Supporting students to start businesses through e-commerce and AI applications

On June 6, Ho Chi Minh City College of Economics and Technology (HOTEC) in collaboration with the Center for Research and Application of E-commerce and Digital Economy (CADE) organized a workshop with the theme "Application of e-commerce in teaching activities and supporting startups for lecturers, students and pupils".

The workshop attracted more than 300 students and a large number of officials, lecturers, cooperatives, and businesses in the fields of financial technology, digital transformation, e-commerce, etc. to participate.

The objective of the Workshop is to equip and foster knowledge and skills in applying technology for staff, teachers and students in the fields of e-commerce, artificial intelligence (AI), digital technology and financial technology. Thereby, helping staff and teachers improve their ability to access, apply and integrate new technology into teaching; orienting students to study, innovate and boldly start a business in the digital field.

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At the Workshop, experts, lecturers, representatives of businesses, cooperatives, farms, startups, online sellers, etc. shared information, knowledge, innovative startup experiences, trade connection solutions and access to modern financial tools; thereby, helping to increase the value of products and expand the domestic and international market for goods.

The workshop is also an opportunity for experts, businesses, startups, online sellers, etc. and students to exchange and discuss innovative startup models associated with digital platforms.

In addition, students are also introduced to places and models of paid internships, experience how to operate an e-commerce platform, access flexible financial solutions from digital banks, and are oriented to start a business in real life.

Chairman of Felix.store E-commerce Floor Nguyen Van Toan Co shared his opinion at the Workshop.

Mr. Nguyen Van Toan Co, Chairman of Felix.store E-commerce Platform, added: In the context of the strong development of the digital economy, e-commerce is increasingly becoming an indispensable part of production, business and startup activities.

E-commerce not only expands market access opportunities for businesses, but is also an effective tool to support the teaching and learning process, especially in developing digital skills and entrepreneurial thinking for students.

The fourth industrial revolution is reshaping the global economy, digital transformation and AI application have become key drivers to enhance competitiveness and promote sustainable development.

In that trend, in response to Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024 of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation, Felix.store demonstrates the responsibility of a pioneering technology enterprise; actively promoting digital transformation in agriculture and rural areas, supporting farmer members, small and medium enterprises and cooperatives to access the domestic retail system and expand exports.

The Center for Applied Research on E-commerce and Digital Economy and businesses donated 50 million VND to support student startups.

Felix.store is a purely Vietnamese e-commerce platform, covering 48/63 provinces and cities nationwide; signed cooperation agreements with Farmers' Associations of nearly 30 provinces and cities in the southern region, to support farmers in implementing e-commerce activities and converting to an online business model.

Felix.store operates under the B2B model (business to business) and has created a bridge for many agricultural products to be exported to countries such as China, the US, Australia, Canada, etc.

In particular, Felix.store supports up to 10 popular languages (Vietnamese, English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Indian, Russian, Thai, German, French) and payments in VND or USD, helping businesses easily access the international market.

In addition, Felix.store also supports farmers and businesses directly producing agricultural products to access production materials (fertilizers, pesticides, etc.).

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