Vietnam takes part in Start-upper of the Year Challenge for first time

Vietnam is selected to be one of the first Asian nations to kick-start the second edition of the Start-upper of the Year Challenge held by Total Group and several other sponsors.
Vietnam takes part in Start-upper of the Year Challenge for first time ảnh 1Head of the organising board of Vietnam Challenge Ly Qui Trung (Source: VNA)

HCM City (VNA) – Vietnam is selected to be one of the first Asiannations to kick-start the second edition of the Start-upper of the YearChallenge held by Total Group and several other sponsors.

The information was released at a meeting with organisersand the jury of the Vietnam Challenge held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 6.

After the success of the first Challenge in 34 Africancountries, this year’s competition has been extended to a total of 55 countriesaround the world.

Three winners from each country will receive financialsupport, extensive publicity and coaching. From among these three winners percountry, the jury will select grand winners by region, who will be offeredadditional support. They will also have a chance to take part in theinternational competition slated for March 2019 in Paris, France.

According to the organising board, the Vietnam Start-upperof the Year Challenge page has so far attracted more than 50,000 visits.

The meeting with the organisers and the jury aimed to helpcontestants understand more about the competition’s purposes and significance,and share experience to form, develop and complete business initiatives withinand beyond the framework of the competition.-VNA
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