Despite the severe COVID-19 pandemic, the Vietnamese startup ecosystem is witnessing an impressive growth, with various startup projects being successful in gaining millions of dollars of capital this year.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese sneakers made from discarded coffee grounds and plastic bottles have been introduced by CNN in their “Innovate” programme.

The 27th Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF-27) was held virtually from November 30 to December 3 with the theme “Expand space innovation through diverse partnership.”

VOV.VN - State president Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 29 left Bern for Moscow, concluding his official visit to Switzerland and beginning a four-day official visit to Russia at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin.

VOV.VN - Switzerland stands ready to partner with Vietnam in innovation, President of the Swiss National Council Andreas Aebi said during a meeting with Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 26.

VOV.VN - A Vietnam Innovation Network in Chinese Taipei (VIN Taiwan) has been set up in Taiwan (China), thereby marking a new stage in the development of the Vietnamese intellectual community in the territory, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MoPI).

VOV.VN - The fourth forum of young Vietnamese intellectuals across the globe was held virtually on November 25, attracting the participation of 177 representatives from Vietnam and 16 countries and territories.

The 14th St. Petersburg International Innovation Forum (PMIF) kicked off in the Russian city on November 10, with Vietnam being the partner of this year’s event.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Marketing Day (VMD), the first ever local event of its kind, is scheduled to take place on December 12 in an online format and will attract the participation of over 45 experts, marketers, and communicators, according to the Vietnam Marketing Association.

The establishment of the Vietnamese Innovation Network in Europe (VINEU) was announced at a ceremony held in Paris on November 4.