reimagining aseans economy from the pandemic

Reimagining ASEAN's economy from the pandemic

The pandemic challenges ASEAN's economy a lot, however, it is also creating numerous opportunities, especially for technology companies and startups.
focus on efficiency for new incentives

Focus on efficiency for new incentives

A list of sectors that could benefit from special tax incentives in Vietnam would be utilised to grow enthusiasm for overseas investors and, as a result, help to contribute towards luring more high-quality foreign direct investment.
updated admission criteria to make nic more accessible

Updated admission criteria to make NIC more accessible

A set of criteria drafted by Vietnam’s National Innovation Centre is hoped to favour startups and small- and medium-sized enterprises, helping them to easily enter the centre and access a plethora of government incentives.
deploying advanced tech for a smarter vietnam

Deploying advanced tech for a smarter Vietnam

The bloom of startups with strategies to develop smart cities in Vietnam is creating soaring demand for smart technologies such as 5G, facial recognition, and AI. Tan Aik Hoon, regional president for South Asia, South Korea, and Avnet United at leading global technology solutions provider Avnet, told Kim Oanh about Avnet Asia-Pacific’s contribution to helping local startups in Vietnam.
vietnamese tech startups poised to rebound after covid 19 pandemic

Vietnamese tech startups poised to rebound after COVID-19 pandemic

Vietnamese tech startups have all the tools and circumstances to bounce back and seize new opportunities after the COVID-19 pandemic.
long an gifted the spotlight with new img industrial park

Long An gifted the spotlight with new IMG industrial park

The Mekong Delta province of Long An has been implementing targets according to its development plan under the theme “Year of promoting investment attraction”, embracing foreign affairs, enterprises, and startups.
mosc sets up alliance for venture investment funds

MoSC sets up alliance for venture investment funds

Aiming to better support deals between investors and startups, Project 844 under the Ministry of Science and Technology is developing an alliance of venture investment funds in Vietnam.
shinhan financial group and grab vietnam sign strategic partnership agreement

Shinhan Financial Group and Grab Vietnam sign strategic partnership agreement

The strategic partnership agreement between Shinhan Financial Group in Vietnam and Grab Vietnam creates a basis for the two parties to deploy innovative ideas and expand global networks together.
tips for vietnamese startups to build a business model from scratch

Tips for Vietnamese startups to build a business model from scratch

As the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred demand for online food services, ride-hailing and food delivery firm Grab with its online food delivery and cloud kitchen platforms have proven itself as a saving grace for many food and beverage startups hit hardest by the crisis.
techfest 2020 officially underway

TECHFEST 2020 officially underway

Following the success of previous contests, TECHFEST 2020 has officially started, drawing the attention of hundreds of thousands of startups across the country.
vietnams ride hailing market witnesses faster growth with local and regional players

Vietnam's ride-hailing market witnesses faster growth with local and regional players

Vietnam witnessed significant growth in the ride-hailing market as many domestic startups and ASEAN companies have entered the country. The country's ride-hailing market is anticipated to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.12 per cent during 2020-2025.
after peaking in 2019 startup investment slows down in first half of 2020

After peaking in 2019, startup investment slows down in first half of 2020

Investment in Vietnamese startups reached a record high in 2019 but dropped 22 per cent in the first half of 2020 due to COVID-19, according to the Vietnam Tech Investment Report 2019 for the first half of 2020 by Do Ventures.
ho chi minh city builds up innovative centre for startups

Ho Chi Minh City builds up innovative centre for startups

The new Innovative Startup Center in Ho Chi Minh City has commenced construction and is believed to become the first centre supporting startups in the area.
new incentives to favour innovative startups in vietnam

New incentives to favour innovative startups in Vietnam

The fresh incentives of the government are hoped to facilitate thousands of local startups which have been struggling to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
tech startups stay safe bet in asean

Tech startups stay safe bet in ASEAN

Despite market gyrations, Southeast Asia and Vietnam especially remain on the radar of high-calibre foreign investors.