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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.

Ho Chi Minh

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 apartment

SGD $4.92

Meal

Basic combo meal in a casual restaurant

SGD $43

Utilities

For one person in studio apartment

Estimated Living Cost

SGD $12

Internet

Internet package for one month

SGD $15

Transport

Avg. of public transport ticket per month

SGD $1000

Development Cost

Personal development cost per student

SOME OF OUR INTERNSHIP COMPANIES

Lala Move
https://www.lalamove.com/vietnam/hcmc/en/home

Lalamove is Asia’s leading local delivery platform with a presence in over 20 cities. The company’s mission is to make local delivey faster. Features of their service include order matching, GPS vehicle tracking, 24/7 services and driver ratings.

Alley 51
https://alley51.com/

Alley 51 is a venture-builder with ASEAN-India origins. The organization focuses on tchnology startups which have potential to create long-term good.

Infinity Blockchain Labs
https://www.blockchainlabs.asia/

Infinity Blockchain Labs is a R&D company engaged in intermediary and RegTech services employing blockchain technology. The company provides collaborative incubation for early stage blockchain projects in Vietnam.

📍Yogyakarta, Indonesia 🇮🇩 Our interns travelled 460km on road to Yogyakarta and witnessed the stunning Mt Merapi ⛰ Their adventurous personalities even took them across the waters of Bogor. They sure do know how to work hard and play hard 😎 #startwithgeip #geip #ngeeannpoly #xtragoodvibes
📍Shanghai, China Our interns in Shanghai had an eye-opening experience at the Digital InnovaSHEN Hackathon over the span of 3 days. They were required to come up with an idea, conduct market validation and eventually create a prototype with a feasible business model revolving around the theme, 'Digital Innovation for Better Living' 📱 Throughout the hackathon, our interns also got to network with individuals from different backgrounds, making the event a fulfilling one 👏🏼 #startwithgeip #geip #ngeeannpoly #xtragoodvibes
📍Bangkok, Thailand 🇹🇭 Our interns in Bangkok, Thailand took part in the Techsauce Global Summit 2019, a cultural festival that merges technology, music and fashion. They were introduced to new technologies by start-ups from countries like Malaysia and Vietnam 🌏 The event reminded them that age does not define one’s capability and start-ups are made to challenge the status quo to move the world forward 🤝 #startwithgeip #geip #ngeeannpoly #xtragoodvibes
📍Sydney, Australia🇦🇺 • Our interns took part in RHoK, a different kind of hackathon that focuses on helping social enterprises to find solutions to social issues🌍 • Greeted by 7 different companies, the team eventually chose Green Renter. They designed an energy calculator on Green Renter's website for users to keep their energy usage in check – an innovative way of using technology for the better of the environment 🌱 #startwithgeip #geip #ngeeannpoly #xtragoodvibes
📍Hong Kong 🇭🇰 • Last weekend, our intern, Wan Ning, participated in the Global Start-up Weekend in Hong Kong. Her team innovated SYNERGE – a system that generates clean energy while improving human health and sustainability. She spearheaded the design and the prototyping process 💪🏼 The team eventually emerged victorious with their amazing idea and pitch. Congratulations to Wan Ning and her teammates✨ #startwithgeip #geip #ngeeannpoly #xtragoodvibes
📍China, Beijing 🇨🇳 • 🚏1st stop: 景山公园 (Jingshan Park) On 8th June, our interns in Beijing went all the way up to Jingshan for a hike. All of them were mesmerised by the scenery as well as the view of 故宫（Forbidden City) • 🚏2nd stop: The Great Wall of China There is this saying “不登长城非好汉” meaning one is not a true man until they climbed The Great Wall thus our interns decided to be a “true man” and climbed The Great Wall • 🚏3rd stop: 798 Art district 798 Art District is known for its unique architecture style thus our interns took their rest day to visit this place and had a mini photoshoot session as well #startwithgeip #geip #ngeeannpoly #xtragoodvibes
📍Pier 39, San Francisco, USA • Our interns in Silicon Valley went to Pier 39 for the long weekend and are truly loving the vibes there🌁 • Silicon Valley had really been amazing and they mentioned that though they are missing out on the Mee Pok, In N Out works for them as well 🍔🍟😆 • #startwithgeip #geip #ngeeannpoly #xtragoodvibes

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Global Innovation Alliance Office

A programme under the Global Innovation Alliance Initiative by:

Global Innovation Alliance Innovators Academy