LG Accelerates Vietnam R&D Operations With Multi-Industry Focus
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Company Unites Global Automotive Leaders to Drive Open-Source Innovation and
Streamline SDV Development, Leveraging Proven Platform Expertise and Leadership
SEOUL, Dec. 4, 2025 — LG Electronics (LG), a global leader in mobility technologies, is advancing the software-defined vehicle (SDV) landscape as co-host of the Eclipse SDV Community Meetup, a developer-focused event dedicated to building an automotive open-source software ecosystem. Through this forum of global tech leaders, LG aims to accelerate the standardization and adoption of next-generation automotive software and reinforce its leadership in SDV innovation.
Held on December 4 at LG Sciencepark in Seoul, the Eclipse SDV Community event marks its South Korean debut in collaboration with the Eclipse Foundation, an international non-profit that drives open-source software ecosystem development. In addition to LG, the meetup brings together other key players including BMW, ETAS and Hyundai Mobis to present new projects and discuss open-source standardization strategies that will drive the industry forward.
A single vehicle today contains more than 100 million lines of code – a number expected to grow significantly in the SDV era. Around 70 percent of this software covers non-differentiating, foundational technologies such as operating systems, security and authentication tools, and communication frameworks. Despite this overlap, automakers and suppliers often develop these basics independently, resulting in duplicated effort and unnecessary resource consumption.
The Eclipse SDV Community aims to unify the industry around shared software foundations through open-source collaboration. By jointly developing standardized components, automakers can reduce cost and development time, enabling greater focus on differentiated innovations such as In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
Since 2018, LG has been operating its webOS Open-Source Edition (OSE), equipping the company with the know-how to play a pivotal role in the Eclipse SDV ecosystem. With this expertise, LG has worked alongside partners like BMW and Mercedes-Benz to advance the SDV Community Reference (S-CORE) project, which focuses on aligning shared software building blocks to eliminate duplication, shorten development and delivery timelines as well as enhance safety and reliability.
Further to its participation in key Eclipse SDV projects, LG is actively proposing and leading new initiatives, such as the Pullpiri project. The project aims to develop technologies that enable a variety of differentiated solutions to operate reliably and evolve continuously on the S‑CORE foundation.
LG also serves on the board of Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge (SOAFEE), a global automotive open-source standardization organization. As a governing body member, LG actively collaborates with the SOAFEE community, which now comprises around 150 member companies worldwide.
“LG is committed to fostering a robust open-source ecosystem based on our accumulated software capabilities and global partnerships,” said Eun Seok-hyun, president of the LG Vehicle Solution Company. “We will remain dedicated to leading the SDV transition to enable safer, smarter and more efficient mobility.”
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Strengthening Customer Value Via International Research Collaboration and
Comprehensive Field Testing Across Diverse Climates Over Two Years
SEOUL, Nov. 28, 2025 — LG Electronics (LG) continues to accelerate the development of high-performance heat pump technologies through its Global Heat Pump Consortium, expanding research across diverse climate conditions – from cold-humid regions to extreme heat. With a sharpened focus on efficiency, dependability and field-validated performance, LG is paving the way for the new era of energy-conscious heat pump innovation.
As global demand for cleaner heating intensifies and regions such as Europe phase out fossil-fuel boilers to support decarbonization targets, heat pumps are emerging as a key technology in the transition to more sustainable climate control. However, conventional heat pump often see reduced performance in low temperatures or cold-humid conditions, limiting adoption in some markets. To overcome this challenge and accelerate global deployment, LG is ramping up collaborative research initiatives to develop solutions optimized for diverse climates.
In 2023, LG established the Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research (CAHR) in Alaska, joining forces with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) and the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) to undertake R&D for high-efficiency cold-climate heat pump solutions. Since then, LG has expanded this collaborative network – now comprising 12 universities across five countries – and broadened its research into climate-specific heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technologies.
These efforts are already yielding measurable results. At AHR Expo 2025 in the United States, LG and research partners from UAA and UAF presented findings based on long-term operational data from joint laboratories in Anchorage and Fairbanks, demonstrating improved low-temperature heating performance and efficiency by reducing thermal resistance in outdoor heat exchangers. The research contributed to the development of LG’s residential cold-climate heat pump, winner of the 2025 AHR Innovation Award in the Sustainable Solutions category.
Further momentum is coming from the European Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research (ECAHR), founded in June 2024. The consortium recently completed real-world testing of LG’s R32-based Air-to-Air Heat Pump (AAHP) in Norway. Results showed that energy use and carbon emissions reductions of approximately 60 to 80 percent, compared with an electric heater.1 These significant findings were published in the August and October issues of REHVA Journal,2 a respected publication for HVAC professionals.
To verify product performance in real-life environments, LG is conducting extensive field testing across seven global locations worldwide – including the United States, China, Norway and Saudi Arabia – spanning LG’s air-to-water heat pumps (AWHP), Multi V systems and residential air conditioners.
These field studies generate insights that directly influence product design. For example, observations that frost commonly accumulates on the lower section of outdoor heat exchangers in extreme cold led LG to introduce a redesigned structure that reduces frost buildup and enhances operational stability in severe winter conditions.
Strengthened by its global research collaborations and robust field-testing infrastructure, LG is advancing the development of next-generation heat pump technologies that deliver high efficiency and reliable performance in diverse climates. Recently, LG announced a partnership with King Saud University and Pusan National University to establish a tropical-climate testing facility in Saudi Arabia – reinforcing the company’s commitment to regionally optimized HVAC innovation.
“Through strengthened global research collaboration and extensive field validation, LG is accelerating the advancement of heat pump technology,” said James Lee, president of the LG ES Company. “We remain committed to delivering reliable, high-efficiency and sustainable heat pump solutions that meet the needs of customers around the world.”
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1 Level of reduction may vary depending on outdoor temperature.
2 Evaluating the Economic and Environmental Benefits of Air-to-Air Heat Pump Systems in Nordic Climates, and Performance Analysis of Air-to-Water Heat Pump Systems Using R290 Refrigerant Adapted to Nordic Climates.
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Last year, LG Vietnam made waves in the gaming scene by introducing the Life’s Good Tournament, which was the first and only local area network (LAN) party gaming tournament in Vietnam. This premier League of Legends (LoL) competition in Vietnam attracts talented teams from across the nation, who compete through several qualifying rounds to reach the grand final held at Another Saigon by LG, brand experience space in Ho Chi Minh City. The 2024 final, held on November 30, featured the top teams from four different regions: GENETIC ESPORT from Lighting Esport Complex, HST from OGE Stadium, 2 GAME ĐI VỀ from Unicorn Cyber and ALPHA MALE from Vikings. These cybernets are fully equipped with LG UltraGear gaming monitors, which provide the ultimate gaming experience with brilliant OLED displays.
The grand final was graced by legends of the local eSports scene, including SOFM, Đức Mạnh, Clear and KillerQueen, who provided professional mentorship to the four teams. They shared their practical skills and inspired a competitive spirit in each competitor. After some of the most intense battles in the nation’s gaming history, GENETIC ESPORT emerged as the champion of the Life’s Good 2024 Tournament, followed by runners-up HST and third-place finishers 2 GAME ĐI VỀ and ALPHA MALE.
“This is our second time participating in the Life’s Good Tournament and our team came with a solid plan to conquer the country’s best LoL teams,” said a player of GENETIC ESPORT. “Our outstanding performance in the final was inspired by our mentor, KillerQueen. We are extremely grateful to LG for creating a professional platform that allows us to compete with other talented teams while unlocking the full potential of our passionate eSports community in Vietnam.”
This convincing victory was the result of tireless preparation and effort, earning the GENETIC ESPORT team a trip to Korea in December 2024. They have explored the heart of competitive League of Legends, visiting iconic locations such as LCK Park, the Gen.G Headquarters and LG GROUND220. The team also received a 45-inch UltraGear OLED Curved Gaming Monitor WQHD and vouchers worth 50 million VND.
GENETIC ESPORT was already well-known to LG, having fought their way to an exhibition match against one of the world’s top LoL teams, Gen.G,
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The Life’s Good Tournament 2024 gave participants the opportunity to experience LG UltraGear, a leading gaming monitor brand recognized for its unprecedented refresh rates and response times. Courtesy of the company’s cutting-edge OLED technology, LG UltraGear makes every scene – whether bright or dark – come to life with realistic details that take the gaming experience to an entirely new level.
With a wide array of display solutions built for gamers, the LG UltraGear lineup has become the go-to gaming monitor brand in the local market. Since 2021, UltraGear has been the official partner of Gen.G, a leading eSports organization, further cementing its reputation for supporting high-level gameplay in this League of Legends-obsessed nation.
Through various initiatives designed to foster Vietnam’s eSports community, LG hopes to elevate the local talent so that more local gamers can compete on the biggest eSports stages in the world. With the Life’s Good Tournament, LG Vietnam aims to deliver the value of Life’s Good to more Vietnamese consumers through its advanced gaming solutions and technologies.
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LG is dedicated to enriching the lives of people in the communities where it operates. Recently, LG offices in Vietnam and Thailand made significant contributions by donating various LG products to support local initiatives. These acts of generosity underscore LG’s global commitment to corporate social responsibility and demonstrate the positive impact a company can have when it invests in the well-being of its local communities.
In Vietnam, the Lunar New Year, or Tet, is a time of family reunions and shared experiences, with television playing a central role in these celebrations. To enhance the Tet experience for the people of Yen Bai Province, LG Vietnam donated 40 LG TVs to families who suffered significant losses during Typhoon Yagi. As part of its annual campaign, “Tet Nha la Tet Nhat” (Family Tet is the Best Tet), LG Vietnam extended support to 40 households facing severe hardships, including families of war veterans and those with meritorious services to the revolution, in the districts of Van Yen, Luc Yen and Tran Yen.
No district suffered the wrath of Typhoon Yagi more than Van Yen, where the natural disaster destroyed vast areas, damaging, eroding or completely destroying countless houses. Large stretches of cropland along the rivers and streams were submerged in deep water, causing havoc to the lives and livelihoods of the locals. Last year,
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Since Tet 2024, LG kicked off the “Tet Nha la Tet Nhat” campaign, named after the respected proverb “Tet Nhat.” “Tet” represents a meaningful time of year when Vietnamese people prepare the best for their families, while “Nhat,” meaning “best,” aligns with LG OLED TV’s global leadership and the world-class quality of its advanced products.
The Year of the Snake marks 30 years of LG’s presence in Vietnam, symbolizing a deep commitment to continuous innovation and creative solutions for smart living. This milestone reflects LG’s dedication to improving the lives of Vietnamese customers and fulfilling its Life’s Good vision.
In Thailand, LG recently donated 50 LG gram laptops to the Thailand Collaboration for Education (TCFE) program, an initiative of the Yuvabadhana Foundation. This donation, valued at over 2,301,000 baht (USD 68,000), will benefit over 400 students at Nikomphimaisuksa School in Nakhon Ratchasima province and Piyabut School in Lopburi province, both of which lack adequate computer equipment for effective digital learning.
The donated laptops are high-performance, lightweight LG gram models equipped with Intel Core Ultra 5 Processors, making them ideal for modern AI software applications. Students in lower secondary school (Mathayom 1-3) will use these laptops to access digital curricula in science, mathematics and English. Upper secondary students (Mathayom 4-6) will leverage the laptops’ AI capabilities for advanced learning, including data analysis and enhanced comprehension.
The TCFE program aims to reduce educational inequality and promote sustainable education in Thailand by focusing on four key areas: educational accessibility, teaching and learning quality development, life skills and moral cultivation and nutrition support. LG’s laptop donation directly supports two of these areas: improving access to education by providing equipment to remote schools and enhancing teaching and learning quality by enabling digital curriculum implementation.
This donation reflects LG’s belief in the transformative power of AI in education and its commitment to ensuring all Thai youth have access to this technology. The company views this donation as part of its ongoing support for AI education in Thailand, which includes equipment donations, expertise sharing and future initiatives.
From providing essential appliances to enhancing educational opportunities, LG Vietnam and LG Thailand are actively making a difference in the lives of those around them. To learn more about the activities of LG offices around the globe, visit the .
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As the IT industry expands in an era defined by software innovation, the demand for skilled programmers is at an all-time high. LG is responding to this need by investing in the next generation of global IT talent, providing students worldwide with meaningful learning and development opportunities. This commitment not only aligns with LG’s “Optimism your feed” campaign but also embodies the broader Life’s Good brand promise, as it fosters positive change and inspires progress across communities.
In line with this mission, LG Electronics Development Vietnam (LGEDV), an R&D subsidiary of LG Electronics, recently celebrated the success of its LG Dream Code 2024 program, which concluded with finals held in Hanoi and Da Nang on October 19.
LG Dream Code 2024 provided an engaging platform where students tackled programming challenges designed by LG’s expert developers. More than just a competition, this initiative connects LG with young talent, nurturing the next generation of IT professionals in Southeast Asia. This investment in Vietnam’s tech-savvy youth not only aims to strengthen LG’s workforce but also to support the country’s growing digital economy.
The competition saw an enthusiastic turnout, with 677 applications submitted by university students nationwide between September 9-30. This response underscores the pivotal role companies like LG play in developing young talent eager to begin their careers in tech.
The national competition’s final round was held at two esteemed institutions: the National University of Technology in Hanoi, where 30 students participated, and Duy Tan University in Da Nang, hosting 22 students.
In these rigorous finals, 52 contestants faced challenging exams crafted by LG’s top programmers. The event honored the top five contestants in each city, with the top three receiving cash prizes: VND 15 million (USD 600) for first place, VND 10 million (USD 400) for second and VND 5 million (USD 200) for third.
In Hanoi, Nguyen Duc Thang from the National Economics University took home the grand prize, with second place awarded to Lai Minh Quang from the National University of Economics and Tran Hoang Son from Hanoi FPT University. Nguyen Tan Nguyen from Hanoi National University of Technology and Phung Danh Chi Vi from Hanoi University of Science and Technology claimed third place.
In Da Nang, Le Ngoc Bao Anh from Da Nang University of Technology took first place. Second place went to Le Tang Phu Quy from Vietnam University of Information and Communication Technology and Ngo Van Hai from Hue University’s University of Science and Technology, with Vo Dac Bao An and Luu Duy Quang from Da Nang University of Technology finishing in third.
“LG’s commitment to offering exceptional learning and growth opportunities extends beyond our employees to bright students who may one day shape LG’s future,” said Jung Seung-min, president of LGEDV. “Alongside the LG Track Scholarship, awarded annually to outstanding graduates, this year’s LG Dream Code competition was organized by LGEDV with challenges designed by our top experts at LG HQ.”
Through the success of its inaugural LG Dream Code competition, LGEDV has shown its dedication to empowering Vietnam’s youth, particularly in the field of information technology. LG Dream Code aspires to continue as a premier, high-quality competition for young programming enthusiasts in the years to come.
In addition to this initiative, LG actively promotes various activities and programs designed to enhance the quality of life for the Vietnamese people, embodying the spirit of Life’s Good. To explore more inspiring stories and initiatives, visit the
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