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TIMES ZONES is a pioneering innovation model designed to accelerate startups and breakthrough technology — a member of the Lĩnh Nam Ecosystem.

Our story

More than a brand

Times Zones embodies a global vision and a commitment to building the future through innovation. We invest in startup infrastructure: developing a network of offices and workspaces in Vietnam's major cities and expanding to global markets.

As a member of the Lĩnh Nam Ecosystem (Linh Nam Group), Times Zones shares resources, infrastructure and a partner network to create lasting value for businesses and the innovation startup community.

2024
Year operating (06/09)
01
Locations
03
Pillars
10+
Partners
Legal information

Company profile

Company name
CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN HẠ TẦNG ĐỔI MỚI SÁNG TẠO TIMES ZONES
International name
Times Zones Creative Innovation Infrastructure JSC
Tax code
0318656026
Charter capital
VND 1,000,000,000 (100,000 shares)
Type
Private joint-stock company
Date operating
06/09/2024
Main sector
Real estate & office leasing (code 6810)
Founder
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hai
Head office
114 Nguyễn Cửu Vân, P. Gia Định, TP. Hồ Chí Minh
Da Nang facility
179 Trần Hưng Đạo, TP. Đà Nẵng
Bank
MB Bank · 912369888888
Ecosystem
Member of the Lĩnh Nam ecosystem

Mission

Provide advanced technology solutions and invest strongly in infrastructure, expertise and a global network to help businesses adopt technology effectively, scale up and connect with international partners and customers.

Vision

Create a deep connection between space and time — the ideal environment for tech and innovation startups to experiment, grow and expand their influence at home and abroad.

Leadership

Executive team

NH

Nguyễn Ngọc Hải

Founder & Chairman (designate)

Strategic direction, corporate governance and ecosystem development of Times Zones.

TT

Trần Thị Thảo

Director of Operations

Runs the Ho Chi Minh facility, reception/CX and member experience.

TS

Trần Thanh Sơn

Head of Sales & Marketing

Business development, partnerships, communications and the member community.

Organisation

Lean governance, controlled by policy

Hội đồng Quản trịChairman (designate): Nguyen Ngoc Hai
Tổng Giám đốc(being appointed)
Finance – Accounting
Facility operationsTrần Thị Thảo
Sales & MarketingTrần Thanh Sơn
Admin – HR

The expanded structure (COO, CFO, Legal & Compliance, Supervisory Board) will be activated at growth milestones and upon fundraising.

Lĩnh Nam Ecosystem

Seven units · one ecosystem

Times Zones is the innovation arm of the Lĩnh Nam Ecosystem — sharing infrastructure, resources and a partner network.

Lĩnh Nam Group

Holding group — governing & coordinating the whole ecosystem.

FuduBank

Finance & ecosystem operations management.

CD Restop

Welfare infrastructure & rest stops with integrated EV charging.

VNYC

Yachts & a booking app.

Lĩnh Nam Cosmos

Cultural-industry investment & Vietnamese intellectual property.

Times Zones You are here

Innovation & workspace — the unit you are viewing.

Lĩnh Nam Trading

New-generation import–export trade.

Strategic partners

Partners & community

Partners play a key role in supporting and growing the Times Zones ecosystem — providing operating solutions and connecting resources and markets.

Strategy Institute

Times Zones Think Tank

An advisory body — a strategy institute within Times Zones, independent in expertise; accompanying and supporting all three pillars: Co-working · Innovation Lab · Network.

Research & Analysis

Researching technology, market and policy trends; analysing data to inform strategic decisions.

Advisory & Peer Review

Independent advice and scientific peer review for topics, projects and investment decisions across the ecosystem.

Shaping Opinion (Selective)

Publishing selected reports, perspectives and recommendations on innovation and a green – smart – sustainable economy.

Capabilities & Roadmap

Development Milestones

01

Initiatives Portal

Target of 50 initiatives in the first year, launching Q4/2026.

02

6-Step Innovation Pipeline

Initiative → Appraisal → R&D research → SHTT registration → Certification → Commercialisation.

03

Team Development

The Science & SHTT Council to grow from 14 to 30 people over the 2027–2029 period.

04

Pilot R&D Project

High-tech Floating House — the first innovation product of the Innovation Lab.

Walk with Times Zones

Times Zones is expanding its facility and Co-Living network — welcoming property partners, investors and businesses to build the innovation ecosystem together.