Vietnam
ORIGIN Conference: Why is Southeast Asia Prime for the Next Decade?
The panellists discussed about the reasons why Southeast Asia is prime for the next decade and where they see opportunities within the region. They also discussed the challenges of investing and operating in the Southeast Asian region and had given some pieces of advice to investors and companies looking into this multi-cultural and diverse market.
Vietnam’s VNGGames sets up new offices in Taipei
VNG Games, the gaming publishing unit of Vietnamese tech giant VNG Corporation, has continued its international expansion with its new offices in Taipei with thirty-five employees. Taipei is the next city for VNGGames to establish a publishing presence after Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Shanghai, and Beijing.
Vietnamese edtech firm EQuest raises $120M funding from KKR’s Global Impact Fund
Vietnamese edtech firm EQuest Education Group has announced the successful raising of $120 million through a combination of debt from creditor, and equity from its existing investor KKR’s Global Impact Fund.
Gojek partners Dat Bike to roll out electric motorbikes ride-hailing service in Vietnam
Gojek, an Indonesia-based mobile on-demand multi-service platform, has partnered with Dat Bike, a Vietnam-based electric vehicle start-up, to pilot the use of electronic motorbikes to serve the transportation, logistics and food delivery needs of Gojek users in Vietnam.
VinFast plans to expand into the Southeast Asia electric mobility market
Vietnamese automaker VinFast has revealed its intention to expand into the Southeast Asia electric mobility market with its full range of electric vehicles (EVs). The firm also plans to introduce its first four right-hand drive EVs to the market.
MoMo offers flexible payment options for Apple Store Online purchases in Vietnam
MoMo, a Vietnam-based fintech company, has on Thursday announced that the firm now offers customers of Vietnam’s Apple Store Online flexible payment options, with the launch of monthly Instalments for Apple Store Online.
First shipment of VinFast SUVs arrives in Canada
Vietnamese automaker VinFast has announced the arrival of the first shipment of 781 VF 8 vehicles to Nanaimo port, British Columbia. The first VF 8 vehicles will be delivered to customers from June 2023 onwards.
VinES Energy Solutions to receive $500K technical assistance from Australian Government
Administered under the Australian Climate Finance Partnership (ACFP), the package is aimed at bolstering the development and sustainable production of lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles (EVs) in Vietnam.
Vietnam’s VinFast to list in United States via SPAC
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker (EV) VinFast Auto Pte. Ltd. (VinFast) has on Friday announced that it will be listed in the United States via a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Black Spade Acquisition Co. (Black Spade).
