Entering the new development cycle of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, DFLZM will continue to implement its "Dual Engine Plan", targeting overseas sales of 155,000 vehicles by 2030 and accelerating its goal of "building another DFLZM overseas." To strengthen its global footprint, Dongfeng Forthing plans to add nine overseas smart manufacturing bases, 300 sales outlets, and 300 service outlets by 2030. This will shorten service coverage distances, enhance localized production and services, and drive the brand’s transformation from "going global" to "deeply rooted and sustainably growing overseas."

At the event, Dongfeng Motor Group unveiled its next-generation T1 New Energy Commercial Vehicle Platform. As the industry’s first fourth-generation 1,000V integrated hydrogen-electric platform developed through a scenario-driven approach, it supports multiple technology routes, including hydrogen fuel, hybrid hydrogen-electric, and battery-electric solutions. The platform is regarded as a "Chinese solution" for commercial vehicle electrification. Based on the T1 platform, DFLZM launched two new models: the Chenglong Yiwei 5 Super Edition and the Chenglong H7 PRO Hydrogen Edition, further expanding the Chenglong new-energy product portfolio.

The 2027 Forthing V9 also made its debut. Focusing on four key areas—comfort, intelligence, spaciousness, and safety—the vehicle features more than 20 upgrades, delivering a premium new-energy MPV experience. The Forthing V9 Camping Edition was showcased alongside it, creating a new market segment with its differentiated positioning. Designed for urban commuting, long-distance travel, and outdoor camping, it offers true multi-scenario versatility. Several popular overseas Forthing models were also displayed, attracting strong interest and recognition from customers.

DFLZM officially launched the "Her Haven" Women Truck Driver Care Program, establishing a four-dimensional support system to empower female truck drivers in the freight transport industry. Meanwhile, the company continues to support overseas vocational education and public welfare initiatives by operating the Luban Workshop project in Laos, providing employment opportunities for many outstanding students.

A Global Customer Recognition Ceremony was also held during the event, where three major awards were presented. Through user co-creation and deeper collaboration between government and enterprise partners, the ceremony highlighted the spirit of mutual success and partnership.

Driven by forward-looking technological innovation, market-oriented implementation, industrial upgrading, and social responsibility, the 10th "67 Brand Customer Day" showcased DFLZM’s transformation achievements. Rooted in Liuzhou and looking to the world, the company will continue to work closely with customers and partners worldwide to advance collaborative growth and embark on a new chapter of globalization.

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla., June 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cyndee Haydon, Broker Associate with Future Home Realty and founder of the Sandbars to Sunsets Team, has been named among the 2026 Best Real Estate Agents in the United States by RealTrends Verified, which analyzes agent and brokerage performance data nationwide to spotlight the top 1.5% of residential real estate professionals. Haydon ranks #723 on the 2026 RealTrends Florida rankings among the state’s 232,000 licensed Realtors, placing her in the top 0.3% of residential real estate professionals in Florida based on verified 2025 sales data. Her full RealTrends Verified profile is available.

Cyndee Haydon, Broker Associate, Future Home Realty, named among the 2026 Best Real Estate Agents in the U.S. by RealTrends Verified, ranking #723 in Florida out of 232,000 Realtors. Pinellas Gulf Beaches STR specialist.

RealTrends Verified is an annual ranking of America’s top real estate agents and teams in residential real estate, evaluated on verified sales volume and transaction sides from the prior year. Fewer than one in 300 Florida Realtors earn the designation.

Haydon specializes in waterfront, vacation-rental, and short-term-rental investment properties across Florida’s Pinellas Gulf Beaches, serving buyers and sellers in Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, and Redington Beach. She does not manage vacation rentals after the sale, focusing instead on acquiring, positioning, and selling STR-eligible properties in one of Florida’s most active beach rental markets. Her full biography and transaction history are available.

“Buyers coming to the Gulf Beaches to purchase a vacation rental or Airbnb property need more than a Realtor. They need someone who knows which buildings allow short-term rentals, which flood zones affect insurance costs, and what the real operating numbers look like before they close,” Haydon said. “That specialization is what this recognition reflects.”

Haydon has completed 150+ vacation rental and STR transactions and $230M+ in career sales since 2005. She has been a Gulf Beaches resident since 1991 and holds eight professional designations, including CRS, CLHMS, RSPS, and CIPS. In 2026, she serves as Treasurer of Florida Realtors and Chair of the NAR Regulatory Issues Forum, making her one of the most credentialed and most connected Realtors serving the Gulf Beach vacation rental market.

The Sandbars to Sunsets Team recently launched a free city-by-city vacation rental investment guide for the Pinellas Gulf Beaches covering STR regulations, Airbnb income data, and market reports for Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, and Redington Beach. The resource was featured across 700+ media outlets at its May 2026 launch.

According to vacation rental market data covering May 2025 through April 2026, the average short-term rental in Indian Rocks Beach generated $64,338 in gross annual revenue at an average daily rate of $438, with revenue growing 20.6% year over year. Haydon’s free investment guide provides monthly STR market reports, regulation summaries, and verified transaction case studies for buyers evaluating the market. The full guide is available at https://pinellasgulfbeachstrinvestment.com/indian-rocks-beach/.

Haydon is available for media inquiries on vacation rental investment trends, Florida STR regulations, coastal flood insurance, and the Pinellas Gulf Beach real estate market.

ABOUT CYNDEE HAYDON

Cyndee Haydon, CRS, ABR, SRS, RENE, RSPS, CLHMS, CIPS, SRES, is a Broker Associate with Future Home Realty and founder of the Sandbars to Sunsets Team, specializing in vacation rental and short-term rental investment properties on Florida’s Pinellas Gulf Beaches. Ranked #723 among Florida’s 232,000 Realtors by RealTrends Verified 2026, Haydon has been a Gulf Beaches resident since 1991 and a licensed Realtor since 2005, with 150+ vacation rental transactions and $230M+ in career sales. She serves as 2026 Treasurer of Florida Realtors and 2026 Chair of the NAR Regulatory Issues Forum, and was named Florida Realtors Associate Realtor of the Year in 2022. She is the creator of the Haydon SHORE STR Investment Framework, a five-factor evaluation methodology for assessing vacation rental investment properties across Supply and Demand, Hosting Rules, Operating Economics, Risk and Resilience, and Experience and Earnings Potential. 

ABOUT FUTURE HOME REALTY AND THE SANDBARS TO SUNSETS TEAM

Future Home Realty is a licensed Florida real estate brokerage. The Sandbars to Sunsets Team, led by Broker Associate Cyndee Haydon, operates within Future Home Realty and focuses exclusively on vacation rental and short-term rental investment properties on the Pinellas Gulf Beaches. The team has completed 62 STR-friendly property transactions in the past five years across Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, and Redington Beach, and publishes the Gulf Beaches’ only STR-specific market reports.

CONTACT

Cyndee Haydon, Broker Associate BK3142780 Sandbars to Sunsets Team with Future Home Realty Phone: (727) 710-8035

Email: cyndeehaydon@gmail.com

Website: https://sandbarstosunsets.com

About page: https://sandbarstosunsets.com/about/

STR Investment Guide: https://pinellasgulfbeachstrinvestment.com

RealTrends Verified Profile: https://www.realtrends.com/agent-profile/cyndee-haydon-florida/

Florida Rankings Page: https://www.realtrends.com/ranking/best-real-estate-agents-florida/individuals-by-volume/

Cyndee Haydon | Sandbars to Sunsets Team with Future Home Realty | BK3142780 | (727) 710-8035 sandbarstosunsets.com | pinellasgulfbeachstrinvestment.com

Cyndee Haydon, CRS, Broker Associate BK3142780, Sandbars to Sunsets Team with Future Home Realty. Ranked #723 among Florida’s 232,000 Realtors by RealTrends Verified 2026. 727-710-8035.

About Sandbars To Sunsets Team with Future Home Realty

Florida Broker Associate and team leader of Sandbars To Sunsets Team with Future Home Realty, specializing in waterfront, vacation rental, and Airbnb investment properties on the Pinellas Gulf Beaches. 150+ STR transactions. $230M+ in sales. Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, Clearwater Beach.

Press Inquiries

Cyndee Haydon
cyndeehaydon@gmail.com
https://pinellasgulfbeachstrinvestment.com

NEW YORK, June 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For many people, neck tension can return by the next morning, even after using a traditional neck massager. SKG Health developed PS700 neck massager with a different starting point — not a feature checklist, but an anatomical question: why does neck tension keep coming back?

The answer, SKG found, is that the muscles often associated with everyday neck tension from screen time — the semispinalis and splenius beneath the trapezius — can be difficult for vibration pads, heat wraps, or roller-style devices to effectively reach. Reaching them calls for a different kind of mechanical motion: the lift-and-press stroke of a professional therapist’s hands. SKG designed PS700 neck massager, priced at $179.99, to bring that motion into a wearable device for commutes, desk breaks, or a pre-sleep wind-down routine.

At the core are dual biomimetic kneading heads driven by a 3025 brushless motor at up to 3,000 RPM, generating 23 mN·m of torque. The hollow-core silicone contact surface conforms to the neck’s curvature without pinching, tracing a 360-degree arc designed to deeper areas where neck tension builds, rather than simply gliding over the surface. Operating noise measures 45 dB — quiet enough for a shared workspace.

Heat comes from three sources simultaneously: 830 nm near-infrared light designed to deliver deeper warming comfort, 28 red-light LEDs across the contact surface, and an FPC heat film for consistent contact warmth — reaching soothing warmth in 3 seconds. The 10-minute automatic shut-off helps keep each session controlled, making it easy to incorporate into a pre-sleep wind-down routine.

Another standout feature of the PS700 is its audio system. Dual acoustic chambers create an immersive stereo sound experience, combining physical relief with mental relaxation through Bluetooth-connected playlists. Its 1,400 mAh battery delivers up to 120 minutes per charge, while the 0.59 kg compact design fits easily in a bag, desk drawer, or bedside setup.

PS700 neck massager is available now at skg.com and Amazon.

About SKG Health

SKG Health is a health technology company focused on personal recovery.

CONTACT: For more information, visit skg.com | Contact: support@skg.com Contact: SKG Health www.skg.com Adam Xiao marketing@skg.com

Nearly 20 investment funds posted losses even as Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index reached an all-time high, exposing a widening gap between headline gains and underlying market performance.

VIETNAM INSIDER – Vietnam’s stock market may be celebrating record highs, but a closer look reveals a more troubling reality for investors. While the VN-Index briefly climbed to an all-time peak of 1,933 points in May, nearly two-thirds of actively managed investment funds failed to keep pace, and 18 funds remained in negative territory after the first five months of 2026.

The divergence highlights a challenge increasingly familiar to global investors: headline index gains driven by a handful of heavyweight stocks can mask widespread weakness beneath the surface. In Vietnam’s case, the rally was heavily supported by shares linked to major property conglomerate Vingroup, while many sectors struggled to attract sustained capital inflows.

Vietnam’s benchmark index closed May at 1,863 points, up just 0.5% from April despite reaching record territory earlier in the month. The broader picture was even less impressive, with the VN30 Index—tracking the market’s largest companies—falling 1.3% during the same period. Since the start of 2026, the VN-Index has gained 4.4%, while the VN30 remains down 1.7%.

Data compiled from fund reports shows that only three of 30 actively managed funds outperformed the benchmark during the first five months of the year. VNDAF led the field with a 9.3% return, followed by TVGF3 at 4.8% and TVGF4 at 4.7%. Meanwhile, only 12 funds delivered positive returns, while 18 posted losses—an increase from just 11 loss-making funds a month earlier.

The performance gap underscores the growing difficulty of active management in highly concentrated markets. Several funds managed by Dragon Capital ranked among the weakest performers despite holding significant positions in index-leading stocks. DCDS and DCDE both maintained exposure to Vingroup-related names such as VIC and VHM, yet still recorded losses of 6.5% and 6.1%, respectively, after broader portfolio holdings struggled. Retail giant Mobile World Investment Corporation, one of their major positions, fell more than 9% in May, offsetting gains elsewhere.

Even the market’s best-performing fund, VNDAF, illustrates how fragile performance leadership can be. Its year-to-date return of 9.3% remains impressive, but that figure has sharply retreated from 16.5% recorded just one month earlier. Several of its largest holdings, including NVL, VCG, VCI, and HHV, came under pressure in May. Property developer NVL alone dropped roughly 26% after surging 45% in April, highlighting the volatility that continues to define Vietnam’s equity market.

For international investors, the lesson extends beyond Vietnam. Similar patterns have emerged in markets ranging from the United States to India, where a small group of dominant stocks has increasingly driven benchmark returns while the average stock lags behind. Such environments often reward passive index exposure while making stock selection considerably more challenging.

As Vietnam enters the second half of 2026, investors remain focused on potential market-upgrade status, resilient economic growth, and improving corporate earnings. Yet risks persist, including foreign investor outflows, global interest-rate uncertainty, and geopolitical tensions. The real story behind Vietnam’s record-breaking stock market may not be how high the index climbed—but how few investors were actually able to benefit from the ride.

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Source: Vietnam Insider

TIANJIN, China, June 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On May 28, 2026, the World Intelligence Expo 2026 opened at the National Convention & Exhibition Center (Tianjin). "Translation & Communication of China" invited two international guests to visit the expo, exploring Tianjin’s intelligent technology innovations from a global perspective and presenting to the world the accelerating pace and evolving landscape of China’s urban intelligent transformation.

Themed "Intelligence: Extensive Development Space, Sustainable Growth Driver," the expo brought together more than 700 enterprises to showcase their latest achievements in intelligent technology. Tianjin’s local industries offered numerous highlights. WYBOTICS showcased its swimming pool cleaning robot, designed specifically for home use. Galileo (Tianjin) Technology exhibited a range of four-legged robotic dogs that attracted significant attention for their customizable configurations for firefighting, rescue operations, public security, and other applications.

From industrial inspections to household cleaning, from low-altitude transportation to smart eldercare, a growing number of "Made in Tianjin" intelligent solutions are moving beyond exhibition halls and into real-world use.

WASHINGTON, June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced an agency-wide reorganization designed to modernize its organizational structure, improve operational efficiency to better serve small businesses, and strengthen accountability to taxpayers. By aligning employees around departmental expertise and management, the reorganization will reduce significant duplication across areas like technology, finance, and human resources. Alignment around centers of excellence will improve coordination and reduce unnecessary overhead, strengthening the SBA’s ability to deliver results for small businesses, disaster survivors, and taxpayers well into the future. SBA services and core functions will benefit as the agency shifts its focus from managing layers of internal bureaucracy to performance and service.

“The American people deserve an SBA that holds itself to the standards held by the small businesses we serve – with a relentless focus on quality, service levels, and efficiency,” said SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler. “Last year, after reducing agency headcount by over fifty percent and returning to full-time, in-office work, the SBA delivered record capital to small businesses. We restored the agency to its founding mission, took decisive action to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, and rebuilt the agency’s operational and financial accountability. This reorganization builds on that progress to create a stronger, modernized, and efficient SBA that is better positioned to serve entrepreneurs, job creators, and disaster survivors while safeguarding taxpayer dollars.”

As part of the reorganization, the SBA is consolidating functions under their respective expertise-focused offices to drive operational consistency and align employees with similar responsibilities and shared objectives. The consolidations will break down internal silos, eliminate costly redundancies, standardize operational processes, and maximize resource efficiency, while empowering program offices to scale operations smoothly, accelerate decision-making, and reduce overhead. This includes:

• Centralizing disaster-related functions within the Office of Disaster Recovery to improve responsiveness, streamline recovery operations, and optimize service delivery for disaster survivors.

• Centralizing data analysts, economists, grants management professionals, and acquisition professionals within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer to create a more coordinated approach to financial management, strengthen internal controls, and support more efficient use of taxpayer resources.

• Centralizing information technology professionals within the Office of the Chief Information Officer to accelerate IT modernization, standardize technology operations, and improve efficiency across the agency’s digital infrastructure.

• Centralizing human resource professionals within the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer to streamline workforce operations, standardize personnel processes, and improve administrative efficiency agency-wide.

• Centralizing attorneys and paralegals within the Office of General Counsel to strengthen agency coordination.

Additionally, the SBA is formally establishing the Faith Office and the Office of Rural Affairs to improve service delivery to faith-based communities, rural small businesses, and domestic manufacturers.

The reorganization builds on the SBA’s broader effort to create a leaner, more accountable, and mission-focused agency. In 2025, the SBA reduced its workforce by over 50%, cut roughly $300 million in annual spending, terminated or paused more than 120 contracts, consolidated nearly half of its leases, and reduced its operating budget by 33%. This reorganization continues that work by eliminating redundancies and wasteful spending while delivering greater value for taxpayers.

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About the U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of entrepreneurship. As the leading voice for small businesses within the federal government, the SBA empowers job creators with the resources and support they need to start, grow, and expand their businesses or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

CONTACT: SBA HQ Press Team U.S. Small Business Administration press_office@sba.gov 

Vancouver, BC, June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SalesCloser Technologies Ltd. (“SalesCloser” or the “Company”) (TSXV: SCAI) (FSE: MJ5), a pioneer in autonomous AI sales technology, today announced its recent entry into the global hospitality sector with the engagement of a new commercial customer   – a major hotel in North America that is part of one of the world’s ten largest hotel companies (the “Customer”).¹ The deployment will mark SalesCloser’s first commercial deployment in the hospitality industry and extends the platform from sales workflows into operational guest service environments.

The Company’s AI voice agents are in the process of being deployed in order to assist the Customer in automating after-hours room service operations, with a direct integration into the resort’s point-of-sale platform.

The deployment aims to apply SalesCloser’s AI voice agents to after-hours room service operations at the 270-room beachfront resort, automating an operational workflow that has historically required dedicated overnight staffing. Guest calls are answered immediately by a SalesCloser AI agent, which captures order details – items, modifications, room number, and timing – and submits the order in real time to the resort’s kitchen through a direct integration with the Oracle Hospitality point-of-sale platform. The integration is designed to deliver an automated, end-to-end overnight ordering workflow without manual intake.

The deployment is designed to provide consistent 24/7 guest coverage, faster response on after-hours service requests, and a lower operational burden during overnight shifts, while preserving order accuracy and the property’s service standards. SalesCloser believes this deployment demonstrates the platform’s applicability beyond traditional sales workflows into broader operational use cases where always-on availability, real-time conversation handling, and integration with important existing enterprise systems are.

“We see hospitality is a natural extension of what our platform already does well – conducting high-quality, real-time conversations at scale and connecting those conversations into the systems operators already use. SalesCloser intends to help hospitality operators modernize guest-facing workflows while improving responsiveness and operating efficiency.”The hospitality industry represents a meaningful adjacent market for SalesCloser’s conversational AI platform. Guest service operations – including reservations, room service, concierge, front-desk overflow, and after-hours response – share the same underlying execution requirements as the sales conversations the platform was built for: voice-first interaction, multilingual fluency, integration with enterprise systems of record, and reliable performance at scale. The Company intends to leverage this initial deployment as a reference point for further expansion into the hotel, resort, and broader hospitality vertical.

About SalesCloser     
SalesCloser.ai is a Vancouver-based AI software company focused on automating and scaling revenue generation through conversational AI. The Company’s platform enables businesses to deploy AI-powered virtual sales agents that engage prospects and customers across the sales lifecycle. SalesCloser’s agents conduct real-time, personalized interactions across voice, video, and digital channels, including lead qualification, product demonstrations, follow-ups, and meeting scheduling. By augmenting core sales functions, the platform helps organizations increase capacity, accelerate pipeline velocity, and improve conversion rates without a corresponding increase in headcount. The platform integrates with existing CRM and business systems, supports multilingual deployment, and delivers consistent, high-quality customer interactions across industries. SalesCloser operates under a subscription-based SaaS model, generating recurring revenue with strong visibility and high gross margins while continuously enhancing its AI capabilities. The Company’s technology is supported by a growing portfolio of patent applications focused on improving the performance of AI-driven conversational workflows. SalesCloser.ai is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker “SCAI”. For more information, visit the SalesCloser investor site at: https://investors.salescloser.ai

Corporate Contact:
Adrian Lim, CFO
Email:  investors@salescloser.ai
Phone: 778 655 4329

Investor Relations Contact:
Arx Investor Relations
North American Equities Desk
SCAI@arxhq.com

Forward-Looking Statements           
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Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

¹ Source: AltexSoft, Top Hotel Groups, Chains, and Brands: Number of Rooms, Revenue, Market Cap (industry analysis), available at https://www.altexsoft.com/blog/hotel-groups-chains-brands/

June 24 Review Could Mark a Turning Point for Vietnam’s Emerging Market Ambitions

MARKET INSIDER – Vietnam’s stock market is approaching a critical milestone that could reshape how global investors view one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies. In the early hours of June 24, global index provider MSCI will release its Annual Market Classification Review, with investors closely watching whether Vietnam will be added to the coveted upgrade watchlist—a key stepping stone toward emerging market status.

The decision carries implications far beyond Vietnam’s borders. Inclusion on MSCI’s watchlist would signal growing confidence in the country’s financial market reforms and could pave the way for billions of dollars in future foreign capital inflows from global funds benchmarked against MSCI indices. While no immediate reclassification would occur, the move would represent a significant endorsement of Vietnam’s long-running efforts to modernize its capital markets.

Before the classification review, MSCI is scheduled to publish its Global Market Accessibility Review on June 19, assessing how easily international investors can access and operate within various markets. However, the June 24 announcement is attracting the most attention because it directly addresses whether Vietnam is ready to enter MSCI’s formal upgrade pipeline.

Vietnam’s journey toward emerging market recognition has already gained momentum elsewhere. In 2025, FTSE Russell maintained its roadmap for upgrading Vietnam to Secondary Emerging Market status by September 2026. Yet MSCI’s standards are widely regarded as more demanding, placing greater emphasis on real-world investor experience, trading infrastructure, market accessibility, and operational efficiency.

According to SSI Research, Vietnam currently satisfies roughly 10 of MSCI’s 18 evaluation criteria. Recent reforms have improved the country’s standing, particularly through the introduction of the non-prefunding mechanism, which eliminates the requirement for foreign institutional investors to fully fund securities purchases before placing orders. The change reduces trading friction and aligns Vietnam more closely with international market practices.

Authorities have also made progress in areas such as global broker connectivity and corporate disclosure standards, both critical factors for international asset managers assessing investment destinations. These improvements have strengthened Vietnam’s case, but significant challenges remain.

One of the most closely watched reforms is the planned implementation of a Central Counterparty Clearing (CCP) system, a cornerstone of modern financial markets that reduces settlement risk by standing between buyers and sellers in securities transactions. According to Vietnam’s State Securities Commission Chairwoman Vu Thi Chan Phuong, the CCP framework is expected to become operational in the first quarter of 2027. Market participants view this reform as essential to addressing several outstanding MSCI concerns related to clearing and settlement.

Foreign ownership limits, often cited as a barrier to market accessibility, may be less problematic than commonly perceived. SSI Research notes that many large-cap Vietnamese companies still maintain available foreign ownership capacity. Nevertheless, MSCI’s assessment extends beyond ownership caps, focusing heavily on foreign exchange access, securities lending, settlement processes, and the overall ease of doing business for international investors.

Analysts believe Vietnam could secure a place on MSCI’s watchlist either in the June 2026 review cycle or by June 2027 if reforms continue to advance. While the final decision remains solely in MSCI’s hands, the upcoming review has become a high-profile test of how international institutions perceive Vietnam’s progress.

For global investors, the significance extends beyond a single announcement. An MSCI watchlist inclusion would validate years of regulatory reforms and potentially accelerate Vietnam’s integration into global capital markets. The more intriguing question is no longer whether Vietnam wants emerging market status—but whether the world’s largest institutional investors are ready to treat Vietnam as one.

Related

Source: Vietnam Insider

HEFEI, China, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, the globally leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, unveiled its next-generation residential energy storage solution, expanding its power range from 5 kW to 12 kW with the introduction of the new MG12RL hybrid inverter.

• More Flexibility to Support Different Household Needs

Designed for both solar self-consumption and backup power applications, Sungrow’s residential ESS solution supports a wide range of deployment scenarios, allowing homeowners to tailor their energy strategy according to their preferences and requirements. The solution features the MGRL series hybrid inverter, scalable from 5 kW to 96 kW through parallel operation, and supports flexible battery options including the MGL060, MBL050, MBL120, and MBL160, covering capacities from 5 kWh to 16 kWh and expandable up to 320 kWh for larger residential energy needs.

• More Solar Generation, Greater Energy Value

To maximize solar self-consumption and improve overall energy efficiency, the system supports up to 200% PV oversizing capability and 160% maximum output capacity, helping households capture more solar energy throughout the day. Supporting up to 20A input current, the solution is compatible with most mainstream PV modules, providing greater flexibility for both new installations and retrofit projects. Built for demanding climates, the system maintains full power output at ambient temperatures up to 45°C, helping ensure stable solar generation during periods of peak daytime demand. The solution also integrates Sungrow’s patented PID ZERO® technology, which actively mitigates PID effects without disconnecting from the grid, helping preserve long-term PV performance and energy yield.

• Reliable Backup and Smarter Energy Management

To strengthen household energy resilience, the system switches to off-grid mode within just 4 milliseconds, enabling seamless backup power during grid outages. The solution also delivers up to 200% overload output for 10 seconds* to support the startup and stable operation of essential household appliances. For easier operation and maintenance, the system features a 4.3-inch full-color touchscreen for intuitive local commissioning and supports setup in less than 30 seconds without internet access. Through the iSolarCloud platform, users can conveniently manage system settings, enabling smarter and more efficient energy management.

"We’ve received very positive feedback from installers regarding the MGRL series," said JC Carlos, CEO of Evolve Solar in the Philippines. "The plug-and-play design simplifies installation and helps reduce installation errors, while the overall build quality and product design are highly appreciated. Installers are also impressed by the system’s power generation performance, especially its ability to maximize solar harvest even in the Philippines’ hot climate conditions."

As residential energy needs continue to evolve, Sungrow remains committed to delivering intelligent and future-ready energy solutions that help homeowners maximize solar value, strengthen energy resilience, and achieve greater energy independence.

*The MG12RL supports up to 170% overload output for 10 seconds.

About Sungrow

Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy technology, has pioneered sustainable power solutions for over 29 years. As of Dec 2025, Sungrow has installed over 1000 GW of power electronic converters worldwide. The company is recognized as the world’s most bankable PV inverter and energy storage company (BloombergNEF). Its innovations power clean energy projects across the globe, supported by a network of 520 service outlets guaranteeing excellent customer experiences. At Sungrow, we’re committed to bridging to a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled service. For more information, please visit: www.sungrowpower.com/en

Contact:
Wang Luly
luly.wang@sungrow-hq.com 

LOS ANGELES, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xos, Inc. (NASDAQ: XOS) (“Xos” or the “Company”), a technology company and fleet services provider specializing in battery-electric fleet solutions and mobile energy storage infrastructure, today announced its appearance at the Government Fleet Expo and Conference (GFX) 2026. The event takes place June 9 to 12 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California, where Xos will exhibit at Booth 1416. Xos has served commercial and municipal fleet operators since 2018 and counts among its customers Waymo, Caltrans, FedEx ISPs, UPS, Loomis, and Cintas.

Public fleet managers operate under constraints that commercial fleets rarely face: fixed procurement cycles, tight capital budgets, and accountability to taxpayers. At Booth 1416, Xos has the answers.

Xos at GFX 2026:

• Xos will present its full product portfolio at GFX, including the Charger Hub mobile and stationary energy storage system, which allows public fleets to add charging capacity without costly grid upgrades or utility interconnection delays.
• The Company’s electric powertrains are integrated into electric school buses operating across school districts in North America, providing a field-validated proof point of Xos’s ability to supply drivetrain technology at scale for vehicle manufacturers and OEM partners.
• Xos electric step vans and Class 8 trucks serve customers with demanding duty cycles in last-mile delivery and regional haul operations, accumulating millions of miles in commercial service with fleet operators including UPS, FedEx, and Cintas.
• Government fleet managers face a distinct set of procurement constraints, budget cycles, and uptime requirements. Xos vehicles and energy systems are purpose-built for reliability and total cost of ownership, two of the most critical metrics for public sector fleet decisions.
• GFX 2026 marks Xos’s first appearance at the conference, a deliberate step to engage directly with municipal, state, and federal fleet decision-makers as public agencies advance their electrification commitments under local and state zero-emission mandates.

“Government fleets are some of the most demanding operators in the country, and they deserve the same access to proven electric technology that commercial fleets have had for years. At Xos, we have built products that perform in the real world, not just on spec sheets. GFX is where we connect with the people making those fleet decisions, and we are ready to show them what electricity can actually do,” said Dakota Semler, Chief Executive Officer of Xos.

GFX 2026 arrives as public agencies across the country face mounting pressure to meet zero-emission targets with budgets and infrastructure that were never designed for electrification. With the Xos Hub™ removing the grid upgrade barrier, field-validated powertrain technology already in service in public sector vehicles, and a team that has worked with municipal and government operators since 2018, Xos steps onto the GFX floor for the first time with experience that speaks directly to the challenges public fleet managers face today.

Fleet managers and procurement officers interested in meeting with Xos at GFX 2026 can visit Booth 1416 during Expo Hall hours, June 9 to 12, at the Long Beach Convention Center. To schedule a meeting in advance, contact the team at Marketing@xostrucks.com or visit www.xostrucks.com.

About Xos

Xos, Inc. (NASDAQ: XOS) is a leading energy storage and fleet electrification solutions provider. The Xos Hub is a proactive, movable power source delivering high-capacity output and high-speed charging in one. Xos vehicles, powertrains and fleet management software are purpose-built for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles that travel on last-mile, back-to-base routes. The Company leverages its proprietary technologies to provide a diverse customer base with rapid-deployment energy storage and charging solutions and commercial fleets with battery-electric vehicles that are easier to maintain and more cost-efficient on a total cost of ownership (TCO) basis than their internal combustion engine counterparts. For more information, please visit www.xostrucks.com.

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