[IT Donga] Next Challenge Foundation (CEO Kim Young-rok), the official operator of the 2026 Global Corporate Collaboration Program – Google Play Changgu Program (8th Cohort) led by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development (KISED), has finalized the selection of 100 startups following document screening and presentation evaluations, officially launching the program’s full-scale support initiatives. This year’s 8th cohort attracted a...

The goal of developing "one million one-person businesses" is not just a quantitative target, but also a sign of a structural shift in the economy: from a collective business model to an individual-centric model. Now, an individual can use artificial intelligence tools to produce content, use design platforms to build products, rely on digital payment systems to manage cash flow, and leverage social media to reach customers. From a broader perspective, Vietnam's startup ecosystem is also...

🧠 This past week, the emergence of organized domestic capital, a shift in the approach to entrepreneurship education, and efforts to connect the components of the ecosystem into a more complete structure were highlighted. When the three crucial pieces are connected through the phrases “capital,” “people,” and “educational philosophy,” with: 💰 The establishment of Ho Chi Minh City's Venture Capital Fund with an initial size of VND 500 billion has created opportunities for cooperation...