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Mr. Anuj Tandon, Partner at BITKRAFT Ventures overseeing emerging markets including Vietnam, India, Türkiye, and the Middle East, spoke with Bao Binh about the fund’s investment strategy in Vietnam’s startup ecosystem and why the biggest challenge facing local startups is not technology.

Despite leading Vietnam in business density and private-sector performance, Ho Chi Minh City faces mounting challenges in producing globally-competitive corporate champions.

Swedish enterprises remain committed to Vietnam and confident in its future but wish to see longstanding regulatory frustrations addressed.

Vietnam has emerged as a gateway to Southeast Asia for a host of Australian climate technologies.

Vietnam’s merger and acquisition (M&A) market is entering a new phase, supported by stronger domestic capital, improving liquidity, and a more diverse deal pipeline.

Vietnam Economic Times Issue 463 | Monday, June 29 2026