Vietnam

[Discover Vietnam Tech] Beyond the IPO: Rethinking exit strategies for Vietnam’s tech startups

In the interview, Alex Phan, an investor and Co-Founder of startup incubator XYZ Foundation, takes the diagnosis deeper: Vietnam's legal framework has begun running ahead of its market, collateral-bound banks leave intangible tech firms stranded, and founders are chasing the wrong prize. An IPO that was never the only exit and rarely the right first one.

Vietnam to add AI lessons across general education from next academic year

Vietnam will roll out artificial-intelligence (AI) lessons across its general education system, from grade 1 to grade 12, starting in the 2026-2027 school year, according to a decision issued by the Ministry of Education and Training.

Foxconn’s ShunSin to invest $65M in chip-packaging lines at Vietnam unit

ShunSin Technology Holdings, a subsidiary of Taiwan's electronic manufacturer Foxconn, will invest up to $65 million to set up bumping and redistribution-layer process production lines at its Vietnam subsidiary, funded through a capital injection of the same amount.

Apple, Hanoi University of Science & Technology to open first Vietnam education center for supplier staff

The United States-based Apple will open its Apple Education Hub, its first Vietnam education center, to train employees of its supplier companies, with courses starting this autumn through a partnership with Hanoi University of Science and Technology.

Chelsea Football Club extends technology partnership with Vietnam’s FPT into 2026/27 season

England's Chelsea Football Club and Vietnam’s technology giant FPT have extended their technology partnership for the 2026/27 season, continuing work on the Premier League club's digital systems and fan engagement.

Cover graphic for Adjust's Shopping App Insights Report 2026

Adjust data puts Southeast Asia among the fastest-growing shopping app markets

Adjust's 2026 Shopping App Insights report shows strong app-install and session growth in Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and other Southeast Asian markets.

China’s TCL to increase Vietnam investment to $590M by 2027

China's electronics group TCL plans to raise its total investment in Vietnam to $590 million by 2027, from $310 million at the moment, the Vietnamese government said Wednesday, regarding at meeting between TCL leadership and Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc.

Vietnam, Singapore to deepen technology cooperation in semiconductors, AI at first strategic dialogue

Vietnam and Singapore will deepen cooperation in technological areas, including semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technology, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and the data economy.

Vietnam’s tech giant FPT breaks ground on 10.5-hectare education complex for semiconductors, UAVs

Vietnam's technology giant FPT broke ground on a 10.5-hectare education complex in Dien Bien province, northwestern Vietnam on Tuesday, focusing on technology fields such as semiconductors and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).

Crypto services in Vietnam must report suspicious cases to central bank

Crypto-asset services in Vietnam will have to report suspicious transactions to the State Bank of Vietnam, or the country's central bank, according to the newly-approved amendments to law on anti-money laundering and banking.