News Securities to Hold 25th Anniversary Special Seminars in Tokyo and Osaka — Featuring ACBS CEO and Miki Mizuno

June 3, 2026 — News Securities Co., Ltd. (hereinafter 'the Company') will hold a special seminar commemorating its 25th anniversary on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo, and on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Imperial Hotel Osaka. The seminar will feature the visit of Mr. Nguyen Duc Hoan, CEO of ACBS (Asia Commercial Bank Securities). Leading Vietnam's largest securities company and promoting capital market collaboration between Japan and Vietnam, he will be joined by key Vietnamese government officials in charge of economic and financial policy, as well as top management from leading listed companies in Vietnam.

The seminar will cover Vietnam's national-level growth strategy and the latest trends in M&A and capital alliances between Japan and Vietnam, and will also provide opportunities for individual networking with key figures. Additionally, the Company will announce the establishment of a new Vietnam-focused fund at this seminar.

■ Miki Mizuno to Appear as Opening Act Navigator

Actress and CEO of All Out Challenge Co., Ltd., Miki Mizuno, has been confirmed as the opening act navigator for this seminar.

Mizuno made her acting debut in 1993. She has appeared in numerous works including 'Odoru Daisousasen', the Taiga drama 'Berabou', and the morning drama 'Kaze, Kaoru', gaining support from a wide range of generations as a top actress. In 2025, she founded All Out Challenge Co., Ltd., and as its CEO, she is actively engaged in connecting Japanese culture and entertainment overseas.

■ Background of the Event

The Company will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026. To mark this milestone, it has decided to hold a special seminar focusing on the Vietnamese market, an area it has long emphasized. The year 2026 is expected to see a review of Vietnam's stock market segments, marking an important phase of increasing interest in business collaboration and capital markets between Japan and Vietnam. This seminar aims to convey the latest trends through direct interaction with local management and government officials.

■ Scheduled Speakers

Mr. Nguyen Duc Hoan / CEO of ACBS (Asia Commercial Bank Securities)

Key Vietnamese government official in charge of economic and financial policy

Top management from leading listed companies in Vietnam (multiple companies)

Mr. Nguyen Viet Ha / Panel Discussion Moderator

Vietnamese economic expert

Ms. Miki Mizuno / Opening Act Navigator (CEO of All Out Challenge Co., Ltd., Actress)

■ Seminar Overview

[Tokyo Session]

Date & Time: Saturday, July 18, 2026, 13:00-15:30 (Reception from 12:30)

Venue: Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Main Building 2nd Floor, 'Hikari no Ma'

[Osaka Session]

Date & Time: Saturday, August 1, 2026, 14:00-16:30 (Reception from 13:30)

Venue: Imperial Hotel Osaka, 3rd Floor, 'Empire Room'

Participation Fee: Free (Advance registration required, capacity 200, lottery selection)

Organizers: News Securities Co., Ltd., ACB Securities

■ Planned Content

Explanation of the current state and future outlook of the Vietnamese market

Special lecture by ACBS CEO

Networking and individual meetings with Vietnamese government officials and top management of listed companies (advance reservation required)

Session on Japan-Vietnam cross-border M&A and business collaboration

Announcement regarding the establishment of a new fund by the Company

*Program content, speakers, and format are subject to change.

■ Application

Please apply via the Company's website.

URL: https://news-sec.co.jp/seminar/

*Media representatives and those seeking individual M&A consultations are requested to apply in advance.

■ Disclaimer

This release is intended to provide information about the planned seminar and related details, and is not intended as a solicitation for investment in specific financial products or services. The final decision regarding investment in financial products, including the new fund to be announced at the seminar, should be made at the customer's own discretion. Future investment performance is not guaranteed.

Media Contact

News Securities Co., Ltd. Contact: Public Relations, Osamu Oishi

Phone: 0120-411-965

E-mail: oishi@news-sec.co.jp

Web: https://news-sec.co.jp/

Trade Name: News Securities Co., Ltd. Financial Instruments Business Operator, Kanto Local Finance Bureau Director (Financial Instruments) No. 138

Member Associations: Japan Securities Dealers Association, Japan Investment Advisers Association