HANOI, Vietnam, Jan. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Before the international media, Vietnam’s fast tech ascent took middle stage. CT Group ended 2025 by unveiling ASEAN’s landmark initiatives two spearhead sectors: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and the Low Altitude Economy (LAE), revealing a future by no means seen earlier than.
On December 29, 2025, at Hanoi’s Ho Guom Opera House, earlier than over 600 distinguished company, together with leaders from the Ministries of National Defense, Public Security, Science and Technology, and Foreign Affairs; VCCI and the Vietnam Association of the Elderly; officers from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Ninh Binh, Tay Ninh, and Ca Mau; alongside high scientists and representatives from VNU Hanoi, VNU HCM, and Can Tho University; and main firms comparable to VDB, VNPT, Shrimpl, and Aicello (Taiwan), CT Group formally unveiled two landmark initiatives: the UAV ASEAN Super Headquarter Union and the ASEAN’s Largest Low Altitude Economy (LAE) Center.
In a departure from typical launch occasions worldwide, CT Group adopted a novel perspective to handle the elementary query: “What is the scientific basis for a Vietnamese corporation to invest in two major global technology projects?” This was not solely a candid and difficult query for CT Group but additionally a strategic answer for different firms following Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW. Not everybody grasps the philosophy behind this particular occasion. So, how did CT Group reply?
Firstly, mastering all core UAV applied sciences: CT Group, via its subsidiary CT UAV, has achieved a mean localization fee of 87.5% throughout six core UAV expertise teams: Electronics and Semiconductor Technology, AI Technology, Control & Autonomous Technology, Composite Technology, Battery Technology, and Security & Telecommunications Technology. Notably, the two most important teams, Electronics – Semiconductor Technology and AI & Software have reached 95% autonomy.
Secondly, to remain aggressive, Vietnamese firms should always innovate. At the occasion, CT UAV launched three breakthrough applied sciences: “Magic Brush” (enabling secure flight with totally different propellers), multi-level security (permitting protected landings even when a propeller fails), and autonomous swarm firefighting. These superior applied sciences surpass present market requirements, and the firm has additionally mastered passenger-carrying UAVs.
Thirdly, in right this moment’s unstable and unsure world, CT Group should display distinctive adaptability to create a big aggressive edge over international trade friends.
Fourthly, CT Group possesses in depth manufacturing and large-scale operational experience, backed by a sequence of 5 trendy UAV manufacturing crops at the moment in operation (positioned on DT743 Avenue, close to VNU-HCM). To proceed assembly the surging demand from each home and worldwide markets, CT Group has formally resolved to scale up manufacturing by investing in the UAV – ASEAN Super Headquarter Union, with an estimated complete funding of USD 2 billion over a 10-year interval.
Mr. Nguyen Quoc Dung – Representative of CT Group, formally introduced the funding resolution for the UAV – ASEAN Super Headquarter Union
The UAV – ASEAN Super Headquarter Union will perform as a “Technology City” with manufacturing crops, analysis institutes, coaching services, and innovation facilities, complemented by facilities for consultants and staff. It will even pilot the Low Altitude Economy (LAE) with over 600 high-tech services and products.
Fifthly, the undertaking is underpinned by the robust help of the Party and the State, evidenced by the dedication of Tay Ninh Province to facilitate all favorable situations for CT Group’s swift deployment. “The UAV – ASEAN Super Headquarter Union is not merely an investment project; it is a strategic high-tech complex. It perfectly aligns with the province’s high-tech industrial development roadmap and the Central Government’s policy on advancing strategic technology industries, integrating economic development with national defense and security in this new era,” emphasised Mr. Doan Trung Kien – Vice Chairman of the Tay Ninh Provincial People’s Committee.
Mr. Doan Trung Kien, Vice Chairman of the Tay Ninh Provincial People’s Committee, delivering his speech at the occasion.
CT Group formally introduced a VND 6,000 billion funding in the ASEAN’s Largest Low Altitude Economy Center, positioned close to Terminal T3 Tan Son Nhat Airport and Metro Station No. 2. As a pacesetter in Vietnam’s Low Altitude Economy, CT Group is amongst the few worldwide with full LAE and core UAV applied sciences.
LAE 1 will drive Vietnam’s means to draw high expertise and export expertise. At its coronary heart, the Global Command Center manages digital infrastructure, together with UAS Traffic Management and Digital Twin methods, and helps innovation via analysis labs and pilot crops. This permits over 600 purposes throughout 20 industries and 93 sub-sectors
Mr. Pham Hong Phuc – Representative of CT Group, formally introduced the funding resolution for the SS1 Project.
Sixthly, concerning high quality requirements, CT Group has established a world high quality administration system, aided by Swiss consultants, making certain all operations meet aerospace requirements like AS9100D and ISO 9001.
Seventhly, CT Group serves a variety of shoppers in main home and worldwide markets, delivering services and products throughout key Vietnamese cities and planning additional enlargement to 34 provinces. In 2025, the Group marked a world milestone with an export order of 5,000 UAVs to South Korea, established a strategic partnership with Indonesia for Low Altitude Economy growth, and commenced coming into markets in the U.S., Singapore, the Middle East, and over 100 different international locations.
At the launch ceremony, CT Group signed strategic partnerships with greater than 20 main organizations, together with high Vietnamese firms like VNPT, provincial authorities, analysis institutes comparable to Quantum Technology Institute, High-tech & Innovation Park and main key Indonesian firms.
In an interview with Bloomberg, Mr. Tran Kim Chung – Chairman of CT Group, acknowledged: “Having proven our capacity to scale production and business through a system of five existing plants, and by mastering all core and advanced technologies alongside CT Group’s unique technology ecosystem and culture, as well as securing commitments from numerous major clients, we have boldly decided to invest in this project. Our partners recognize that we are a serious, steadfast enterprise with the utmost patience to pursue and fulfill long-term commitments.”
CT Group is powerfully demonstrating to the world that Vietnam possesses a strong scientific basis to ascend to new heights in pioneering applied sciences comparable to UAV and LAE.
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