2025-02-05
28 minutes

Global Series Ep 2: VIETNAMESE - Blockchain Innovation and Policy in Vietnam

Regulation

About this episode

Owl Explains is going global! This episode is part of our Global Series, where we speak with regulators and innovators in their native language to bring local insights to a global audience. 🇻🇳 This episode is in Vietnamese, featuring Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dung from Vietnam's National Innovation Center (NIC), diving into how Vietnam is embracing Web3 and blockchain technology. {And don't worry, we’ve provided an English transcription below so you can follow along.}

Vietnam is stepping up its blockchain game with strong government support and forward-thinking policies! In this episode, we explore Vietnam’s Web3 strategy, including regulatory frameworks, innovation hubs, and startup growth. New policies, like regulatory sandboxes, are helping businesses test blockchain solutions while bridging the gap between innovation and compliance. Industries like banking, logistics, and healthcare are leading blockchain adoption, using it for identity verification, smart contracts, and data security. Vietnam is also learning from Singapore and the U.S., focusing on investment incentives and regulatory clarity to attract global blockchain companies. Plans for three financial hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang signal the country’s push to facilitate digital asset transactions. With a growing developer ecosystem and increasing investor interest, Vietnam is on track to become a blockchain leader in Asia.

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Guests

Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dung

Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Dung

Senior Express for Entrepreneurship – Innovation Ecosystem (NIC), under the Ministry of Planning and Investment in Vietnam
Laura Nguyen

Laura Nguyen

Head of Vietnam at Ava Labs

Podcast transcript

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