October 16, 2019 | 20:15 (GMT+7)
HCM City Innovation and Start-up Week launched
PANO – Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee in cooperation with the Embassy of Finland in Vietnam launched the Ho Chi Minh City Innovation, Startup and Entrepreneurship Week 2019 (WHISE 2019) on October 15.
This is a chance for managers and the start-up community in the city to review innovation and start-up achievements over the past time and to promote the startup ecosystem of the city.
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Students share ideas during a forum in the framework of WHISE 2019. |
The week will feature 30 events, including seminars, forums, startup events, contests and activities honoring organizations and individuals who have made great contributions to the innovative start-up ecosystem of Ho Chi Minh City.
In addition, WHISE 2019 focuses on addressing issues related to environmental pollution and traffic congestion with the aim of promoting innovation and startups, contributing to local socio-economic development and smart city building.
The week is scheduled to last until October 19.
Translated by Khanh Ngan