BEIJING, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 APEC Summit will be held in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on November 18–19, attracting global attention. China Media Group's Chinese Global Program Center has set up a front-line studio in Shenzhen. From November 13 to 19, China News will launch the special coverage APEC: Shenzhen Engagement in its flagship noon and evening slots. Adopting an international perspective and centered on the theme of "Building an Asia-Pacific Community for Common Prosperity", the special coverage will present a comprehensive and multi-dimensional picture of the APEC Summit in Shenzhen through a rich array of reporting formats, including live broadcasts, studio discussions, high-profile interviews, and integrated-media live streams.
Guests from the China (Shenzhen) Development Institute and other institutions will be invited to the studio to discuss new models of global governance under the APEC cooperation framework amid key summit topics.
APEC Face to Face, a high-end interview segment, will feature exclusive conversations with attending dignitaries, senior officials of APEC economies, industry leaders, business figures, heads of multinational corporations and authoritative think tank experts. It combines dedicated in-depth interviews with on-the-spot interviews to capture hot topics of Asia-Pacific cooperation.
The integrated-media program Shenzhen's New Landmarks uses six core landmark clusters across Shenzhen as its narrative thread. It integrates mobile live streaming, immersive exploration, feature videos and in-depth interviews to offer a panoramic view of Shenzhen's development achievements and practical experience as a pioneer of China's reform and opening up and a core engine of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
The special coverage APEC: Shenzhen Engagement will air on China Media Group's CCTV-4 (Chinese International Channel) at 12:00 and 18:00 from November 13 to 19. Stay tuned!
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CCTV4: The special coverage APEC: Shenzhen Engagement will air
HANOI, Vietnam, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The first Vietnam – Korea AI – Semiconductor Summit (VKAISS 2026) attracted more than 400 delegates representing over 50 semiconductor companies, research institutes, universities and local authorities from both countries, with the participation of leaders from Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Vietnam, Bac Ninh City, KAISA and FPT among others.
The event was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Science and Technology and jointly organized by the Department of Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence, FPT Corporation, the Korea AI Semiconductor Fabless Industry Association (KAISA), and the VINASA Semiconductor Industry Development Committee (VSID).
The event featured two high-level sessions focusing on workforce development and Vietnam–South Korea cooperation policies in AI and semiconductors, alongside a series of keynote presentations and panel discussions.
The conference witnessed the signing of eight MOUs, nearly 100 business matchmaking sessions, and a technology exhibition featuring leading organizations from both countries, including FPT, HanelPT, VSAP Lab, Dnotitia, HyperAccel, ITDA Semiconductor and KAISA.
The eight MOUs covered three key areas: business and supply chain connectivity, technology development, and workforce training. Key partnerships included KAISA and the Bac Ninh Semiconductor Association to connect South Korean semiconductor companies with local businesses; FPT's cooperation with HANA Micron, Supergate and EdgeAI in semiconductor packaging and testing; and FPT's partnership with SKAIChips to explore AI and semiconductor applications. Educational cooperation was also established between FPT Polytechnic College, Soongsil University, EdgeAI and the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology with the Institute of Semiconductor Engineers (ISE).
Speaking at the summit, Mr. Tran Trung Tinh, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology emphasized that Vietnam's ambitions extend beyond attracting investment to mastering technologies and participating more deeply in global value chains. KAISA Chairman Kyungho Kim emphasized that combining Korea's semiconductor technology and industrial capabilities with Vietnam's skilled workforce and growing market could create strong synergies, and expressed his hope that VKAISS would develop into a sustainable platform for Korea–Vietnam cooperation in AI and semiconductors.
Senior Executive Vice President of FPT Corporation - Mr. Nguyen The Phuong stressed that the success of cooperation depends on translating agreements into concrete outcomes, including joint research, practical workforce training and commercially viable products. He also highlighted VKAISS 2026 has strengthened Vietnam–South Korea cooperation in technology development, capability building and integration into global semiconductor supply chains.
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VKAISS 2026 Strengthens Vietnam and South Korea Cooperation in AI and Semiconductors
VKAISS 2026 Strengthens Vietnam and South Korea Cooperation in AI and Semiconductors
