DutyCast riding the AI wave to empower SMEs

DutyCast riding the AI wave to empower SMEs

With fresh backing from GTR Ventures and strategic angel investors, startup DutyCast is doubling down on its mission to simplify compliance and lower barriers for smaller enterprises.
Bizcap NZ Reports Record Lending as Demand for Credit Lines Surges

Bizcap NZ Reports Record Lending as Demand for Credit Lines Surges

Kiwi businesses are borrowing big, as Bizcap delivers back-to-back record months in SME funding.
France's Proparco and Netherlands' FMO invest $80 million in SeABank

France's Proparco and Netherlands' FMO invest $80 million in SeABank

Proparco and FMO have signed a loan agreement worth $80 million with SeABank.
Enterprises access innovative solutions at VGMF 2025

Enterprises access innovative solutions at VGMF 2025

In the context of the global restructuring of value chains and trade, Vietnam's active promotion of production model transformation is not only an inevitable trend, but also a vital requirement to increase value, enhance competitiveness and welcome new investment flows.
SMEs highlight concern over lack of banking loan access

SMEs highlight concern over lack of banking loan access

With smaller enterprises finding it difficult to access bank loans, solutions are being advanced that include loosening credit regulations and providing loans based on future assets.
IFC, SECO enhance partnership to bolster supply chain finance market in Vietnam

IFC, SECO enhance partnership to bolster supply chain finance market in Vietnam

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), in partnership with the Swiss Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), have launched the second phase of their supply chain finance (SCF) programme in Vietnam on March 17.
Corporations keen for faster means to grow

Corporations keen for faster means to grow

Seeing the potential for strong growth in the supporting and vehicle industries, corporations are requesting new government policies to enable faster expansion.
10 enterprises honoured at final round of 'Vietnam ESG Initiative 2024'

10 enterprises honoured at final round of 'Vietnam ESG Initiative 2024'

On October 3, the Agency for Enterprise Development under the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) organised the Vietnam ESG Initiative 2024 Award Ceremony.
NextBold Capital eyes $100 million fund to back SMEs in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos

NextBold Capital eyes $100 million fund to back SMEs in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos

NextBold Capital is raising its first fund to invest in SMEs across Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.
Wide-ranging support can ensure green-digital wins

Wide-ranging support can ensure green-digital wins

Digital transformation and the green transition are no longer a choice, but implementation is still a headache for both businesses and the government. Bui Thu Thuy, deputy director general of the Agency for Enterprise Development under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, told VIR’s Nguyen Huong about government support for businesses, and the benefits for them.
SeABank secures $30 million convertible loan from Norfund

SeABank secures $30 million convertible loan from Norfund

SeABank signed a $30 million convertible loan agreement with Norfund on August 13.
SHB recognised as the bank with the best SME initiative

SHB recognised as the bank with the best SME initiative

Saigon-Hanoi Commercial Joint-Stock Bank has been recognised for its social impact finance and small- and medium-sized enterprise partnership initiatives.
SMEs must be afforded finance access

SMEs must be afforded finance access

Smaller enterprises in Vietnam, despite contributing up to 70 per cent to GDP, still face significant challenges in accessing finance.
Support for SMEs vital for ESG adoption

Support for SMEs vital for ESG adoption

S&P Global is committed to providing the essential intelligence and solutions needed to power SMEs’ journey towards a sustainable future.
Norfund grants $30 million convertible loan to SeABank

Norfund grants $30 million convertible loan to SeABank

The Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries (Norfund) on June 19 committed $30 million to Hanoi-headquartered SeABank (HSX: SSB) through a convertible loan, which can be converted into SeABank common shares within four years.
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