Advertisements 2013 was a critical year for Vietnam’s startup ecosystem, with the number of startups founded skyrocketing, funding picking up, and entrepreneurship becoming more accessible in urban centers Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Though the startup scene is still in its incipient stages here in Vietnam, we’ve seen tremendous growth. Currently there are overContinue reading “Three Factors Driving Vietnam’s Startup Ecosystem”
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The world’s best start-up hubs: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Advertisements To Southeast Asia and Ho Chi Minh City (previously known as Saigon), where there seems to be a fascinating start-up culture unravelling amongst both Vietnamese natives and expats… Population: 7.5 million Pros: A unique start-up culture, great value, a good climate and a solid entrepreneur community. Cons: The hiring process can come with many pitfalls, which mayContinue reading “The world’s best start-up hubs: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam”
Vietnam through the eyes of local startups
Advertisements With a population of 90 million, Vietnam is the third largest market in Southeast Asia after Indonesia and the Philippines. Like its counterparts, Vietnam is also home to a lot of young people, approximately 40 percent of whom are less than 25 years old. This growing population of young people will likely be theContinue reading “Vietnam through the eyes of local startups”
Is Hanoi or HCMC a better business location in Vietnam?
Advertisements Selecting a business location in Vietnam often comes down to seeing the pros and cons of Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. And for a good reason as those are by far the biggest and most important hubs in Vietnam. However, we also explore some alternatives. How about building up your business in the majorContinue reading “Is Hanoi or HCMC a better business location in Vietnam?”
Uber and Grab to need business registration certificates
Advertisements Uber and Grab will need business registration certificates in Vietnam and pay taxes to the Vietnamese government. This was announced by Le Dinh Tho, Deputy Minister of Transport, at the meeting reviewing the implementation of the two-year pilot programme of ride-hailing services via technology application, organised on December 19 in Hanoi, according to newswireContinue reading “Uber and Grab to need business registration certificates”
A Guide to Investing in Vietnam
Advertisements Vietnam may be familiar to the American public, thanks to a lengthy war fought in the 1960s and 1970s, but the country has only recently began to attract the attention of investors. After shifting from a highly centralized planned economy to a socialist-orientated market economy, the country has become significantly more attractive to internationalContinue reading “A Guide to Investing in Vietnam”