Mekong Delta fosters dynamic startup, innovation ecosystem
With its inherent advantages, the Mekong Delta has become an increasingly dynamic hub for startups and innovation, generating many ideas that have begun to prove effective.
With its inherent advantages, the Mekong Delta has become an increasingly dynamic hub for startups and innovation, generating many ideas that have begun to prove effective.
Vietnam National Startup Support Centre, Amity Innovation Incubator (India) and Vietjet have launched the “Startup Flight” initiative, connecting the innovation ecosystem between Vietnam and India.
The seminar was thus seen as a practical opportunity for young persons with disabilities to demonstrate their capabilities, creativity, and initiative in integration while contributing to the nation’s development.
CO2L Tech was established by three Vietnamese-origin scientists in Canada, with the ambitious goal of converting carbon emissions into new resource streams.
AI HAY, a Vietnamese AI-powered knowledge research and search platform, has successfully completed a Series A funding round worth 10 million USD.
The event focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in logistics, energy, technology, e-commerce, healthcare, and education. It also aimed to formalise strategic partnerships, improve legal frameworks, and connect resources among government agencies, enterprises, and startup support organisations from both countries.
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.
Investment in Vietnamese startups dropped by 17% in 2023, reflecting ongoing global economic volatility.
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.
Thirteen Vietnamese enterprises attended the Japan-ASEAN Startup Business Matching Fair 2024 held in Bangkok, Thailand on June 19.