Swedfund invests $15 million in Excelsior Capital Vietnam Fund II

Swedfund invests $15 million in Excelsior Capital Vietnam Fund II

Swedfund has invested $15 million in Excelsior Capital Vietnam Fund II to boost Vietnamese private sector development and growth, and thereby job creation.
200 SMEs named for Vietnam National Pavilion 2025

200 SMEs named for Vietnam National Pavilion 2025

Vietrade and Alibaba.com have announced the 200 standout Vietnamese businesses for Vietnam National Pavilion 2025.
More bank support to come in form of credit packages

More bank support to come in form of credit packages

Banks will place a strong focus on small traders and consumer lending this year, especially for social housing, to drive economic growth while supporting key sectors.
Vietnam’s SMEs embrace digitalisation

Vietnam’s SMEs embrace digitalisation

Vietnam’s SMEs are increasingly embracing digitalisation to overcome barriers to global expansion.
Public bonds crucial for fast-tracking North-South Expressway

Public bonds crucial for fast-tracking North-South Expressway

VINASME chief has stressed the need to accelerate the North-South Expressway, calling on the government to secure funding through public bonds.
Supporting industries seek newer policies

Supporting industries seek newer policies

Vietnam’s supporting industries are failing to meet set targets, with a tendency to rely too much on overseas vendors instead of developing domestic suppliers, which is leaving foreign investors hesitant to enter the market.
Fund tweaks to help SME innovation

Fund tweaks to help SME innovation

While some businesses are ready to innovate alongside the digital transformation, many admit they do not know where to start and where to find support channels.
ACCA report outlines SME agendas for ESG

ACCA report outlines SME agendas for ESG

In 2024, the landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises is both promising and challenging. In the heart of Southeast Asia, Vietnam stands at the forefront of economic growth, and has set ambitious growth targets for 2024.
Thuong Hieu Vu and 31 other Vietnamese firms shine at SME100 Awards

Thuong Hieu Vu and 31 other Vietnamese firms shine at SME100 Awards

Vu Branding Co., Ltd. (Thuong Hieu Vu) had made it onto the list of the 32 winners of the SME100 Asia Awards for its rapid growth over the last year and its commitment to sustainable development.
New projects ramp up SME benefits

New projects ramp up SME benefits

As domestic small and medium-sized enterprises retain a large thirst for capital supply, foreign institutions are pouring support into those able to bounce back in 2022.
$36 million for the improvement of Vietnam's private sector competitiveness

$36 million for the improvement of Vietnam's private sector competitiveness

USAID and Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment have just launched a new project focusing on building the competitiveness of Vietnam’s private sector.
Lenders get trendy to lap up increasing youth slice

Lenders get trendy to lap up increasing youth slice

Banks are responding to the challenge of engaging young retail customers with a wide set of inventive new products, as the retail loan segment is widely viewed as the primary driver setting the tone for the whole financial system in Vietnam.
Vietnamese SMEs achieve breakthrough growth with cross-border e-commerce

Vietnamese SMEs achieve breakthrough growth with cross-border e-commerce

Despite the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnamese SMEs reached significant achievements last year by stepping up e-commerce business on Amazon.
Thousands of MSMEs to receive support with digital transformation

Thousands of MSMEs to receive support with digital transformation

Thousands of enterprises, including MSMEs, cooperatives, and even business households could benefit from the digital transformation programme in 2021-2025.
Visa partners Sacombank to launch Business Reporting, an SME spend management tool

Visa partners Sacombank to launch Business Reporting, an SME spend management tool

Visa teamed up with Sacombank to provide SMEs in Vietnam with Business Reporting, an enhanced spend management tool designed to manage business expenses.
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