private capital poised to power a 11 trillion economy

Private capital poised to power a $1.1 trillion economy

Vietnam has entered a transformative era – one where its ambition, resilience, and digital drive are converging to create unprecedented opportunities for private capital.
p4g to award 47 million to 17 new partnerships to scale innovative climate solutions

P4G to award $4.7 million to 17 new partnerships to scale innovative climate solutions

At the 2025 P4G Vietnam Summit, P4G executive director Robyn McGuckin announced $4.7 million in funding for 17 startup partnerships across Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia to scale up climate solutions and boost investment readiness.
startups recognising vietnams cost effectiveness

Startups recognising Vietnam’s cost-effectiveness

Vietnam’s startup funding landscape looks optimistic, although a fundraising slowdown continues to linger globally.
fancytech eyes indonesia as b funding fuels global ai content growth

FancyTech Eyes Indonesia as B+ Funding Fuels Global AI Content Growth

FancyTech, the Grand Winner of the 2024 LVMH Innovation Award and an AI startup specializing in commercial content generation, has successfully closed its Series B+ funding round.
vipc summit 2025 to call for more investment in innovation and startups

VIPC Summit 2025 to call for more investment in innovation and startups

The Vietnam Innovation and Private Capital (VIPC) Summit 2025 will open up cooperation investment opportunities for the innovation and startup ecosystem, contributing to Vietnam's growth goals.
vietnamese startups drive growth in circular economy

Vietnamese startups drive growth in circular economy

After more than seven months, the “Towards Zero Waste Accelerator” concluded with a high-profile Demo Day on April 4, where 10 selected green startups pitched their circular business models to over 100 consultants, businesses, and organisations in Ho Chi Minh City.
technology startups must deliver coherent value

Technology startups must deliver coherent value

Being a startup is a risky endeavour, fraught with numerous challenges and unpredictability, and tech startups also face obstacles in accessing core technologies. Nguyen Tho Chuong, chief technology officer at AI Hay, told VIR’s Hai Nam about the challenges in approaching key technology.
vietnam gaining an edge to leapfrog traditional tech hubs

Vietnam gaining an edge to leapfrog traditional tech hubs

Vietnam is increasingly positioned as a high-potential player across all five areas, including AI, enterprise solutions, fintech, sustainability, and next-gen commerce, according to an ebook released on March 28.
launching the vietnam semiconductor innovation centre

Launching the Vietnam Semiconductor Innovation Centre

The Vietnam Semiconductor Innovation Centre (VSIC) and the semiconductor startup incubation space FPT-AICHIP was inaugurated by the National Innovation Centre (NIC) and FPT Semiconductor, a subsidiary of FPT Corporation, along with technology partners on March 28 in Hanoi.
domestic ai startups strive to clinch more market share

Domestic AI startups strive to clinch more market share

Several domestic AI startups are endeavouring to gain market share in a booming industry.
potential immense for energy landscape

Potential immense for energy landscape

German group Picus Capital, an early-stage technology investment firm, is seeking investment opportunities in Vietnamese tech startups. Senior vice president Abhijay Thacker spoke with VIR’s Thanh Van about the fund’s interest in local startups, especially in the energy sector.
navexa launches ai reporting tools for advisors accountants to better serve investing clients

Navexa launches AI reporting tools for advisors, accountants to better serve investing clients

Australian portfolio tracking and tax reporting startup, Navexa, has unveiled the first AI-powered tools for financial advisors and wealth managers.
dat bike opens store in hanoi to conquer northern market

Dat Bike opens store in Hanoi to conquer northern market

Electric motorbike startup Dat Bike opened a new store in Hanoi on March 15 as part of its journey to conquer the northern market.
airwallex set to acquire vietnams ctin pay

Airwallex set to acquire Vietnam's CTIN Pay

Tencent-backed payments startup Airwallex has signed definitive agreements to acquire CTIN Pay, an intermediary payment service provider in Vietnam.
j stories joins forces with sushi tech tokyo 2025 as official media partner

J-Stories joins forces with SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 as official media partner

J-Stories, Japan's solutions-focused multilingual news service, is proud to announce its role as an official media partner for SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025, Asia's largest startup conference.