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Young entrepreneurs born in the Year of Dog achieve early success

VietNamNet Bridge - Born in 1994, many of these entrepreneurs are young but have already become rivals of prominent businesspeople. 

More Vietnamese startups choose other countries to set up headquarters

Repeated warnings have been given in the last two years about the growing tendency of Vietnamese registering businesses in other countries such as Singapore and Thailand.

Vietnamese startups: the other side of the coin

Vietnam is witnessing an active startup movement with young people rushing to set up businesses. But experts warn that enthusiasm alone won’t ensure success. 

Start-up recycles used containers for stores targeting young owners, customers

Hoang Tuan Anh has realised his start-up dream by creating the first shopping and entertaining complexes in HCM City to use recycled containers.

Experts warn of ‘startup chaos’ in Vietnam

Nguyen Huu Thai Hoa, chair of the board of directors of IBosses Program in Vietnam, at the launch ceremony of the Vietnamese version of the book ‘IBosses – The Rise of Gen Y entrepreneurs’ commented that Vietnam is in ‘startup chaos’.

The most impressive events in the startup community in 2017

The year 2017 continued seeing the strong rise of startups, which have been catching more attention from domestic and foreign investors.

The startups with the best capital offers in 2017

VietNamNet Bridge - A number of startups successfully called for millions of dollars from foreign investors in 2017.

Fintech sees strong rise in Vietnam

Foreign conglomerates have poured hundreds of millions of dollars into Vietnamese fintech firms, as more bank-fintech cooperation agreements have been signed recently.

A woman’s world

One startup has done very well by focusing on providing employment opportunities to only women.

Startups still looking for capital from venture funds

VietNamNet Bridge - Few venture funds have been set up in Vietnam, and few startups have successfully called for capital from the funds.

Android co-creator's startup sued over connector technology

 Two of the best-known names in the smartphone hardware business are squaring off in court over new technology that allows phones to connect to devices like cameras without wires or metal connectors.

Difficulties in getting capital hinders startup sector

VietNamNet Bridge - In 2016, total investment value in startups in SE Asia reached $1.5 billion, but less than $100 million was poured into Vietnam. 

Too many barriers stifle startups

VietNamNet Bridge - Analysts say that the ecosystem for startups is not well organized to give substantial support to entrepreneurs.

Angel investors still not keen on Vietnam’s startups

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese startups complain that they still find it difficult to get capital from angel and venture investors even though many investment funds have been established.

Foreign funds pour money into tech startups

VietNamNet Bridge - More and more technology firms are receiving investment from foreign venture funds, which indicates the maturing of the Vietnamese technology community.

The big players in the fintech market

In 2007, the State Bank began testing intermediary payment services. Nine pioneers in the market received licenses to provide services. 

Students make device that prevents falls, to be presented in Singapore

People with foot injuries can move around in a convenient and safe way supported by a device invented by a group of lecturers and students at Da Nang University Junior College.

Vietnamese fintechs and the $35 billion dream

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is an attractive fintech market with estimated value of $35 billion. However, it has lagged behind in the last 10 years.

Multi-million dollar live-chat services expected to see big investments

VietNamNet Bridge - The demand for live chat in Vietnam has increased by 30 percent in the last two years, raising the market value to $20 million.

University students rush to start up businesses, but many fail

So many university students have rushed to start up their businesses that some analysts have warned that the startup movement has created a generation of students who do not understand the need for preparation and hard work.