Vietnam
Vietnamese audio content platform Fonos raises $1.8M Pre-Series A round to expand into podcasting
Fonos, a Vietnamese audio content startup, said Thursday it has raised $1.8 million in Pre-Series A funding led by US media and technology VC North Base Media. The round also saw participation from returning and new investors, including AngelCentral, Vietcetera’s Vietnam Innovators Fund, and Orvel Ventures.
Vietnamese electric motorbike startup Dat Bike raises $8M led by Jungle Ventures
Vietnam-based electric motorbike startup Dat Bike, has on Thursday announced an $8 million fundraise led by Singapore-based Jungle Ventures. GSR Ventures and Delivery Hero Ventures also participated in the round, along with Wavemaker Partners and Innoven Capital. This brings the total funds raised by the company to $16.5 million.
How good are Vietnamese tech talents and software developers?
Without running the risk of discriminating against other nationalities, I would argue that they are one of the best in the Southeast Asia region if not the best (generally speaking from my own experiences).
Vingroup and Gotion starts building $275M LFP battery cell factory in Vietnam
VinES Energy Solutions Joint Stock Company, a member of Vingroup, and Gotion Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Gotion High-Tech, have started construction of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell factory in Vietnam. The project has a total investment of more than VND 6,329 billion ($275 million), a scale of 14 hectares (34.5 acres) with a design…
Vietnam’s VinFast opens first Canadian store at Yorkdale Shopping Center in Toronto
VinFast, the Vietnam-based electric vehicle company, has officially opened its first Canadian store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The flagship location is part of the company's rollout in Canada, with seven more stores set to open before year end, including two locations at CF Carrefour Laval in Quebec, and Park Royal Shopping Centre in…
Vietnam’s VinFast returns to Los Angeles Auto Show with four EV models
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast on Thursday announced its participation in Los Angeles Auto Show 2022 (LA Auto Show 2022) from November 17 to 28, 2022, and will be showcasing its four EV models in the B-C-D-E segments.
VinFast wins Corporate Sustainability Award
VinFast has won the "Corporate Sustainability Champions" - ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2022. In addition to recognizing how VinFast's impacts align with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, the award affirms VinFast's commitment to "creating a sustainable future for everyone."
Igloo launches blockchain-based weather index insurance for rice farmers in Vietnam
Singapore-based insurtech Igloo, in partnership with PVI Insurance, Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration (VNMHA) and international reinsurer SCOR, on Tuesday announced the launch of the country’s first weather index insurance - a blockchain-based parametric index insurance product that automates insurance claims of rice farmers.
CALT and VinFast cooperate to promote global E-mobility
Contemporary Amperex Technology Company (CATL) and VinFast Trading & Manufacturing Joint Stock Company (VinFast) on Monday announced a Memorandum of Understanding for global strategic cooperation to expand collaboration in areas including CIIC (CATL integrated intelligent chassis) skateboard chassis products.
ADB leads $135M climate financing package to support electric mobility in Vietnam
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) mobilized a $135 million climate financing package for VinFast Trading and Production Joint Stock Company (VinFast) for manufacturing Vietnam’s first fully-electric public transport bus fleet and first national electric vehicle (EV) charging network.
