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The Media category covers broadcasting, digital content, journalism, and advertising trends. It explores media regulations, content creation, industry consolidation, and the impact of streaming services, providing insights into audience behavior, monetization strategies, and media innovation.
Gambling in Vietnam: Industry Overview 2025
Gambling in Vietnam is illegal but that doesn’t stop a sizable amount of betting occurring. This tends to peak around major sporting events. Recognising that this might be a problem, or perhaps that Vietnam is missing out on millions of dollars worth of tax revenue, there have been recent moves to try to legalise the practice. In this light, this cheat sheet runs through how gambling works in Vietnam, who can gamble, and the key regulations governing gambling that is already permitted…
Arts, entertainment and recreation sector in Vietnam records US$0.16 million in January FDI
In January, Vietnam’s arts, entertainment, and recreation sector registered a total of US$160,000 in new foreign direct investment (FDI), according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decrease of US$1 million compared to December, which saw US$1.1 million in registered capital.
Vietnam’s printing industry output declines in January after strong December
Vietnam’s printing industry recorded a 145.9 percent increase in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was a drop from December 2024, when output stood at 193.7 percent above 2019 levels.
Culture, entertainment, and tourism prices in Vietnam record .27 percent January rise
Culture, entertainment, and tourism prices in Vietnam increased by 0.27 percent in January, driven by higher demand during the Lunar New Year, according to the Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
Vietnam culture, entertainment and tourism costs increase in 2024
For the full year 2024, costs were up by 1.97 percent compared to 2023, reflecting growing demand for leisure activities and tourism services as the country continues its post-pandemic recovery.
Vietnam’s Creative Industries: Overview 2025
Vietnam’s creative industries are not particularly well developed. Whereas creative industries make up about 5 to 10 percent of global GDP, in Vietnam that figure is only estimated to be about 3 percent. This is for a number of reasons, many of which foreign creatives and investors in creative industries should be aware of when doing business in Vietnam. It’s in this context, that this article runs through a brief overview of how the industry operates.
Vietnam’s arts, entertainment, and recreation sector sees growth in FDI in December
In 2024, the sector attracted a total of 8 new projects with US$14.29 million in newly registered capital.
Vietnam box office revenue reaches new high in 2024
On a side note, Vietnam has been actively pushing for more films to be produced in the country, particularly foreign films as a means to upskill its own creative workforce. It does, however, impose a number of restrictions on film production that can make it difficult for both domestic and foreign filmmakers alike to produce good quality storytelling in Vietnam.
Netflix blocked from showing unscripted television shows in Vietnam
Of note, it had first been reported that it had been barred from showing television programs altogether but this appears to have been incorrect. The narrative that is circulating now, according to VN Express, is that companies streaming television programs need a local office whereas streaming sites that show only films do not.
Vietnam’s already relatively small press set to get smaller under consolidation plan
Notably, the absence of local press analysis of this change, given that it seems likely at least some jobs will be lost with few alternative job options for journalists, speaks volumes to the challenges the industry faces in and of itself.
Arts and entertainment sector gains FDI boost with new project in October
Year-to-date, the sector has attracted six projects, bringing the total registered capital to US$12.48 million. Although investment levels in arts and entertainment remain relatively modest compared to other sectors, this October investment indicates some interest in Vietnam’s cultural and recreational industries.
Vietnam’s CPI for culture, entertainment, and tourism shows moderate annual increase
Year-to-date, the CPI for culture, entertainment, and tourism rose by 1.91 percent from January to October 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This steady growth is likely supported by rising consumer interest in leisure activities and tourism within Vietnam.
Vietnam gamers restricted from buying, selling virtual assets under new internet Decree
There are also a number of other requirements for gaming providers outlined in the Decree from signage requirements in gaming centres to warnings placed in-game. For example, “Playing more than 180 minutes a day will have a negative impact on health” is required to be displayed in-game every thirty minutes….
New Vietnam Decree adds enhanced digital media regulations, ruffles feathers
Of note, the new Decree has sparked interest from abroad on the grounds that it will largely apply to cross border service providers and looks a lot like it is designed to crack down on anti-government speech, and this is probably true. However, it’s also worth noting that social media has become central to a huge amount of trade in Vietnam…
Vietnam floats tax breaks for press agencies to boost struggling media industry
Mainstream news outlets in Vietnam have struggled in recent years on the back of greater proliferation of social media and subsequently a diversion of advertising funds to this new medium. It mentions that the revenue of some major news outlets has fallen considerably…
Media Relations in Vietnam: Lessons from VinFast
How VinFast has managed its brand image and narrative offers some interesting insights into the company and, by extension, how media relations work in Vietnam…
Gaming venues slated for more surprise inspections in southern Vietnam province
Of note, gambling in Vietnam is illegal but that doesn’t stop a sizable amount of betting occurring. Recognising that this might be a problem, or perhaps that Vietnam is missing out on millions of dollars worth of tax revenue, there have been recent moves to try to legalise the practice…
‘Destination Vietnam’ campaign kicks into gear with Directors Guild of America event
Of note, however, is that the business environment in Vietnam has changed significantly in terms of regulatory oversight and censorship, both of which have proven key obstacles for foreign studios looking to make films in Vietnam…
Australia’s Timezone video game arcade chain opens 13th Vietnam location
Video games are played widely around Vietnam. There are cyber cafes in the big cities on just about every corner. These are generally long rooms chock full of computers and almost always filled with young Vietnamese playing a broad range of video games. With this in mind, Vietnam’s consumers are well primed for more classic video game experiences like video game arcades.
Vietnam’s Advertising industry: Overview 2024
The future of Vietnam’s advertising industry is set to be shaped by several key trends and developments. Digital transformation will continue to play a crucial role, with online advertising expected to lead the market due to the rising penetration of smartphones and increased internet usage. This shift is driven by the growing influence of social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, which are becoming primary channels for brands to connect with consumers.