Fresh capital flows into Vietnam's DeepTech | Vietnam Today

[00:00:00]And on the topic of growth driver for Vietnam, it's hard not to mention technology, which is driving fresh capital flow into the country. And it's not just any technology. We're talking about a deep tech from artificial intelligence and a semiconductors to biotechnology and robotics.

[00:00:18]>> While Vietnam has been seen really appealing to this very fresh investment trends. Now, however, deep tech is the kind of industry that can take years to yield returns.

[00:00:29]That means turning innovation into commercialization. So the big question is, how can Vietnam keeps its investors interested in its deep tech sectors companies long enough for real products to see the consumers. So here's our report on that.

[00:00:46]>> [music] >> At team Vinlab, molecular biotechnology is being used to generate genetic data for doctors, researchers, and biomedical studies. Through technologies such as molecular diagnostics and gene sequencing, the lab supports research in areas including prenatal screening, >> [music] >> genetic abnormalities, and precision medicine. Behind each test result is a process [music] of data generation, quality control, and technology development. For biotech companies, sustained investment is essential to improve accuracy [music] and turn the research into practical applications.

[00:01:21]>> With long-term funding, we can continue improving our diagnostic technology to deliver more accurate results. By working with technologies from partners in countries such as Japan and South Korea, we can narrow the technology gap, learn from their expertise, and gradually build laboratories that are more advanced and more modern.

[00:01:38]>> Recent news show growing foreign interest [music] in Vietnam's deep tech potential. Gene Solutions completed a biotech fundraising round with August Global Partners [music] in 2025. In AI, Nami Tech raised $4 million with [music] Japan's Toho Gas, while Filum AI secured funding from South Korea's Nextrans NZ Ventures.

[00:02:02]>> When investing in Vietnamese deep tech companies, investors look beyond the technology itself. They evaluate the strength of the team, intellectual property, patents and capabilities, and whether the company has the resources to support long-term growth. They also look for an environment that enables innovation and the adoption of new technologies. Ultimately, every technology must solve a real problem and meets a genuine market need.

[00:02:31]>> Turning research into commercial success is a long-term process that cannot rely on individual companies alone. A supportive environment for innovation plays an equally important role in attracting investment and helping deep tech businesses grow.

[00:02:47]>> Investors from South Korea and Japan have highlighted several of Vietnam's strengths, particularly its highly skilled and ambitious workforce, which is eager to build deep tech businesses. At the same time, international investors have growing confidence in Vietnam's long-term commitment to science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

[00:03:06]These policies provide a strong foundation for Vietnamese deep tech companies to grow in the years ahead.

[00:03:14]>> Deep tech is a long-term race where capital needs to go hand in hand with research capability and commercialization.

[00:03:19]For Vietnam, the opportunity is not just about attracting more investment, but also about transforming the capital into technology, products, and competitive businesses.

[00:03:28]When research, the market, and investors come together, deep technology can become a new engine for growth.

[00:03:34]So long, reporting for Vietnam today.