Vietnam is Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing digital market, hitting $39B in GMV in 2025. Gaming punches above its weight (58M players, #1 mobile downloads regionally). Decree 147 reshaped the regulatory landscape in late 2024. The AI Law took effect March 2026. This hub aggregates Digital in Asia’s full Vietnam coverage.
Country overview
- 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-growing digital marke…
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 massive, … - 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. Average speeds hit …… - 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+ million Vietnamese …… - 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 AI & policy
- Vietnam’s AI Law Explained: What It Means for Foreign Companies
Vietnam enacted its Law on Artificial Intelligence on 10 December 2025. It took effect on 1 March 2026. In just over three months, the country went from having no dedicated …
Consumer dynamics
- 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 world’s top mobile … …