Category: Vietnam
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Snapask – Tutoring at your fingertips
Uber, despite the toxic culture it purported to have extolled, and bad behavior that for a long time went unchecked (e.g. sexual harassment, discrimination, etc.), has left an indelible dent in the world, through incredible innovation that put it in a special group of companies whose brands have become verbs (e.g. Google). It is hence…
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Vietnam Internet Ecosystem
Vietnam is a country that I am extremely excited about, especially for its developments in technology and, in particular, FinTech (i.e. payments, lending, insurance). Most articles I have come across speak optimistically of the technology industry and what the future holds, albeit with the caveat that challenges like government support, the ability to attract talent,…
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ASEAN FinTech – Development and Trends to look out for in 2019
I had the privilege of attending a talk on ASEAN Fintech organized by technode and Kaishi partners, with below my notes from it. In all, I thought that it was an insightful, objective discussion that covered many of the key trends in FinTech today – payments, lending, insurance and wealth management. In particular, I was…
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Venture Capital in Vietnam
Source: Cathay Pacific Vietnam is an amazing place. From my experience traveling there both for leisure and work to the major cities of Saigon (HCMC) and Hanoi, my breath is always taken away by the intensity of energy that the place exudes. It is a blend of rich culture, new and old, that has been…
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Zalopay – The Vietnamese Super App (?)
One of the hottest phrases to be associated with these days seems to be “Super App”. Behemoth apps like WeChat and AliPay are commonly lauded as examples while others such as Grab and Go-Jek often claim that they are, or aspire to be, one. What is a “Super App”? Simply put, it is an app…