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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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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Asia Pacific: Trading and Thriving
Asia Pacific is a vast and diverse region and one of the strongest performing parts of the global economy. GDP growth across Asia Pacific in 2017 is forecast to hit 5.6%, which is well above the 3.6% projected worldwide, and 5.5% in 2018. Against this backdrop, the latest findings from Grant Thornton’s International Business Report
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Equalization and Private Investors
Grant Thornton Vietnam, Chairman’s Insight The first project I was involved in as project director to assist the Vietnamese Government to speed up equitisation or privatization as we know it in the west, was funded by the Asian Development Bank in the year 2000. At that time there were over 12,000 State Owned Enterprises (SOE)
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Unleashing the potential of Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) has long been regarded as the commercial “capital” of Vietnam and the largest contributor to the state budget. It has been the economic spearhead for the whole Mekong Delta region since “Doi Moi”. However, in recent years the growth rate in HCMC has been slowing down. In 2010 GDP growth
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Good News: Special Economic Zones Approved
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a proposal to allow Khanh Hoa province to develop the master plan for Bac Van Phong Special Economic Zone with Document No. 8489/VPCP-QHDP. Accordingly, Khanh Hoa province has been allowed to select foreign consultants to develop a master plan for Bac Van Phong Special Economic Zone, which is
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World Bank Shows Strong Support for Vietnam
Vietnam’s development record over the past 30 years is remarkable. Vietnam now is one of the most dynamic emerging countries in the East Asia region. World Bank Vice President for Sustainable Development, Laura Tuck has reaffirmed the World Bank Group’s continued support for Vietnam as the country addresses the challenges of rapid urbanization and the
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ScreenX 270-degree Cinema Technology Launches in Vietnam
Movie-goers in Vietnam are enjoying a new high tech viewing experience this holiday season. CJ CGV Vietnam has officially launched the new ScreenX cinema technology in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The first two ScreenX cinemas are at CGV Hung Vuong Plaza in Ho Chi Minh City and CGV Aeon Long Bien in Hanoi.
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Investors ready for $4.8 billion Vietnam beer offering
Vietnam is seeking to raise at least $4.8 billion in the country’s biggest stake sale as an offering in a state-run brewer attracts potential bidders including Anheuser-Busch InBev NV and Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. The Vietnamese government currently owns nearly 90 percent of Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Corp., and will offer 53.6 percent of the
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Impact Series: Seam The World
In our ongoing effort to empower the underserved, VietnamAdivsors would like to highlight non-profits doing amazing work in Vietnam. We hope you will take the time to follow the links to the non-profit homepage to better understand what they do. If their mission resonates with you, we certainly hope your generosity will be a resource
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