keys to success for unique startups

Keys to success for unique startups

As an innovation and startup hub in the region, Singapore continues to attract and nurture startups from Southeast Asia, with many startups managing to scale successfully out of Singapore. Edwin Chow, Assistant CEO of Innovation and Enterprise at Enterprise Singapore, talked to VIR’s Minh Anh about the key factors to success for startups and how they can thrive in a global arena.
preparing for the next tech funding wave

Preparing for the next tech funding wave

Without knowing when the fundraising winter will end, Trinh Ngoc Duc, chairman of D.lion Holdings, told VIR’s Vu Anh why there could be a change of weather in 2023, and how startups could be more prepared in terms of legal, financial, and human resources.
singapore expands global innovation alliance

Singapore expands Global Innovation Alliance

The Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) network has grown to include Abu Dhabi and Seoul, helping Singapore-based tech startups and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) link up with partners and access more opportunities in the two markets.
challenging road ahead for agriculture startups

Challenging road ahead for agriculture startups

Vietnam’s innovation startup ecosystem is forecast to see an investment of $2 billion, according to the Vietnam Open Innovation Ecosystem Report 2022, and aspiring startups are making great strides to bring distinct products from their homeland to supermarket shelves at home and abroad.
blockchain technology to revolutionise finance and banking sector

Blockchain technology to revolutionise finance and banking sector

Blockchain technology is expected to help Vietnam's finance and banking sector deliver a better customer experience and help traditional banking institutions compete with fintech startups.
switch 2022 singapore spotlights opportunities for collaboration in innovation

SWITCH 2022 Singapore spotlights opportunities for collaboration in innovation

The Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2022 opened on October 25, galvanising collaboration in innovation and cross-border partnerships.
vietnam startup 40 connecting for new opportunities

Vietnam startup 4.0 – connecting for new opportunities

The Vietnam Startup 4.0 Forum was held on October 19, bringing an opportunity to increase connectivity and cooperation in the future.
vietnam well placed for breakthroughs in innovation and entrepreneurship

Vietnam well-placed for breakthroughs in innovation and entrepreneurship

Vietnam is creating favourable conditions for startups and youth entrepreneurs to engage in innovation and make breakthrough developments, a recent forum has heard.
sound business strategy crucial for proptech players

Sound business strategy crucial for proptech players

The property market is facing numerous hurdles, and Propzy’s failure makes it difficult for the proptech ecosystem to improve.
learning the lessons of proptech failures

Learning the lessons of proptech failures

Inadequate use of capital, inefficient management, and being unable to keep track of market demand have all caused the end of some startups, even those that have enjoyed capital injections worth tens of millions of US dollars.
propzy predicament signals warning to property startups

Propzy predicament signals warning to property startups

Once considered a rising star in the field of real estate technology, Propzy announced its closure last week.
south korean startups eye vietnam takeover

South Korean startups eye Vietnam takeover

In preparing for digital transformation acceleration in Vietnam, South Korean startups are increasing expansions in the country to tap into growing demands.
ab inbev launching 100 labs in vietnam to support startups

AB InBev launching 100+ Labs in Vietnam to support startups

Selected startups will receive a golden ticket to the Global 100+ Accelerator, mentorship, training, and funding of up to $15,000 to implement a pilot project with some of the most well-loved brands in the world.
edtech startup vuihoc bags 2 million in bridge funding ahead of series a

Edtech startup VUIHOC bags $2 million in bridge funding ahead of Series A

VUIHOC has raised $2 million in a bridge round led by Ant Group-backed venture capital firm BAce Capital that was joined by other investors including Vulpes Venture, DT&Investment & Colopl Next, and Nextrans.
vietnamese startups rally support to go global

Vietnamese startups rally support to go global

The chance to disrupt the market – paired with confidence, optimism, and financial reward among other reasons – has drawn both home-grown and international startup entrepreneurs to Vietnam.