Top Fintech Vietnam News – June/July 2016

Fintech Vietnam Meetup is back with another newsletter, July 2016 edition. With the fast pace of the recent development in Fintech, there are a lot of local and international news that we would like to share with you today.

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Now, let’s take a look at the newest Fintech in Vietnam updates.

Fintech Vietnam Startup Report Update Explores Vietnams Massive Fintech Opportunities

Vietnam’s Internet economy has got great potential, and yet, fintech still remains a relatively untapped opportunity. In an updated Fintech Vietnam Startup report, Fintech Meetup Vietnam explores the current state of fintech in Vietnam and highlights the key factors that are making Vietnam an attractive market for financial technologies. (More)

TOP VIETNAM FINTECH NEWS

Momo – The Rising Star of Vietnam Fintech in Online Payments

Launched in June 2014, MoMo, a service of M_Service, which works both as an e-wallet and a payment app, has raised a US$28 million Series B round from Standard Chartered Private Equity (SCPE) and global investment bank Goldman Sachs.  (Read More)

Fintech Investors Seek Vietnam as a Leading Global Fintech Hub

Fintech startups in Vietnam now have the opportunity to execute their ideas considering the ready investments and progressively exciting environment in the country. Even though the country may not have enough startups yet, many investors are quite prepared to provide the capital, in addition to the support of global organizations. (Read More)

List of Vietnam Fintech Startups

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Wider Spectrum of Investors for Fintech in Vietnam

While Vietnam has not yet seen enough investment-ready startups, there is a lot of capital from investors, alongside with support from international organizations, according to fintech specialist and Fintech Meetup Vietnam organizer Christian König. (Read More)

Uber Loan Program Helps Vietnamese Swap Scooters for New Hondas

In Vietnam, where motorbikes outnumber cars by a factor of 16, Uber Technologies Inc. is helping to create a new generation of auto drivers with first-time bank loans for vehicle purchases. (Read More)

Phóng Sự: Fintech Việt Muốn Đứng Vững Cần Đổi Mới (See more)

More Fintech Vietnam News

– GoBear Announces Philippines, HK and Vietnam Expansion Plans, Adds Personal Loans Comparison (Read More)

– Fintech and Blockchain Struggle to Take Off in Vietnam (Read More)

– NTT DATA takes over Vietnamese payment service Payoo (Read More)

– Timo Interview: We Have Just Launched the Coolest Bank in Vietnam (Read More)

– Hanoi Launches Programme to Become Start-up City (Read More)

TOP FINTECH SOUTH EAST ASIA NEWS

Report Points Out US$100B Revenue Opportunity From Digital Economy For ASEAN

While the digital revolution is expected to impact the overall economic landscape, Deloitte believes that consumer and retail, telecom, media and technology and financial services are the key sectors that will be the most affected and disrupted. (Read More)

The Most Anticipated Fintech Events in Asia – Second Half of 2016 

Fintech News will update you once again about the most anticipated Fintech events in Asia in the second half of 2016. These events vary from Fintech in general, Lending, Digital Finance, Customer Experience, Mobile Payments, or IOT, which gather top industry leaders and experts to share experience, knowledge, case studies and network. (Read More)

Asian Financial Companies Turn to Fintech, But Headwinds Remain

Financial companies in Asia are looking to catch up with the west in using financial technology, but while adoption of fintech is expected to increase, the distrust for online banking systems and the lack of regulatory support may slow down the process. (Read More)

Asia’s Top 7 Peer-to-Peer Lending Platforms

While Asia’s P2P lending industry is still in its infancy, a number of startups are quickly emerging as key regional players. (Read More)