vietnamese unicorn vng targets 100 million in funding round to fuel expansion

Vietnamese unicorn VNG targets $100 million in funding round to fuel expansion

VNG Corporation, a prominent Vietnamese internet company supported by Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC, is pursuing a fresh funding round with the goal of raising $100 million.
flexibility desired for infrastructure

Flexibility desired for infrastructure

Governments from diverse corners of the world have harnessed the potential of foreign investment to propel their own infrastructure ambitions. Richard Abadie, partner and leader of Global Capital Projects & Infrastructure at PwC; and Jennifer Tay, partner and leader of Infrastructure at PwC Singapore, told VIR’s Le Luu about the nuances that characterise the investment landscape in Vietnam’s infrastructure domain.
vinexpo asia returns to the heart of asia

Vinexpo Asia returns to the heart of Asia

The Vinexposium group is ramping up its commitment to Asia by turning Vinexpo Asia into a key annual event for the wine and spirits industry across the region.
wider interest raised through asean deals

Wider interest raised through ASEAN deals

With ASEAN expected to see a brighter investment outlook ahead, further facilitation of a more competitive facilitation environment leveraged by trade deals is helping Vietnam attract more funding from nations such as Thailand, Singapore, and Japan.
vsbf 2023 driving vietnamese firms on sustainability and inclusive growth

VSBF 2023: Driving Vietnamese firms on sustainability and inclusive growth

Vietnam-Singapore Board Forum (VSBF) 2023, with the theme driving sustainability and inclusive growth in the digital era, took place on May 12 and proposed sustainable strategies and new ways to achieve growth and prosperity.
singapore expands green finance plan

Singapore expands green finance plan

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced that to decarbonise the economy, Singapore will expand its focus, which is now solely on green finance, to the one that also includes transition finance by mapping out clear definitions, encouraging innovation and extending grants.
improving digital skills with aws gameday f1 league 2023

Improving digital skills with AWS GameDay: F1 League 2023

A Vietnamese team at RenovaCloud has joined AWS GameDay: F1 League 2023 in Singapore to compete with regional teams as part of its efforts to improve its digital skills.
bac giang grants licences to projects worth 132 million usd

Bac Giang grants licences to projects worth 132 million USD

The authorities of the northern province of Bac Giang on May 4 presented certificates recognising investment registration to two Singaporean-funded projects worth 132 million USD in the local districts of Viet Yen and Yen Dung.
vietnam mens football team defeat singapore

Vietnam men"s football team defeat Singapore

Vietnam’s U22s won a 3-1 victory against Singapore in their second match in Group B at the 32nd SEA Games men's football tournament.
understanding the philosophy of edtech

Understanding the philosophy of edtech

As the world of education continues to undergo a rapid transformation, the intersection of technology and learning has emerged as a key area of focus for international investors. Sandeep Aneja, founder and managing partner of Singaporean education-focused fund management firm Kaizenvest, told VIR’s Celine Luu about the potential of edtech in Vietnam and beyond.
singapore applies hi tech in growing strawberries in malaysia thailand

Singapore applies hi-tech in growing strawberries in Malaysia, Thailand

Singrow, a Singapore-based agri-genomics, has developed a research project to promote strawberry varieties grown in tropical climate areas. The firm has also promoted franchise farm partnerships in Malaysia and Thailand to make significant progress in its global expansion plans.
businesses come together for charity and golf

Businesses come together for charity and golf

The Big Heart charity golf event, in aid of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Vietnam's education fund and spearheaded by the chamber's supply chain subcommittee, surpassed its VND500 million fundraising target.
bcg energy secures 315 million syndicated loan package

BCG Energy secures $31.5 million syndicated loan package

BCG - SP Solar 1, a joint venture between SP Group (Singapore) and BCG Energy (Vietnam), has just secured a disbursement of $31.5 million in a total credit line of up to $50 million from a consortium of foreign financial institutions.
malaysia singapore launch cross border qr code payment

Malaysia, Singapore launch cross-border QR code payment

The Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently launched a cross-border QR code payment linkage between the two countries.
little wallet secures pre seed funding of 16 million

Little Wallet secures pre-seed funding of $1.6 million

Little Wallet, a fintech company headquartered in Singapore, has secured $1.6 million in pre-seed funding led by Tikaani Partners.