LK-GLOBAL-CODE-002 · Version 2.0

Code of Conduct, Business Ethics and Culture of Service

The compass for every decision, every action and every relationship in the LeKhaMart ecosystem – with people at the root, truth as our language and trust as our most valuable asset.

Issued by
LeKha Distributor Co., Ltd.
Scope
LeKhaMart and the entire network of branches, affiliates and digital platforms within the global LeKha ecosystem
Applies to
The Board of Directors, the Executive Board, managers, employees, collaborators, suppliers, distributors and every partner acting on behalf of LeKhaMart
Effective from
January 1, 2026

This document is for reading and reference only. Copying, printing or redistribution in any form is not permitted.

Manifesto

Our pledge and manifesto

LeKhaMart believes that the enduring value of a global enterprise is measured not only by market size or profit margins, but by the good legacy it leaves for people, society and the planet. We are not merely building a retail brand; we are creating a business ecosystem that is responsible, humane and sustainable.

Drawing on the finest wisdom of humanity and Eastern philosophy – in particular the spirit of Compassion, Wisdom, Right Mindfulness and Right Livelihood – LeKhaMart translates these great ideas into verifiable principles of practice for the digital age, transcending every boundary of religion, nationality and culture.

We commit to choosing long-term benefit over fleeting profit; transparent truth over glossy embellishment; a spirit of service over a mindset of exploitation.

Every business decision at LeKhaMart must answer one question: Are we making the lives of our customers, partners and communities better?

Part I

Ethical foundation, vision and mission

Article 1

Global vision and mission

LeKhaMart aspires to become an internationally recognised commerce and digital services ecosystem that places people at the centre, takes empathy as its compass and holds trust as its most precious asset.

Core mission

  1. Deliver products and services of outstanding quality and uncompromising safety at an optimal cost.

  2. Empower consumers with transparent information so they can make wise purchasing decisions.

  3. Build a fair, diverse and inclusive workplace (DEI) that opens limitless room for our people to grow.

  4. Build a sustainable supply chain alongside honest producers, respecting labour and protecting the environment.

  5. Apply core technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to solve real problems, and never exploit data to manipulate or harm users.

  6. Share prosperity with communities through practical social initiatives with global reach.

Article 2

Eight core ethical values

  1. Compassion – People first

    Deep empathy for the needs and hardships of others. We never profit from the vulnerability, crisis or lack of information of customers and partners.

  2. Wisdom – Understand rightly, act rightly

    Every decision rests on real data, scientific evidence and critical thinking. We do not yield to sales pressure or momentary emotion.

  3. Integrity – Speak truthfully, act truthfully

    Complete transparency in product quality, advertising, data and commitments. Truth is the only language spoken at LeKhaMart.

  4. Do no harm – Protect dignity and life

    We firmly refuse any business activity that risks harming people’s physical or mental health or destroying the natural environment.

  5. Mindfulness – Awareness in every action

    We stay conscious of, and assess from every angle, the short- and long-term impact of each decision on communities and ecosystems.

  6. Fairness – Respect for diversity

    We safeguard lawful rights and treat every individual, partner and nation equally and without favouritism.

  7. Moderation – Sustainable growth

    We pursue lawful prosperity and never let greed, ostentation or the ambition for overheated growth erode our ethical standards.

  8. Accountability – Own mistakes and improve

    We face our mistakes squarely. When our systems fail, we take responsibility, make fair amends and reform thoroughly instead of concealing.

Article 3

The golden rule of decision-making

Before any decision that sits on an ethical boundary, every member of LeKhaMart must ask:

  1. Does this decision comply with the law and with my conscience?

  2. Does this decision cause any harm to the ecosystem around us?

  3. If this decision appeared on the front page of the world’s newspapers, would I be proud to defend it?

  4. If this standard were applied across the whole system, would the world become better or worse?

Part II

Product ethics and a sustainable supply chain

Article 4

Guaranteed quality and uncompromising safety

LeKhaMart operates a cross-border quality control system under one principle: never trade safety for profit.

  1. Reject outright counterfeit goods, goods that infringe intellectual property rights and goods that fail ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) standards.

  2. Apply independent testing, cross-verification and technology-enabled traceability for essential categories (food, medical and healthcare products).

  3. Immediately activate the “Global Alert and Recall” mechanism whenever any risk to user safety is detected, regardless of financial loss.

Article 5

Responsibility towards suppliers and partners

Suppliers are co-creators of value alongside LeKhaMart.

  1. Select partners based on capability, transparency and a commitment to respect human rights and protect the environment. We do not purchase products originating from the burning or clearing of primary or protection forests.

  2. Never abuse the position of a large retail chain to coerce partners, impose unreasonable prices or demand unethical commissions.

  3. Immediately terminate cooperation with any partner that uses child labour, exploits workers or illegally discharges waste into the environment.

Part III

A culture of service and customer experience

Article 6

Respecting and listening to customers

Every LeKhaMart customer, regardless of nationality, language or financial means, is served with the utmost respect.

  1. Never use manipulative design tactics (dark patterns) or create artificial scarcity to pressure purchases.

  2. Resolve complaints in the utmost good faith. LeKhaMart’s mistakes must be fairly compensated; we never blame the consumer.

Article 7

Absolute honesty in advertising

  1. Every marketing campaign worldwide must respect the truth. We never exaggerate benefits or buy fake reviews.

  2. Disclose transparently all product limitations, side effects and warranty and return conditions.

Part IV

Technology ethics and data protection

Article 8

Privacy and protection of digital citizens’ data

In an age of digital ecosystems, customer data is a sacred trust, not a commodity.

  1. No commercialisation of data, everLeKhaMart never sells users’ personal data to any third party, for any reason.

  2. Comply with Vietnam’s Personal Data Protection Law and apply the world’s most stringent data protection standards (GDPR, CCPA) across the entire system.

  3. Collect data on the principle of minimisation and use it only to improve the user experience, with clear consent.

Article 9

Responsible artificial intelligence

This principle governs every artificial intelligence (AI) system at LeKhaMart, from today’s applications to future generations of artificial superintelligence (ASI).

  1. Artificial intelligence at LeKhaMart must serve human interests and must never be programmed to discriminate, manipulate psychologically or reinforce social bias.

  2. Decisions made by AI (such as credit scoring or health recommendations) must always be subject to human oversight, and customers have the right to appeal and to request an explanation.

Part V

Human rights, diversity and a global workplace culture

Article 10

A barrier-free workplace that respects dignity

  1. LeKhaMart maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of discrimination (gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation), sexual harassment and workplace violence.

  2. Leaders at LeKhaMart must be servant leaders. Using power to retaliate against or coerce subordinates into unethical conduct in order to meet KPIs is strictly prohibited.

  3. Ensure every employee receives fair pay, a transparent path to advancement and comprehensive care for both physical and mental health.

Part VI

Financial transparency and business integrity

Article 11

Anti-corruption and conflicts of interest

  1. Never offer, accept or tolerate any form of bribery (cash, luxury gifts or trips) involving partners or public officials in any country.

  2. Record every financial transaction honestly and accurately in accordance with Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS) and local law, while progressing towards International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

  3. Any potential conflict of interest (family ties with a supplier, investment in a competitor, etc.) must be transparently disclosed, and the person concerned must be removed from the decision-making process.

Part VII

ESG responsibility and the global community

Article 12

Sustainable development and ecological responsibility

  1. Proactively reduce our carbon footprint, cut plastic waste and optimise a green logistics network.

  2. Say no to greenwashing: never make “green” claims without certification and real action.

  3. Reinvest a reasonable share of profits in education, healthcare and support for vulnerable groups, through transparent philanthropy that is never showy or self-serving.

Part VIII

Reporting and whistleblower protection

Article 13

Speak-up channels and the “Safe Shield” policy

  1. Every member has a duty to speak up upon discovering risks that threaten the integrity and safety of the LeKhaMart ecosystem.

  2. LeKhaMart operates an anonymous, multilingual reporting system available 24/7.

  3. Absolute protection for whistleblowersAny retaliation, threat or isolation against a person who reports in good faith will incur the most severe disciplinary action, including dismissal in accordance with the law, and may lead to legal liability.

Part IX

Implementation and commitment to action

Article 14

Responsibility for implementation

This Code is not an archival document; it is a foundational text that is binding on every activity of LeKhaMart.

  • The Global Executive Board bears ultimate responsibility for the integrity of this Code.

  • Anyone who violates this Code, regardless of position or rank, is subject to strict disciplinary measures – from reprimand and dismissal to compensation for damages – in accordance with the law.

Commitment

Personal acknowledgement and commitment

I confirm that I have read and fully understood, and voluntarily commit to complying with, all principles of the “LeKhaMart Code of Conduct, Business Ethics and Culture of Service”. I understand that protecting the reputation and mission of LeKhaMart also protects my own professional values and dignity.

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Approved by
Global Executive Board – LeKha Distributor Co., Ltd.
Document code
LK-GLOBAL-CODE-002
Version
2.0 (Global Standard Edition)
Effective from
January 1, 2026