Tech Startups
Below, we tell the stories of this fresh class of disruptors. We hope that by doing so these incredible teams will get the attention they deserve from global investors - and in turn be brought closer to solving the compelling problems they tackle.
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Meet our Active Angels
Our active angel investors are members of the vanguard of Vietnam’s tech renaissance. They are venture capitalists, hedge fund managers, and entrepreneurs who scour Vietnam for startups, including startups we profile here. If there is sufficient interest, the angels may offer mentorship, referrals, or further collaboration.
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No-Frills Capsule Hotels Filled with Busy Travelers
With a 30 percent growth rate in the number of travelers, building or buying hotels promises big profits for investors, including capsule hotels, which have opened in HCMC and other tourism cities. The first capsule hotel appeared in HCMC in 2014, but the network has grown rapidly because of high demand. For travelers, especially backpackers,
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Film Premiere: Go-Go Sisters
Premiering this week, “Go-Go Sisters” (known in the Vietnamese market as Tháng Năm Rực Rỡ) has been making waves in Vietnamese theaters, receiving critical acclaim and having 90% of the seats reserved in early screenings, which is unheard of for a Vietnamese movie. Based on “Sunny”, a Korean romantic comedy, “Go-Go Sisters” is about a
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Vietnam’s Under Invested Agricultural Sector
Vietnam’s potential in agriculture has long been undervalued and under-invested. Vietnam has a tropical monsoon climate with rich fertile soil in the northern and southern delta where most crops have three cycles each year. Seventy percent of Vietnam’s population live in the rural areas and most of them are engaged in subsistence farming although the
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Pet care retail services in Vietnam are maturing and beginning to bloom
One must put things in prospective in regards to the evolution of pet ownership and a supporting pet retail service industry in Vietnam. The first documented, commercial ‘small companion animal’ Veterinarian clinic opened in Hanoi in 2003, and the first licensed commercial pet retail shop opened in 2006 in Ho Chi Minh City. Even five
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Vietnamese photographers win 9 top honors at VAPA
A photo of Truong Sa Lon Island in the Spratly Islands won a gold medal from the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP) in the landscape section. The photo was taken from a seaplane by photographer Nguyen A, the FIAP award was announced at the awards ceremony for the ninth International Artistic Photo Contest in
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Herbal remedies from Vietnamese plants
Professor Nguyen Thị Hoài finds her passion in scientific research. She is an associate professor and Head of the Pharmacy Faculty at the Huế University of Medicine and Pharmacy in the central province of Thừa Thiên-Huế. One of her most recent studies is about the discovery of antioxidant and anti-cancer properties of 30 kinds of
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Happy TET 2018! Year of the Dog
The start of the lunar new year known as Tet in Vietnam is upon us, and 2018 is Year of the Dog. Tet is the most important annual celebration to Vietnamese people worldwide. Tet officially begins Friday, February 16th as the first day of the Lunar New Year in 2018. The celebrations have already began
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Speedskater Aaron Tran ready for the 2018 Olympic Games in PyeongChang
This week, Aaron Tran takes the world stage as he competes for Team USA at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. His event, Short-track Speedskating will be televised on NBC Sports. Go here for schedules and times. Just a short twelve years ago, 9-year-old Aaron watched the Torino, Italy 2006 Winter Olympic
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Vietnam seeks to build universities of international stature
Vietnam’s goal to have at least one Vietnamese university listed among the world’s top 200 by 2020 is being aggressively pursued at five institutions. Hanoi National University, HCMC National University, Hanoi University of Science & Technology, and Can Tho University and Hue University are all in the running to build stronger research programs with a
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VN Index up 12.8% in January
The VN Index, Viet Nam’s benchmark stock index, grew 12.8 per cent in January, as it joined the top three best performers in the world in the first month of 2018, just behind Argentina (16.21 percent) and Nigeria (15.95 percent). In the last three months, the VN Index has rallied 32.62 per cent, topping the
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Vietnam Airlines to list on HCMC Stock Exchange in Q2
Vietnam Airlines will issue more shares to current shareholders to increase its chartered capital and reduce State ownership. In addition, more VNA shares will be traded on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange, compared to the volume listed on the Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM) since early last year. According to the airline, the
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APPF-26 Economic Forum in Vietnam hosts 350 international delegates
After successfully hosting the 2017 APEC Summit, the APPF-26 Economic Summit opened in Hanoi on January 18th and is making significant contributions to the nation’s diplomatic achievements. It forms part of the efforts to implement Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations, active integration into the world, maintaining a peaceful and
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The Improving Business Climate in Vietnam
The Government continues to assert its intention to improve the business environment with the reduction in requirements for inspections licenses and sub-licenses. The Ministry of Planning and Investment announced in early January that in 2018 they want to see Vietnam in the Top 50-60 countries in the global competitive indices, namely the World Bank’s Global
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International Delivery Firms Booming with Business in Vietnam Creating Jobs
The online shopping industry has created a gold mine of business and job opportunities for international delivery firms shipping to and from Vietnam. Fedex, UPS and DHL have spent big money on the Vietnam market, and those investments have been increasing rapidly. The rapid increase in imports and exports has also helped logistics companies grow.
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Vietnam Outlook for 2018
The year 2017 certainly ended with a bang, with an amount of US$ 5 billion going straight into the foreign exchange reserves as a result of the sale of 53% of the Governments holding in brewing company SABECO to Thai Beverage. So what does Vietnam have in store for 2018? The Government has set a
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Great Expectations for 2018
We wish you a wonderful New Year full of opportunities and high energy in your business and personal life. Some good things to look forward to in 2018 are: Companies investing in workforce training and education A recent report from global auditing firm PwC reports that 92 percent of Vietnamese CEO’s are confident in growth
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Happy New Year 2018!
Happy New Year! Vietnam Advisors wishes you a successful, healthy, and wealthy 2018. May you have a year filled with fun adventures, family time, and fabulous food. Best wishes for a wonderful 2018!
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List of New Year’s Eve Events in HCMC & Hanoi
2018 is almost here and what better way to celebrate than getting out into the city to ring in the New Year with family, friends and fun! Here are plenty of options to enjoy the festivities in your area. Vietnam Advisors wishes you a very Happy New Year! 1. Heineken Countdown 2018, Dong Kinh Nghia
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Happy Holidays from Vietnam Advisors
The Christmas holiday season in Vietnam is an incredibly special time of year. The weather is typically warm and people are in a festive mood morning to night. Celebrations with family, friends, and fabulous food go on for weeks, one event after another. Traditions are honored and memories are made. The streets of Ho Chi
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Travel: Viet Princess River Cruises
Viet Princess Cruises offers 5-star luxury excursions aboard two ships in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. The Mekong Princess and Avalon Siem Reap sail for 8-day/7-night cruises from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap. Both ships offer suites for two, which include fine dining experiences, recreational activities, and shore tours at stops along
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