On the morning of July 12, 2025, more than 80 employees from six companies within the Ecosystem—Newtecons, Ricons, SOL E&C, BM Windows, BOHO, and DB—gathered at the Binh Chau – Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve to plant 1,500 Hopea odorata (Sao Den) trees, contributing to the preservation of Southeast Vietnam’s precious coastal forests.

This nature reserve, one of the few remaining primeval forests in the region, spans over 11,000 hectares across Xuyen Moc District, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province (now part of Ho Chi Minh City). It is home to a unique convergence of diverse ecosystems—ranging from mangroves and coastal sand forests to evergreen tropical forests—forming an exceptionally rich and rare biodiversity complex.

To kick off the event, Ms. Ha Tieu Anh, representing the Ecosystem Supervisory Board, shared with employees the significance of the tree-planting activity in celebration of the Ecosystem’s Traditional Day. As the Ecosystem continues to implement several projects in Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province, it not only creates jobs for local communities but also contributes to sustainable regional development. This afforestation initiative reaffirms the Ecosystem’s long-term commitment to supporting local growth through environmental restoration, forest rehabilitation, and biodiversity conservation.

Following the opening remarks, participants planted 1,500 trees together, helping to reforest degraded areas and restore native vegetation. The event was carried out with close guidance from the Reserve Management Board, who provided training on sapling selection and proper planting techniques.

The event was marked by a vibrant and collaborative spirit, with employees taking pride in playing an active role in protecting this “green lung” of the coastal ecosystem—home to hundreds of rare and endangered species listed in both the Vietnamese and global Red Data Books.

At DB, sustainable development is not just a strategic direction but a genuine and ongoing commitment. It represents the collective will of the entire organization—from leadership to every individual—in creating tangible value for the community and the environment. We believe that even small contributions, when driven by responsibility and unity, can create lasting, positive, and far-reaching impacts.