Amidst a vibrant atmosphere, spring-themed artistic performances ignited enthusiasm, fostered cohesion among all personnel, and radiated positive energy, reflecting a profound readiness to embark on Hateco Group's new developmental phase.

Vibrant spring-themed cultural performances at the ceremony.

Delivering the opening remarks, the Chairman of the Board of Directors extended his New Year greetings to the entire workforce. He emphasized: "As we enter 2026, I expect the entire Group to operate with a distinct ethos: clear objectives, defined responsibilities, effective collaboration, and unified execution. All departments and divisions must maintain a proactive operational pace, promptly resolve emerging bottlenecks, proactively seize opportunities, and ensure meticulous preparation to initiate key projects from the very beginning of the year. Through this, we will systematically establish critical milestones for the Group's core strategic initiatives."

Alongside these operational directives, the Chairman reaffirmed the corporation's consistent philosophy: human capital remains the epicenter of sustainable growth. Consequently, Hateco Group is committed to continually refining its operational frameworks and policies to ensure transparency and equity. By prioritizing both the material and psychological well-being of its workforce, the Group aims to cultivate a professional, cohesive, and highly motivated environment. This strategic focus empowers every employee to confidently dedicate themselves, enhance their professional competencies, and forge a long-term commitment with Hateco.

Chairman of Hateco Group delivers the New Year kick-off message, spreading the spirit of solidarity and action

In the jubilant atmosphere of the New Year kick-off event, the Board of Management and all employees of the Group performed the toasting ceremony to commence the first banquet of the year, collectively wishing for a prosperous, favorable, and successful new year.

The Executive Board and staff share a New Year toast, spreading confidence, unity, and readiness to achieve new goals.

The traditional red envelope giving reflects Hateco's culture, bringing motivation to the team.

Spreading the Momentum – Accelerating Growth at Subsidiaries

Immediately following the corporate commencement ceremony, the Chairman and the Executive Board conducted direct site visits to extend New Year greetings and motivate subsidiary entities. This initiative underscores the leadership's profound engagement and collaborative spirit in executing the operational mandates for the new year.

At Hateco Hai Phong International Terminal, the inaugural operations commenced with a sense of urgency, high professionalism, and unwavering determination. The Chairman formally acknowledged the facility's outstanding performance in 2025. Notably, within the first two days of 2026, the port's container throughput exceeded 9,000 TEUs. This achievement exemplifies a rigorous work ethic, seamless operational capabilities, and a readiness to accelerate from the very first moments of the new year.

"The year 2026 is designated as a year of acceleration and strategic breakthroughs. We have commenced with tangible metrics," the Chairman stated. "The forthcoming mandate is to sustain this operational tempo, elevate operational standards, and conquer more significant milestones."

The Chairman motivates staff and assigns targets at Hateco Hai Phong Port.

  On behalf of the staff, Mr. Nguyen Van Tien, General Director of Hateco Hai Phong International Container Port, expressed his sincere gratitude for the close attention and guidance of the Chairman and the Executive Board. He also committed to fostering unity and determination to successfully fulfill all assigned tasks and targets.

The General Director of Hateco Hai Phong Port expresses determination to achieve the Board's targets.

In a joyful atmosphere, the Executive Board and employees shared a New Year toast. The Chairman distributed lucky red envelopes, giving the team extra motivation to enter the new year with strong energy.

At Bac Tien Phong Industrial Zone (IZ), the commencement event opened with a lively traditional drum performance. This represented the spirit of acceleration, breakthrough, and readiness to conquer new goals in 2026.

A vibrant drum performance kicks off the new year at Bac Tien Phong IZ.

  The Chairman highly appreciated the recent efforts of Bac Tien Phong IZ, especially in infrastructure development and investment promotion. He emphasized that in 2026, the IZ needs to maximize available resources, boost FDI attraction, and improve service and infrastructure quality. This will create a unique competitive advantage to attract strategic investors, actively contributing to the Group's overall growth.

The commencement message emphasizes proactivity, competitiveness, and investment attraction.

  Mr. Dang Minh Duc, Deputy General Director of Bac Tien Phong IZ, thanked the Group's leadership for their timely guidance. He affirmed that the team will take decisive action and proactively seize opportunities to accomplish the 2026 objectives.

The Deputy General Director of Bac Tien Phong IZ commits to effectively executing the 2026 targets.

The New Year toast and the red envelope distribution by the Chairman spread unity, confidence, and a readiness for action among all employees at Bac Tien Phong IZ. This provided the unit with the motivation to confidently enter 2026, determined to successfully achieve their assigned goals.

Hateco Group's series of commencement activities kicked off 2026 with strong unity from the holding company to every subsidiary. The core guiding principle is: clear objectives, defined responsibilities, effective collaboration, and decisive action. The program has successfully spread excitement and a strong commitment to execution across the entire system. The entire Hateco workforce is united and confident in achieving breakthrough success, looking forward to a year of robust and sustainable growth in 2026