Vietnam Immersion Week Roadshow 2025: A Gateway to Innovation and Collaboration
On September 10th, nearly 200 distinguished guests, including business leaders, investors, and startup support organizations, gathered in Hanoi for the Vietnam Immersion Week Roadshow 2025. This landmark event showcased 30 exceptional startups from South Korea, spanning diverse sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Educational Technology (EdTech), Financial Technology (Fintech), healthcare, gaming, media, and lifestyle.
Recognized as one of the largest delegations of Korean startups to visit Vietnam in recent years, the event aimed to foster partnerships, explore user behavior, and expand market presence. The exhibition featured solution demonstrations, pitching sessions, and over 200 one-on-one networking opportunities, culminating in promising collaboration agreements. Several startups expressed optimism about launching their products in Vietnam within the next 3–6 months.
Complementing the exhibition, industry experts from Vietnam and abroad shared insights on Vietnam’s thriving startup ecosystem, emerging tech trends, and market entry strategies. Notable participants included representatives from Intel, BambuUP, and VSV Capital.
Kim Young Rock, Director of Next Challenge—a co-organizer of the event—highlighted Vietnam’s dynamic entrepreneurial landscape: “With its young talent pool, rapid digital transformation, and robust government support, Vietnam is emerging not only as a hub for innovation but also as a strategic gateway to Southeast Asia and beyond.”
Ms. Nguyễn Hương Quỳnh – CEO of BambuUP
Ms. Nguyễn Hương Quỳnh, CEO of BambuUP, emphasized Vietnam’s “golden era” for innovation but cautioned international startups to conduct thorough market research and leverage local resources to mitigate risks. Vietnam currently boasts over 4,000 startups, solidifying its position as a vibrant innovation hub in Southeast Asia.
The event was jointly organized by South Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups, Next Challenge Foundation, and Vietnamese partners including the National Innovation Center (NIC), BambuUP, and VTC Online.
Observers noted that the Vietnam Immersion Week Roadshow 2025 not only facilitated Korean startups’ entry into Vietnam but also strengthened bilateral innovation cooperation, marking a new chapter in the relationship between the two nations.
The New Vietnam: A Nation Transformed
According to Gerry Brownlee, Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, Vietnam has undergone a remarkable transformation since the restoration of peace. The country is now on the brink of a significant leap in terms of per capita GDP growth, which will ultimately enhance the well-being of its citizens.
“Vietnam and South Korea Strengthen Collaboration for Aquaculture Development and Marine Investment.”
The Vietnamese Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development and the South Korean Minister of Oceans and Fisheries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on fisheries cooperation. The agreement strengthens collaboration in marine aquaculture investments and technology transfers while jointly addressing the illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing that has plagued Vietnam. This strategic partnership signals a united front against IUU fishing and marks a significant step toward sustainable marine resource management and responsible aquaculture development in both countries.
“Elevating Vietnam-Laos Cooperation: Aiming for a Transformative, Focused, and Impactful Partnership”
Within the framework of his visit to Laos and co-chairing the 47th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Inter-governmental Committee, on the morning of January 10, in Vientiane, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos.
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There is immense potential for strengthened ties and collaborative ventures between our two nations. With a wealth of opportunities to explore, we can forge a dynamic and prosperous future together, transcending borders to create a powerful alliance.
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