Vietnam

Vietnam has become a hub for digital nomads and entrepreneurs, thanks to its vibrant culture and affordable living. Here are some of the top co-working spaces in the country that cater to various needs and preferences.

In Vietnam, tech incubators and accelerators are gaining traction, providing crucial support to startups by offering mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities that drive innovation and economic growth in the burgeoning tech ecosystem.

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.

Discover Vietnam Tech is a new series where we dive deep into the vibrant and rapidly growing tech and innovation ecosystem of Vietnam. In this collection of interviews and editorials, we will spotlight key players—entrepreneurs, innovators, and thought leaders—who are driving the country’s emergence as a global tech hub.

Emerging from the pandemic while other countries are still in the midst of the crisis is giving Vietnam an advantage. The country’s startup ecosystem has been transformed from the second-least active to the third-most active among ASEAN countries, trailing only Indonesia and Singapore.

VinFuture Foundation, a charitable trust associated with one of the biggest conglomerates in Southeast Asia, Vingroup, has officially launched The VinFuture Prize on December 20, 2020 coinciding with the celebration of the International Solidarity Day.

End-to-end e-commerce marketing company Epsilo recently completed a $2 million funding round. Almost all of this new capital injection was provided by Surge, Sequoia India’s scale-up program established to help startups in India and Southeast Asia.

Do Ventures is headed by a duo of experienced, serial entrepreneurs.

PasarPolis has big-name investors in its $54 million round.

Vietnam is the world’s fourth biggest market for motorbikes and scooters.