Internship at DI’s New Asia Hub in Vietnam – Autumn 2025

Do you want to support Danish companies with hands-on business development activities and boost Danish companies’ engagement and help with sustainable development across Southeast Asia? DI is looking for highly motivated interns to support DI’s activities Vietnam

and the wider Southeast Asia region for 6 months

starting in August 2025

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About DI’s newly established Asia Hub

DI’s Asia Hub in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City) has a dual purpose; help Danish companies establish

themselves and grow in the Southeast Asia region and manage DI’s strategic partnerships with local business organisation

to promote sustainable growth and job creation.

We promote sustainable business practices, green transition, and inclusive labor markets by working with local business associations, governments, and NGOs across Vietnam

, Indonesia

, the Philippines

, and neighboring countries. Our office is partly supported through a strategic partnership with Danida

, and we closely collaborate with DI’s headquarters in Copenhagen as well as our international network.

As an intern, you will be part of a passionate team that advises and supports Danish companies wishing to explore, expand, or operate in the Southeast Asian markets.

About the Job


We are looking for one responsible and passionate intern, eager to take on different tasks within business development, project management, communication, and sustainability. Your responsibilities may include:

• Analyzing market potential across various sectors in Southeast Asia, developing reports, and preparing presentations
• Researching and identifying Danish companies interested in entering the Southeast Asian market
• Supporting project planning and implementation
• Coordinating and assisting with delegations visiting the region
• Communicating regional economic, political, and sustainability developments via social media and articles
• Identifying potential local project partners and buyers for Danish solutions
• Promoting DI’s services and growing awareness on social media
• Supporting the team with ad hoc assignments

What We Expect from You


We are seeking an intern with:

• A strong interest in emerging markets, sustainability, and business development in Southeast Asia
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and at the same time deliver high-quality results
• Good interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset
• Proactive, with the ability to balance multiple tasks concurrently
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, in English and preferably Danish
• Ideally, you are a master's student with some international experience

What You Will Gain

• Deep insights
  
  into Southeast Asia’s market dynamics and sustainable transformation in various sectors
• Experience working
  
  with both large and small Danish and Southeast Asian companies, and local business associations.
• The opportunity to work with passionate colleagues
  
  and partners across different sectors
• A steep learning curve in business development
  
  and sustainability
  
  in an emerging market context
• Personal and professional growth
  
  , as you shape your daily tasks and competencies
• Experience in international communication and project management in a cross-cultural environment

Practical Information

• Duration
  
  : 6 months, starting the 1st of August 2025.
• Working Hours
  
  : Full-time (40 hours per week). Reduced working hours can be arranged.
• Compensation
  
  : The internship is unpaid, but DI provides partial reimbursement for housing. You may also apply for grants to cover additional expenses.
• Credits
  
  : The internship is typically eligible for academic credit.
• Location
  
  : DI’s office in Vietnam
  
  . The internship will start with an introduction at DI’s headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark
  
  for 3-4 weeks.

How to Apply


If you are passionate about international business development and sustainability, we encourage you to apply! Submit your application (maximum one A4 page), CV, and relevant documents via DI’s recruitment platform by May 15, 2025

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If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Skov-Hansen

, Leading Senior Adviser, at THSH@DI.DK.

About Us

• DI is Denmark’s largest, most influential business and employers’ organization, representing companies across manufacturing, energy, IT, transport, health, trade, and professional services sectors.
• DI’s International Business Development
  
  (DIBD) supports our members in expanding into international markets through market analyses, networks, recruitment, subsidiary establishment, and more.
• For more than twenty years, we have established close ties with the local business community and Danish companies in the region to foster sustainable economic development that creates opportunities for both local and Danish companies.
• DI’s Asia Hub
  
  plays a key role in fostering sustainable business development, focusing on green transition and creating inclusive labor markets in Southeast Asia.