The Ho Chi Minh City Innovation and Startup Support Center (SIHUB) under the municipal Department of Science and Technology signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Canva, the Australian global design unicorn, on December 11.
The partnership highlights the city’s ambition to become a leading destination for international technology firms and a regional innovation hub.
Mr. Lam Dinh Thang, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology, said the collaboration with Canva will help create a dynamic digital creative environment, support the development of high-quality human resources, and accelerate the city’s comprehensive digital transformation. These efforts will enhance the city’s competitiveness and expand international cooperation amid the rapid growth of the digital economy.
According to Canva, the cooperation program will include intensive training courses, mentoring activities, creative workshops, and professional-community development initiatives, aimed at advancing design skills in business, education, and digital content production.
The partnership between SIHUB and Canva is expected to further strengthen Ho Chi Minh City’s innovation ecosystem and attract more global tech unicorns and international corporations to invest in the city.
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