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Superstar G-Dragon Elevates Hanoi’s Ocean City as a New Global Music Destination
Roaring fanchants and waves of fans: Ocean City stayed awake for “Anh Long”
Across both nights, Ocean City transformed into a sea of people as early as the afternoon. Tens of thousands of fans, including many from other countries, gathered to check in and take photos in outfits inspired by G-DRAGON’s signature style. Despite the venue spanning dozens of hectares, every walkway, lawn and stand was filled.
Before the show began, a message appeared on the giant LED screen, dedicated to communities in Vietnam affected by recent storms and floods: “We hope your lives and your hearts heal soon. Wishing everyone safety and good health. Thank you to all those working tirelessly to restore and rebuild.” The heartfelt message brought the entire venue to a quiet pause, just moments before the stage lights lit up in full brilliance.
G-DRAGON appeared in a red rose-covered suit performing “Power”. Ocean City shook as tens of thousands of voices called out “Anh Long”, the affectionate nickname given to him by Vietnamese fans. Thousands of chrysanthemum light sticks lit up all at once, turning the coastal square into an ocean of light.
The leader of legendary K-pop group BIGBANG guided the crowd through “Home Sweet Home”, “Go” and “One of a Kind”, each track declaring identity and charisma. When the familiar opening of “Crayon” played, the fanchants surged like a sonic earthquake, and fireworks ignited above Ocean City in an unforgettable moment.
“This is the final stop of my world tour. Each time I return to Hanoi, there is always something special here. Welcome to my home,” G-DRAGON shared.
After the powerful opening came a softer, introspective atmosphere. “Bonamana” and “Butterfly” led the audience into a dream-like space covered in silver-white light. Sitting on the silver Ubermensch throne, G-DRAGON told his story through music.
The energy rose again with “I Love It”, “Who You” and “Today”. G-DRAGON stepped down toward the audience, waving, smiling and taking selfies. The high point was “Crooked”, where the entire stadium stood and chanted together. G-DRAGON set down the microphone and smiled, letting the crowd sing the song for him. It became one of the most memorable moments of the night.
“I love you. You are my FAM. Tonight, we are writing the first page of Übermensch history together.” His words were met with endless cheers.
The stadium shook again when G-DRAGON mentioned “BIGBANG reunion 2026”: “Next year is BIGBANG’s 20th anniversary,” he said. “I hope you will be there with us.”
The excitement continued with hits like “Heartbreaker”, “Take Me” and “Too Bad”. G-DRAGON switched between beatboxing and improvising on electric guitar, moving in harmony with lasers sweeping across the stage. His unmistakable dance style and masterful stage control held every eye. Every gesture, look and word set off new waves of fanchants.
A reflective moment followed with a video showing the journey from young Kwon Ji-yong to the global icon G-DRAGON, tied together by the Übermensch message of being a self-created being. The entire crowd called out his real name in unison, a profoundly emotional moment. Minutes later, “Drama” rose with both strength and longing, closing the main set with powerful resonance.
For the encore, G-DRAGON returned in a cloak, riding a chrysanthemum carriage around the stands while singing “This Love”, “1 Year” and “IBelongiiu”. The stadium sang together as one rising tide of voices. “Untitled, 2014” ended the night in heartfelt silence, as if expressing gratitude to the tens of thousands who helped create a legendary evening.
Vietnam was one of the few stops on the world tour offering a send-off session for VVIP ticket holders. G-DRAGON appeared with a bright smile, waving warmly – just a few minutes, yet enough to fill the atmosphere with overwhelming emotion.
Ocean City – The new “concert sanctuary” of Asia placing Vietnam on the global world tour map
Behind the artist’s shining moments was a venue prepared with precision. Ocean City, the new concert sanctuary of Asia, provided the foundation that allowed G-DRAGON’s two nights to reach full completion. With modern infrastructure, professional organization and a pioneering spirit, this destination is opening a new era for international concerts in Vietnam.
Ocean City features a venue capable of hosting up to 60,000 attendees, with expansive and distinctive open scenery that meets international standards. For top global artists like G-DRAGON, it is a creative playground where any staging concept can be realized. And going beyond a concert venue, Ocean City is an all-in-one entertainment city, an integrated entertainment model where audiences can watch live performances, travel, shop and enjoy culture in one continuous space.
Notably, this is also the first world tour by a top international artist to be held in Vietnam, marking a historic milestone for the country’s entertainment industry.
To bring an event of this scale to Vietnamese audiences, 8WONDER acted as the strategic bridge that secured approval from G-DRAGON, while V-Spirit, a new member company under Vingroup’s Culture pillar, handled the organization and full operations of the event. Despite facing strict international standards and challenging weather conditions with continuous rain throughout the week, V-Spirit ensured smooth execution and delivered a world tour experience that impressed both domestic and international audiences.
G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch] IN HANOI, presented by VPBank, is not just a concert but the beginning of a journey to position Vietnam as a center for global cultural and entertainment events. With Vingroup’s international-level vision and organizational capabilities, Vietnam is steadily shaping a new position, not only welcoming global excellence but also creating cultural value that attracts the world.
Vingroup has announced the establishment of a new Culture pillar, consisting of three companies dedicated to strategic roles in the cultural and artistic ecosystem: V-Culture Talents, focusing on nurturing Vietnamese cultural talent; V-Film, focusing on film development; and V-Spirit, specializing in event organization. The pillar’s core mission is to preserve traditional cultural values, promote artistic creativity and create a vibrant platform where artists can thrive, contribute and be recognized. With this new foundation, Vietnamese audiences can look forward to more world-class performances like the G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch] in the future.
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Swiss-Belhotel International Unveils Mobile App, Advancing its Integrated Digital Ecosystem
The launch of the Swiss-Belhotel International Mobile App completes a strategic technology upgrade initiated last year, which included the implementation of a new booking engine, the transition to an enhanced website, and the introduction of an advanced Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. With the addition of the mobile app, Swiss-Belhotel International now offers a fully connected digital ecosystem, ensuring a seamless journey from discovery to booking and beyond.
Commenting on the launch, Matthew Faull, Executive Director and Senior Vice President – Information Technology, E-commerce and Distribution, said: “The launch of the Swiss-Belhotel International Mobile App represents the completion of a carefully structured digital transformation programme. By aligning our booking engine, website, CRM and now mobile platform into one connected ecosystem, we are able to deliver a more efficient, responsive and guest-centric experience. This is not simply about technology adoption, but about creating meaningful value through integration.”
Adding to this, Priyanka Kapoor, Group Director – Sales, Marketing, Branding and Communications, said: “At the heart of this launch is our commitment to our loyal guests. The Swiss-Belhotel International Mobile App allows us to offer greater value, more personalised engagement, and exclusive member benefits. It reinforces our focus on direct relationships with our guests, ensuring they receive the best rates, the best privileges, and a seamless brand experience.”
Built around the principle of ‘One App, Many Benefits,’ the Swiss-Belhotel International Mobile App enables guests to book directly at the best available rates while unlocking exclusive member privileges. Users can easily sign up or log in to access personalised offers, ensuring that loyal guests are consistently recognised and rewarded.
More than a booking tool, the app is designed to simplify the entire travel journey, offering a streamlined, intuitive interface that enhances both convenience and engagement. By integrating its core digital platforms into a single environment, Swiss-Belhotel International strengthens its ability to deliver a consistent and elevated guest experience across all touchpoints.
As digital expectations continue to evolve, Swiss-Belhotel International remains focused on investing in technologies that enhance accessibility, strengthen guest relationships, and support long-term growth. The Swiss-Belhotel International Mobile App stands as a key step in this direction – bringing together innovation, efficiency, and guest-centricity within a single, unified platform.
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From September 2025 to April 2026, the program combined consistent distributions with practical assistance. During this time, more than 1,700 food boxes were delivered, helping ensure access to essential nutrition for elderly residents.
The initiative also included healthcare support. Around 300 people received vision checks, with 152 of them receiving eyeglasses based on the results. In addition, approximately 300 people received medicines each month, supporting the management of common health conditions.
Additional assistance included the distribution of first aid kits, hygiene kits, and prepared meals, helping cover both daily needs and immediate care.
Members of the Olymptrade community also took part in the initiative, joining two distribution days to help with the process and spend time with elderly residents.
The eight-month program marks an important milestone in the partnership, but not its conclusion. Olymptrade plans to continue supporting local communities through similar initiatives, guided by a simple principle: Care that counts.
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Paymentology and Change Financial join forces to fast-track next-generation payments in Australia
The collaboration combines Paymentology’s cloud-first processing platform with Change Financial’s local BIN sponsorship, regulatory expertise and in-market presence – enabling fintechs, digital banks and programme managers to launch and scale debit, credit and prepaid programmes more efficiently in the Australian market.
Change Financial is a Mastercard Principal Issuer in Australia, providing local scheme connectivity and compliance support. Together with Paymentology’s real-time, multi-cloud processing infrastructure, the partnership creates a streamlined pathway for fintechs looking to enter or expand in the country.
Australia represents one of the world’s most advanced digital payments markets. The national payments market was valued at USD 849.1 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.35 trillion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 5.09% between 2026 and 2034. Cards and mobile wallets now sit at the centre of everyday transactions, as digital adoption continues to accelerate. Australians made approximately AUD 160 billion in mobile wallet payments in the past year alone, with billions of transactions recorded annually, highlighting strong demand for digital-first, contactless and mobile-enabled payment experiences.
Minh Ha Truong, Head of Growth Asia Pacific at Paymentology commented: “Australia is one of the most sophisticated payments ecosystems globally, with strong consumer adoption of digital, contactless and mobile-first experiences. By partnering with Change Financial, we’re combining next-generation issuing infrastructure with trusted local BIN sponsorship and expertise, unlocking faster payment method adoption for fintechs and helping them scale confidently in the Australian market.”
Change Financial brings deep experience supporting fintechs and financial institutions through local sponsorship, scheme relationships and programme enablement.
Jennifer Mateer, Chief Commercial Officer at Change Financial added: “We collaborate closely with fintechs and programme managers every day to launch innovative payment solutions with speed and confidence. Our partnership with Paymentology combines our local market expertise with global-scale issuing infrastructure, enabling innovators to accelerate time to market and deliver compelling card payment experiences to Australian consumers and businesses.”
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Paymentology is the leading next-generation issuer processor, empowering fintechs, digital banks and retail banks to effortlessly launch and manage innovative payment solutions on a global scale. The company drives greater customer choice and value through easy-to-use, integrated platforms and services that help clients to disrupt the status quo, accelerate time to market, and achieve growth.
With a superior multi-cloud platform offering a vast global footprint, and enhanced real-time data, Paymentology distinguishes itself as a leader in the payments industry. Its team of payments experts, with deep local market knowledge, operates across 50 countries and 14 time zones, providing 24/7 support. Paymentology is deeply committed to expanding financial inclusion globally, changing lives and positively impacting the communities in which it operates.
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