resilience vital for startups to attain long term success

Resilience vital for startups to attain long-term success

Vietnam’s potential for growth in this country is boundless. However, startups and founders must be strong in adversity to reach the promised land.
japan supports innovation in vietnam

Japan supports innovation in Vietnam

'Inno Vietnam – Japan Fast Track Pitch 2023', which aims to entice innovative startups from Japan and Southeast Asia to solve urgent problems that businesses and corporations face in Vietnam, was announced at a ceremony in Hanoi on November 3.
qatar singapore joint innovation challenges announced at switch 2023

Qatar-Singapore Joint Innovation Challenges announced at SWITCH 2023

The Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) announced the Qatar-Singapore Joint Innovation Challenge (QSJIC) on November 2 as part of their participation at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH 2023) that was held in Singapore from October 31 to November 2.
nic fulfilling promise with wide ranging programmes

NIC fulfilling promise with wide-ranging programmes

Vietnam’s National Innovation Centre has created a solid launch pad for startups to develop new technology nationwide.
singapore launches fifth edition of sustainability open innovation challenge

Singapore launches fifth edition of Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge

Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) launched the fifth edition of the Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge (SOIC) on October 31 to catalyse innovative collaborations between industry players, promising startups, and small- and-medium enterprises (SMEs) in the sustainability space.
enterprise singapore expands global innovation alliance

Enterprise Singapore expands global innovation alliance

On October 31, Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) announced the addition of three new Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) nodes in Mumbai, Melbourne, and Sydney. The move aims to facilitate the expansion of Singaporean tech startups in India and Australia while driving innovative collaborations.
switch 2023 spotlights new game changers

SWITCH 2023 spotlights new game changers

The Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2023 opened on October 31, highlighting the transformative power of AI and advances in net-zero technologies.
big city startups make waves in funding rounds

Big-city startups make waves in funding rounds

Vietnamese startups, particularly in the largest cities, are witnessing significant international investments, reflecting the country’s rising prominence and commitment to innovation.
singapores protos labs bags 22 million to fund expansion in vietnam

Singapore's Protos Labs bags $2.2 million to fund expansion in Vietnam

Protos Labs, a Singapore-based cyber risk management company, has wrapped up a seed round funding of nearly $2.2 and plans to venture into Vietnam.
vietnams own innovation centre a defining concept

Vietnam’s own innovation centre a defining concept

The importance of innovation has never been more obvious. Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung told VIR’s Nguyen Huong about the development of the National Innovation Centre and support for innovation startups.
aircity secures seed funding from south korean fund sopoong

AirCity secures seed funding from South Korean fund Sopoong

AirCity, a Vietnamese tech-driven startup specialising in building management, announced an undisclosed seed round investment from South Korean-based Sopoong Ventures on October 3.
vietnams tech startups secure 50 million in funding in q3

Vietnam's tech startups secure $50 million in funding in Q3

In the third quarter of 2023, Vietnam's tech startups secured a total of $50.1 million in funding—a tremendous 504 per cent increase compared with the second quarter of 2023, according to a report by Tracxn, a leading global SaaS-based market intelligence platform.
monash university helps vietnamese startups unlock their potential

Monash University helps Vietnamese startups unlock their potential

On September 20, TECHFEST 2023 – Vietnam's largest annual event for innovative startups – was held at Monash University, Australia. Susan Elliott AM, interim president and vice-chancellor of Monash University, sat down for an interview with VIR's Thanh Van about its role in promoting and supporting creativity and innovation, especially for Vietnamese startups.
compelling business model essential for success

Compelling business model essential for success

In today’s global landscape, myriad uncertainties cast shadows over economic and political terrains. Louis Nguyen, chairman and CEO of Saigon Asset Management, shared his insights with VIR’s Celine Luu on the changing tides of Vietnam’s investment arena related to startups.
japanese investors tap into startups

Japanese investors tap into startups

Japanese investors are growingly interested in Vietnamese tech startups to boost footprints and tap into local demand.