"I love my country" roadshow of young Vietnamese startups launched

PSNews - The Ministry of Science and Technology in collaboration with the Central Committee of the Vietnamese Youth Federation on November 18 launched the roadshow "I love my country 2018" in Hanoi and Can Tho with the participation of 100 startups who are young people and students. 

National Creative and Innovation Day 2018 (Techfest 2018) co-hosted by the Central Economic Commission, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Central Committee of the Vietnamese Youth Federation.

The "I love my country 2018" roadshow aims at arousing the startup spirit among youth people and students who want to start business, helping participants enrich their knowledge and have necessary connections in preparation for successful executives.

The roadshow also provides opportunities for young people and students to develop creativity and apply knowledge into setting up business start-up projects that are feasible; and supports startups in finding and accessing investors and capitals.

"I love my country 2018" will stop in 11 cities and provinces namely Hanoi, Hai Phong, Nghe An, Quang Binh, Thua Thien Hue, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Phu Yen, Lam Dong, Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho, and embrace many practical activities to help young startups gain more knowledge and skills in recruiting laborers and labor organization for businesses.

Besides, there are also workshops on building innovative local startup ecosystems along with investment discussions between investors and young people and students who have start-up projects.

The closing ceremony is expected to take place in Da Nang City on November 27.

By An Nhien

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