September 22, 2019 | 18:40 (GMT+7)
Vietnamese start-up challenge concludes in Australia
The final round of the United Association of Vietnamese Students (UAVS) Start-up Challenge took place in Sydney on September 21.
Accordingly, the Sister Bag team won the competition with Made-in-Vietnam handbag project, looking to bring eco-friendly and handmade fashionable products to consumers via online channel.
UAVS President Nguyen Duong Nguyen said it is the first time a start-up competition for Vietnamese students has been held in Australia, which attracted hundreds of entries.
Vice Chairman of the Start-up Vietnam Foundation (SVF) Nguyen Duy Hieu, a member of the jury, expressed his hope that the competition will generate many successful Vietnamese start-ups, especially by students abroad.
He added that the SVF will coordinate with the UAVS to connect start-up teams with different venture funds and turn their ideas into realities.
The challenge is expected to be held every two years.
Source: VNA