Vietnam

2023 VinFuture InnovaTalk series: applying new technologies to increase agriculture production while reducing post-harvest losses

The VinFuture Foundation's launch of the 2023 InnovaTalk series on agriculture has highlighted the potential for new technologies to revolutionize the industry.

Vietnamese EdTech firm Prep raises $1M funding co-led by East Ventures and Cercano Management

Prep, the Vietnam-based online learning platform that specializes in standardized language test preparation, has on Tuesday announced that it has raised $1 million co-led by East Ventures and Cercano Management.

VinFast to deliver electric SUVs in Vietnam; eyes overseas deliveries

Vietnamese carmaker VinFast said Thursday that it will begin delivering its new electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in Vietnam this week.

GSM invests in Be Group to expand electric car services in Vietnam

Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM), a company founded by the owner of Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast, and Be Group, a Vietnamese technology company, have signed an investment and cooperation agreement to deploy electric cars and motorbikes in transportation services in Vietnam for the first time.

MoMo partners with Western Union for money transfer in Vietnam

Vietnamese digital payment firm MoMo and American multinational financial services company have on Monday announced a strategic collaboration enabling customers to receive Western Union money transfers on the MoMo app.

Vietnam-based telehealth platform Medigo bags $2M in series A funding led by East Ventures

Medigo, a Vietnam-based telehealth platform that provides on-demand medicine prescription and delivery services, has successfully raised $2 million in a series A funding round led by East Ventures.

Vingroup Chairman establishes electric vehicle rental and taxi service company

Vingroup Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong has on Monday announced the establishment of the Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM), an entity dedicated to using VinFast electric cars and scooters for rental and taxi services.

SoPa’s NusaTrip expands services to Vietnam

NusaTrip, Indonesia's online travel agency (OTA) and the travel vertical of Nasdaq-listed Society Pass Incorporated (SoPa), has on Monday announced the opening of an office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This represented its third Southeast Asian (SEA) regional office outside of Jakarta, following the opening of its offices in Singapore and Manila earlier…

VinFast officially delivers first electric vehicles to United States customers

Vietnamese car maker VinFast said Wednesday it has delivered the first 45 VF 8 City Edition all-electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs) to United States customers at its nine stores across California.