hsbc to phase out coal funding on shareholder pressure

HSBC to phase out coal funding on shareholder pressure

HSBC bank on Thursday unveiled plans to phase out financing of the coal industry over the next two decades, bowing to shareholder pressure to do more to tackle global warming.
startups expand with fresh funding and portfolios

Startups expand with fresh funding and portfolios

Despite the global recession, Vietnamese startups have still been attracting millions of US dollars from foreign funds in the beginning of 2021.
npx point avenue closes stellar series a round for k 12 primacy

NPX Point Avenue closes stellar Series A round for K-12 primacy

Named as one of Vietnam’s SME 100 Fast Moving Companies, Singapore-based NPX Point Avenue, an education technology company focused on the fast-growing K-12 private international school market and K-12 after school training market, recently closed $12 million in a Series A funding round led by Hong Kong-based private equity firm Gaw Capital.
leverage of funding models imperative for health sector

Leverage of funding models imperative for health sector

Private investment in Vietnam’s healthcare sector is expected to further flourish with the trend focusing on hospitals and social business healthcare. However, some barriers to the development of public-private partnerships in health remain that need to be solved soon to leverage potential capital flows.
committed to transport funding aims

Committed to transport funding aims

The transport sector wrapped up 2020 with some encouraging results, and is working on solutions to increase its attraction to private investors. Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the highlights of the past year and new prospects for the next decade. 
demand for top meat drives funding

Demand for top meat drives funding

In the midst of the rising demand for quality pork, Vietnam has witnessed growing investment in the clean meat market.
funding dip suffered by ho chi minh city

Funding dip suffered by Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City failed to attract international investors into major infrastructure and urban development projects last year due to low efficiency and overlapping regulations.
law provisions open doors for development

Law provisions open doors for development

While the laws on investment, enterprises, and funding under the public-private partnership model are appreciated by local and foreign stakeholders, they also await additional guiding documents to manoeuvre their projects effectively and safely through the legal landscape.
live streaming startup gostream raises seven figure funding from vinacapital ventures

Live streaming startup GoStream raises seven-figure funding from VinaCapital Ventures

GoStream, a fast-growing Vietnamese startup that provides multi-platform livestream broadcaster solutions for social sellers, marketers, and content creators, announced that VinaCapital Ventures has invested a seven-digit figure in the company to help expand its business.
swing for the kids scholarships going to danang

Swing for the Kids scholarships going to Danang

The Swing for the Kids Fund of Vietnam Investment Review has handed out scholarships to high-achievers from needy households in Danang.
momo announced its completion of series d funding round

MoMo announced its completion of Series D funding round

Leading local e-wallet MoMo has published the results of its successful Series D capital mobilisation, including Goodwater Capital, Kora Management, and Macquarie Capital among the largest names.
dairy groups pursue public funding

Dairy groups pursue public funding

A string of dairy companies are tapping into public funds and eager to expand their presence in both local and regional markets, while European players are expected to take advantage of country’s stronger milk demand.
formulating strategy for new phase of german funding

Formulating strategy for new phase of German funding

The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (AHK Vietnam) has over the years organised effective conferences, business forums, and networking events in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning and Investment. AHK Vietnam’s chief representative Marko Walde highlights the contributions made for the significant development of foreign direct investment in Vietnam from Germany.
swing for the kids scholarships reach phu yen province

Swing for the Kids scholarships reach Phu Yen province

The Swing for the Kids scholarship fund has reached Vietnam’s south-central coast to support needy, yet gifted students.
students make spectacular landing at financial literacy programme finale by visa

Students make spectacular landing at Financial Literacy programme finale by Visa

The team sScan championed the final round of Visa’s 2020 Vietnam Financial Literacy programme, walking away with the top prize for their funding platform for streamers.