Luvina Software Joint Stock Company (Headquarters: Hanoi, Vietnam; CEO: Le Quang Luong; hereinafter "Luvina Software"), a leading software development company in Vietnam, is pleased to announce that it has been officially recognized as an "ISTQB Gold Partner" by ISTQB® (International Software Testing Qualifications Board), the international software testing certification body, effective June 2026. ■ Background of the Recognition In recent years, with the acceleration of digital transformation (DX) and the increasing sophistication and complexity of systems, the importance of software quality has grown significantly. Strengthening quality assurance frameworks and advancing testing technologies have become critical strategic priorities for businesses to maintain competitiveness and ensure business continuity. In this evolving market environment, since its establishment in 2004, Luvina Software has consistently delivered software development, maintenance, and operations services to the Japanese market, supporting clients across diverse industries such as finance, manufacturing, logistics, and e-commerce. The company places quality at the core of project success, actively standardizing testing processes based on the ISTQB framework and promoting continuous training and skill development for QA engineers. This ISTQB Gold Partner recognition reflects the international validation of Luvina Software’s sustained commitment to quality improvement. ■ About the ISTQB Partner Program The ISTQB Partner Program is a certification initiative by ISTQB, the body responsible for the international qualification framework for software testing professionals. It recognizes organizations and companies that continuously advance software quality and testing technologies. Partnerships are classified into Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels. To achieve Gold Partner status, an organization must have a significant number of employees certified at both the Foundation and Advanced levels, and must d