Vietnam is inviting foreign startups to establish operations in the country and grow into unicorns in the near future.

The “Shark” metaphor - once synonymous with sharp business instincts - is now being redefined as Vietnam’s high-profile startup investors face serious legal charges.

Injecting billions of dong into a beer pub to catch up with new trends, an owner failed after just one year. The costly lesson: not every new business model fits every market.

UniVentures aims to connect the innovation ecosystems of Singapore and Vietnam, helping startup founders from Vietnamese universities access mentorship, markets and investors.

To foster meaningful growth, Vietnam needs targeted policies to support green innovation, including financial incentives, training programmes and public awareness campaigns.

The government aims for women-owned businesses to make up 30% of all enterprises in Vietnam by 2030, according to a decision recently signed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Over 50,000 F&B outlets shut down across Vietnam in 2025. Hanoi cafés are closing amid high rents and shrinking customer traffic.

After investing nearly VND1 billion, the owner of a cafe had to shut it down. The failure led to the realization of a major mistake that had cost him everything.

Experts warn Vietnam against expecting quick returns from public venture capital funds.

Sensor Tower highlights the rise of AI Hay as Vietnam’s first and largest generative AI Q&A network.

After public uproar over AntEx, the entrepreneur goes live to discuss the role of leadership in challenging times, drawing from 24 years of experience and personal setbacks.

After nearly five years in education, Chau Thi Nuong launched a closed-loop mushroom farm that now generates annual profits in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Driven by passion but lacking experience, Nguyen Ngoc Anh’s dream of starting a fashion business vanished along with nearly VND1 billion in capital.

After losing everything during COVID-19, a young man returns home to build a lantern business with over $82,000 in annual revenue.

Few people would imagine that the entrepreneurial journey of a university lecturer began with the image of pineapple leaves withering and burning in a field.

With generative AI, firms like Gamota and Katalon are scaling globally, breaking language and time zone barriers.

Sidewalks on many Hanoi streets once buzzed with the takeaway coffee trend. But shortly after, harsh realities left many disillusioned.

The two startups were recognized for their technological innovation and rapid growth in Vietnam's startup ecosystem.

Only 10% of startups survive beyond five years, with just 3% thriving, as most struggle with capital and talent shortages.