On the morning of July 7, the Da Nang Economic, Finance and Technology Week 2026 officially opened at the Furama International Convention Palace in Da Nang City. The opening ceremony was attended by senior leaders of the Party and the State, representatives of central ministries and agencies, international organizations, experts, scientists, investors, and members of the domestic and international business community.
Read moreOn the morning of June 29, the Da Nang Semiconductor and Artificial Intelligence Center for Research and Training (DSAC), under the Da Nang Department of Science and Technology, launched the 2026 Central Vietnam Extended FPGA & MCU Design Competition. The launching ceremony was attended by representatives from local departments, agencies, universities, colleges, tech enterprises, and a large number of local students.
Entrepreneurial culture is a fundamental pillar of a startup ecosystem, nurturing passion, ambition, and long-term sustainability. It creates distinctive characteristics that differentiate startup ecosystems, contributing to their diversity, vibrancy, and resilience in the new era.
On May 29, 2026, The University of Economics – The University of Danang officially announced the establishment of the Institute for FinTech, Innovation, and Sustainable Development. This milestone marks a new chapter in the University's commitment to advancing research, education, policy advisory services, and collaborative partnerships in the fields of digital finance, innovation, and sustainable development.
Unchained Summit Vietnam 2026, taking place over two days (May 28–29, 2026), brings together government agencies, policymakers, investment funds, technology enterprises, and leading global Web3 organizations to discuss the future of digital assets and blockchain technology in Southeast Asia.
VNETWORK and Da Nang Innovation Startup Support Center (DISSC) Partner to Strengthen the City’s Digital Startup Infrastructure Protection
On the morning of October 19, at the University of Education – the University of Danang, the Evaluation Round of the UED 2025 Startup Incubation Program took place, attracting significant interest from students and young people passionate about entrepreneurship.
In an effort to attract international tech startups to work and experience life in Da Nang while fostering stronger connections with the local startup ecosystem, the city will officially host the “Startup Residency Program Da Nang 2025” (Hacker Residency Da Nang 2025) this November. The program is expected to bring together 10–15 international startup teams, along with mentors, investors, and technology experts.
On the morning of October 14, 2025, a delegation from the Da Nang Department of Science and Technology paid a visit and held a working session with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to promote investment and foster innovation cooperation between the two cities.
With the connection and support of the Da Nang Center for Innovation and Startup Support, the establishment of the APEC Vietnam International Commercial Arbitration Center – Da Nang Branch is being actively accelerated. The registration procedures are expected to be completed in Q3 2025, with the official launch scheduled for Q4 2025. This marks a strategic and timely step toward strengthening Da Nang’s legal and institutional infrastructure, serving the city’s ambitious goal of becoming an International Financial Center (IFC) in the near future.