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KVision launches hackathon to co-innovate with Vietnamese startups
24-05-2019 14:26
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.
The push for PPP projects in health
16-05-2019 16:43
Despite some growing interest, private investment in Vietnamese healthcare ventures remains low, with calls to supplement incentives for new projects in order to attract more funding. Lawyers Le Net, Pham Manh Hung, and Hoang Nhu Quynh of LNT & Partners, which has just received the Vietnam Law Firm of the Year award from Thomson Reuters, offer analysis and recommendations on the current regulations of public-private partnerships in the healthcare sector.
Bank loans not accessible for 20pc of VN firms
13-05-2019 14:52
A fifth of all Vietnamese enterprises do not have access to financial loans, according to the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).
Removing bottlenecks in nation’s FDI attraction
08-05-2019 21:00
Vietnam is doing its best to improve its business climate to attract more foreign direct investment. Lindsey Ice, economist at FocusEconomics which provides in-depth economic analysis globally, writes about what the country should do to lure in more of this type of funding amidst the dawn of Industry 4.0 and new free trade agreements, including the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership taking effect.
The tourism hotspot of Quang Ninh
06-05-2019 08:00
Thanks to increased funding into transport infrastructure via domestic and international corporations, the northeastern province of Quang Ninh is gradually differentiating itself into an important international destination of Vietnam.
BRG Group’s mission to reach excellence for all
16-04-2019 08:00
Hotel and golf resort giant BRG Group is harnessing its passion for Vietnam’s development to promote corporate social responsibility through everything from restoring traditional identities and funding school construction, to organising charity events and awarding scholarships.
ShopBack raises $45 million to power smarter purchase decisions
11-04-2019 08:35
ShopBack, the one-stop rewards and discovery platform from Singapore, has secured $45 million in its latest funding round by new investors to power smarter purchase decisions for Asia Pacific consumers.
US-led boost to private sector funding
10-04-2019 13:00
The US government’s financial giant, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, will expand investment in Vietnam by providing big loans for domestic private companies and American counterparts to invest in the country.
Monk’s Hill Ventures makes $5 million investment in startup Jio Health
05-04-2019 07:32
Healthcare startup Jio Health has succeeded in calling $5 million from its Series A funding from Southeast Asia’s Monk’s Hill Ventures, opening up the opportunity for the company to expand its operations in Vietnam.
Push for more private investment in transport
08-02-2019 08:00
Last year saw great interest among international companies in Vietnam’s transport sector. However, regulatory barriers continue to hinder their next steps. Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy strategies to garner private funding in the sector and the opportunities for foreign investors in 2019.
NATO chief says Trump's funding gripes having 'real results'
28-01-2019 08:47
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Sunday (Jan 27) that US President Donald Trump's regular complaints about the alliance had not undermined it - adding that his criticism on defense spending was having a positive impact.
Oxford says no to additional Huawei funding
19-01-2019 10:11
Oxford University has decided to forgo further funding from Chinese tech giant Huawei as scrutiny grows in Europe over the telecom company's relationship with the Beijing government.
Tokyo's Nikkei closes down more than 5% on fears over US economy
26-12-2018 08:50
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index closed down more than five per cent on Tuesday (Dec 25) amid rising doubts about the US economy and fears sparked by a US government funding crisis.
Securing the necessary funding for green growth
20-12-2018 17:02
In order to implement and mobilise capital for green growth, in addition to policies of management and state support, it is very important to have co-operation among authorities, organisations, and businesses, as well as mutual assistance and experience sharing with the international community.
Backers seek PPP project assurance
20-12-2018 10:00
International businesses are cautiously approaching opportunities to join the long-awaited eastern spur of the North-South Expressway project, while awaiting clarity on upcoming legal changes in public-private partnership funding.
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