vietnam makes it into top 50 economies in global innovation index 2021

Vietnam makes it into Top 50 economies in Global Innovation Index 2021

Vietnam has made a jump into the Top 50 in the latest global innovation ranking of 132 economies with a potential to change the global innovation landscape.
ample opportunities for vietnam hong kong collaboration in new normal

Ample opportunities for Vietnam-Hong Kong collaboration in new normal

Vietnam and Hong Kong have a lot of opportunities to enhance collaboration in the new normal in such fields as trade, investment, professional services, as well as innovation and technology (I&T).
basel iii the journey continues in vietnam

Basel III - the journey continues in Vietnam

In recent years, the banking system has experienced many strong transformation trends such as digital transformation, process automation, and strong investments in information technology. Alongside with these innovations, banks have also devoted considerable resources to enhancing the risk management foundation towards leading practices. In Vietnam, some pioneering banks have proactively piloted Basel III and Basel IV standards in order to stay competitive and ensure a sustainable growth.
vietnams mobile testing platform kobiton raises 12 million from us funds

Vietnam's mobile testing platform Kobiton raises $12 million from US funds

Vietnam's mobile experience platform leader Kobiton has raised $12 million to accelerate the growth of its mobile testing platform, led by Panoramic Ventures and Fulcrum Equity Partners, and including an expanded debt facility with Silicon Valley Bank, providing additional access to growth capital.
digital transformation to help vietnams agricultural sector survive covid 19 storm

Digital transformation to help Vietnam's agricultural sector survive COVID-19 storm

Vietnam’s agricultural sector has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic so it is vital to embrace smarter and more cost-effective digital solutions to survive the storm.
vingroup establishes company to study big data

Vingroup establishes company to study Big Data

Vingroup will establish VinBigData Company with a chartered capital of VND471 billion ($20.47 million), 99 per cent of which will be contributed the conglomerate.
innovation name of the game in vietnams digital ambitions

Innovation name of the game in Vietnam’s digital ambitions

The government’s fresh hallmark action programme on implementing the country’s 2021-2025 socioeconomic development plan will lay firm groundwork for continued renewal of the economy’s growth model, with one of the top priorities being the application of digital solutions.
techcombank goes cloud first with aws to transform customer experience

Techcombank goes “Cloud First” with AWS to transform customer experience

Techcombank announced that it has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company, as its preferred cloud provider to enhance customer experience.
bnpl fundiin raises 18 million in oversubscribed seed round

BNPL Fundiin raises $1.8 million in oversubscribed seed round

Fundiin, the leading buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) fintech in Vietnam, has closed an oversubscribed seed round of $1.8 million with participation from Genesia Ventures, JAFCO Asia, Xffirmers, Trihill Capital, and existing investors 1982 Ventures and Zone Startups Ventures.
basf innovation to make plastics last longer and reduce plastic waste

BASF innovation to make plastics last longer and reduce plastic waste

Germany-based BASF, the world's largest chemical company, has developed innovative solutions to extend the life of plastics and reduce plastic waste for a zero-waste future.
alibaba fund pours millions of dollars into vietnams food chain

Alibaba fund pours millions of dollars into Vietnam's food chain

Alibaba's eWTP Technology and Innovation Fund has made an undisclosed but significant investment in the Vietnamese food chain Homefarm.
modern parents teach children how to use technology to manage spending

Modern parents teach children how to use technology to manage spending

Parents are taking advantage of technology to help their children learn to manage spending and save more.
australia funds digitally transformative tech projects in vietnam

Australia funds digitally transformative tech projects in Vietnam

The Australian government in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam announced today the award of grants totalling nearly AUD1.4 million (around $1 million) to four high-tech projects through the Aus4Innovation Program.
banks on the road of digital transformation

Banks on the road of digital transformation

Banks are taking advantage of Vietnam's potential environment to conduct digital transformation to meet increasingly technology-driven consumer demands.
breakthrough policies key for vietnamese sci tech

Breakthrough policies key for Vietnamese sci-tech

The Ministry of Science and Technology is aiming to amend regulations towards simplifying administrative procedures and creating more favourable conditions for sci-tech businesses, while building a mechanism for public-private partnerships for venture investments and innovations. Le Xuan Dinh, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, talked to VIR’s Hoang Giang about the key orientations in this endeavour.