Invest Vietnam and ICIE launch Explore2Expand Vietnam initiative
Invest Vietnam and ICIE have launched Explore2Expand Vietnam, an initiative aimed at strengthening business, innovation and academic ties between India and Vietnam. The programme will connect entrepreneurs, investors, students and researchers with opportunities across Vietnam through a dedicated delegation visit
Published Date - 12 June 2026, 08:04 PM
Hyderabad: In a significant step towards strengthening economic, innovation and academic cooperation between India and Vietnam, Invest Vietnam and the International Council for Innovators and Entrepreneurs (ICIE) jointly announced Explore2Expand Vietnam during a strategic meeting held at the Invest Vietnam office in Hanoi.
The announcement was made by Nguyen Dinh Nam, Chairman and CEO of Invest Vietnam, and Sundeep Kumar Makthala, Founding Convener of ICIE and Lead Promoter of Explore2Expand (E2E).
The initiative aims to connect Indian businesses, exporters, startups, innovators, investors, students, faculty members and research scholars with opportunities across Vietnam’s growing economy.
As part of the initiative, Invest Vietnam has invited an Indian delegation to participate in Explore2Expand Vietnam from June 24 to 27 across Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The mission is designed to provide direct exposure to Vietnam’s business, manufacturing, innovation, academic and investment ecosystems while facilitating cross-border partnerships.
Sundeep Kumar Makthala said Explore2Expand Vietnam would help Indian organisations engage with key stakeholders, identify opportunities and build meaningful partnerships across Southeast Asia, while also creating pathways for Vietnamese organisations to explore India.
Registrations for Explore2Expand Vietnam are now open. Interested participants may visit (http://www.explore2expand.com) or register through bit.ly/explore2expand.