Vietnam VC Brief

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Vietnam's International Financial Center: Can the VIFC Be Ready by September?

Vietnam has created the legal framework for its new International Financial Center. The next challenge is making it attractive to global capital.

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Can Vietnam Turn Gaming Growth Into Global Revenue?

Vietnam's gaming industry produces massive downloads. The next challenge is converting scale into sustainable revenue and global success.

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OpenClaw, AI Agents, and the Race to Build the Memory Layer

As AI agents become more capable, startups are racing to solve their biggest weakness: memory and context retention.

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What LPs Are Missing About Southeast Asia's Startup Funding Downturn

Why Southeast Asia's investment slowdown may be a transition period rather than a structural decline.

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January 29, 2026

Can Vietnam Evolve from Manufacturing Hub to Technology Powerhouse?

Vietnam's economy is moving beyond exports. We explore the country's opportunity to become a leading technology ecosystem.

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December 16, 2025

Vietnam Startups and Venture Capital in 2025: AVV's Year in Review

From Resolution 68 to startup funding and economic reforms, here's what defined 2025 for Vietnam's innovation ecosystem.