funding freeze thaws tech startup ambitions

Funding freeze thaws tech startup ambitions

Many technology startup projects are still struggling to survive as the funding winter is expected to continue for at least the next year.
edtech arena remaining positive with major moves

Edtech arena remaining positive with major moves

Venture capital continues to flow into edtech despite a decline in the tech startup market.
vietnams edtech startups gain attention from purpose driven investors

Vietnam's edtech startups gain attention from purpose-driven investors

Vietnam's edtech market is continuing to receive an influx of fresh capital as home-grown edtech startups receive attention from purpose-driven investors.
startups look to build synergy with established names

Startups look to build synergy with established names

Innovative startups could be ready to act as catalysts for transformative change within well-established corporations.
rok wants to lure vietnamese talents in startups

RoK wants to lure Vietnamese talents in startups

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) of the Republic of Korea (RoK) will launch K-Tech College, a programme that offers training programs in software and provides job placement opportunities with Korean startups to talented students from developing nations, including Vietnam.
innovative startups eyeing fresh opportunities

Innovative startups eyeing fresh opportunities

A new annual event called Inno Vietnam-Japan Fast Track Pitch took place in Hanoi on August 29 to showcase innovative startups.
aws increases approach to early stage startups with new programme

AWS increases approach to early-stage startups with new programme

Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud, on August 25 launched a new AWS Build programme to increase its approach to early-stage startups.
vietnamese fintech startups secure a mere 62 million funding in 1h2023

Vietnamese fintech startups secure a mere $6.2 million funding in 1H/2023

Vietnam's records experienced a significant decline in fintech funding, with the total amounting to a lower-than-expected $6.2 million in the first half of 2023.
success stories not hard to find at venture capital funds

Success stories not hard to find at venture capital funds

With a robust startup ecosystem and a growing pool of innovative entrepreneurs, Southeast Asia has become a hotbed for venture capitalists. Jussi Salovaara, co-founder and managing partner of Singaporean venture capital fund Antler, discussed with VIR’s Le Luu its comprehensive investment strategy to select the most promising startups, as well as their perspective on emerging trends.
startups ponder moves during fundraising scarcity

Startups ponder moves during fundraising scarcity

Difficulties are encircling many tech startups, with capital flows into the field congested and sharply decreasing over the past few months.
google works with nic and us mission in vietnam launch google for startups accelerator

Google works with NIC and US Mission in Vietnam launch Google for Startups Accelerator

Vietnam is becoming one of South East Asia's rising startup hubs as its online economy is forecasted to grow to US$50 billion by 2025.
design thinking open innovation 2023 competition launches in vietnam

'Design Thinking - Open Innovation 2023' competition launches in Vietnam

The "Design Thinking - Open Innovation 2023" competition, organised by the Innovative Design Thinking Village in collaboration with key partners, has launched in Vietnam, attracting diverse and innovative startups aiming to solve societal challenges and contribute to sustainable development.
decoding preferences of investors in tech startups

Decoding preferences of investors in tech startups

In an exclusive interview, VIR’s Luu Huong explored Vietnam’s vibrant startup ecosystem with Hung Truong, senior investment director at SK Vietnam and judge for the KPMG Global Tech Innovator 2023, discussing investor preferences, regional competition, and strategies for startups.
nic and can tho university to develop startups in the mekong river delta

NIC and Can Tho University to develop startups in the Mekong River Delta

Innovation and science technologies are expected to significantly contribute to the sustainable development of the Mekong River Delta.
responding to the changes in the startup environment

Responding to the changes in the startup environment

Startups today face the daunting obstacles of scaling their businesses and proving their revenue models, requiring them to exhibit adaptability and articulate their value proposition in an ever-evolving investment landscape. Manisha Shah, CFO at Momo, also one of esteemed judges of KPMG Global Tech Innovator, shared with VIR’s Celine Luu her perspective on these challenges, while also offering valuable insights on the role of women in tech start-ups and the need for increased support for female entrepreneurs.