(DNTO) - From October 2nd to 4th, the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association participated in the 9th ASEAN Young Entrepreneurs Carnival in Vientiane (Laos). The event was organized by the Lao Young Entrepreneurs Association, serving as the Chair of the ASEAN Young Entrepreneurs Association for 2024.
The Vietnamese Young Entrepreneurs Delegation Participates in AYEC 2024
This annual event for young entrepreneurs in the region aims to connect young entrepreneurs from ASEAN countries and internationally. The event attracted nearly 1,000 participants, including young entrepreneurs from ASEAN, Japan, and South Korea.
The Vietnamese delegation, consisting of 18 members, was led by Ms. Pham Thi Bich Hue, Vice President of the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association.
As part of the program, the Vietnamese delegation actively participated in the ASEAN Young Entrepreneurs Leaders Group Conference and the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Club Meeting. Ms. Tran Phuong Ngoc Thao, Central Committee Member of the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association, Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh City Young Entrepreneurs Association, and Vice Chairwoman of the Board of Phu Nhuan Jewelry Joint Stock Company (PNJ), along with Ms. La Hieu Hue, Central Committee Member, CEO of Van Dat Trading and Manufacturing Co., Ltd, were newly introduced to the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Club's Executive Board for the 2024-2025 term.
In Panel Discussion 1, themed “Connecting to Strengthen Recovery through Co-creation and Co-investment,” Ms. Tran Phuong Ngoc Thao emphasized the importance and strengths of the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association in connecting networks with ASEAN young entrepreneurs. She also proposed several solutions related to sustainable development, as well as the adaptability and flexibility of young entrepreneurs in response to global economic fluctuations. According to her, building a strong corporate culture is one of the key factors in ensuring business success.
Additionally, during the event, the Carnival Award 2024 was presented to Mr. Dang Huynh Anh Tuan, Chairman of the Board of TTC Energy, a pioneer in the field of rooftop solar energy in Vietnam.
Mr. Dang Huynh Anh Tuan, Chairman of TTC Energy (representing Vietnam’s young entrepreneurs, third from the left), was honored in the “Carnival Awards 2024” category.
With the theme “Fostering Connectivity among ASEAN Young Entrepreneurs for a Sustainable Future,” the ASEAN Young Entrepreneurs Carnival 2024 once again demonstrated the spirit of connection and cooperation in developing the young entrepreneurs' ecosystem in the region. The participation of the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association in this year’s Carnival reaffirms the integration spirit of Vietnamese young entrepreneurs and highlights their role and position within the ASEAN young entrepreneurs community, working towards a sustainable and prosperous ASEAN.
(Source: Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs)