But that figure could reach USD 1 billion by 2030, according to Le Quang Tu Do, Director of the Authority of Broadcasting, Television, and Electronic Information. Le Quang Tu Do, Director of the Authority of Broadcasting, Television and Electronic Information, speaks at the Vietnam GameVerse 2026 press conference. In November 2025, the government issued a national strategy for developing cultural industries, identifying gaming as one of six key sectors. Instead, the sector is now recognized for its economic potential, with global revenues approaching USD 200 billion. Under the national cultural program for the next decade, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism plans to commission one to three major cultural games per year.

Source: VietNamNet News January 30, 2026 10:02 UTC