Vietnam International Trade Fair (VIETNAM EXPO), the longest-standing annual trade promotion event in Vietnam, is set to return in April. The event is hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, directed by the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE), and organised by VINEXAD JSC.
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Fintech and e-commerce companies in Southeast Asia are raising hefty amounts of capital as global investors bet on post-pandemic technology plays, bankers and investors said, a trend that is also stoking concerns about frothy valuations.
Public equity capital raising by Southeast Asian firms has surged to a four-year high of...
Vietnamese Electric Vehicle startup Dat Bike has announced the launch of Dat Charge - an ultra-fast charging station for its electric bikes. Located at the Saigon Innovation Hub (SiHUB), Dat Charge cuts the EV charging time by a third, by charging 100km at an unbeatable 20 minutes, compared to...
NEXTEVO, a Singapore-based materials science startup, proudly announces the launch of its cutting-edge production facility in Dong Nai province, Vietnam. This innovative facility transforms pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) into ready-to-spin (RTS) fiber using NEXTEVO’s efficient mechanical process, marking a significant step towards scalable and sustainable textile production.
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It is almost certain that when we talk about financial technology (fintech) development in Asia-Pacific, the focus usually shifts on China or even India to some extent. These large economies tends to overshadow Southeast Asia potential. But, it might not be the case for long.
Southeast Asia is emerging as...
Vietnam’s leading electric motorbike startup, Dat Bike, has raised US$8 million in funds led by Singapore-based Jungle Ventures. GSR Ventures and Delivery Hero Ventures also participated in the round, along with Wavemaker Partners and Innoven Capital.
This brings the total funds raised by the company to US$16.5 million. Dat Bike...
Startups in Vietnam are doing all they can to ensure income for their staff while making necessary strategical changes to adapt to the unpredictable Covid-19 pandemic.
Paul Espinas, CEO of education company MoveUp, is prioritizing keeping the same number of employees.
The company, which provides e-learning services, has an adequate number...
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has announced the successful conclusion of the DEX Connex Programme in Vietnam, in conjunction with the Vietnam Innovation Summit 2024.
MDEC said in a statement that it remains committed to supporting Malaysian tech companies in expanding their international reach and fostering bilateral collaborations that...
Jungle Ventures raised $225 million in the first close of its fourth fund as the venture capital firm seeks to replicate its successes in startups across Southeast Asia and India.
Many of its existing investors in previous funds backed the latest one, founding partner Amit Anand said in an interview....
18 Vietnamese SMEs win the prestigious SME100 Awards
2022 sees the rising costs of raw materials and as the inflation rates soar and interest rates continue to rise, SMEs in Vietnam managed to sustain their business and even displayed great resilience against the challenging environment.
The SME100 Awards makes its return...
Enterprises in Hanoi have been receiving support to overcome difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a survey conducted by the Hanoi Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (Hanoisme) among 1,500 of its member businesses, 57 percent of them are operating moderately and 38 percent are at normal operation levels....
Malaysia is aiming to strengthen economic cooperation with neighbouring countries to further explore opportunities for private sector involvement in emerging industries.
For one, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised that Vietnam is a country that is facing rapid individual growth presents significant potential for partnerships that would benefit both...
