Five start-ups have been identified for their impressive initiatives and inspirational st

ories about starting a business on Instagram at the closing ceremony of Instagram Academy.

After more than a month of implementation, Instagram Academy, the first online training programme jointly organised by Facebook and the Viet Nam Internet Association (VIA), has officially closed.

The programme aims to support the economy and digital creativity in the context of COVID-19 as well as promoting the recovery and development of the young start-up community as well as the economy as a whole in the long term.

Five excellent businesses were selected in the final competition to receive advice from leading start-up experts in Viet Nam, and at the same time, they were given the opportunity to promote their businesses and experience for business digitisation with the start-up community through a special live stream.

During more than a month of implementation, the students of Instagram Academy have been guided by the programme's lecturers on how to promote products, and advice to change business model to adapt in the new situation.

The five best students were selected by the organising committee and the advisory council, with sustainable, eco-friendly and highly effective business solutions.

In particular, all five names are women-owned businesses, a clear demonstration for the power of women in the digital era. — VNS