FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla., May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ponce De Leon Health (PDLH), a commercial stage longevity company focused on the extension of healthspan and the reduction of biologic age in humans and animals, today highlighted the publication of a landmark peer-reviewed study in the scientific journal Aging Cell. Importantly, the study was independently conducted using a large real world cohort and was not sponsored, directed, or controlled by Ponce De Leon Health.
The authors tested the association between 84 commonly used supplements, drugs and commercial compounds taken in an attempt to affect the aging process, using the same DNA methylation clock to uniformly determine the biologic age of over 4,000 initial subjects. Those results were then compared and ranked against one another. In their cross sectional analysis, only Rejuvant, a commercially available, delayed release CaAKG plus vitamins supplement, which was associated with an average 1.8 year lower age residual and was the primary study endpoint, achieved statistical significance.
In contrast, participants taking regular CaAKG/AKG showed a benefit that was eight times less effective, and was statistically insignificant. All forms of NAD+ supplements, such as NMN and NR were nine times less effective. Additionally, all of the non-Rejuvant cohorts were statistically insignificant for this endpoint, and Rejuvant remained significant in models adjusted for age, sex, smoking, health status and additional covariates.
Dr. Brian Kennedy, the Director for the Center of Healthy Longevity at the National University of Singapore, and senior author of the paper, stated “This is a unique study that compares the effects of 84 different common supplements in a larger population of generally healthy individuals actively measuring their biologic age. While a few supplements were significant for reducing biologic age, the biggest effects by far were associated with Rejuvant, whereby users were 5.74 years younger than their chronologic age. After correction for possible confounders, only Rejuvant produced a statistically significant effect. These findings reinforce my belief, supported by personally using the product for several years, that Rejuvant is effectively and meaningfully reducing biologic age”.
Dr. Nir Barzilai, President of the Academy of Geroscience and Professor of Medicine at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine, said “While many nutraceuticals have generated more enthusiasm than meaningful geroscience-based evidence, Rejuvant has at least a plausible mechanism of action and supportive preclinical data. In addition, post-marketing experience suggests a more reassuring profile for use, safety, and user satisfaction than the sweeping claims made for many other supplements. In today’s longevity marketplace, that may not be a gold standard—but it is about as close as one gets to an adult in the room.”
PARIS, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in AI-first business consulting and technology services, in partnership with Roland-Garros today announced an exciting line-up of new AI-powered digital experiences for tennis fans, set to debut at Roland-Garros 2026. Alongside these innovations, Infosys and Roland-Garros also announced the extension of their AI and digital innovation partnership through 2031, reaffirming shared commitment to transforming the sport through cutting-edge technology and AI-powered experiences for fans, coaches, players, and media.
Leveraging Infosys Topaz, an AI-first offering powered by generative and agentic AI technologies, these new experiences are designed to deepen how fans, coaches, players, and media engage with the sport. For fans, they deliver more intuitive, insightful, and immersive ways to experience live tennis. Building on existing platforms such as Match Centre, AI-Assisted Journalism, and the Infosys 3D Art Museum, the latest updates introduce richer real-time insights, conversational interfaces, and personalized on-site interactions and enable media teams with AI-assisted storytelling.
The new AI-powered innovations for 2026 include:
Rolly – AI StatsBot: Rolly, the AI-powered StatsBot available on both the Roland-Garros website and mobile app, goes beyond answering statistical and rule-based questions to provide deeper insight into match narratives and context. With access to live and historical match data dating back to 2013, Rolly enables fans to explore scores, stats, and match dynamics through natural, near real-time interactions.
Rally – Humanoid Robot: Fans can meet Rally, an advanced AI-powered humanoid robot designed to elevate on-site engagement. With enhanced audio and computer-vision capabilities, Rally delivers personalized interactions. These include capturing memories in Selfie Mode, delivering playful tennis–themed predictions through Serve Me a Fortune mode or Ask Rally, an interactive chat experience offering live match insights tailored to players’ playing styles, powered by real-time Roland-Garros match data. The humanoid operates under strict Responsible AI principles to ensure secure, tennis-focused interactions, making it a standout feature of the Infosys Fan Zone.
Momentum: Momentum provides a clear visual representation of how a match unfolds in real time. It highlights shifts in momentum, set changes, and key scoring moments, enabling fans to intuitively follow the rhythm and pivotal turning points of play as they happen.
Several existing platforms also return with meaningful enhancements. These include:
AI Commentary: Now also available in French, improving accessibility for local audiences while reducing latency and improving the delivery of real-time match narration.
Excitement Rating: Refined with a simplified “Exciting” indicator to help fans quickly identify the most intense matches live.
AI-Assisted Journalism Portal: Upgraded with greater customisation options, improved image-editing tools, and new plug-and-play infographic templates, enabling faster, more flexible content creation for media and tournament stakeholders.
In addition to these innovations, Infosys continues its collaboration with Association Fête le mur (FLM), a charity partner of FFT, to support tech-enabled learning initiatives for underprivileged youth in Paris. FLM and Infosys are working together to develop tennis-related learning modules on Infosys Springboard, a digital learning platform designed to enable upskilling for digital inclusion and social impact. Additionally, 60 youth from underprivileged backgrounds, aged 11 to 17, will have the opportunity to visit Roland-Garros and participate in AI and technology workshops led by Infosys experts, inspiring the next generation through hands-on exposure of digital skills and innovation.
Gilles Moretton, President, French Tennis Federation, said, “Our long-standing partnership with Infosys continues to push the boundaries of how Roland-Garros connects with its audience. By combining the tournament’s heritage with advanced AI technologies, we are creating richer, more inclusive experiences that resonate with fans on-site and around the world, while staying true to the spirit of the game.”
Sumit Virmani, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Infosys, said, “As AI continues to reshape how fans engage with live sport, the real opportunity lies in turning data into deeply engaging experiences. At Roland-Garros, we are leveraging AI to go beyond simply presenting match information by enabling fans to experience the momentum, context, and emotion of the game in real time. These innovations underscore our commitment to building intelligent, human-centric digital ecosystems that enhance engagement at scale.”
About Roland-Garros
For sports lovers as well as the general public, Roland-Garros is an unmissable event. In 2025, Roland-Garros welcomed 687,249 spectators (a record) and was broadcast in 220 territories around the world, confirming its status as a global sporting event of the highest importance. Organized by the French Tennis Federation, Roland-Garros is the only Grand Slam tournament played on clay—one of the oldest and most prestigious surfaces in the history of tennis.
About Infosys
Infosys is a global leader in AI–first business consulting and technology services. Over 325,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses, and communities. As navigators of enterprise transformation, we enable businesses in 63 countries to unlock AI value at scale. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we accelerate business transformation through our AI-first value framework, deep domain expertise, and our unique ability to orchestrate innovations from our AI-native partner ecosystem. Infosys is counted among the world’s Top 100 brands committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable partner for our clients where deep talent expertise, in an inclusive workplace, help them navigate their next.
Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.
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MACAO – EQS Newswire – 28 May 2026 – Running from May 27 to 30, 2026, BEYOND Expo opened its doors at The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo. A premier global platform for technological innovation and real-world deployment, the Expo brought together top tech companies, investors and business leaders to explore breakthroughs across artificial intelligence, embodied AI and next-generation technologies.
Matrix Robotics, as a trailblazer in China’s general-purpose humanoid robot industry, put its flagship all-round model MATRIX-3 on full display. The robot embodies the Company’s latest progress in embodied AI, motion control, precision manipulation and industrial mass production, and stands as a testament to the competitiveness of China’s humanoid robotics sector.
Live Demos Showcase Hard-core Capabilities
The booth created an immersive tech experience. MATRIX-3 finished smooth bipedal walking and nimble turns with human-like movements. Capable of reaching a maximum speed of 3.9 km/h, it closely mimics human walking, proving the high stability and reliability of its self-developed biomimetic linear joints and motion control algorithms.
The robot also completed delicate tasks including grasping, holding and rolling fruit replicas. Equipped with a 27-degree-of-freedom dexterous hand that delivers micron-level precision, MATRIX-3 is well-suited for a wide range of scenarios including high-end manufacturing, commercial services, logistics sorting, medical assistance and household use.
MATRIX-3 features sleek tech styling and 3D woven biomimetic skin. Its ergonomic design and human-centric interaction drew crowds of visitors and industry professionals.
Engaging Activities Wow the Crowds, Bringing Embodied AI to the Public
To engage the public, Matrix Robotics hosted two one-hour interactive sessions every day. Visitors could scan a QR code to sign up and play rock-paper-scissors against MATRIX-3, with winners receiving limited-edition keychains. This creative interaction drew long queues and livened up the venue, making it one of the most popular photo spots at BEYOND Expo.
Distinguished Guests Visit the Booth, Praising Chinese Technology
During the event, the Chief Executive of the Macao SAR, representatives from renowned consortia came to the booth. They watched MATRIX-3’s demonstrations, experienced human-robot interaction, and exchanged in-depth views with Matrix Robotics on technical roadmaps, mass production plans and real-world applications.
The guests spoke highly of MATRIX-3’s design, motion performance, operational accuracy and interaction safety. They acknowledged Matrix Robotics’ leading edge in the engineering, commercialization and large-scale deployment of general humanoid robots, as well as its technological strength and industrial value in the global embodied AI sector as a Chinese tech player.
Dual Drive of Technology & Mass Production Puts Embodied AI into Reality
Matrix Robotics is led by Haixing Zhang (Allen Zhang), founding head of Tesla China Design and Research Center. Its team boasts world-class expertise in humanoid robot R&D and engineering. The Company officially launched its flagship MATRIX-3 and commissioned the MFH Factory in Zhangjiang, Shanghai, realizing end-to-end independent production to accelerate industrial rollout.
Standing 1.7 meters tall and weighing 65 kilograms, MATRIX-3 integrates 4 core technologies: the WAVE physical foundation large model, high-performance biomimetic linear joints, a 27-degree-of-freedom dexterous hand and 3D-woven biomimetic safety skin. It can work continuously for 4 hours, carry up to 15 kilograms with dual arms and achieve zero-shot generalization, enabling rapid deployment across diverse scenarios.
Currently, the Company is capable of delivering 5,000 units within this year and targets an output of 100,000 units by 2027. Scaled production will reduce costs steadily and turn humanoid robots from tech exhibits into general-purpose workforce.
BEYOND Expo Macao marks a key international showcase for MATRIX-3. It further reinforces Matrix Robotics’ leading position in global humanoid robotics and drives technological cooperation, scenario expansion and ecosystem development.
Going forward, Matrix Robotics will continue to pursue technological innovation and deployment based on first principles. Leveraging China’s industrial value chain, the Company will launch industry partnership programs and the RAAS ecosystem, striving to make China’s embodied AI technologies universal intelligent solutions for the world. Hashtag: #MatrixRobotics
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BEIJING, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 10th Maritime Silk Road Port Cooperation Forum opened on May 27 in Ningbo, east China’s Zhejiang Province, bringing together leading figures of the port and shipping sector from more than 70 countries and regions to discuss opportunities and challenges facing the sector amid geopolitical changes.
This year’s forum focuses on key areas including supply chain resilience, green and low-carbon development, smart innovation and shipping service upgrades. More than 1,000 participants gathered to explore ways to ensure stable supply chain development and strengthen coordinated cooperation across the port and shipping sector.
As risks of fragmentation in global industrial and supply chains continue to rise and volatility in shipping markets intensifies, the global port and shipping sector is facing multiple challenges in maintaining smooth logistics, stabilizing supply chains, promoting transformation and preventing risks.
Jin Jingdong, an official of the Ministry of Transport, said efforts should be made to build an open, smart, green and win-win port and shipping sector, opening a new chapter of cooperation for the sector.
Liang Linchong, head of the Department of Regional Opening-up under the National Development and Reform Commission, noted that the port and shipping sector now bears the important mission of ensuring smooth global trade. He stressed the need to focus on infrastructure connectivity, promote quality upgrades in ports, shipping and trade, and strengthen coordinated cooperation to continuously enhance integrated development capabilities.
David Osborn, director of the Marine Environment Division at the International Maritime Organization, said building resilient and sustainable maritime and port supply chains requires continued investment in green shipping technologies, pollution control facilities and environmental compliance systems. He expressed hope for more practical international cooperation to jointly advance the orderly decarbonization of the shipping industry.
Multiple consensus and achievements were reached during the forum, including the 2026 Multilateral Partner Ports Consensus, and a development index report on global smart ports.
Meanwhile, a number of practical cooperation agreements were also concluded.
It is learned that the forum also held specialized seminars on topics of green development, logistics, smart technologies, tugboat operations, grain trade, legal affairs and maritime services.
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STOCKHOLM, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On April 23, 2026, AB Electrolux (“Electrolux Group”) announced that the Board of Directors had resolved on a fully underwritten rights issue of Class A and Class B shares of approximately SEK 9 billion before transaction costs (the “Rights Issue”). The Board of Director’s resolution on the Rights Issue was approved by an Extraordinary General Meeting held on May 27, 2026. The prospectus relating to the Rights Issue has today been approved by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (the “SFSA”).
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One Brain, Multiple Embodiments: 130,000 Pudu Robots Now Operating Across 80+ Countries and Regions
MACAO, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, is showcasing its latest robotics innovations at BEYOND Expo 2026, one of Asia’s leading technology and innovation events focused on the convergence of AI and the physical world. Alongside the exhibition, Felix Zhang, Founder and CEO of Pudu Robotics, participated in a featured fireside chat at the opening ceremony, discussing robotics entrepreneurship, global expansion, embodied AI, and the future evolution of humanoid robotics.
Pudu Robotics Founder & CEO Felix Zhang at a BEYOND Expo 2026 fireside chat.
As robotics and AI continue converging across real-world industries, Pudu Robotics is demonstrating how robotics systems are evolving beyond single-task automation toward more adaptive deployment across commercial, industrial, and service environments.
During the fireside chat, Felix shared his perspectives on several key industry topics:
The next phase of robotics competition will be defined by the integration of AI models, robotic mobility, real-world deployment capabilities, and scalable commercialization, rather than hardware alone.
In global expansion, Pudu adopts a breadth-first strategy, entering multiple markets simultaneously before deepening operations in high-performing regions, while emphasizing long-term commitment and localized presence to build customer trust in B2B robotics.
The physical AI sector is entering a clearer development phase, with large-scale commercialization dependent on continued advancements in generalization capabilities, large-scale real-world data accumulation, and the availability of accessible, general-purpose robotic products for broader deployment.
To support this direction, Pudu Robotics has introduced its embodied intelligence foundation model PuduFM 1.0 and the general embodied AI agent platform PuduAgent, strengthening the integration of AI models, autonomous mobility, and real-world task execution.
Built on its “One Brain, Multiple Embodiments” architecture, Pudu is accelerating the transfer of AI capabilities across multiple robotic form factors and deployment scenarios, advancing a multi-form ecosystem comprising specialized robots, semi-humanoid robots, and humanoid robots, each optimized for different environments and applications.
At BEYOND Expo 2026, Pudu Robotics is showcasing a broad portfolio spanning commercial cleaning robots, industrial delivery robots, and its quadruped robot PUDU D5, highlighting the company’s continued expansion from commercial service robotics into broader intelligent robotics applications.
Visitors attending BEYOND Expo 2026 are invited to visit Pudu Robotics at:
Booth: Hall A-C, K03
Date: May 28–30, 2026
Venue: The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo
As AI increasingly moves from digital systems into physical-world deployment, Pudu Robotics continues expanding its global footprint while accelerating the commercialization of intelligent robotic technologies across increasingly diverse real-world scenarios.
About Pudu Robotics
Pudu Robotics, a global leader in the commercial service robotics sector, is dedicated to empowering easier work and better lives through AI and robotics, with a vision of building a global intelligent robotics infrastructure that serves 10 billion people worldwide.
Built on three core technologies—mobility, manipulation, and AI—Pudu Robotics has pioneered an industry-first “One Brain, Multiple Embodiments” architecture, establishing a comprehensive product portfolio that includes specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robots.
Currently, Pudu offers four major product lines: service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery and general embodied AI. Its solutions are widely deployed across industries such as retail, hospitality, manufacturing and industrial facilities, food and beverage, real estate and property services, healthcare, entertainment and sport, education, and public services.
To date, Pudu Robotics has shipped over 130,000 units globally, with a presence in more than 80 countries and regions.
SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – The 20th Shenzhen International Financial Expo, themed “AI ERA: SYNERGISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF MANUFACTURING AND SERVICE INDUSTRIES,” is being held from May 27 to 29, 2026, at the Futian Convention and Exhibition Center in Shenzhen. During the expo, the Phoenix Financial Forum for the Greater Bay Area Financial Summit was successfully convened on May 27.
Hosted by Phoenix TV and co-organized by Phoenix New Media and Phoenix Show, the summit was rooted in Shenzhen’s role as a core hub of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and a center of financial innovation. Government officials, business leaders, and financial experts gathered to assess evolving global dynamics and explore new opportunities for development.
Group Photo of Distinguished Guests
At the opening ceremony, keynote speeches and panel discussions focused on hot topics including the deep integration of finance with technology, industry, and cross-border collaboration.
Luo Huanghao, Member of the Party Leadership Group and Vice Mayor of the Shenzhen Municipal Government, stated in his opening remarks that Shenzhen’s financial sector should capitalize on its strengths in technological innovation, industrial development, and Shenzhen-Hong Kong connectivity, while adhering to the development logic of deep integration between industry and finance. He emphasized that finance must fundamentally serve the real economy by strengthening industrial foundations, enhancing financial capacity, expanding opening-up, safeguarding financial security, and promoting the mutual advancement of finance and the real economy, thereby accelerating the development of Shenzhen into a globally influential industrial finance center.
Xu Wei, Chairman and CEO of Phoenix TV, noted in his speech that holding the forum alongside the Financial Expo represented not only platform innovation but also a resonance of values, demonstrating Phoenix TV’s comprehensive upgrade in serving the Greater Bay Area’s international communication capabilities. “The collaboration between the forum and the Financial Expo vividly reflects the Greater Bay Area’s momentum toward integrated cooperation,” Xu said. “It also shows that the vitality of the Greater Bay Area lies not only in geographic proximity and industrial connectivity, but also in the mutual empowerment and coordinated integration of technology, talent, information, and rules.”
Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR Government, pointed out in his speech that the deep integration of Hong Kong’s international financial capabilities with Shenzhen’s technological innovation has already enabled 160 Shenzhen enterprises, including Tencent and BYD, to list in Hong Kong. “This deep integration of ‘finance + technology’ has not only promoted the high-quality development of the financial industries in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, but also helped the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area become one of the world’s most dynamic fintech hubs,” he said.
Zhang Weizhong, Chairman of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, remarked that technology is redefining the value logic of capital, while capital is reshaping the growth path of technology. He stressed that financial innovation is playing an increasingly important role and that China must absorb the core principles of global “innovation collaboration” while building a development system suited to local industries and national conditions.
During the keynote speech session, Wang Suwang, Chairman of SDIC Securities Co., Ltd.; Zheng Jun, CTO of Financial Account Dept, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.; Jia Jiaya, Chair Professor and Director of Von Neumann Institute, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Founder and Chairman, SmartMore Corporation Limited; and Ginger Cheng, Chief Executive Officer, DBS Bank (China) Limited, shared forward-looking insights and practical experiences on topics such as digital finance development, industrial digital transformation, intelligent technology deployment, and innovation in foreign-funded financial services.
Wang Suwang stated that securities firms should serve as important discoverers of value growth by evaluating technology enterprises from a full life-cycle perspective and recognizing their long-term value through asset securitization.
Using Huawei’s proprietary computing ecosystem as an example, Zheng Jun introduced the large-scale application prospects of AI agents in the financial sector. He noted that AI has moved beyond experimental innovation and entered a stage of “returning to business fundamentals,” where scalable deployment and real value creation are becoming possible.
Jia Jiaya outlined a vision in which the integration of artificial intelligence and robotics will drive the transformation and upgrading of manufacturing industries. He predicted that industrial intelligent agents would bring dramatic changes to the industrial sector over the next five to ten years.
Ginger Cheng emphasized that cross-border finance has become an unavoidable challenge for enterprises pursuing globalization, adding that foreign banks possess unique network advantages in supporting Chinese companies’ overseas expansion.
The afternoon roundtable discussions centered on three core themes in finance, bringing together leading experts for in-depth dialogue and exchanges of ideas.
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the boundaries of financial services and value creation, the roundtable titled “AI Empowering Technology Finance — New Scenarios, New Paradigms” featured a keynote speech by Liu Xiaochun, Vice President, Shanghai Advanced Institute for Financial Research. He analyzed the compliance boundaries and transformation pathways for AI implementation in finance, stressing that financial innovation must always preserve the essential nature of finance rather than focusing solely on technology.
During the “Industrial Chain Finance: Breaking Boundaries Through Innovation and Capital Empowerment” roundtable, Sean Randolph, Senior Director of the Bay Area Council Economic Institute in San Francisco, shared mature experiences from internationally advanced bay areas via video speech. He observed that AI is rapidly being adopted across global financial institutions and predicted that AI literacy and capabilities will become fundamental factors influencing recruitment, employment, and corporate competitiveness in the future.
As a pioneer in cross-border financial innovation, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area continues to achieve breakthroughs in areas such as cross-border payments, wealth management, investment and financing connectivity, and offshore finance.
At the “Cross-Border Finance: From the Greater Bay Area to the World” roundtable, Larry Li, Founder and Managing Partner of Amino Capital, shared his views on investment logic and entrepreneurial opportunities in the AI era. He argued that entrepreneurs can seize opportunities in traditional industries that have yet to adopt digital technologies and transform them into platform-based businesses.
Renowned economist Hong Hao called for a rational perspective on market bubbles. He remarked that financial markets have always relied on bubbles to create life-changing opportunities, and that social progress itself is often driven by humanity’s aspirations and imagination.
At the conclusion of the summit, Victor Gao, Deputy Director of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), and noted economist Fu Peng delivered a closing dialogue, offering in-depth analysis of new global economic trends and key issues in capital markets.
Hashtag: #PhoenixTV
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The convergence of progressive policies and large-scale infrastructure developed by Vingroup is positioning Vietnam as a rising hub for the global events and experience economy.
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 May 2026 – Across the Asia-Pacific region, the experience economy is undergoing a major shift. In many established destinations, rising venue and accommodation costs are forcing 73% of event organizers to tighten budgets, according to Mordor Intelligence. At the same time, political uncertainties in several markets are prompting international investors to take a more cautious approach toward long-term commitments.
Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) will be the destination for international exhibitions and world-class outdoor events in Vietnam.
Against this backdrop, Vietnam is increasingly drawing attention as a new destination for global exhibitions, live entertainment, and large-scale experiential events. Political stability, sustained economic growth, a young population with rising spending power, and coordinated efforts from both the government and the private sector are contributing to the country’s growing appeal.
This is “a golden opportunity” for Vietnam’s cultural industries, said Dr. Cấn Văn Lực, Chief Economist at BIDV, during the 2026 Exhibition, Event and Advertising Summit held at the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) on May 8.
According to Dr. Lực, Vietnam has maintained an average annual growth rate of 6.4% over four decades of the Doi Moi economic reform without experiencing a major economic crisis. Per capita income has now surpassed USD 5,000 and is projected to reach USD 8,500 by 2030, fueling demand for entertainment, sports, and live events.
Vietnam’s growing profile is also reflected in its position among the world’s Top 20 trading economies, Top 15 destinations for foreign direct investment, and its 29-place rise in the Index of Economic Freedom. These macroeconomic advantages are increasingly translating into tangible momentum for the country’s event industry.
Vietnam’s MICE sector is currently valued at approximately USD 6 billion, while the advertising market has reached USD 3.5 billion. The live entertainment industry alone has generated more than USD 50 million in revenue, supported by over 700 large-scale events annually and more than USD 1 billion in economic spillover from international visitors, according to data presented at the summit.
Much of this momentum is being driven by parallel advances in policy reform and infrastructure development.
Policy Reforms Open New Opportunities
As Vietnam enters a new phase of development, culture is increasingly being positioned as a strategic growth driver.
“Culture is not only the spiritual foundation of society, but is increasingly becoming an intrinsic resource, a development driver, and a source of national soft power,” Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Lâm Thị Phương Thanh said at the summit.
Earlier this year, the Politburo issued Resolution No. 80 on the development of Vietnamese culture, setting targets for cultural industries to contribute 7% of GDP by 2030 and 9% by 2045. The National Assembly also passed Resolution No. 28/2026/QH16, widely viewed as a significant step toward easing restrictions in the cultural, exhibition, and performance sectors by reducing barriers related to taxation, land access, and administrative procedures.
Key measures include a commitment to allocate at least 2% of the annual state budget to culture, establish a cultural venture investment fund, reduce VAT to 5%, and introduce tax incentives for exhibitions, performances, and sports-related activities. Policies encouraging the development of creative complexes with dedicated land and infrastructure incentives are also expected to accelerate industry growth.
If policy reforms are laying the groundwork, infrastructure is becoming the decisive factor in Vietnam’s ability to compete for international mega-events.
“You cannot attract ministers, government representatives, or the world’s 5,000 largest corporations by chance. They come because of deliberate planning and infrastructure development,” said Geoff Dickinson, CEO of dmg events, one of the world’s leading energy event organizers.
Infrastructure Scales Up
The rapid development of Vietnam’s event industry is increasingly being shaped by major private-sector investments.
Among the most prominent projects is the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) in Hanoi, developed by Vingroup. Covering 900,000 square meters, VEC has been positioned as one of Southeast Asia’s largest all-in-one exposition and event complexes.
Vingroup’s world-class organization and operational excellence have already been proven through legendary mega-events, most notably bringing G-Dragon’s “Übermensch” World Tour to Vietnam under the 8Wonder brand. Leveraging this proven expertise, VEC is designed to seamlessly execute the next generation of large-scale activations. Looking ahead, this operational blueprint will further expand across the Vingroup ecosystem, notably with the upcoming VEC Can Gio project in Ho Chi Minh City, the Blue Wave Theater—a 60,000-capacity venue set to become the largest in Southeast Asia.
Perspective view of the Blue Wave Theater—Southeast Asia’s largest theater, located within the Vietnam Exposition Center in Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City (VEC Can Gio).
Jason Yan, Partner at M Square Capital, the investment fund behind the Ultra Worldwide EDM festival franchise, said VEC’s physical infrastructure and operational model meet the requirements for hosting global-scale productions.
“We are no longer only looking at festival organization. Success in this industry also depends on artist management and venue operations. Vingroup has clearly invested in building those capabilities,” he said.
Further ahead, the group is investing in mega-projects designed to elevate Vietnam’s position in the global event infrastructure landscape. These include the planned Hùng Vương Stadium, expected to open in 2028 with a capacity of 135,000 seats and designed to meet FIFA and international entertainment standards.
Another project, the 60,000-seat PVF Stadium, will feature a PTFE retractable roof capable of opening and closing within 12 to 20 minutes, addressing weather-related challenges for outdoor concerts and sporting events.
Beyond venue development, Vingroup has also assembled a broader ecosystem supporting the event industry.
Green SM operates more than 186,000 electric taxis and motorbikes across 34 provinces and four countries, helping support transportation and logistics for large-scale events and international delegations.
Vinpearl provides more than 16,100 hotel rooms and villas across major tourism and economic centers, alongside golf courses and VinWonders entertainment complexes, contributing integrated hospitality capacity for large events.
The ecosystem is further complemented by V-Spirit, an international event organizer; V-Culture Talent, a talent development organization; and VinPalace, a network of convention and culinary centers.
Together, policy reforms, private capital, and large-scale infrastructure investments are creating conditions that could significantly reshape Vietnam’s role in the global events industry.
“We believe this is Vietnam’s moment,” Dickinson said. “The combination of national ambition and world-class infrastructure has the potential to transform the country into a major destination for global events.”
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About the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC)
The Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) is Southeast Asia’s largest exhibition complex, covering more than 90 hectares. As a destination for major national and international events, VEC pursues the mission of “Bring Vietnam to the world and bring the world to Vietnam,” serving as a gateway where global excellence converges and Vietnamese identity reaches audiences worldwide, while contributing to the growth of key economic sectors and strengthening Vietnam’s position on the global stage.
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