vietnamese startups bag 357 million in first quarter of 2024

Vietnamese startups bag $35.7 million in first quarter of 2024

Vietnam's tech ecosystem received total funding of $35.7 million in the first quarter of 2024, according to a report released by Tracxn Technologies on April 2.
indonesia expands startups access to financing

Indonesia expands startups’ access to financing

Indonesia’s Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises Ministry has continued to exert efforts to expand access to financing and investment to the country’s startup companies, Minister Teten Masduki said on March 27.
generative ai revolution powered by asia pacific startups

Generative AI revolution powered by Asia-Pacific startups

Startups have consistently been at the cutting edge of innovation, and in the age of generative AI, they are poised to harness this technology to transform customer experiences and the way we work.
innovation startups eager for further supporting policies

Innovation startups eager for further supporting policies

While innovation startups and businesses seek supporting policies to further develop, more moves are nevertheless being planned. Pham Hong Quat, director general of the National Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation Development under the Ministry of Science and Technology, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy what these moves entail.
citi uniquely positioned to bring a global network across vietnam

Citi uniquely positioned to bring a global network across Vietnam

There are various barriers in terms of liquidity and the funding ecosystem for startups in the region. Udhay Furtado, co-head of Asia Equity Capital Markets at Citi, talked to VIR’s Linh Le about Asia’s capital market performance and emphasises Vietnam’s attractiveness.
innovation for future communities

Innovation for future communities

Official development assistance can act as the playing field for nations. Vietnam is no exception, having benefited from such assistance over the years in the building of many structures and systems up and down the country. Now, the Korea International Cooperation Agency, which launched the Creative Technology Solution programme several years ago with the idea of attracting entrepreneurs and startups to work on solving complex developmental challenges, offers new examples of innovators in the development cooperation space and how they meet evolving challenges for Vietnam’s future.
usaid wise supports human resources for innovation and startups

USAID WISE supports human resources for innovation and startups

USAID WISE, which covers improving basic digital literacy skills, developing a diverse, demand driven, private-sector-led market for upskilling and reskilling, and providing innovative financing solutions, has already organised more than 300 training courses and workshops.
putting e de coffee beans on world map

Putting E De coffee beans on world map

E Đe Café is making moves to take on partners in Australia.
mufg and nic jointly propel vietnams startup ecosystem

MUFG and NIC jointly propel Vietnam’s startup ecosystem

A new partnership will support the development of Vietnamese startups in international markets while introducing global and Japanese tech firms to Vietnam’s opportunities.
asia pacific energy startups attracts international investment

Asia-Pacific energy startups attracts international investment

Startups from across the Asia-Pacific region, including Vietnam, will have opportunities to receive cash grants to implement energy projects, simultaneously connected with potential investors in term of energy transition.
funding falls 65 per cent for southeast asian tech startups

Funding falls 65 per cent for Southeast Asian tech startups

Total funding into Southeast Asian tech startups dropped 65 per cent to $4.3 billion in 2023, compared with $12.4 billion in 2022.
top 3 vietnamese youth led social startups selected for asia pacific youth colab 2024

Top 3 Vietnamese youth-led social startups selected for Asia-Pacific Youth Co:Lab 2024

On December 1, Youth Co:Lab Vietnam selected three youth-led impact startups to participate in further programmes and activities at Asia-Pacific Youth Co:Lab 2024.
policy ecosystem the answer for cutting edge startups

Policy ecosystem the answer for cutting-edge startups

While Vietnam’s environment for the development of the innovation startup ecosystem is becoming more favourable, full legal and policy corridors are in need to help them take off.
legal system development can help innovative startups

Legal system development can help innovative startups

The innovation ecosystem in Vietnam has experienced strong developments in recent years thanks to special attention from Party and state leaders. The country’s investment sources for innovative startups have continued to increase.
climate tech startups a catalyst for vietnams net zero future

Climate tech startups a catalyst for Vietnam’s net-zero future

I remember landing in Hanoi for the first time in early 2010, impressed by endless streams of motorbikes. As a practitioner pursuing sustainable development, I thought about the emissions fuming out of the many vehicles. Over a decade passed, and when I landed again in Hanoi a few months ago, I still found myself surrounded by swarms of motorbikes. But things are about to change.