Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, June 16, 2025 — Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, continues its long-standing commitment to youth empowerment through the 2025 FedEx/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge (FedEx/JA ITC). This year’s challenge brought together bright young minds from across the country to showcase their entrepreneurial ideas and global trade strategies, with the top three teams selected to represent Vietnam at the upcoming FedEx/JA ITC Asia Pacific regional finals to be held in Singapore in August 2025.
Now in its thirteenth year, the FedEx/JA ITC in Vietnam has continued to inspire and equip high school students with essential entrepreneurial skills and global business acumen. Delivered in partnership with JA Vietnam, a non-profit organization committed to preparing young Vietnamese for success in the international economy, the program features hands-on workshops and collaborative challenges that bring international trade to life through practical, real-world experiences.
This year, students tackled a timely challenge: designing eco-conscious solutions to reduce fashion waste generated by product returns, developing innovative market entry strategies for a selected international market. Their ideas showcased critical thinking, creativity and a deep understanding of sustainable business solutions relevant to today’s global landscape.
The six winning students who will represent Vietnam at the regional finals are:
Team: High Heel Hunters
Name of students:
Le Thi Chuc An - Lawrence S.Ting School
Dao Ha My - Ha Long High School For Gifted Students - Quang Ninh
Product presented: Mirrorly – an AI-powered fashion assistant and e-commerce platform that reduces returns by offering smart try-ons, fit prediction, and verified seller listings.
Team: The Next Dragons
Name of students:
Nguyen Ngoc Khanh - Le Quy Don High School For Gifted Students
Nguyen Anh Khoi - Ha Tinh High School For Gifted Students
Product presented: Glamour Loop – a fashion rental platform using advanced cleaning and repair tech to extend garment life and reduce returns.
Team: TOS
Name of students:
Pham Ha Vy - The Olympia Schools
Phan Lan Anh - The Olympia Schools
Product presented: Revivra – an AI/AR-powered app for virtual try-ons, resale, and rental of fashion items, promoting circular fashion and reducing returns.
They will join fellow finalists from across the region – including Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam – for a dynamic exchange of ideas and entrepreneurial vision. The event will serve as a platform for cross-cultural collaboration, teamwork and the development of future-ready business leaders.
“Vietnam is home to a vibrant and entrepreneurial generation ready to thrive on the global stage,” said Ee-Hui Tan, Managing Director of FedEx Vietnam and Cambodia. “Through the FedEx/JA ITC, we’re proud to support young Vietnamese in developing critical business skills and a global mindset. This program helps unlock their potential, broadens their horizons, and empowers them to contribute meaningfully to the country’s future in the international economy.”
Since 2012, the FedEx/JA ITC program has reached over 4,500 Vietnamese students, nurturing a generation of forward-thinking youth with the drive to innovate and lead. Vietnamese students have consistently made their mark on the regional stage by earning second place at the Asia Pacific Finals in 2018 and taking home the top prize in 2023. These achievements reflect the lasting impact of the FedEx and JA Vietnam partnership in fostering innovation, leadership, and a global outlook among the next generation.
More information about the 2025 FedEx/JA ITC can be found on the JA Vietnam website: https://www.javietnam.org