failed companies outpace new ones

Failed companies outpace new ones

Despite a gradual recovery in domestic production, the Vietnamese economy remains sluggish, with the number of businesses leaving the market outpacing new establishments thus far this year.
startup business models can be built centred on ai

Startup business models can be built centred on AI

Experts believe that while startups may face challenges in the initial phase, success could be more attainable if they build their business model around AI.
da nang roks seoul fortify startup community connections

Da Nang, RoK's Seoul fortify startup community connections

A scientific workshop titled "Connecting Innovation Spaces: Da Nang - Seoul" was held in the central beach city of Da Nang on August 29.
lam dong asked to focus on three breakthrough measures for rapid sustainable growth

Lam Dong asked to focus on three breakthrough measures for rapid, sustainable growth

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Central Highlands of Lam Dong to focus on implementing three breakthrough measures to boost its rapid and sustainable growth, including developing science and technology, innovation and startups, promoting the application of achievements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, especially in the service and agriculture.
japans deep tech startups to make waves in vietnam

Japan’s deep-tech startups to make waves in Vietnam

Despite being in a fledgling state, more Vietnamese deep-tech startups are looking for Japanese funding and backing to scale up their operations.
every half coffee roasters secures new funding from singaporean investment firms

Every Half Coffee Roasters secures new funding from Singaporean investment firms

Vietnamese roaster and café chain Every Half Coffee Roasters has secured new funding from Singaporean investment firms Openspace Ventures and DSG Consumer Partners.
innovative solutions bridge startup ecosystem between taiwan and vietnam

Innovative solutions bridge startup ecosystem between Taiwan and Vietnam

Startup Island Taiwan, the territory's startup brand, led 18 innovative startups to co-host the Taiwan Tech Solution Day at the National Innovation Centre (NIC) in Hanoi on August 13.
antler closes 72 million fund to double down on southeast asia startups

Antler closes $72 million fund to double-down on Southeast Asia startups

The early-stage venture capital firm Antler announced on August 13 the $72 million close of its second Southeast Asia fund, Antler SEA Fund II.
singapores venture capital funds covering all bases

Singapore’s venture capital funds covering all bases

Singapore venture capital funds remain the most active investor in Vietnam, with ongoing investments into local startups and potential targets ranging from renewable energy to electric vehicles.
ushering in new world of productivity for businesses with aws app studio

Ushering in new world of productivity for businesses with AWS App Studio

As a generative AI-powered service that uses natural language to create enterprise-grade applications, AWS App Studio is expected to benefit large customers and fast-growing startups.
nic to venture into startup investments

NIC to venture into startup investments

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) on July 24 has proposed the establishment of a National Innovation Support and Investment Fund to manage and utilise its capital based on market principles, accepting potential risks and ensuring transparency.
ai transforming vietnams businesses for the better

AI transforming Vietnam’s businesses for the better

While AI is a key in the process of innovation and accelerating economic development, it needs support from many sides to strengthen the workforce and related startups.
vietnam and japan startups collaborate to tackle common challenges

Vietnam and Japan startups collaborate to tackle common challenges

Considered the second most promising investment market after the United States, Vietnam is continuing to attract Japanese companies wishing to foster development.
metropolis strives to instil confidence in new startups

Metropolis strives to instil confidence in new startups

Ho Chi Minh City is developing a capital exchange model to function like a marketplace, aiming to mobilise investment for early-stage startups.
metub secures 155 million from morgan stanley managed fund to bolster creative economy

METUB secures $15.5 million from Morgan Stanley-managed fund to bolster creative economy

Vietnamese startup METUB, which operates in the creative economy sector, has raised $15.5 million from a private equity fund managed by Morgan Stanley.