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270,000 SMEs take up digital transformation in Q2
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270,000 SMEs take up digital transformation in Q2

According to the Ministry of Information and Communications, the number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) accessing and participating in the SMEdx program in the second quarter reached nearly 270,000, up 59 per cent against the first quarter. The SMEdx program targets developing and implementing plans to support the digital transformation of SMEs in all of Vietnam’s 63 cities and provinces.
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Da Nang launches Cashless Payment Street

Central Da Nang city and the Vietnam E-commerce Association (VECOM) jointly launched the “Cashless Payment Street - Hai Chau 2022” program on June 16. The street is along two central roads in Da Nang with many food establishments, shops, and entertainment venues. The city previously applied cashless payments with 37 banks at 1,000 small businesses in three main markets.
More people opening payment accounts

More people opening payment accounts

Data published by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) at the “Digital transformation towards a cashless society” seminar on June 17 shows that the percentage of adults with payment accounts stands at nearly 66 per cent, with average growth of 11.44 per cent seen from 2015 to 2021.
GameFi startup Ancient8 raises $6mln

GameFi startup Ancient8 raises $6mln

Ancient8, a local startup focused on Vietnam’s GameFi sector, has raised $6 million in a funding round from Makers Fund and C2 Ventures with the participation of Pantera Capital, 6th Man Ventures, IOSG Ventures, Folius Ventures, Morningstar Ventures, Th3ia Capital, Sky9 Capital, and Play Ventures. The capital will help it invest more in the GameFi sector and develop its metaverse infrastructure.
AKA Digital teams up with Avetti Commerce

AKA Digital teams up with Avetti Commerce

AKA Digital announced a strategic partnership on June 9 with the Avetti Commerce Corporation to create a complete B2B e-commerce marketplace in Vietnam, allowing channel members to distribute products and manufacturers to be proactive in sourcing and planning importation with transparent pricing and quality.
National digital transformation gaining traction

National digital transformation gaining traction

More than a year after the Prime Minister approved the National Digital Transformation Program by 2025 and vision to 2030, the process has achieved initial results, especially in awareness at government agencies and among businesses and people. The Ministry of Information and Communications (MoIC) is focusing on perfecting institutions and policies and developing digital infrastructure and platforms.
VIISA invests in real estate brokerage platform MGi

VIISA invests in real estate brokerage platform MGi

Vietnam Innovative Startups Accelerator (VIISA) announced on June 7 its investment in the MGI Real Estate Technology JSC (MGi) and launched the MGi platform for real estate brokerage. Using modern technology, MGi’s outstanding features include quick search, real estate suggestions, on-demand filtering, live viewing of homes, and chats with brokers or teams.
Tech Connect column launched on VnEconomy

Tech Connect column launched on VnEconomy

A new column entitled “Tech Connect” was launched on VnEconomy on June 2 and will contribute to linking and energizing startup founders and businesses transforming thanks to technology. It will also be a space for domestic and foreign founders, investors, and technology experts to share business ideas, new technologies, and stories of success.