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A sharing economy for new startups
18-10-2019 16:29
The rapid development of the IT revolution has helped startups generate a buzz in the social circle, establishing a new era of promoting globalisation in all sectors while building a new economy – the sharing economy. Hong Nhung reports.
Sequoia India's Surge announces second cohort of startups for scaling
10-10-2019 17:52
Surge, a rapid scale programme launched this year by Sequoia India for early-stage startups in India and Southeast Asia, on October 9 announced the 20 innovative, ambitious early-stage startups selected for Surge 02 2019 – and opened applications for Surge 03 2020.
Positioning AI startups for success
08-10-2019 14:35
In the context of the rapid development in the age of technology, there are more and more development opportunities for AI startups. However, if they cannot jump the hurdles, their good ideas will never leave the drawing board.
VRDF 2019: Leveraging innovation to overcome the middle-income trap
20-09-2019 19:03
Speakers at Vietnam Reform and Development Forum (VRDF) 2019 suggested calling for more investment into tech startups to leverage innovation and overcome the middle-income trap, entering a new stage of development.
VRDF 2019: more investment in startups via venture capital funds
19-09-2019 16:54
Experts at the Vietnam Reform and Development Forum (VRDF) 2019 suggested the government to use the state budget to invest in technology startups through venture capital funds, arguing that it would create fresh momentum for the fledgeling startup ecosystem.
Escalating the use of tech through startups
28-08-2019 17:32
Vietnamese logistics startup Logivan is one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic startups with a rapid growth trajectory. Founder and CEO Linh Pham talked with VIR’s Thanh Van how she started the platform to help trucks connect with potential customers.
Startup M&A deals booming to raise big firms' position
20-08-2019 12:26
In line with the increasing amounts of capital pouring into startups, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involving the newbies may keep on a steady course up as a growing number of giants see them as the pathway to enhancing their position in the market.
Promising signs ahead for Singapore-led FDI
08-08-2019 10:32
Together with traditional interests in real estate, manufacturing, infrastructure, and healthcare, Singaporean investors are now venturing into other emerging sectors such as startups, smart cities, Industry 4.0, and consumer and lifestyle in order to tap into the massive local growth prospects ahead. Bich Thuy reports.
Vietnam’s startup scene picks up pace
06-08-2019 07:47
Foreign funds tend to pour a great deal of money into Vietnamese startups with novel ideas. However, there are still some hurdles to ensure the country becomes a big magnet for overseas investment into startups. Luu Van reports.
Fintech-driven lending to alleviate SME financing gap
22-07-2019 09:15
Vietnamese small- and medium-sized enterprises now have a new option for working capital loans, driven by a partnership between banks and fintech companies. Dr Sian Wee Tan and Vihang Patel, cofounders of Singaporean fintech firm Finaxar, which just launched its Vietnam subsidiary Finaxar VN LLC, talked to VIR’s Nam Phuong about this new lending model and why it is different from other offers in the Vietnamese financial market.
Tripartite partnership to transform SMEs financing
18-07-2019 14:40
Finaxar Vietnam, Indovina Bank, and Cathay Financial Holdings today announced their partnership to improve access to financing for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by offering customers top-notch, innovative, and data-driven financing solutions tailored to SMEs in the Southeast Asian region.
Richest and brightest flock to Vietnam
11-07-2019 11:00
Over the past 25 years, American investors have increased their involvement in Vietnam’s financial sector, a trend expected to continue as the country deepens its capital market and young startups look for funding and guidance.
Hanoi plans US$21.5 million for startup development
10-07-2019 16:35
Hanoi has rectified a project to pump VND500 billion (US$21.5 million) into leveraging the development of startups in the city by 2025.
Startups in Industry 4.0: Earning around $140,000 from home in six months
09-07-2019 16:30
With limited capital, small manufacturing sites, and minimal experience in the global market, two millennial startups have relied on passion to bring their Vietnamese handicrafts to global customers. Let us find out their secret weapon to overcome every single challenge to secure success.
KVision x VIISA Hackathon 2019 rewards creative disruptive solutions
02-07-2019 10:58
Two aspiring startups – Ecom Easy Asia, an e-commerce solution provider, and Ninjaman, a marketplace for lifestyle and home services in Vietnam – have won the KVision x VIISA Hackathon 2019 held by KVision, a CVC arm of KASIKORNBANK (KBank) on June 28-30, 2019.
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