For the first time, Resolution 80 recognizes gaming as a cultural industry and a strategic digital export sector.

Vietnamese developers generate billions of game downloads worldwide, yet most legal games in Vietnam are foreign-made and many startups choose Singapore over Vietnam.

Vietnam ranks among the world’s biggest mobile game producers, yet more than a decade after Flappy Bird, the industry is still searching for globally recognized brands that can stand the test of time.

A new government decree set to take effect in July introduces stricter penalties for online games involving reward redemption and gambling-like mechanics.

A student at Hanoi University of Science and Technology is preparing to launch a new game inspired by campus life after the viral success of his indie title Pho Anh Hai.

Vietnam’s gaming sector is entering a new phase of international growth, backed by foreign investment, government support and rising global demand for locally made games.

With nearly 95 percent of downloads coming from abroad, the Vietnamese gaming industry is asserting its position as a major export-oriented digital economy.

Vietnam GameVerse 2026 opened on May 8, underscoring Vietnam’s drive to position the gaming industry as a strategic pillar of the digital economy.

Vietnam’s booming game sector faces mounting losses as copyright violations continue to drain revenue and undermine investor confidence.

A new report highlights how Vietnamese game studios are targeting emerging markets to achieve massive global reach.

With nearly 3.3 billion downloads across Simulation, Puzzle and Arcade titles alone, Vietnamese game publishers are asserting a growing influence on the global mobile gaming market.

Vietnam’s mobile gaming industry achieved a new milestone in 2025, recording 4.9 billion downloads and ranking second globally, behind China’s 5.3 billion.

Vietnam missed early opportunities in the global game industry due to social bias, but a shift is underway.

The CIS region, which includes Eastern Europe and Central Asia, has potential for gaming developers from Vietnam as this market displays user behaviour patterns that are highly favourable for mobile gaming growth.

Games produced by Vietnamese developers currently occupy only around 12% of the domestic market, while young players are increasingly influenced by foreign-origin gaming content.

Night Shippers is reshaping how Vietnam tells stories through games - one eerie alley at a time.

Google spotlights Vietnam’s top game developers in a curated collection for September 2.

Local developers invest in history-rich narratives to shape a unique identity

Officials from both nations have signed a bilateral cooperation agreement at Vietnam GameVerse 2025, focusing on game development, training, and eSports exchange.