do ventures backs local online education platform vuihoc

Do Ventures backs local online education platform VUIHOC

Do Ventures has announced its new investment in VUIHOC, an online education platform that helps students self-study from an early age. This is the first funding round of the EdTech startup after its debut two years ago.
vietnam edtech platform bags 25 million investment

Vietnam edtech platform bags $2.5 million investment

A Vietnam-based edtech startup, Virtual Internships, has raised $2.5 million in a round led by Sequoia Capital India’s accelerator program Surge with participation from 500 Startups, iSeed, Arc Impact and the Hustle Fund.
shift to edtech taking centre stage

Shift to edtech taking centre stage

With the pandemic wreaking havoc on traditional models of education, edtech startups are emerging as alternative solutions for many students, with the recent rise attracting the attention of deep-pocketed capital funds.
telehealth advances continue in stringent legal framework

Telehealth advances continue in stringent legal framework

Hospitals and medtech businesses are expected to benefit more as the legal framework on telehealth is being completed, pinning high hopes to increase access to high-quality healthcare for citizens and adding to the overall value of the sector.
etrust witnesses robust growth from serving major enterprises

eTrust witnesses robust growth from serving major enterprises

eTrust has set an eminent example in technology application to keep abreast of soaring demands from enterprises in the “new normal” through raking in more than $4 million from modest personnel of less than 10 people.    
edtech in vietnam revolution or simply a stagnant continuation

Edtech in Vietnam - revolution or simply a stagnant continuation?

Education reform has always been a debatable topic in Vietnam for years. People talked about changing the teaching materials, and updating relevant learning content that can stimulate students’ interests. People also put their trust in education technology, or edtech, that it will reinforce learning accessibility and make it easier for learners.
rising edtech player upgrad mapping out plans to enter vietnam

Rising edtech player upGrad mapping out plans to enter Vietnam

Spotting the growth potential of edtech in Vietnam, upGrad is preparing to enter the market. Ronnie Screwvala, co-founder and chairman of upGrad, shared with VIR’s Van Anh how India's No.1 edtech platform plans to conquer the market.
level playing field sought for edtech

Level playing field sought for edtech

Education technology is seen as a fertilising land for local startups, but to get boons from brand new sectors, they first need to solve inequitable technology accessibility across the country.
medtech village 2020 empowers healthcare revolution with digital transformation

Medtech Village 2020 empowers healthcare revolution with digital transformation

Medtech Village with a number of activities during Techfest Vietnam 2020 has created connectivity and opportunities for startups to develop, contributing to digital transformation to revolutionise healthcare.
go stream is champion of techfest 2020

Go Stream is champion of TECHFEST 2020

TECHFEST 2020 officially wrapped up yesterday (November 29) with Go Stream – a startup providing a livestreaming platform for online business – elected as champion.
medtech village at techfest 2020 creating connectivity to revolutionise healthcare

Medtech Village at Techfest 2020: Creating connectivity to revolutionise healthcare

The Medtech Village will host a seminar on November 28 as part of Techfest Vietnam 2020 to discuss digital transformation solutions to revolutionise healthcare.
e learning startups attract foreign funds

E-learning startups attract foreign funds

Foreign investors are latching onto the growth of the Vietnamese online education sector, ­fuelled by the country’s growing tech-savvy population and the development of a range of educational tech startups.
leading asian medical exhibitions open in singapore today

Leading Asian medical exhibitions open in Singapore today

Highlighting innovations and high-technology, Medical Fair Asia 2018 and Medical Manufacturing Asia 2018 opened today at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, attracting 1,220 exhibitors from 62 countries, including those from Vietnam.
three vietnamese teams get facebook sponsor package

Three Vietnamese teams get Facebook sponsor package

The three best teams won sponsor packages from Facebook (FbStart) worth $80,000 each at the TOPICA AI Edtech Asia Hackathon 2017, the largest artificial intelligence contest in Southeast Asia.