HOMA BAY, Kenya, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kenya DigiTruck project partners and trainees celebrated the graduation of 290 young people in Homa Bay on March 17.
The six-week training phase, which ran under Huawei's TECH4ALL digital inclusion initiative, saw 143 women and 147 men trained in the digital skills required to safely and confidently navigate today's digital world. Course content focused on computer literacy, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and cybersecurity.
"Digital skills are no longer optional—they are mandatory. Whether starting an online business, working remotely, or leveraging technology, digital literacy unlocks opportunities," said Dr. Raymond Omollo, C.B.S., Principal Secretary for the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration of Kenya.
Fully solar-powered and equipped with workstations, Internet connectivity, and digital tools, the DigiTruck is a mobile classroom mounted on the back of a truck that can be driven into remote, hard-to-reach communities. Since its 2019 launch in Kenya, the DigiTruck program has provided free training for 6,030 youth across 36 counties, with a focus on young job seekers, girls, and women. In 2024 alone, 906 trainees out of a total of 1,648 were women.
"In addition to our university training partnership with over 60 universities and TVETs, we run the DigiTruck to reach youth outside of formal education and in rural areas. I'm proud to say that we have ensured an equal gender split amongst trainees, as digital skills are truly necessary for everyone in today's economy," said Adam Lane, Director of Government Affairs and Policy for Huawei.
The DigiTruck project is a partnership between Huawei, Kenya's ICT Authority under the Ministry of Information, Communications and Digital Economy; the Ministry of Youth Affairs; the National Youth Council; Kenya National Innovation Agency; Safaricom; Computers for Schools Kenya; and other local partners.
The project is aligned with the nation's Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda and Digital Superhighway Agenda. It also reflects the Kenyan government's commitment to bridging the digital divide, fostering the digital leaders of tomorrow, and developing the creative economy. For example, the training course delivered in Homa Bay included an innovation competition that encouraged participants to design practical solutions to community challenges. The competition winners developed digital solutions that aim to boost healthcare service delivery, improve the lives of local quarry workers, and spread awareness of online safety and cybersecurity.
DigiTruck graduates are expected to drive higher enrollment in ICT courses, increase digital entrepreneurship, and boost digital adoption in rural areas.
DigiTruck is one of the Skills on Wheels programs running under Huawei's TECH4ALL initiative. By the end of 2024, Skills on Wheels had provided training in digital skills and cybersecurity awareness for more than 110,000 people in 20 countries, with the mobile classrooms covering over 50,000 kilometers.
About TECH4ALL
TECH4ALL is Huawei's long-term digital inclusion initiative and action plan. Enabled by innovative technologies and partnerships, TECH4ALL is designed to enable inclusion and sustainability in the digital world.
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Huawei DigiTruck Kenya Celebrates 290 New Digital Skills Graduates
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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda reveals that Vietnam is becoming an increasingly popular year-end travel choice for families in the region and beyond. Based on searches made between September and November 2025 for stays during December 2025 and January 2026, Agoda recorded a 30% increase in family travel interest to Vietnam compared with the same period the previous year.
Agoda data shows that Vietnam is attracting more international families than ever this winter holiday season. South Koreans take the lead as the top market interested in traveling to Vietnam in December and January, with families from India, Singapore, Australia, and Malaysia rounding out the top five. Notably, Agoda reported that Indian families showcased the highest growth in travel interest to Vietnam during this period, with a 186% increase in searches. Malaysians also, are expressing strong growth in interest, with a 74% increase in searches, highlighting Vietnam's appeal as a family destination in Southeast Asia and beyond.
Families are choosing Vietnam for its storied culture and cuisine, diverse landscapes, and abundance of family-friendly resorts and attractions.
Phu Quoc Island leads as the most sought-after destination among international family travelers with a 47% increase in searches, popular for its sandy beaches, calm waters, and nature parks ideal for multi-generation vacations. Da Nang follows with 42% growth in travel interest, noted for its beaches, soft adventure activities, and access to Ba Na Hills theme park. Nha Trang comes in third place, remaining a favorite for its long coastline, family-oriented resorts, and island experiences. In fourth place, Ho Chi Minh City appeals with its vibrant food scene, entertainment complexes, and day trips to the Mekong Delta. In the north, Hanoi continues to draw families with its cultural landmarks, museums, and festive atmosphere, rounding out the top five most family-friendly year-end destinations in Vietnam.
Meanwhile, although Vietnamese families traditionally travel less internationally at the end of the year – typically preferring to wait for the Lunar New Year - China is becoming a noticeable exception. Among the top 20 outbound destinations preferred by Vietnamese families during the December-January period, searches for Shanghai increased 58%, while Beijing increased 59%. This shift is supported by the launch of new direct routes between Hanoi and selected Chinese cities earlier this year, making end-of-year overseas trips more accessible than ever.
Vu Ngoc Lam, Country Director at Agoda, said: "It is wonderful to see Vietnam increasingly chosen as an end-of-year holiday destination for families from across Asia and beyond. Agoda's data shows that travelers are recognizing Vietnam's family-friendly appeal, which further strengthen its position on the global travel map. As more families plan their festive-season or year-end getaways, we are delighted to support them through Agoda's simple, intuitive platform and our wide range of stays, flights, and activities."
With over 6 million properties, 130,000 flight routes, and 300,000 activities, all bookable in one seamless itinerary, Agoda helps families plan memorable year-end holidays, whether they choose a peaceful beach break, a cultural city escape, or an international exploration to mark the close of the year.
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda reveals that Vietnam is becoming an increasingly popular year-end travel choice for families in the region and beyond. Based on searches made between September and November 2025 for stays during December 2025 and January 2026, Agoda recorded a 30% increase in family travel interest to Vietnam compared with the same period the previous year.
Agoda data shows that Vietnam is attracting more international families than ever this winter holiday season. South Koreans take the lead as the top market interested in traveling to Vietnam in December and January, with families from India, Singapore, Australia, and Malaysia rounding out the top five. Notably, Agoda reported that Indian families showcased the highest growth in travel interest to Vietnam during this period, with a 186% increase in searches. Malaysians also, are expressing strong growth in interest, with a 74% increase in searches, highlighting Vietnam's appeal as a family destination in Southeast Asia and beyond.
Families are choosing Vietnam for its storied culture and cuisine, diverse landscapes, and abundance of family-friendly resorts and attractions.
Phu Quoc Island leads as the most sought-after destination among international family travelers with a 47% increase in searches, popular for its sandy beaches, calm waters, and nature parks ideal for multi-generation vacations. Da Nang follows with 42% growth in travel interest, noted for its beaches, soft adventure activities, and access to Ba Na Hills theme park. Nha Trang comes in third place, remaining a favorite for its long coastline, family-oriented resorts, and island experiences. In fourth place, Ho Chi Minh City appeals with its vibrant food scene, entertainment complexes, and day trips to the Mekong Delta. In the north, Hanoi continues to draw families with its cultural landmarks, museums, and festive atmosphere, rounding out the top five most family-friendly year-end destinations in Vietnam.
Meanwhile, although Vietnamese families traditionally travel less internationally at the end of the year – typically preferring to wait for the Lunar New Year - China is becoming a noticeable exception. Among the top 20 outbound destinations preferred by Vietnamese families during the December-January period, searches for Shanghai increased 58%, while Beijing increased 59%. This shift is supported by the launch of new direct routes between Hanoi and selected Chinese cities earlier this year, making end-of-year overseas trips more accessible than ever.
Vu Ngoc Lam, Country Director at Agoda, said: "It is wonderful to see Vietnam increasingly chosen as an end-of-year holiday destination for families from across Asia and beyond. Agoda's data shows that travelers are recognizing Vietnam's family-friendly appeal, which further strengthen its position on the global travel map. As more families plan their festive-season or year-end getaways, we are delighted to support them through Agoda's simple, intuitive platform and our wide range of stays, flights, and activities."
With over 6 million properties, 130,000 flight routes, and 300,000 activities, all bookable in one seamless itinerary, Agoda helps families plan memorable year-end holidays, whether they choose a peaceful beach break, a cultural city escape, or an international exploration to mark the close of the year.
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Agoda Data Shows Vietnam Rising as a Favorite End-of-Year Destination for Families Across Asia and Beyond
