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Vietnam is increasingly signalling a policy shift toward the controlled expansion of its regulated gaming sector, with early signs from its local player pilot scheme pointing to improved visitation and a more positive market outlook. Nevertheless, industry experts caution that meaningful domestic demand has yet to fully materialise, underscoring a disconnect between regulatory direction and actual market momentum. Since the pilot allowing local participation was introduce

Vietnam’s casino industry is experiencing steady growth, fueled largely by strong demand from South Korean visitors. At the same time, the market is undergoing notable changes as player demographics evolve, competition among operators intensifies, and digital technologies become more deeply integrated into customer engagement strategies. Scott Choi, head of external marketing at Lion Club, a premium e-gaming club operator in Vietnam, told AGB that Korean players remain the si

Vietnamese authorities have stepped up supervision of the country’s financial system after suspicious transaction reports filed with the State Bank of Vietnam recorded a sharp year-on-year increase of around 30 per cent. The tougher approach includes the enforcement of Decree No. 329/2025/ND-CP, which is designed to closely monitor capital movements within the newly created international financial centre and curb illicit financial activity. Particular attention is being paid

Cyprus and Vietnam took another significant step in deepening their bilateral relationship on Wednesday, signing a double taxation avoidance agreement aimed at enhancing economic cooperation and curbing tax evasion related to income taxes. The agreement was formalised at the finance ministry in Nicosia and was signed by Cyprus’ Finance Minister Makis Keravnos and Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Finance Cao Anh Tuan. The convention is designed to provide greater clarity and