07-12-2023 15:51
On December 7, Klook, Asia’s leading platform for experiences and travel services, announced that it has successfully completed a $210 million financing, supporting business growth and fortifying its financial stability.
07-12-2023 08:00
Vietnam continues to be an attractive destination for overseas funding from other Asian countries, and potentially more from further afield. Pham Ngoc Bich, managing director of Corporate Finance at Ho Chi Minh Securities, provided insight to VIR’s Celine Luu on the evolving landscape of Vietnamese mergers and acquisitions.
06-12-2023 09:33
GuarantCo and Standard Chartered have signed a MoU announcing the intention to develop a climate-focused deal framework that aims to increase funding opportunities in Vietnam and accelerate climate action.
04-12-2023 16:55
Igloo, an insurtech firm headquartered in Singapore, has successfully concluded its Pre-Series C funding round, securing a substantial $36 million.
02-12-2023 08:00
Amidst the complexities of Vietnam’s market in 2023, where sectors such as manufacturing and exports are marked by promising growth over the next 5-10 years, the economic landscape is a mosaic of opportunities. These medium-term prospects, however, coexist with a prevailing air of uncertainty and even financial distress, driven by global events such as high US interest rates, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Israel-Hamas conflict, and challenges in Vietnam’s real estate and funding market.
07-11-2023 08:00
The government is being urged to improve the supply of electricity for production and business activities, with warnings that power shortages could continue undermining the economy’s efforts to garner new funding from abroad.
06-11-2023 15:00
Equity investors and management authorities have great expectations for the National Assembly’s upcoming discussion, which should give the nod to policies for pilot implementation pertaining to funding Vietnam’s road system.
31-10-2023 15:00
Imports of stone-polymer composite (SPC) flooring into the US market has declined, creating an opportunity for non-Chinese manufacturers like Neo Floor. VIR ‘s Van Nguyen discussed this with Neo Floor CEO Le Quang.
25-10-2023 22:00
Vietnamese startups, particularly in the largest cities, are witnessing significant international investments, reflecting the country’s rising prominence and commitment to innovation.
24-10-2023 11:37
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.
12-10-2023 11:00
As the country adapts to the global minimum tax, Vietnam’s future as a prime investment destination is under the lens. Duong Hoang, partner and head of Tax at KPMG in Vietnam, offered VIR’s Luu Huong insights into this transformative phase, highlighting the synergies between Vietnam’s tax strategy and its quest to remain a magnet for foreign funding.
11-10-2023 11:58
China has surpassed South Korea and Japan to become the second-largest foreign investor in Vietnam this year. Seck Yee Chung, partner at Baker McKenzie Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Thanh Van about the Chinese funding that is ramping up in Vietnam.
04-10-2023 17:01
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.
02-10-2023 20:42
Tin Thanh Group is known in Vietnam for its saturated steam production for industries such as food processing, rubber, paper production, packaging, and textiles, and a billion-dollar injection will help it towards a greener direction.
02-10-2023 17:00
Bain Capital, a leading private investment firm with approximately $180 billion of assets under management, has agreed to invest at least $200 million of equity capital into Masan Group Corporation (HSX: MSN).