Southeast Asia Fintech Industry Valued at 11 Billion USD

By 2025, the Fintech industry in Southeast Asia is predicted to exceed USD 1 trillion in transaction value. At the moment the size of the Fintech Industry is valued at a whopping 11 Billion USD (as of 2022), according to a recent report. Increasing innovation will lead to digital lending becoming the primary revenue source … Continued

10 Reasons Vietnam can be the Next Silicon Valley for Southeast Asia

Vietnam, a land full of vibrancy startup scene and energy of venture capitalists, reminds people of the Silicon Valley in its earlier stages. The country is now fast becoming an internationally-known tech hub, with attractions including a young, quality and well-educated labor force, generous tax incentives, and open visa programs. Read About Cekindo’s Company Registration … Continued

Find the Top Venture Capital Firms in Vietnam to Back Your Exciting New Startup

From industries ranging from transport and AI to fintech, Vietnam’s dynamic startup landscape has nearly doubled in size since the start of COVID-19. As a result, it has attracted a large number of foreign venture capitalists (VCs) in the country, as well as fostered local growth for venture capital creation. This has created a highly … Continued

A Guide to Establishing a Cosmetics Factory in Vietnam

Vietnam cosmetics market has become burgeoning investment heaven for many local and foreign investors. According to Statista.com, the cosmetics demand in Vietnam has spiked shockingly, with cosmetics import increased more than twice the amount since 2010: US$ 355 million in 2010 compared to US$ 790 million in 2018.  Furthermore, due to increasing demand for cosmetic … Continued

Why Global Luxury Cosmetics Brands are Pouring into Vietnam

Vietnam has the fastest-growing middle class in Southeast Asia, fueling demand for consumer goods, including those of an expensive nature. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacting sales in 2020,  a strong bounce back in 2022 means the revenue of the luxury cosmetic market in Vietnam is expected to increase as consumers begin to regain confidence … Continued

Why Singaporean F&B Brands Should Expand to Vietnam

Vietnam is home to one of Asia’s most appealing and thriving food and beverage (F&B) industries. With an increase of attention from Singaporean F&B brands, this is a comprehensive guide.

How Hiring a Startup Advisor can Help Your Tech Startup in Vietnam

Investors from all around the world can’t simply ignore the Vietnam tech startup scene. The tech startup ecosystem in Vietnam has been very vibrant over the years and tech startups have started to emerge everywhere. Being one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies, Vietnam has a population of over 97 million with a GDP of US$261.6 … Continued

How Foreign Investors can Remit Profits from Vietnam

Transferring profits from Vietnam to the parent company in the country of origin, also known as remittances, is essential for investors when they conduct foreign investment transactions. However, Vietnam is not an easy country to send money out of the country, especially in comparison to its more developed neighbors like Singapore or Malaysia. This is … Continued

Updates on US investments in Vietnam, a Surprisingly Fruitful Partnership

Vietnam happens to be one of the United States’ biggest business partners in the Southeast Asian region. The two countries have accomplished several milestones together since the mid-1990s and billions of dollars have been invested in postwar reforms. With the recent visit of the Vietnamese Prime Minister, Pham Minh Chinh to the U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit, … Continued

Vietnam Opens Market for UK Companies: The UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement

The UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement or UKVFTA has become effective on January 1, 2021. The terms of this new agreement are based on the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the European Union Free Trade Agreements (EUFTAs) with third countries. There is a strong economic partnership between Vietnam and the UK through the UKVFTA and … Continued