startups in vietnam head to digital transformation

Startups in Vietnam head to digital transformation

In the wake of digital transformation, startups in Vietnam have been trending to adopt the technology of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to gain market success amid mounting competition.
hanwha dreamplus programme makes debut in vietnam

Hanwha DREAMPLUS Programme makes debut in Vietnam

Hanwha DREAMPLUS under Hanwha Group – the most preferred investor and accelerator for early-stage startups in Korea – has just launched the Hanwha DREAMPLUS Travel Creator programme in Vietnam.
overseas vietnamese help local startups

Overseas Vietnamese help local startups

Many overseas Vietnamese have returned to Vietnam to start their business as they see high potential and good economic growth.
almost half a billion dollar earmarked for vietnamese startups

Almost half a billion dollar earmarked for Vietnamese startups

At the Vietnam Venture Summit held today, 18 funds have committed to pouring $434.8 million into startups over the next three years, and numerous co-operation agreements between the MPI, funds, and startups have been inked.
minister promises to support startups at vietnam venture summit

Minister promises to support startups at Vietnam Venture Summit

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has outlined three commitments to the investor community at the Vietnam Venture Summit today.
venture investment for innovation

Venture investment for innovation

With policies to encourage investment in the innovative projects of small- and medium-sized enterprises and startups, Vietnam expects to welcome a strong wave of venture investment.
kvision launches hackathon to co innovate with vietnamese startups

KVision launches hackathon to co-innovate with Vietnamese startups

The event targets startups with products or ideas to tackle finance and business challenges facing the Vietnamese and ASEAN economies. Bringing together KBank’s expertise in regional banking, $245 million of funding from KVision, local know-how of VIISA, and innovative ideas from local startups, the aim is to drive synergies that will spur cutting-edge solutions that create value and drive growth in Vietnam and the wider region.
akzonobel announced six winners of the first challenge of paint the future

AkzoNobel announced six winners of the first challenge of “Paint the Future”

The Paint the Future startup challenge has accomplished after three exciting days of face-to-face collaboration with AkzoNobel experts. This programme has opened doors for international startups to “Paint the Future” with their innovations.
vietnams very own silicon valley

Vietnam’s very own Silicon Valley

The initiative to narrow the distance between startups and the government have seen positive results thanks to the government’s efforts to issue suitable policies as well as the huge support from Vietnam Silicon Valley. Van Anh reports.
osam brings aws disruptive technologies to benefit vietnamese firms

OSAM brings AWS disruptive technologies to benefit Vietnamese firms

As digitalisation is driving transformation in all economic sectors, startups and businesses in Vietnam are adopting emerging tech into their business to leapfrog in development and competition. Ho Viet Anh, CEO of OSAM Cloud Innovator and Community Hero of US technology giant Amazon Web Services Inc., discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy his amazing digital journey and how he engages local startups and the business community in the changing world of technology.
the who why and how of your product

The who, why, and how of your product

While startups and private companies in Vietnam are growing larger day by day, their chances of market success are getting slimmer as competition mounts. Tom Evans, principal at consultancy and training company The Lûcrum Group and creator of the highly-acclaimed From Napkin to Revenue practice, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy how it can help businesses in Vietnam achieve greater success in new product launches and market growth.
better regulations for higher fdi flows

Better regulations for higher FDI flows

Vietnam represents an attractive ­venture for investing in technology companies and aspirational startups, but there is work to be done to  create a more efficient legal framework to unlock the country’s true ­potential.
criteo teams up with tugo and five asia pacific airlines

Criteo teams up with Tugo and five Asia-Pacific airlines

Criteo S.A., the advertising platform for the open internet, has announced a partnership with Tugo, one of Vietnam’s leading travel startups, and five major national airlines in the region to create a seamless purchase experience for premium tour programmes and meet the growing demand for premium tours.
how smes can make the most of global trade deals

How SMEs can make the most of global trade deals

Innovation, in its fullest expression, should serve everyone. Never before have small Asian businesses and startups been so connected – in digital tools, technology, access, and ideas. Everywhere we operate, entrepreneurial innovators are leading with passion and counting on connectivity to expand their businesses across borders, seizing niche opportunities and shaping our global economic future.
scg announces numerous record in 2018 operating results

SCG announces numerous record in 2018 operating results

Along with the business results from 2018, SCG also launched strategies with the aim of delivering total solutions and new business models and leverage emerging technologies from startups and R&D institutions to seek new opportunities and fulfil customer demand throughout the region.