The Vietnam Immersion Programme: Artificial Intelligence for Retail & Manufacturing has successfully concluded after four days of intense business exploration in Ho Chi Minh City (11- 14 March 2025).
For those who couldn’t attend, we invite you to check out the key highlights from the programme here.
About The Event
Organised by SGTech, in partnership with Launch JDI, the Vietnam Immersion Programme provided a platform for businesses from Singapore and Vietnam to explore AI opportunities in retail and manufacturing.
Over the four days, Singapore’s AI solution providers traveled to Vietnam for 1-to-1 business matchings, company visits, workshops, and a networking event. They met with key industry players, gained firsthand insights into the local market, and explored potential collaborations with leading retailers and manufacturers.
Programme Participants | Singapore Delegation
The programme brought together Singapore’s top AI companies, offering advanced, market-ready solutions tailored for Vietnam’s retail and manufacturing sectors.
These innovative businesses are not just exploring new market opportunities—they are committed to driving innovation and supporting Vietnam’s digital transformation.
Programme Participants | Vietnam’s Leading Retailers & Manufacturers
The event also welcomed prominent leaders from Vietnam’s retail and manufacturing industries, actively searching for AI solutions to transform their operations and reach next-level growth.
Programme Highlights
Business Matchings
Over the four days, we facilitated 129 strategic meetings, bringing together leading Singapore AI companies and Vietnam’s top retailers and manufacturers to explore real business opportunities.
Held at the New World Saigon Hotel in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, the venue provided a perfect setting, underscoring the significance of these business meetings as the cornerstone of our programme.
For our Singapore delegation, these meetings provided a direct gateway into Vietnam’s fast-growing retail and manufacturing sectors, offering firsthand insights into market demands and paving the way for future expansion and collaboration.
On the other side, Vietnamese businesses gained exclusive access to cutting-edge AI solutions tailored to enhance operations, drive efficiency, and accelerate digital transformation. These conversations set the stage for long-term partnerships, opening doors to innovation that will redefine the future of retail and manufacturing in Vietnam.
Company Visits
Company visits provided our Singapore delegation with a firsthand look into Vietnam’s retail and manufacturing landscape, offering valuable insights into industry operations and market dynamics.
These visits went beyond meetings with key stakeholders—our Singapore delegation participated in on-site tours, gaining firsthand insights into how Vietnam retailers and manufacturers operate.
Hosted by key leaders within the organizations, they also had the chance to explore key areas where AI could drive transformation, setting the stage for future partnerships and collaboration.
Company Visit To Thermtrol Vietnam
Company Visit To Tap Hoa Sai Gon
Company Visit To CMC Corporation
Networking Party
Following a series of insightful business meetings and on-site visits, our Singapore delegation and Vietnamese industry leaders came together for the networking party, SGTech x Launch JDI MeetUp: AI Transformation – Revolutionising Retail & Manufacturing.
This exclusive networking event brought together over 100 international and local participants for a dynamic AI panel discussion and networking party, providing a platform to foster meaningful discussions, forge new partnerships, and accelerate AI adoption in retail and manufacturing.
The highlight of the night was an inspiring AI panel discussion, featuring an incredible lineup of speakers: Mr. Dang Tran – General Manager and Head of Sales & Marketing at Lotte Innovate Vietnam, Ms. Céline Ventalon – Founder & CEO at ÉMER, and Mr. Saravanan Periyasami – Senior R&D Development Manager & Technical Manager at Thuan Phuong Group. Their insights sparked engaging conversations on AI’s impact in retail and manufacturing.
Beyond the discussions, the event provided a relaxed and lively atmosphere—a chance for participants to unwind, de-stress, and connect on a more personal level.
Workshops
As part of the Vietnam Immersion Programme, Singapore delegates took part in a series of private workshops designed to deepen their understanding and help them to better navigate the Vietnam business landscape.
During the session, they received valuable insights into Vietnam’s market entry strategies and recruitment environment, shared by Ms. Lyna Huynh, Head of Corporate Services at Launch JDI, and Mr. Vu Tran, Managing Partner at Talent JDI.
The discussion then continued with an engaging roundtable led by Mr. Dinh Duc Quang, Country Head of Global Markets at UOB Vietnam. It highlighted Vietnam’s latest market trends and developments, unlocking hidden opportunities that Singapore businesses can tap into.
Conclusion
The Vietnam Immersion Programme: Artificial Intelligence for Retail & Manufacturing may have ended, but its impact continues. Over the past four days, businesses from Singapore and Vietnam came together to exchange ideas, build valuable connections, and explore AI-driven opportunities in retail and manufacturing.
This programme has not only helped Singaporean AI companies tap into Vietnam’s market but has also supported Vietnamese businesses in accelerating their digital transformation. Moving forward, we remain committed to bridging markets, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation between the two countries.
