Vietnam's startup market

Update news Vietnam's startup market

$529 million funneled into Vietnam’s startup ecosystem in 2023

The total capital invested in Vietnamese tech startups amounted to $529 million in 2023, marking a 17 per cent decrease from the previous year.

Investment in Vietnamese startups in 2023 ranks third in Southeast Asia

Vietnam maintains the third position in the number of investment capital and deals of startups in Southeast Asia.

Funding for Vietnamese technology startups decreases 39% in Q1

Vietnam currently ranks third in terms of capital mobilized in the first quarter of this year among Southeast Asian (SEA) countries.

Vietnam AI, robotic startups shortlisted for Qualcomm program

A number of ‘Make in Vietnam’ startups, such as DeltaX robotics, Aircity face recognition, and Vbee conversation platform, have been shortlisted under the Qualcomm-funded incubation program.

Overseas graduates energise tech startups in Vietnam

Many technology talents have been returning to Vietnam after studying abroad, helping fuel not only domestic electronics supply chains but also the fast-growing digital economy.

Ho Chi Minh City, promised land of startup "unicorns"

Following the footsteps of ancestors, the Southern region has proven to be a sacred land with extraordinary people for many generations.

Young people find start-up success with coffee grounds

The project “Coffuel - Innovative solution in recycling industrial by-products to create a sustainable energy supply” recently won first prize in the Start-up Competition 2023 – the first of its kind organised by the Hanoi Youth Union.

New legal framework for innovation startup

The development of the innovation startup ecosystem aims to foster a conducive environment for businesses to emerge and thrive, thereby creating exceptional value.

Innovative startups in Vietnam see both tough obstacles, precious opportunities

Attracting investments in ‘seemingly crazy’ ideas is rather challenging, yet this risk is the typical characteristic of any innovative startups in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s deep-tech firm attracts investments from financiers

Despite the difficulties of the world economy, Earable Neuroscience can attract investment. The secret lies in the product's application of exclusive core technology and its ability to meet the needs of the sleep tech device market.

Vietnam lures increased investment to innovation, startups

Vietnam is taking advantage of investment opportunities in innovation and startups, heard the Vietnam Venture Summit held by the National Innovation Centre (NIC) and the Golden Gate Ventures on October 30.

VN seeks to improve mechanisms for innovation, entrepreneurship support centres

Vietnam was studying to improve mechanisms for centres for innovation and entrepreneurship to create favourable conditions for the operation and development of start-up firms.

Two former Google engineers set phygital startup in Vietnam

Phygital is a new field in Vietnam, but it is believed to be one with great potential to develop digital economy in the future.

Vietnam's edtech startups gain attention from purpose-driven investors

Vietnam's edtech market is continuing to receive an influx of fresh capital as home-grown edtech startups receive attention from purpose-driven investors.

Vietnam to build three regional innovation and startup support centres

Vietnam will soon set up three regional innovation and startup support centres aimed at making full use of local resources and encouraging innovation and creativity, creating the prerequisite for the replication of the model across the country.

Vietnam remains hub for tech talent

Vietnam continues to be a hub for strong tech talent, said the Southeast Asia Startup Talent Report 2023.

Startup leaders unfazed by hurdles

Startup founders are bullish about their growth prospects towards the latter half of 2023, with investors soothed by Vietnam’s growth trajectory.

Investors set to pour US$5 billion into Vietnam's startup market in 2023-2025

Vietnam, along with Indonesia and Singapore, remains a golden triangle for startup development in Southeast Asia.