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Vietnam's GameVerse 2026 Highlights $2.4 B Gaming Growth

5/15/2026

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Vietnam hosted GameVerse 2026 on May 8-9 in Ho Chi Minh City, attracting 35,000 attendees.
Vu Minh Hanh reported 2025 gaming revenue of $1.66 billion and a projection of $2.42 billion by 2029, a 9.77 % growth rate.
Le Quang Tu Do said the government treats gaming as a strategic cultural industry and offers tax cuts for historic games.
Officials warned of AAA talent gaps.
Giuseppe Stasolla of Google Play and Brad Kim of Clegames urged AI adoption and foreign partnerships.

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Vietnam hosted GameVerse 2026 on May 8-9 in Ho Chi Minh City, attracting 35,000 attendees.
Vu Minh Hanh reported 2025 gaming revenue of $1.66 billion and a projection of $2.42 billion by 2029, a 9.77 % growth rate.
Le Quang Tu Do said the government treats gaming as a strategic cultural industry and offers tax cuts for historic games.
Officials warned of AAA talent gaps.
Giuseppe Stasolla of Google Play and Brad Kim of Clegames urged AI adoption and foreign partnerships.