Imminent sandbox to offer boost for fintech environment

Imminent sandbox to offer boost for fintech environment

New regulations are around the corner for the fintech sector, after the first half of the year saw a substantial reduction in funding by 67 per cent compared to the same period last year.
Decree on regulatory sandbox for Fintech to be introduced

Decree on regulatory sandbox for Fintech to be introduced

A decree on regulatory sandbox for Fintech has been scheduled to come into force in Q3/2023, getting online lenders out of the regulatory limbo that they have been trapped in for years.
The future of banking discussed at Temenos forum

The future of banking discussed at Temenos forum

The 2023 Temenos Regional Forum played host to banking experts and their views on digital transformation and the future of banking.
Buy now, pay later offering unique, substantial value

Buy now, pay later offering unique, substantial value

The buy now, pay later fintech segment is attracting strong attention of businesses and consumers and is considered the new piece of the financial market pie.
Fintech groups boost tie-up credentials

Fintech groups boost tie-up credentials

An increasing number of foreign fintech companies are gravitating towards Vietnam, emphasising their enthusiasm through strategic alliances with local partners.
Vietnamese fintech startups secure a mere $6.2 million funding in 1H/2023

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 H1/2023.
Vietnam's fintech landscape poised for significant growth

Vietnam's fintech landscape poised for significant growth

Despite a drop in funding, Vietnam will continue to breed upcoming fintech unicorns in the long term thanks to its burgeoning fintech sector.
Credgenics targets Vietnam after $50 million Series B round

Credgenics targets Vietnam after $50 million Series B round

Credgenics, an Indian SaaS debt recovery company, has underscored its commitment to expansion with the upcoming launch of a new office in Vietnam.
Fintech groups and banks linking up for new payment partnerships

Fintech groups and banks linking up for new payment partnerships

Vietnam’s payment fintech landscape is witnessing a surge in partnerships between foreign giants like Apple Pay and local banks, while local payment apps are teaming up with international firms, signalling promising growth prospects for the digital payment sector.
Barriers remain for BNPL to be top tool

Barriers remain for BNPL to be top tool

The buy now, pay later fintech segment is still in a feeling-out stage in Vietnam as it attracts both foreign and local players that must take on tough competition in order to survive.
Vietnam's fintech app market shows impressive growth

Vietnam's fintech app market shows impressive growth

April Tayson, Adjust's regional vice president for Southeast Asia and India, discussed how Adjust provides data-driven solutions to empower fintech marketers.
Vietnam’s fintech GIMO secures $17.1 million in Series A funding

Vietnam’s fintech GIMO secures $17.1 million in Series A funding

GIMO, a prominent Vietnam-based fintech specialising in providing flexible pay and financial wellbeing solutions for under-banked workers, has just announced the successful completion of its Series A funding round, securing a substantial capital raise of
Consumers empowered with Kredivo

Consumers empowered with Kredivo

By continuing to leverage top-notch technologies, fintech group Kredivo is well-positioned to maintain its market triumph in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) market and offer Vietnamese customers with an unparalleled experience, tapping into the country’s rapidly growing e-commerce sector with a convenient and secure way for online payment.
Optimism rises for fintech development opportunities

Optimism rises for fintech development opportunities

Vietnam is presenting promising opportunities for cashless payments and boasts a thriving fintech ecosystem, yet the absence of a regulatory sandbox is hindering the full potential of innovative ventures.
ADB, Switzerland grant 5 mln USD to support Vietnam improve fintech

ADB, Switzerland grant 5 mln USD to support Vietnam improve fintech

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Switzerland have signed a cofinancing agreement of up to 5 million USD to develop financial technologies (fintech) that can help address low financial inclusion in Vietnam, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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