echelon asia summit 2023 connecting asias tech ecosystem for growth and innovation

Echelon Asia Summit 2023: Connecting Asia's tech ecosystem for growth and innovation

e27 has announced the highly anticipated Echelon Asia Summit 2023, connecting over 5,000 attendees and more than 200 startups from across Asia to facilitate the exploration of investment trends, high-growth sectors, and sustainable growth opportunities in Southeast Asia's tech ecosystem.
antler summit 2023 showcasing the top startups in asean

Antler Summit 2023: showcasing the top startups in ASEAN

Antler, a global early-stage venture capital (VC) firm that invests in the defining technology companies of tomorrow, hosted its inaugural “Antler Summit” at Google's Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore on May 17.
gojek inks partnership with dat bike in vietnam

Gojek inks partnership with Dat Bike in Vietnam

Gojek – an on-demand, multiservice mobile platform – and Dat Bike – one of the fastest growing electric vehicle startups in Southeast Asia – announced on May 18 that they will partner to pilot the use of electric motorbikes in Gojek's transportation, logistics, and food delivery network in Vietnam.
genesia ventures secures 110 million in third fund

Genesia Ventures secures $110 million in third fund

Genesia Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in seed and early-stage startups in Japan and Southeast Asia, has successfully completed the fundraising for its third fund, with a total capital raise of around $110 million.
nuts and bolts of new personal data decree

Nuts and bolts of new personal data decree

Last month the government in Vietnam finally issued Decree No.13/2023/ND-CP on personal data protection (PDP). The decree will take effect from July; however, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises as well as startups (excluding data processing companies) are optionally exempted for two years.
significant funding pumped into educational startups

Significant funding pumped into educational startups

Despite forecasts that the global economic situation may negatively impact the startup market, the edtech sector in Vietnam is still flourishing due to increased investment in education, affordable internet costs, and advancements in industry technologies.
scale vietnam launched to support health tech startups

Scale Vietnam launched to support health-tech startups

On April 14, VMED Group launched Scale Vietnam as a platform to support health-tech startups, enabling them to grow and solve existing health problems.
startup leaders unfazed by hurdles

Startup leaders unfazed by hurdles

Startup founders are bullish about their growth prospects towards the latter half of 2023, with investors soothed by Vietnam’s growth trajectory.
venture capitals continue to bet on domestic startups

Venture capitals continue to bet on domestic startups

Investment platform VinaCapital Ventures will disburse $10 million in the next three months, while Antler is set to release approximately $2-3 million to startups in Vietnam in 2023.
vietnamese and japanese startups eye cooperation

Vietnamese and Japanese startups eye cooperation

Vietnamese and Japanese startups gathered on February 15 at the Vietnam-Japan Economic Forum to discuss the possibilities of further cooperation.
vietnam blockchain association changes personnel

Vietnam Blockchain Association changes personnel

At the first extraordinary meeting of the Executive Board of Vietnam Blockchain Association, it approved the cancellation of the membership of Huy Nguyen, Pham Minh Tri and Pham Toan Thang and dismissed all related positions and positions officials of Huy Nguyen and Pham Minh Tri.
vietnam an attractive spot for startups bloomberg

Vietnam an attractive spot for startups: Bloomberg

Bloomberg on February 14 published an article “Silicon Valley talent is helping grow Vietnam’s startup hub”, quoting founders’ opinion that an abundance of inexpensive engineers coupled with a fast-growing economy makes Vietnam an attractive spot for startups.
a good time to explore digital assets

A good time to explore digital assets

With 10 years of experience in connecting IT and blockchain startups with investors worldwide, Hadi Malaeb, co-founder and CEO of Agora Group, shared with VIR’s Duc Hanh his thoughts on promoting blockchain startup and digital asset space.
vietnam the place to innovate with tech

Vietnam: the place to innovate with tech

After building Asian fashion e-commerce group Zalora and serving as COO of Global Fashion Group, Magnus Grimeland founded early-stage investment firm Antler. After four years, it now has over $500 million in assets under management to help build startups worldwide. He talked to VIR’s Hong Nhung about his vision in Vietnam.
vietnamese startups raise 855 million in 2022

Vietnamese startups raise $855 million in 2022

Vietnamese startups secured $855 million in fresh funding in 2022, which is only one-third compared to the value in 2021, according to a recent report by Nextrans.