As a digital marketer in an e-commerce solutions agency, I managed sales and digital marketing analytics for brands such as La Roche Posay and Vichy on online platforms. Through working with global clients and local sales channels, I learnt to tailor business strategies for the Vietnamese market.
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam is now home to as many as 3000 startups. Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is one of two thriving startup cities in Vietnam. The city has a population of 7.5 million people and has played a key role in the regeneration of the country and the economy from the bottom up.

STARTUP ECOSYSTEM
HCMC’s community is known for its strong entrepreneurial mindset and culture, producing local talent who are business-minded, market-oriented and know how to build and scale a business.
TOP INDUSTRY VERTICALS
- E-Commerce
- Education
- Enterprise Solution
- FinTech
- Travel
ESTIMATED LIVING COSTS
SGD $465
Accommodation
Monthly rent for Studio apartmentSGD $4.92
Meal
Basic combo meal in a casual restaurant
SGD $43
Utilities
For one person in studio apartment

SGD $12
Internet
Internet package for one monthSGD $15
Transport
Avg. of public transport ticket per monthSGD $1000
Development Cost
Personal development cost per studentSOME OF OUR INTERNSHIP COMPANIES
Elsa Speaks
ELSA stands for “English Language Speech Assistant”. It is an app and learning platform that teaches people how to speak English.
Veritas Bespoke
Veritas uses technology and high-end handmade shoes together. The startup uses state-of-the-art 3D scanning technology to render a shoe form for the client.
Mitssy
Mitssy a vertically integrated furniture platform connecting consumers with designers and suppliers into a single place, increasing convenience and reducing process complex.
PICK ME FOR GEI
Are you ready to skyrocket your growth, develop your entrepreneurial traits and see your work make a difference?
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Global Innovation Alliance Office
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Global Innovation Alliance Innovators Academy