Introducing a new Fintech Challenge Program

Introducing a new Fintech Challenge Program

Financial technology can catalyze innovation, lending, and improvements to infrastructure. Policy Reform to improve access to fiscal resources and inclusion is a necessary precursor. The Mekong Business Initiative, a program sponsored by the Government of Australia,...
Building Markets Launched ‘Mekong Angels’

Building Markets Launched ‘Mekong Angels’

YANGON, MYANMAR – Building Markets launched ‘Mekong Angels’ (www.mekongangels.info) – a website with open-source databases and survey insights about angel/seed investments in the Myanmar, Lao PDR, Cambodia and Vietnam. The website provides an overview of...
MBI Shares Their Experience on Funding Startups

MBI Shares Their Experience on Funding Startups

Tom Moyes, Project Director at the Mekong Business Initiative (MBI) presented research on funding for startups at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) workshop on promoting innovation for startups. The 2-day workshop took place in Hanoi, Viet Nam, where...