more unicorns emerge as mega deals pave way for startups

More unicorns emerge as mega deals pave way for startups

Total funding into Vietnamese startups over the past year is likely to have reached a new high with more startups crossing over into a unicorn status.
venture capital for vietnams startups reached 21 billion in 2021

Venture capital for Vietnam's startups reached $2.1 billion in 2021

Vietnam's startup scene is blossoming, securing a total sum of $2.1 billion in venture capital last year. The country's digital economy also hit $21 billion in 2021.
adb ventures to support startups in phu yen

ADB Ventures to support startups in Phu Yen

Startups in Phu Yen province will be able to access aid and investment capital as well as business development skills via the ADB Ventures – Supporting Impact Startups Project.
vinacapital ventures invests in hub global jsc

VinaCapital Ventures invests in Hub Global JSC

VinaCapital Ventures, the technology investment platform of VinaCapital Group, on December 21 announced that it has invested in Hub Global JSC, a blockchain eco-platform that is focused on supporting the development of promising Vietnamese startups creating blockchain solutions across a range of verticals.
homebase offering empathetic homebuying instalment process

Homebase offering empathetic homebuying instalment process

A series of proptech startups have been born, bringing solutions to help buyers get closer to their dream of having a place of their own in Vietnam and making the market more transparent.
career prospects improving via switch to tech led services

Career prospects improving via switch to tech-led services

Edtech startups have increasingly been leveraging technologies to digitalise and modernise Vietnam’s tutoring landscape, traditionally a major part of education in the country.
early stage groups expanding startups ecosystem

Early-stage groups expanding startups ecosystem

The gradual maturity of Vietnam’s startup ecosystem is expected to boost fundraising and dealmaking activities.
digital banks and fintech startups eye vietnams unbanked and underserved consumers

Digital banks and fintech startups eye Vietnam's unbanked and underserved consumers

Digital banks and fintech startups are increasingly offering innovative products and solutions targeting the unbanked and underserved consumers post-pandemic.
ai during the pandemic adapting to the new normal

AI during the pandemic - Adapting to the new normal

The Artificial Intelligence Accelerator Challenge 2021 (AAC 2021) has successfully organised the Virtual Demo Day for the five outstanding startups participating in the challenge.
aws cloud a key for early stage startups to rise high

AWS cloud – A key for early stage startups to rise high

Significant increase in early stage startup funding opportunities and accessibility to technology has helped startups in Vietnam develop strongly in recent times, with promising opportunities for future development ahead on the back of Amazon Web Services (AWS).
tech startups driving change in vietnams recruitment industry

Tech startups driving change in Vietnam's recruitment industry

While the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic brought labour shortages and unemployment, many tech startups have been popping up to solve labour challenges.
smart cities the biggest game for startups in vietnam

Smart cities the biggest game for startups in Vietnam

A smarter lifestyle that caters to the citizens of the 21st century and helps protect the planet and stands high on Vietnam’s agenda in urban development, opening many chances for local and foreign-funded startups in the country.
next100 blockchain investment fund established to aid blockchain technology startups

Next100 Blockchain investment fund established to aid blockchain technology startups

NextTech Group has announced the Next100 Blockchain investment fund with an initial volume of $50 million to support blockchain technology startups in the early stages in Vietnam and all around the world.
strengthening french vietnamese cooperation on innovation

Strengthening French-Vietnamese cooperation on innovation

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung visited and worked with La French Tech and Station F to promote cooperation on innovation and highlight Vietnam's National Innovation Centre (NIC) as an innovation hub.
mobilising venture capital for private sector

Mobilising venture capital for private sector

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) have launched the “ADB Ventures supporting impact startups” project today, which is expected to release venture capital for the private sector of Vietnam.