Asia-Pacific gaming generated $87.6 billion in 2025, accounting for 46% of global gaming spend. China alone reached RMB 350 billion (~$50B) with 683 million players. Vietnam, despite punching well above its weight in downloads, monetises at roughly 1/12th the rate of China. Esports has become structurally larger than football in Vietnam.
This hub aggregates Digital in Asia coverage of the Asian gaming ecosystem — markets, monetisation, esports, regulatory frameworks, and country dynamics.
Market sizing & overview
- Asia Gaming Tracker 2026: Leading Games and Markets Across 15 Countries
How Asian gamers actually spend their time and money — by market. Mobile MOBAs in SEA, mobile gacha in Japan, premium PC and console in Korea, and a regulated mainland Chinese market that still set… - Gaming Monetisation in Asia: Advertising, In-App Purchases and Hybrid Models
Asia-Pacific gaming generated $87.6 billion in 2025, accounting for 46% of global gaming spend (Newzoo). That’s not a projection or an aspiration — it’s the single largest entertainment revenue poo…
Vietnam gaming (deep dive)
- Vietnam Gaming Market 2026: Market Size, Leading Companies and Player Trends
Digital in Asia | March 2026 Vietnam is having a moment in gaming — and most of the world hasn’t noticed yet. A country of 101 million people holds the … - What is the State of Vietnam’s Gaming Market in 2026? Why the Consensus Gets It Wrong
Every few months, a new narrative about Vietnam’s gaming market circulates in investment memos, conference panels, and analyst decks. The story usually goes something like this: Vietnam is a massiv… - Vietnam’s Gaming Market in 2026: 5 Critical Data Points Every Operator Should Know
Vietnam’s gaming market is one of the most data-rich stories in Southeast Asia — and one of the most frequently misread because the numbers, taken individually, seem contradictory. The country … … - Why is Vietnam’s Gaming Market Asia’s Most Underrated in 2026? Inside the Country’s $1B+ Industry
Vietnam's studios out-download China, but nobody talks about it. Tom Simpson on the revenue-download paradox hiding the world's most interesting gaming story. - VNG Corporation: Inside Vietnam’s Gaming, Messaging and Fintech Ecosystem
VNG Corporation holds an estimated 55% of Vietnam’s gaming market — a structural dominance that no global publisher has matched in the region. As of Q1 2026, VNG’s ecosystem spans … - How is 5G Reshaping Vietnam’s Gaming Market in 2026? Monetisation, ARPU, and Cloud Gaming
Vietnam’s new 5G infrastructure could have just made premium gaming affordable. Vietnam deployed 30,000 5G base stations reaching 90% population coverage since commercial launch in October 2024. Av… - Decree 147: Vietnam’s Domestic Gaming Realignment
When Vietnam’s Gaming Market Became Non-Negotiable December 25, 2024, marks when Decree 147 Vietnam enforcement redefined gaming access in Vietnam. Foreign companies lost the option to serve 70+ mi… - Esports Vietnam: Southeast Asia’s Biggest Market
Esports in Vietnam eclipses traditional sports across every meaningful metric. According to the Deloitte SEA Esports Report 2024, 94% of Vietnamese people have heard of esports — a figure matched …. - Vietnam’s Digital Horizon: AI, Gaming, and Gen Z Dynamics
Vietnam is undergoing a significant digital transformation, establishing itself as a global leader in high-tech infrastructure and exports. The nation has recently surpassed China to become the wor…
Country-level gaming context
- Vietnam Digital Economy 2026: Market Size, Leading Platforms and Regulation
Vietnam’s digital economy reached an estimated $39 billion in gross merchandise value in 2025, growing at roughly 19% year-on-year and cementing the country’s position as Southeast Asia’s fastest-g… - Japan Digital Economy 2026: Market Overview, Platforms and Digital Adoption
Japan is the world’s third-largest economy with 107 million internet users and a digital advertising market that crossed $45.6 billion in 2025 — yet it remains one of the most … - South Korea Digital Economy 2026: Platforms, Technology and Market Structure
South Korea is the most intensely connected country on earth. With 50.4 million internet users representing 97.4% of the population, 5G download speeds averaging 1,064 Mbps on SK Telecom’s network,… - China Digital Economy 2026: Platforms, AI, Commerce and Regulation
China’s digital economy reached 54 trillion yuan (~$7.5 trillion) in 2023, accounting for 43% of GDP and growing at 10.3% year-on-year — making it the world’s largest digital economy by … - Indonesia Digital Economy 2026: Market Size, Growth and Platform Competition
Indonesia’s digital economy is closing in on $130 billion in value, powered by 229 million internet users across an archipelago of 17,000 islands (DataReportal, 2025). With a population of 284 … … - Thailand Digital Economy 2026: Market Size, Platforms and Growth
Thailand’s digital economy isn’t just growing—it’s become the second-largest in Southeast Asia, behind only Indonesia, and the velocity is accelerating. As of Q1 2026, the market reached 5.6 trilli…