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.
vietnam and south korea sign mou to boost innovative startup development

Vietnam and South Korea sign MoU to boost innovative startup development

According to an MoU signed on July 3 between the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam (MoST) and the Ministry of Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises and Startups of South Korea (MSS), both parties will enhance cooperation on the development of an innovative startup ecosystem.
funding halves for vietnamese tech startups in first half of 2024

Funding halves for Vietnamese tech startups in first half of 2024

Total funding into Vietnam tech startups dropped 52.7 per cent to $46.5 million in the first half of 2024, compared with $98.5 million in the first half of 2023, according to a report by Tracxn, a leading global SaaS-based market intelligence platform.
justmarkets wins double at 2024 uf awards

JustMarkets wins double at 2024 UF Awards

The 2024 iFX Expo International was held in Limassol, Cyprus between June 18-20, bringing together global brands, C-level professionals, startups, and fintech innovators to exchange experiences.
saas startups offer chance to scale up

SaaS startups offer chance to scale up

Vietnamese software-as-a-service startups are receiving funding to expand service offerings, from omnichannel to customer support and sales management.
ai models simplifying the teacher student dynamic

AI models simplifying the teacher-student dynamic

Vietnamese edtech startups are embracing investment in AI technology to sharpen their competitive edge, while also being mindful of the various barriers to break down.
climate tech startups grab unique opening

Climate tech startups grab unique opening

Vietnam’s climate tech startups have garnered significant interest from venture capital funds, with their potential to contribute to Vietnam’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
innovative entrepreneurship for a high income vietnam

Innovative entrepreneurship for a high-income Vietnam

Vietnam has experienced one of the fastest growth episodes over the past 30 years. Sustaining it will require strong productivity increases. Productivity growth can be achieved by the entry and growth of innovative startups. Vietnam’s startups, however, face major obstacles such as limited contributions from the research sector, talent acquisition difficulties, and fragmented support policies.
japanese see potential with startup initiatives

Japanese see potential with startup initiatives

Amid slow capital flow into frontier financial markets, Japanese funding continues to flow into local startups to strengthen market footprint.
529 million funneled into vietnams startup ecosystem in 2023

$529 million funneled into Vietnam’s startup ecosystem in 2023

The total capital invested in Vietnamese tech startups amounted to $529 million in 2023, marking a 17 per cent decrease from the previous year, according to the Vietnam Innovation & Tech Report 2024.