Since 2022, more than 500 Vietnamese startups have engaged in Google’s Startup Academy, Google for Startups Accelerator, and Google Startup Masterclass. Nearly 100 of these firms received support to develop and improve their products, benefiting more than 300,000 customers and creating over 300 new jobs through successful fundraising and team expansion amidst Vietnam’s competitive economy.
At the event, the students were informed about how to take advantage of the free trade agreements that Vietnam and Canada have signed to optimise supply chains, production and export channels. In addition, they also heard about Vietnam's potential as an Asian logistics hub.
The Vietnamese pavilion showcased advanced technology products and solutions from outstanding Vietnamese enterprises. It is expected that Vietnamese businesses can connect with potential investors and partners while introducing their startups and innovative initiatives at the pavilion.
Vietnam has no shortage of the fundamentals needed to become an attractive investment destination, said Vinnie Lauria, Founding Partner of Golden Gate Ventures.
Startup Mahakumbh 2025 is expected to help Vietnamese firms learn startup and digital transformation initatives from India and other countries, access innovation experiences of leading global enterprises, and introduce their startup products to the world.
The 5th National Startup Summit (Vietnam Startup 2024) took place on December 8-12 with the theme "Artificial Intelligence Technology and Cross-Border Innovation."
Ho Chi Minh City ranks third in Southeast Asia in terms of startup ecosystem value, with an economic impact of 5.22 billion USD, according to Startup Genome Global Startup Ecosystem Report, released at the Saigon Summit recently held in the city.
Startup and innovation are important driving forces for the country's development in the new period, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Duc Hai has said.
About 75% of surveyed businesses said that they were not fully aware of the role of open innovation which resulted in unclear motivation in the implementation.
The central city of Da Nang attaches importance to cooperation with Chinese localities, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Tran Chi Cuong has said.
Ho Chi Minh City and New Zealand’s Wellington city should join hands and support each other to successfully develop smart urban areas as soon as possible, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Council Nguyen Van Dung has said.
A supportive ecosystem for startups has been established in the Philippines and it continues to evolve, providing a platform for the development of innovative enterprises, according to a new report of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
A forum that aims to connect technology researchers, developers, and science and technology management agencies of Vietnam, with Laos’ government agencies and businesses opened in Vientiane on April 4.
Bloomberg on February 14 published an article “Silicon Valley talent is helping grow Vietnam’s startup hub”, quoting founders’ opinion that an abundance of inexpensive engineers coupled with a fast-growing economy makes Vietnam an attractive spot for startups.
Bloomberg on February 14 published an article “Silicon Valley talent is helping grow Vietnam’s startup hub”, quoting founders’ opinion that an abundance of inexpensive engineers coupled with a fast-growing economy makes Vietnam an attractive spot for startups.
