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VinFast honored at prestigious detikcom Awards 2025
Following an extensive evaluation process, the detikcom Awards judging panel highly commended VinFast’s long-term vision and rapid execution in developing a holistic green ecosystem. In less than two years since entering the Indonesian market, VinFast has introduced one of the industry’s most diverse fully electric vehicle lineups – from the VF 3, VF 5, VF 6, and VF e34 to the VF 7 – grounded in three core pillars: High-quality Products – Inclusive Pricing – Outstanding Aftersales Policy.
At the same time, VinFast has rolled out a series of breakthrough policies to facilitate the public’s transition to electric mobility. In parallel, the Company has proactively expanded its collaboration network with strategic partners such as the premium all-electric taxi service Green SM, global charging infrastructure developer V-Green, and a wide network of dealerships, service centers, banks, and financial institutions, ensuring comprehensive support for customers across all touchpoints.
In addition, VinFast is preparing to put its assembly plant in Subang into operation, which is expected to create thousands of high-quality jobs and contribute significantly to the growth of Indonesia’s EV industry.
Widely recognized as one of Indonesia’s most respected honors, the detikcom Awards celebrate creative ideas, groundbreaking solutions, and impactful contributions across diverse fields, from economics and politics to technology and renewable energy. To ensure fairness and objectivity, the awards are evaluated by an independent panel of experts, who assess candidates based on rigorous criteria involving innovation capability, adaptability, and positive social impact.
This year’s ceremony is held under the theme “Honoring the Architects of Nusantara – Illuminating Indonesia’s Future”. More than just an award event, it serves as a platform of inspiration, recognizing individuals, enterprises, and institutions whose efforts have left a meaningful and lasting mark on Indonesia’s development.
Mr. Kariyanto Hardjosoemarto, CEO of VinFast Indonesia, shared: “We are deeply honored to be recognized for our contributions to the journey toward a more sustainable and innovative Southeast Asia. This award not only reinforces confidence in VinFast’s vision for advancing the global green transition, but also fuels our commitment to innovate, expand, and lead in delivering sustainable mobility solutions for everyone. It stands as a powerful testament to the promise we uphold: ‘Move People Ahead – Bring the Nation Forward’ in Indonesia – a country we proudly regard as our ‘second home’ in our mission to build a greener future for the world.”
The prestigious “Accelerator of Indonesia’s Electric Vehicle Ecosystem” award joins a growing list of accolades VinFast has earned in Indonesia over the past year. At last year’s detikcom Awards, VinFast was recognized for its groundbreaking battery subscription model with the “Pioneering Initiative in Driving the Green Transition” award.
Most recently, VinFast received the “The Best Newcomer Electric Car” award for the VF 3 at the Carvaganza Editors’ Choice Awards, four major awards at the 2025 Surabaya International Motor Show, and a double win at the CNN Indonesia Awards 2025 for “Outstanding Innovation in Sustainable Electric Mobility” and “Remarkable Contribution to Energy Independence”. The Company also earned two honors at the Road to CNBC Indonesia Awards: “Pioneering Brand in Green Transition & Sustainability” and “Best Compact SUV of the Year” for the VF 7.
On the global stage, VinFast was ranked 101st by TIME Magazine in its Asia-Pacific’s Best Companies of 2025 list and secured six major wins at the 2025 APAC Effie Awards, solidifying the Company’s rapid ascent and expanding leadership in the global green mobility revolution./.
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GoTyme Bank becomes the first digital bank in the Philippines to enable Apple Pay, expanding secure and seamless digital payments for 10 million customers
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2026 – Paymentology, the leading global issuer processor, today announced the successful launch of Apple Pay for GoTyme Bank in the Philippines. Through this launch, GoTyme becomes one of the first issuers in the Philippine market to enable Apple Pay, giving 10 million customers an easy, secure and private way to pay using their Apple devices.
As one of the country’s fastest-growing digital banks, GoTyme continues to accelerate its digital payments strategy by expanding secure, seamless and convenient payment experiences for Filipino consumers. Customers can now securely add their GoTyme debit card to Apple Wallet and make contactless payments in stores, within apps and online wherever Apple Pay is accepted.
Apple Pay uses industry-leading tokenisation technology, meaning card numbers are never stored on devices or shared with merchants. Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, with every transaction authenticated through Face ID, Touch ID or a device passcode, providing an additional layer of security while delivering a fast, frictionless checkout experience.
Nate Clark, President and CEO at GoTyme Bank commented: “At GoTyme Bank, we’re constantly looking for ways to make banking simpler, safer and more rewarding for our customers. Bringing Apple Pay to GoTyme Bank customers in the Philippines gives them an easy and secure way to pay wherever they shop while continuing to earn rewards points on all their transactions. This is another step in our commitment to making everyday banking more beautiful and convenient for our customers.
The launch comes as digital payments continue to reshape the Philippine economy. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), digital payments now account for more than half of all retail payment transactions, as consumers increasingly embrace mobile-first banking and contactless payments. Meanwhile, smartphone penetration continues to rise, supporting growing demand for digital wallets and tokenised payment experiences. As digital commerce accelerates, enabling secure mobile payments through services such as Apple Pay is becoming an increasingly important differentiator for financial institutions.
Minh-Ha Truong, Head of Growth, APAC at Paymentology, added: “As a long-standing partner to GoTyme, we’re proud to support another significant milestone in its growth journey. Bringing Apple Pay to market demonstrates how modern, cloud-native issuer processing enables digital banks to rapidly deliver innovative payment experiences while maintaining the highest standards of security, scalability and performance. Together, we’re helping shape the future of digital payments in the Philippines.”
The launch further strengthens GoTyme’s position as one of Southeast Asia’s leading digital banks and highlights the value of Paymentology’s cloud-native issuer processing platform in helping banks and fintechs rapidly introduce innovative payment capabilities that meet evolving customer expectations.
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New Documentary Under the Hakka Liugdui Sun From Discovery to Debut on August 20 in Southeast Asia
Set against the sun-drenched landscapes of southern Taiwan, Under the Hakka Liugdui Sun highlights how the people of Liugdui have thrived alongside the land for over 300 years. Following local scholars, farmers, and artisans, the documentary explores how this community adapts its deep-rooted traditions—from water stewardship to food heritage—in response to environmental and economic change, offering vital modern insights on sustainability, rural revitalization, and cultural continuity.
Across three episodes—Water, agriculture, and food—the documentary explores how the people of Liugdui blend tradition with modern innovation. Viewers meet groundwater experts, farmers pioneering sustainable crops, and artisans repurposing local materials like betel nut, alongside culinary practitioners who preserve Hakka identity through ancestral rituals, communal feasts, and family traditions that unite generations.
Audiences will discover a community that views tradition not as something fixed in the past, but as a living legacy that continues to evolve. From innovative groundwater management and botanical dyeing to ritual feasts and modern interpretations of Hakka cuisine – the documentary celebrates the creativity, resilience, and values that have sustained Liugdui for centuries.
Under the Hakka Liugdui Sun premieres in Southeast Asia on Discovery Channel, Thursday, August 20 at 7:10pm; TLC Channel, Monday, August 24 at 7:10pm; and Discovery Asia, Tuesday, August 25 at 9:25pm.
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The launch press conference broke away from tradition with a vibrant runway show featuring celebrity “Hot Spring Travel Navigators,” including acclaimed chef Edward Lee from Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars, visual identity creative director Yen Po-Chun, TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Taiwan Chairman Kazuma Otsuka, and actor-host Andrew Chau. Together with local businesses, they showcased regional agriculture, specialties, and lifestyle products.
The official launch celebration kicks off on September 4 at Guguan Park in Taichung, featuring a themed parade with over 500 participants and the lighting ceremony for the Lishan–Guguan Light Art Festival, which stars a massive eight-meter “OhBear” light installation. The festivities continue on September 5 with a guided tribal trekking tour in Guguan, offering participants an exclusive NT$500 accommodation discount.
To promote four-season wellness tourism globally, the campaign partners with the East Asia Hot Spring Association for an international symposium on September 4. Key promotions also include complimentary LINE POINTS for new followers, curated packages starting at NT$299, and a flash sale of 800 limited NT$1 Hot Spring Vouchers for the Double 11 Shopping Festival. Furthermore, cross-sector collaborations offer half-price entry to national forest areas, limited-edition Taiwan Railway bento boxes, and Guanziling mud spring skincare products to enrich the travel experience.Hashtag: #TaiwanFourSeasonSprings
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