{
  "id": 6250359,
  "title": "Standard Chartered remains committed to Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/standard-chartered-remains-committed-to-hanoi-marathon-heritage-race",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T06:10:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
    "slug": "vietnam-investment-review",
    "url": "https://vir.com.vn/standard-chartered-remains-committed-to-hanoi-marathon-heritage-race-160318.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Standard Chartered Bank remains steadfast in its support for the Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race, despite the growing popularity of other sports such as pickleball. Running is not a fleeting trend in Vietnam; rather, it has become an integral part of daily life for millions of people. The marathon is an essential component of the globally recognized Standard Chartered Marathon series, with races held in over 10 markets where the bank operates. The bank's commitment goes beyond short-term trends; it aims to provide an international-standard sporting platform that promotes perseverance, diversity, and inclusion.\n\nOrganising a major race in Hanoi is fraught with challenges, primarily due to the city's high traffic density, narrow streets, and ongoing infrastructure upgrades. The race route must be precisely designed to cater to both runners and residents, with a World Athletics-certified course requiring exact measurements. Any unexpected changes in traffic flow or construction close to race day necessitate immediate adjustments. The Organising Committee maintains constant communication with local authorities to ensure seamless planning and execution.\n\nFor the 2026 race, Standard Chartered has introduced several innovative features. The race shirts will be crafted from recycled fabric fibres, promoting sustainable practices and aligning with Vietnam's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The Enterprise Cup invites companies to form teams and compete in the 10km race based on combined finishing times, offering a chance for Vietnamese businesses to compete internationally. Additionally, the 2026 race will feature the SC Word Race minigame, a TikTok filter challenge, and various social media-based challenges to enhance the digital experience. The bank's commitment to sustainability is further evident through its Sustainable Deposit solution, launched on May 5.",
  "summary": "Amid the rapid rise of many new sports the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race returns for another year Trinh Nhu Quynh head of Corporate Affairs Brand and Marketing at Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam spoke to em VIR s em Nhue Man about the bank s long standing commitment to the event and what runners can expect from the 2026 edition",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Joy Business",
        "title": "First National Bank Accra Marathon brings back full race for 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/first-national-bank-accra-marathon-brings-back-full-race-for-2026",
        "published": "2026-09-08T10:03:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}