{"id":8042,"date":"2019-09-13T14:09:07","date_gmt":"2019-09-13T07:09:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dreamplex.co\/?post_type=blog&p=8042"},"modified":"2023-11-10T15:09:41","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T08:09:41","slug":"obama-dreamplex-visit-a-boost-for-vietnamese-entrepreneurship","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/dreamplex.co\/en\/obama-dreamplex-visit-a-boost-for-vietnamese-entrepreneurship\/","title":{"rendered":"Obama Dreamplex Vis: A Boost for Vietnamese Entrepreneurship"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Obama Dreamplex Visit: A Boost for Vietnamese Entrepreneurship<\/h1>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8046″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text]In 2016, former U.S. President Barack Obama embarked on a historic three-day visit to Vietnam, reinforcing the strong ties between the two nations.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nAs part of his visit, Dreamplex Nguyen Trung Ngan is deeply honored that former President Obama stopped at Dreamplex, a thriving coworking<\/a><\/strong><\/span> hub for young entrepreneurs in downtown Ho Chi Minh City. The Obama Dreamplex visit stands as a pivotal milestone in both our history and Vietnam’s entrepreneurial journey.\r\n\r\nWith its open workspace concept, Dreamplex provided a dynamic environment for startups and young businesses to thrive when the startup scene in Vietnam was still in its earliest stages.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nDuring his visit to Dreamplex, former President Obama engaged with several entrepreneurs, gaining insight into groundbreaking projects like a virtual game aiding nerve injury recovery and a smartphone doubling as a laser cutter.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n

Promoting Trade and Economic Reform<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nFormer President Obama used this opportunity to advocate for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a 12-nation trade deal aimed at boosting Vietnam’s economic reforms and enhancing its global competitiveness.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nWhile the agreement faced opposition in Congress and among former U.S. presidential candidates, Obama emphasized that it could open new markets, improve labor and environmental standards, and foster economic growth.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nHe believed that TPP could be a game-changer for Vietnam, catalyzing substantial progress.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8056″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text]\r\n

A Dream Realized: Nguyen Trung Tin and Dreamplex<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nAt the heart of Dreamplex’s success story is <\/span>Nguyen Trung Tin<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, the visionary behind this innovative coworking<\/a> <\/span><\/strong>and <\/span>office-for-rent<\/a><\/strong><\/span> model.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nBorn in 1987, Tin’s journey from aspiring entrepreneur to hosting a conversation with the former U.S. President is inspirational.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nTin’s admiration for Obama, stemming from the former President’s profound talks and transformative leadership, made this encounter all the more meaningful. <\/span>In <\/span>a conversation with Dan Tri Magazine<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, Tin shared that Dreamplex getting on former President Obama\u2019s radar wasn’t accidental.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nIn the months before the visit, the company organized over 70 events, fostering dialogue between young Vietnamese businesses and the U.S. Embassy. These interactions gave the U.S. side valuable insights into the aspirations and challenges faced by Vietnam’s youth.\u00a0 <\/span>The U.S. Embassy subsequently extended its support, recognizing the potential of the startup ecosystem in Vietnam.<\/span>\r\n\r\nMeeting former President Obama during the Obama Dreamplex visit at Nguyen Trung Ngan was a dream come true for Nguyen Trung Tin. He held deep respect for Obama’s perseverance and his ability to bring about positive change, even in challenging times.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/6″ offset=”vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-1″][vc_column_text el_class=”side-menu sticky-top”]