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.
three strategies for incumbent banks to jump aboard digital lending

Three strategies for incumbent banks to jump aboard digital lending

Building a new lending product from scratch, buying a pre-built digital lending platform, or partnering with fintech startups are the three most viable routes for traditional banks to jump into digital lending, according to KMS Solutions, Mambu, and Kuliza, the world-leading providers of digital banking solutions.
rise of vital telehealth services providing much needed access

Rise of vital telehealth services providing much-needed access

Telehealth startups are popping up more than ever before, aiming to innovate the healthcare sector and cater to the huge demand.
doctor anywhere the key to success amid the pandemic

Doctor Anywhere – The key to success amid the pandemic

Telehealth is emerging as a channel for healthcare with the growing involvement of medtech startups. Le Ngoc Hai, CEO of Doctor Anywhere Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about the company's way to improve people’s access to medical care during the pandemic and its plans after a successful Series C financing round.
promise more than evident in vietnams edtech fortunes

Promise more than evident in Vietnam’s edtech fortunes

Vietnam’s edtech startups are luring the interest of both local and foreign venture capital funds as they are bringing new business models to tap into millions of online students.
aws expands public sector startup ramp in se asia

AWS expands Public Sector Startup Ramp in SE Asia

Startups in Vietnam and Southeast Asia are expected to venture further into public sector industries with innovative solutions thanks to the brand-new launch of the Public Sector Startup Ramp from Amazon Web Services (AWS).
bnpl fundiin raises 18 million in oversubscribed seed round

BNPL Fundiin raises $1.8 million in oversubscribed seed round

Fundiin, the leading buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) fintech in Vietnam, has closed an oversubscribed seed round of $1.8 million with participation from Genesia Ventures, JAFCO Asia, Xffirmers, Trihill Capital, and existing investors 1982 Ventures and Zone Startups Ventures.
alibaba fund pours millions of dollars into vietnams food chain

Alibaba fund pours millions of dollars into Vietnam's food chain

Alibaba's eWTP Technology and Innovation Fund has made an undisclosed but significant investment in the Vietnamese food chain Homefarm.
indonesian startups penetrate blossoming vietnam

Indonesian startups penetrate blossoming Vietnam

Similar market conditions and lively startup communities in Vietnam and Indonesia have led to stronger cross-border partnerships.
seoul expands startup platform by securing base in vietnam

Seoul expands startup platform by securing base in Vietnam

With the goal of becoming a global startup city, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has established a base in Vietnam to transfer its capacity to incubate startups.