world-class comfort with extra-wide executive seating, premium footrests, a soundproof glass partition, electric curtains, and an advanced intercom system between the front and rear cabins.

The Armored Edition is developed in partnership with INKAS Armored Vehicle Manufacturing (Canada), a leading global name in armored car, features reinforced and fully-armored bodywork, bullet-resistant glass, and an armored rear partition. The vehicle underwent rigorous testing at Beschussamt Ulm (Germany), enduring 440 live rounds and 11 explosive blasts from beneath and above the vehicle. Certified to VPAM VR7, it can withstand NATO Ball M80 rifle ammunition and DM51 grenades.

Additional safety and emergency features include run-flat tires capable of driving 80-100 km after puncture, optional onboard oxygen supply, integrated fire suppression system, satellite phone, warning lights, and sirens, etc… depending on mission requirements.

The first fleet of Lạc Hồng 900 LX delivered to Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs includes two Armored units and ten Standard units, affirming the vehicles’ quality, safety, and craftsmanship at the highest international level.

Mr. Nguyễn Việt Quang, Vice Chairman and CEO of Vingroup, stated: “After eight years in the automotive industry, VinFast is proud to have become a pioneering brand that brings Vietnamese excellence, intelligence, and technology to the world, earning the trust and recognition of customers in many countries. With the launch of the Lạc Hồng 900 LX, we reaffirm our role as a national brand that elevates Vietnam’s position on the global stage. Through this model, we hope the world will see a modern and developed Vietnam that has had a remarkable journey during the past 80 years.”

The debut of this special vehicle line, rich in national identity, at the historic celebration of the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day, is a powerful declaration of Vietnamese spirit, intelligence, and class. Every movement of the Lac Hong 900 LX serves not only as proof of the country’s industrial and technological achievements after 80 years of independence, but also as a national symbol, helping to shape a new position for Vietnam on the international stage./.

Experience the Lạc Hồng 900 LX: The Lạc Hồng 900 LX will be on display at the exhibition “80 Years of Independence – Freedom – Happiness” from August 28 to September 5, 2025 at the National Exhibition Fair Center (Đông Anh, Hanoi). Visitors can view the tested Armored Edition at Vingroup’s outdoor pavilion (West Square) and the Standard Edition at the indoor exhibition hall H3, Kim Quy Pavilion.

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Empowering Businesses Expand Globally and Foster New Productivity Forces

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 August 2025 – The Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2025 (exhibition) was held from 26 to 28 August at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center. This year’s exhibition, themed “Shaping a new era of manufacturing in China,” brought together 265 renowned technology companies and industry leaders, becoming a bellwether for Asia’s additive manufacturing industry. As a key driver of 3D printing technology development in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) participated in the exhibition for the first time as a technical partner, showcasing innovative achievements across the entire industry value chain, including materials, equipment and application solutions. The participation aims to enable businesses in seizing regional economic growth opportunities and promoting technological innovation and industrial upgrades.

The future manufacturing market offers immense potential, particularly in smart manufacturing, green technology, and emerging industries such as biotechnology and robotics. As a key enabler for accelerating future manufacturing, 3D printing technology facilitates highly customised and flexible manufacturing, for small-batch production of diverse products that can rapidly meet personalised market demands. The mold-free nature of 3D printing significantly reduces upfront costs of small-batch production, empowering companies to shorten lead times, stand out in the global marketplace, and improve pricing competitiveness. Future manufacturing models will integrate technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things, creating smart production systems that boost efficiency and reduce costs while driving the application of lightweight and intelligent materials —ultimately accelerating innovation and market development.

From Innovation to Application: Demonstrating Cutting-Edge Technology
As a leading international research institute, HKPC brings nearly 30 years of extensive expertise in 3D printing technology and industrial application. Dedicated in technology application research and providing comprehensive professional services, HKPC empowers various industries to meet specific market needs and manufacture high-value, customised products. This approach facilitates businesses diversification and fosters the development of high-value strategic industry chains.

At the exhibition, HKPC featured research and development (R&D) breakthroughs from the “HKPC-HP 3D Printing Technology Centre”, the first in Asia equipped with both HP’s research version of “Metal Jet” and “Multi Jet Fusion” industrial 3D printers. The showcases highlighted the diverse applications of 3D printing technology and advanced manufacturing processes across sectors, from industrial components to fashion accessories. Furthermore, HKPC displays a series of advanced materials technology applications, designed to empowering emerging industries such as the low-altitude economy, healthcare, and humanoid robotics.

Combining AI and 3D Printing to Drive Innovation and Promote New Productivity Forces
Mr Edmond LAI, Chief Digital Officer, and Chief Executive Officer of Mainland Business of the Hong Kong Productivity Council, attended the opening ceremony on the first day of the exhibition and participated in the “China Additive Manufacturing Globalisation Seminar”. He delivered a speech titled “Powering Innovation: Going Global with Emerging 3D Printing Technologies to Advance New Productive Forces”, discussing the future development blueprint of the innovative 3D printing industry with industry leaders.

Mr Edmond LAI said, “Leveraging our extensive industry experience, HKPC has established comprehensive support and implementation capabilities, from technology R&D to industrial application. We are delighted to participate in this exhibition and showcase Hong Kong’s leading achievements and strengths in 3D printing, as a pivotal engine for driving new productivity forces and shaping the future of manufacturing. The integration with AI will unlock more efficient and flexible production models to meet market demands for lightweighting, customisation, and smart manufacturing. HKPC will continue to strengthen collaborative innovation partnerships. Through ‘The Cradle – Going Global Service Centre’, we will faciliate more manufacturing companies in Hong Kong and the mainland to go global and building a more competitive and resilient industrial system.”

HKPC is actively pursuing 3D printing solutions integrated with AI, including:

• Collaborating with Nanjing ZhongKe ShenGuang Science&Technology Co., ltd, a R&D arm of National Innovation Center par Excellence (NICE), to develop an AI-assisted high-entropy alloy 3D printing system. The collaboration aims to efficiently design complex high-entropy alloy materials and optimize printing parameters, effectively eliminating the current time-consuming and tedious experimental processes and enhancing work efficiency.
• The HKPC is also in discussions with the Aachen Center for Additive Manufacturing in Germany to develop an AI model to optimize the design of metal bonded parts. By inputting material natures and process parameters, the model accelerates sintering predictions for 3D printed models, shortening product development cycles and design time, and reducing R&D costs.

Furthermore, HKPC is actively empowering businesses to adopt 3D printing technology and establish microfactories overseas, maximising production efficiency within limited spaces. By integrating advanced intelligent technologies, companies can respond with agility to market demands. Emphasizing “hyperlocalisation,” microfactories leverages local resources and talent to build resilient manufacturing ecosystems, enhance operational flexibility, and strengthen international competitiveness.

Bringing Together Industry Experts to Explore the Future of Smart Manufacturing
During the exhibition, HKPC hosted a series of forward-thinking “Tech Talk” seminars. Technical experts covered the application of green materials in smart manufacturing and the cross-sector potential of industrial 3D printing for customised production. They also explored how machine vision and smart manufacturing enhance production quality control and boost productivity across various industries. These seminars fostered interaction between HKPC and members of the Hong Kong 3D Printing Association, strengthening industry collaboration and advancing an innovative ecosystem.

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About Hong Kong Productivity Council

The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) is a multi-disciplinary organisation established by statute in 1967, to promote productivity excellence through relentless drive of world-class advanced technologies and innovative service offerings to support Hong Kong enterprises. As a nationwide leader in innovative, market-driven research and development (R&D) internationally, specialising in leading technologies and all-rounded manufacturing services, HKPC promotes new industrialisation in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area and facilitates the development of new productive forces, leveraging innovation and technology (I&T), as well as bolstering Hong Kong to be an international innovation and technology centre and a smart city. The Council offers comprehensive innovative solutions for Hong Kong industries and enterprises, enabling them to achieve resources and productivity utilisation, effectiveness and cost reduction, and enhance competitiveness in both local and overseas marketplace. The Council partners and collaborates with local industries and enterprises and world-class R&D institutes to develop applied technology solutions for value creation. It also benefits a variety of sectors through product innovation, technology transfer, and commercialisation, bringing enormous business opportunities ahead. HKPC’s world-class R&D achievements have been widely recognised over the years, winning an array of local and overseas accolades.

In addition, HKPC offers SMEs and startups immediate and timely assistance in coping with the ever-changing business environment, and strengthens talent nurturing and Hong Kong’s competitiveness with FutureSkills training for enterprises and academia to enhance digital capabilities and STEM competencies.

For more information, please visit HKPC’s website: www.hkpc.org/en .