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.
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.