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SK Startup Fellowship offers start-ups chance to connect with Korean peers, investors

SK Startup Fellowship offers start-ups chance to connect with Korean peers, investors

South Korea’s second largest conglomerate SK Group has announced the fourth edition of its SK Startup Fellowship programme with US$265,000 in grants for 10 outstanding Vietnamese start-ups. 
Agreement signed to increase resources for Vietnamese start-ups

Agreement signed to increase resources for Vietnamese start-ups

The Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, the Investment and Business Partners (IBP) and the Business Startup Support Centre (BSSC) have signed an MoU that promise to provide Vietnamese businesses and startups an opportunity to access investment funds from Alibaba Group as well...
AB InBev to launch 100 Labs programme in Viet Nam to support start-ups

AB InBev to launch 100+ Labs programme in Viet Nam to support start-ups

The implementation of the programme is aimed at promoting the start-up ecosystem and conditions for Vietnamese start-ups to get access to the global market.
Viet Nam Startup Day throws spotlight on young entrepreneurs

Viet Nam Startup Day throws spotlight on young entrepreneurs

With the country’s relatively young population and high smartphone and internet use, Vietnamese start-ups have an opportunity to thrive, experts said.
Australian investment supports Vietnamese start-ups

Australian investment supports Vietnamese start-ups

The Australian Government has committed A$4.9 million (US$3.53 million) of investment in Viet Nam''s venture fund Ascend Vietnam Ventures (AVV) to assist local startups, according to the Australian Embassy in Viet Nam.
VinaCapital arm invests in blockchain start-up accelerator Hub Global

VinaCapital arm invests in blockchain start-up accelerator Hub Global

VinaCapital Ventures, the technology investment platform of fund management company VinaCapital Group, announced it has invested in Hub Global JSC, a blockchain eco-platform that supports the development of promising Vietnamese start-ups creating blockchain solutions in various sectors.
Vietnamese start-ups seek support to go global

Vietnamese start-ups seek support to go global

More than 200 local and interntaional experts, investors, supporting agencies and leading organisations in the startup ecosystem took part in a discussion on sources of support for Vietnamese startups at an international seminar held on Friday in HCM City.
Foreign investment into Vietnamese start-ups expected to rise despite COVID-19

Foreign investment into Vietnamese start-ups expected to rise despite COVID-19

Foreign investment into Vietnamese startups is predicted to increase although the COVID-19 pandemic has left negative impacts on the economy, according to experts.
Investment into local start-ups expected to rise this year

Investment into local start-ups expected to rise this year

The investment capital into Vietnamese start-ups this year would see a breakthrough despite a year-on-year decrease of 48 per cent in 2020 to reach US$451 million.
Start-up Wheel 2020 attracts outstanding local and foreign start-ups

Start-up Wheel 2020 attracts outstanding local and foreign start-ups

The top 60 Vietnamese start-ups chosen from thousands of contestants competed at the semi-final round of the 2020 Viet Nam Start-up Wheel contest in HCM City on November 13.
Conference urges VN start-ups to try ‘new things to thrive post-Covid

Conference urges VN start-ups to try ‘new’ things to thrive post-Covid

Vietnamese start-ups should try new things to leverage their strengths and strengthen their competitiveness, the Grab Ventures Ignite Bootcamp heard.
Techfest 2019 kicks off in Ha Long

Techfest 2019 kicks off in Ha Long

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has urged Vietnamese start-ups to come up with initiatives, make new technology-based products and not be afraid of risks.
Regulatory void makes it difficult for start-ups to access capital

Regulatory void makes it difficult for start-ups to access capital

In the absence of suitable legal framework, Vietnamese start-ups are struggling to secure much-needed capital as investment funds have difficulties navigating the country’s numerous regulatory barriers, said fund managers and policy researchers.
VN start-ups eyeing the world must have global mindset: forum

VN start-ups eyeing the world must have global mindset: forum

Vietnamese start-ups that wish to go global must have a “global mindset” and “decision-making power” and be willing to “take risks” to capitalise on the opportunities for success in the digital economy, experts have said.
Venture capital funds commit almost half a billion dollars to VN startups

Venture capital funds commit almost half a billion dollars to VN startups

Eighteen local and domestic venture capital funds have committed investment of about VND10 trillion (US$429.2 million) to Vietnamese start-ups over the next three years.