Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Vu Chien Thang handed the decision to establish the Vietnam Blockchain Association to the association's Chairman Hoang Van Huyen at the event (Photo: SGGP) According to the Ministry of Home Affairs Decision No. 343/QD-BNV dated April 27, 2022, the Vietnam Blockchain Association became the first official legal entity to gather enthusiasts to research and apply blockchain technology throughout Vietnam. The first congress of the Vietnam Blockchain Association took place in Hanoi on May 16 and announced the official executive committee, principles, and operation direction of the association. In particular, the focus is on a series of action programs on blockchain application with the goal of promoting the digital economy, soon bringing Vietnam to the international level in the digital economy, and will start from a practical action program including research, applying blockchain technology solutions in all aspects of economic life. The Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnam Blockchain Association makes its debut
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Viet Nam Blockchain Association makes debut
Chairman of the Viet Nam Blockchain Association Hoang Van Huay (right) at the debut ceremony on Tuesday. — Photo baodautu.vn The Viet Nam Blockchain Association was launched in the capital city on Tuesday, the first official legal entity specialising in the field of blockchain technology. The association will gather blockchain research and application enthusiasts throughout Viet Nam. It aims to promote the nation's digital economy in other to mark Viet Nam’s position on the world technology map. Among the association's tasks include expanding relationships with blockchain organisations and communities around the world and creating favourable condition for members to share experiences and resources to research, test, apply, deploy and trade blockchain technology in accordance with Vietnamese law. Attracting investment for the operation of the blockchain industry and focusing on training and developing digital human resources are other ones. The Viet Nam Blockchain Association … [Read more...] about Viet Nam Blockchain Association makes debut
Global Blockchain Conference to be held in Vietnam
The event will connect businesses and promotes the development of the blockchain in the world. The 10th Global Blockchain Conference - Version for Southeast Asia will be held in Vietnam by Agora in collaboration with V2B Labs and the Vietnam Blockchain Union (VBU) in the coming time, according to Vietnam Digital Media Association. The event is considered an important and meaningful milestone for the development of the blockchain industry in Vietnam and Southeast Asia in the years ahead. Experts have assessed that Vietnam is a country with impressive achievements in digital transformation and technology development. This is thanks to the breakthrough strategies and visions of the Vietnamese Government on digital transformation with a focus on promoting open policies, encouraging the development of new technologies, which improve people’s life quality, creating a favorable business environment for enterprises, and enhancing the efficiency of the Government’s management. … [Read more...] about Global Blockchain Conference to be held in Vietnam
Vietnam launches national blockchain association
At the Tuesday opening ceremony of the association, which falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Tran Van Tung, deputy minister of Science and Technology, said that among the top 200 blockchain companies around the world, seven were founded by Vietnamese. "We have 10 businesses working in blockchain and having a capitalization of over $100 million. Vietnam's blockchain unicorns have also raised their global influence," he said. Tung said blockchain technology is groundbreaking. As the numbers of engineers and businesses increase, their need for connection and sharing grows too. The existence of a blockchain association therefore is necessary. "I hope the association could be a place for both organizations and individuals to share their experience and resources to foster research and trials, therefore contributing to the nation's digital transformation and the development of a digital economy and society," Tung said. Hoang Van Huay, head of Vietnam Blockchain Association, … [Read more...] about Vietnam launches national blockchain association
Viet Nam Blockchain Summit 2022 to take place in July
The Viet Nam Blockchain Summit 2022 will take place on July 21-22. — Photo ndh.vn The Viet Nam Blockchain Summit 2022 will take place at the National Conference Centre of Viet Nam in Ha Noi on July 21-22. The event will bring together more than 2,500 delegates from management units, enterprises, investment funds, domestic and international organisations and individuals. The summit is an annual event on a national and international scale. Being organised for the first time by VINASA and Viet Nam Blockchain Association, the programme is oriented to become a prestigious annual destination, in the chain of events of the blockchain world. This year’s event is organised to accompany the Government, agencies, ministries, sectors and businesses in orienting, developing, and promoting the application of blockchain technology in Viet Nam, and at the same time making an impression on the country’s blockchain development, creating a destination for investors, developers in the region and … [Read more...] about Viet Nam Blockchain Summit 2022 to take place in July
Blockchain industry yearns for new talent
Blockchain-based projects in all kinds of sectors promise enticing income opportunities, Photo: FOTA Vietnam is emerging as one of the blockchain hubs in Southeast Asia and across the globe as the number of startups in this field increases significantly. At the Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai last month, two non-fungible token (NFT) games developed by Vietnamese enterprises were in the top 10 GameFi projects with the highest revenue in the Binance ecosystem. Often bringing in billions of dollars in profits, blockchain is becoming a fertile land that attracts investors and developers, and also those who have the need to find new job opportunities. A report from LinkedIn confirmed that the hiring demand for blockchain programmers will continue to explode in 2022. Positions such as blockchain engineer and blockchain programmer alone account for 15.6 per cent of all LinkedIn job openings, proving the undeniable attractiveness of the blockchain industry in the market. The data … [Read more...] about Blockchain industry yearns for new talent
Việt Nam Blockchain Summit 2022 to take place in July
The Việt Nam Blockchain Summit 2022 will take place on July 21-22. — Photo ndh.vn HÀ NỘI — The Việt Nam Blockchain Summit 2022 will take place at the National Conference Centre of Việt Nam in Hà Nội on July 21-22. The event will bring together more than 2,500 delegates from management units, enterprises, investment funds, domestic and international organisations and individuals. The summit is an annual event on a national and international scale. Being organised for the first time by VINASA and Việt Nam Blockchain Association, the programme is oriented to become a prestigious annual destination, in the chain of events of the blockchain world. This year’s event is organised to accompany the Government, agencies, ministries, sectors and businesses in orienting, developing, and promoting the application of blockchain technology in Việt Nam, and at the same time making an impression on the country’s blockchain development, creating a destination for investors, developers in … [Read more...] about Việt Nam Blockchain Summit 2022 to take place in July
Vietnam to host international Blockchain summit in July
VINASA and VBU are discussing details of the upcoming summit in the press conference. (Photo: SGGP) The summit will welcome over 2,500 national and international delegates from government ministries and agencies, businesses, investment funds and organizations. Speakers in the summit are leaders of major blockchain enterprises, managers, senior experts in the field. Vietnam Blockchain Summit 2022 is held to accompany the Government, ministries, state agencies, and enterprises in promoting the use of blockchain technology in Vietnam, introducing the development of this advanced technology nationwide in order to attract more investors and blockchain developers in the region and the world. General Secretary of VINASA Nguyen Thi Thu Giang shared that blockchain is now considered a revolutionary technology, similar to the birth of the Internet. It is still in the first stage of development, with much research and selection on suitable infrastructure, platforms as well as … [Read more...] about Vietnam to host international Blockchain summit in July
Staying safe in the booming blockchain and GameFi world
Hoang Viet Tien-Head of Strategic Advisory, Insider Mobile games and e-sports account for a major share of the blockchain sphere, and in addition to the play-to-earn wave from blockchain games, new waves are coming such as SocialFi (earning income through social activities), CALO (exercise to collect utility tokens), and Genopets (nurture and evolve Genopes to train and battle for rewards). A new report by DappRadar and the Blockchain Game Alliance suggests that 2022 will be a benchmark year for crypto games developers. The report reveals that $2.5 billion in investments were raised in Q1 alone this year, adding that developers could see this figure balloon to $10 billion by the end of the year. Compared to previous years, these figures also suggest the niche has become a key sector for investors. In 2021, for example, just $4 billion was raised throughout the whole year. In Vietnam, there are about 3.99 million gamers and more than 60 per cent are between the ages of 18 and … [Read more...] about Staying safe in the booming blockchain and GameFi world
Vietnam Blockchain Summit 2022 to take place in July
The Vietnam Blockchain Summit 2022 will take place on July 21-22. (Photo courtesy of VINASA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam Blockchain Summit 2022 will take place at the National Conference Centre of Vietnam in Hanoi on July 21-22. The event will bring together more than 2,500 delegates from management units, enterprises, investment funds, domestic and international organisations and individuals. The summit is an annual event on a national and international scale. Being organised for the first time by VINASA and Vietnam Blockchain Association, the programme is oriented to become a prestigious annual destination, in the chain of events of the blockchain world. This year’s event is organised to accompany the Government, agencies, ministries, sectors and businesses in orienting, developing, and promoting the application of blockchain technology in Vietnam, and at the same time making an impression on the country’s blockchain development, creating a destination for investors, … [Read more...] about Vietnam Blockchain Summit 2022 to take place in July