Knowledge & Innovation
This category covers advancements in technology, education, and research, including startups, AI, fintech, and digital transformation. It highlights government policies on innovation, investment in R&D, and digital economy trends. As economies transition to knowledge-based industries, this section explores emerging technologies, automation, AI, and blockchain, showcasing how businesses and policymakers adapt to rapid innovation.
Vietnam sees strong growth in professional, scientific, and technological FDI
Year-to-date (YTD), the sector has attracted a total of 332 new projects and US$1.02 billion in newly registered capital, reflecting significant investment in this area.
Vietnam’s time and attendance software market to double by 2033
The report highlights Vietnam’s expanding workforce, which consisted of over 52.4 million people as of 2023, as a significant driver of this growth. The increasing demand for time tracking solutions is attributed to the country’s rapid economic development and industrialisation.
Vietnam’s data centre storage market to double by 2029 amid digital transformation
The report goes on to say that the demand for scalable and reliable data storage solutions is rising as Vietnamese businesses transition from traditional methods to digital platforms. Significant contributors to this trend include the finance, e-commerce, telecommunications, healthcare, and government sectors, which are generating and processing vast amounts of data daily…
Vietnam’s AI in e-commerce market forecasted to reach US$ 1.74 billion by 2032
The report notes that the rapid adoption of AI technologies is reshaping the industry as businesses seek to enhance customer experiences, optimise operations, and gain a competitive edge. Vietnam’s young, tech-savvy population and the expanding digital economy have fuelled demand for innovative solutions, including personalised recommendations, chatbot-driven customer service, inventory management, and predictive analytics.
FDI in Vietnam’s information and communication sector declines in October
Year-to-date, the sector has attracted 194 projects with a cumulative registered capital of US$150.56 million, reflecting moderate investment levels in Vietnam’s digital and communication infrastructure…
Vietnam FDI in professional, scientific, and tech sectors declines, October
This monthly decline in both project count and capital could reflect a period of adjustment, with FDI in this sector often fluctuating due to the high specificity and varying capital demands of technology-driven projects. Despite this downturn, the sector is expected to maintain its role in supporting Vietnam’s innovation and technological advancement trajectory…
A Brief History of Startups in Vietnam: Unpacked 2024
A culture of ingenuity along with big appetites for risk has seen Vietnamese entrepreneurs slide seamlessly into the global start-up scene. But start-ups require capital and the capital flowing into Vietnamese startups has slowed considerably post-pandemic. With this in mind, this article runs through what’s changed, how it’s changed, and what might happen next…
Why Cryptocurrency in Vietnam Is So Popular: Unpacked
Definitive regulations for cryptocurrency in Vietnam have been somewhat elusive. However, this has not stopped cryptocurrency and digital assets from becoming very popular. In light of this, this article runs through a brief history of cryptocurrency in Vietnam including how it has developed, how the government has responded, and what might happen next.
New report on tech startups in Vietnam finds funding dives in 2023
Funding in startups in Vietnam was down 17 percent to US$529 million last year according to a report by Dove Ventures. The big winners were healthcare and education startups which recorded increases of 391 percent and 107 percent respectively.
Insolvency in Vietnam: Unpacked
This article charts the path unprofitable firms tend to follow in Vietnam and what creditors might expect before bankruptcy proceedings are initiated on a debtor, if they are in fact, initiated at all.
Unusually low startup funding reported for Vietnam in Q3
In the third quarter of this year, Vietnamese tech startups received US$50.1 million in funding the Vietnam Investment Review is reporting citing data from Tracxn. The publication is saying this is a 504 percent increase on Q2 startup funding, however, Deal Street Asia put startup funding in Vietnam in Q2 of
Vietnamese edible-insect startup closes series A funding
Vietnam’s Cricket One, which turns crickets in edible powder, has closed series A funding, according to AgFunder News. They haven’t disclosed how much funding they received but have said its seven figures.
VN Uber-style financial services sales startup receives US$6 million investment
MFast, a Vietnamese fintech startup has received US$6 million in series A funding, VN Express is reporting. The firm’s business peer-to-peer sales model appears to be something akin to Uber for financial services. Individuals can sign up to assist customers to take out credit cards, insurance, open digital wallets, and
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