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Vietnam says China’s Shein, Temu must register with government or be blocked – report

Both Temu and Shein are facing increased scrutiny and legal challenges. Last month, Indonesia has requested Apple and Google to block Temu from their app stores to protect small merchants from competing with ultra-cheap items.

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[Discover Vietnam Tech] How Vietnam can better support the tech industry toward innovation and international competitiveness

#Vietnam has the potential to be a world-class tech hub, but realizing this vision will require a sharp focus on the fundamentals: clear regulations, talent retention, R&D investment, and global collaboration.

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[Discover Vietnam Tech] Navigating Vietnam’s tech future: Opportunities and challenges

#Vietnam’s tech sector is filled with immense opportunities. We have a young, talented workforce and a rapidly growing digital economy, but we must also address critical challenges like brain drain, infrastructure gaps, and cybersecurity. For Vietnam to fully realize its potential, it will take collaboration between businesses, the government, and the tech…

[Discover Vietnam Tech] Recent interest by Big Tech provide great opportunity for Vietnam, says Touchstone Partners ex-Venture Partner Bobby Liu

In the interview, Touchstone Partners ex-Venture Partner Bobby Liu shared the opportunities and challenges, the funding environment, emerging trends in the tech ecosystem in Vietnam, among others.

Vietnam’s Coolmate bags $6M Series B funding led by Vertex Ventures SEA & India

The investment will accelerate Coolmate's international expansion, product innovation and omnichannel retail presence across Southeast Asia.

Vietnam’s PangoCDP secures $1.5M seed funding led by Kairous Capital to revolutionize business-consumer connections via social chat apps

With this new investment, PangoCDP plans to accelerate its product development, enhance its platform's capabilities, and expand its market reach. The funding will also be instrumental in scaling the team and forging new strategic partnerships.

Vietnam EV maker VinFast officially launches in the Middle East

The VF 8 model will be sold in the Middle Eastern market.

Vietnam’s Vingroup launches VinVentures capital fund with AUM of $150M

The primary investment focus of VinVentures includes Artificial Intelligence (AI), Semiconductors, and Cloud Computing, as well as other high-tech products.

Vietnam’s Vinmec Hospital breaks new ground with Southeast Asia’s first 3D-printed titanium chest reconstruction

In a landmark for medical innovation, Vietnam’s Vinmec Times City International Hospital has carried out Southeast Asia’s first chest wall reconstruction using a 3D-printed titanium implant. The operation, aimed at saving the life of a 55-year-old woman with a large, aggressive chest tumor, not only highlights the potential of 3D printing in medicine but…

Prof. Sir. Richard Henry Friend: Upcoming VinFuture Prize laureates to bring delightful surprises

The VinFuture Prize, a Vietnam-based international award, has demonstrated its ability to identify groundbreaking scientific research, including those later honored by Nobel. Its fourth season, with nearly 1,500 nominations from over 80 countries, highlights its global reach and influence.