b2b digital payment accelerates

B2B digital payment accelerates

In Vietnam, business-to-business (B2B)-focused fintech presents new revenue and growth streams for enterprises of all sizes, experts said.
visa event showcases fintech partnerships

Visa event showcases fintech partnerships

Visa hosted the “New Flows Client Forum”, welcoming clients and partners looking to learn more about the company's solutions and formidable fintech partnerships, and how these can positively support the growth of Vietnam's small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
little wallet secures pre seed funding of 16 million

Little Wallet secures pre-seed funding of $1.6 million

Little Wallet, a fintech company headquartered in Singapore, has secured $1.6 million in pre-seed funding led by Tikaani Partners.
fintech enterprises deploying innovative e wallet initiatives to capture fair share

Fintech enterprises deploying innovative e-wallet initiatives to capture fair share

A wide variety of innovative payment systems are expected to assist Vietnam in moving closer to its objective of achieving financial inclusion and a cashless society in the not-too-distant future. However, there will be fierce competition.
retailers enter the ai game to improve customer services

Retailers enter the AI game to improve customer services

After fintech and technology, the retail sector is seemingly joining the race to utilise AI race after a number of businesses announced plans to develop and integrate this technology into their operating models.
atm online launches loan app on android

ATM Online launches loan app on Android

Fintech firm ATM Online, a member of TM Online based in Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines and Sri Lanka, on February 20 made the debut of its instalment loan app named ATM Online run on the Android operating system.
little wallet aims to enhance financial literacy among children

Little Wallet aims to enhance financial literacy among children

Little Wallet, a Singapore-based fintech, with the mission to promote financial literacy among children, has signed a partnership with Visa.
hopes gaining ground for 5g commercialisation in 2023

Hopes gaining ground for 5G commercialisation in 2023

With 5G commercialisation in the gun barrel for 2023, the road for tech players to expand in the market is around the corner, but more favourable conditions may be required to make the most of the situation.
fintech startups urged to think for long term

Fintech startups urged to think for long term

While tech businesses around the world struggle to raise funds, some fintech companies in Southeast Asia continue to receive large sums.
fintech future in store for smarter ma deals

Fintech future in store for smarter M&A deals

Cross-border merger and acquisition deals are being altered as a direct result of increasing inflation. Nevertheless, foreign investors are exploring untapped potential in the fintech industry to stay competitive in the digital era.
unbinding legal bottlenecks to spur fintech development

Unbinding legal bottlenecks to spur fintech development

Despite the hot-paced development experienced in Vietnam’s fintech industry, the bottlenecks in the regulatory system have yet to be fully addressed in the face of current financial constraints.
rootopia secures 1 million in pre seed money

Rootopia secures $1 million in pre-seed money

Rootopia announced the company has raised $1 million in a pre-seed round from Genesia Ventures, ThinkZone Venture, and BK Fund.
data centres in vietnam an investment goldmine

Data centres in Vietnam: an investment goldmine

In 2016, Vietnam was already described as Southeast Asia’s Silicon Valley. Its emerging sectors and fast-growing industries included fintech, telecommunications, electronics and computer manufacturing, and information and telecommunications services. Now, the country is one of the fastest-growing digital economies in Southeast Asia and on track to reach an internet economy worth $57 billion by 2025.
blockchain technology to revolutionise finance and banking sector

Blockchain technology to revolutionise finance and banking sector

Blockchain technology is expected to help Vietnam's finance and banking sector deliver a better customer experience and help traditional banking institutions compete with fintech startups.
fundiin raises 5 million investment in series a round

Fundiin raises $5 million investment in Series A round

Buy now pay later (BNPL) fintech Fundiin has successfully raised $5 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Trihill Capital and ThinkZone Ventures. The new round of funding will help Fundiin to expand at a faster pace and expand to Indonesia in the upcoming series B round.