Vietnam

Vietnam’s FPT strengthens South Korea footprint with strategic partnership and Investment in Blueward

Vietnam-based information technology (IT) corporation FPT is acquiring up to a 10 percent stake in Blueward, formerly ISTN and South Korea’s independent SAP consulting and IT services firm, to reinforce SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) capabilities and accelerate digital transformation in the region.

Circle collaborates with Pismo, Visa to launch Vietnam’s first AI-powered PayLater card

Circle Asia Technologies, a credit-led neobank based in Singapore, has announced a strategic collaboration with digital payments firm Visa and fintech firm Pismo, to launch Vietnam’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered PayLater card.

Vinfast invests $500M to expand EV manufacturing in India

Vietnam-based electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast will invest $500 million to expand its manufacturing facility in India, targeting electric bus and electric two wheeler production.

Xanh SM signs strategic partnership with AVILA to expand green mobility solutions in Laos

Xanh SM Laos has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Vietnam Business Association in Laos (AVILA) to meet the growing demand for safe, transparent, and environmentally friendly transportation services among the business community in Laos.

China and Vietnam launch cross-border QR payment program

UnionPay International (UPI) and the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) have officially launched a pilot program for cross-border QR payments connecting China and Vietnam.

V-Green partners with Telkom Property to accelerate green infrastructure development in Indonesia

V-Green, a Vietnam-based electric vehicle charging infrastructure developer, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Telkom Property, a subsidiary of the multinational digital telecommunications company Telkom Indonesia, to accelerate green infrastructure development.

FinFan and Thunes forge strategic alliance to strengthen Vietnam’s cross-border remittance ecosystem

Vietnam-based fintech company FinFan and Singapore-based payment firm Thunes have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing the development of Vietnam’s cross-border remittance ecosystem.

VinFast collaborates with five partners to strengthen EV after-sales service in Indonesia

VinFast Indonesia has officially signed strategic memorandum of understanding (MOUs) with Goodyear Indonesia, Dunlop, Denso Sales Indonesia, CARfix, and Scuto Paint.

Vietnam’s C4IR and Ant International partner to advance digital economy

The Vietnam Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR Vietnam), established by the World Economic Forum and the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, and Ant International have on last Thursday announced a strategic partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance Vietnam’s digital economy, foster innovation, and support Ho Chi…

VinFast’s third quarter revenue surges 47 percent year on year to $719 million

Vietnam-based electric vehicles (EVs) maker VinFast saw its revenue jump 47 percent year on year to $719 million in the third quarter, driven by strong top-line focus.