

In recent years, the government has been battling with the proliferation of such games, sporadically requiring hosting platforms, such as Apple’s App Store and Google Play, to remove non-compliant games. In addition, players under the age of 18 are limited by law to 180 minutes of playtime per day.ĭue to the relatively strict regulatory environment but historically weak law enforcement, the prevalence of unlicensed, illegal, and pirated games in Vietnam is high. It prohibits the so-called “cross-border” provision of video games by requiring foreign developers to establish an entity in the country in order to sell their games in the Vietnamese market. However, Vietnam imposes strict censorship regulations on video game content. Total video game market revenue was estimated to be at US$489.3 million in 2022 and is projected to reach US$750.6 million by 2027. Vietnam’s video game industry presents huge growth potential, thanks to its sizeable population, growing middle class, and large and internet-savvy youth cohort.

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We discuss Vietnam’s regulation of video game services, including proposed changes to existing legislation, new license requirements, and the implications for foreign businesses in this space. SeptemPosted by Vietnam Briefing Written by
