22-09-2021 12:21
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.
21-09-2021 16:42
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).
20-09-2021 08:00
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.
17-09-2021 12:01
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.
16-09-2021 17:17
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.
16-09-2021 10:13
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.
16-09-2021 08:00
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.
15-09-2021 11:49
Techcombank announced that it has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company, as its preferred cloud provider to enhance customer experience.
14-09-2021 09:44
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.
14-09-2021 07:00
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.
13-09-2021 10:48
Alibaba's eWTP Technology and Innovation Fund has made an undisclosed but significant investment in the Vietnamese food chain Homefarm.
13-09-2021 07:30
Parents are taking advantage of technology to help their children learn to manage spending and save more.
09-09-2021 18:32
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.
09-09-2021 08:41
Banks are taking advantage of Vietnam's potential environment to conduct digital transformation to meet increasingly technology-driven consumer demands.
08-09-2021 14:00
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.