Foreign visitor demand drives pilot for digital asset conversions in Da Nang
Economy 07:07 15/01/2026Foreign visitor demand is accounting for a significant share of usage in Vietnam’s controlled pilot program allowing the conversion of digital assets into local currency, as the country launches its first crypto-to-fiat sandbox in the central city of Da Nang.
ASFRC unveils recommendations on legal framework for digital assets in Vietnam
Economy 16:34 13/01/2026The Asian Financial Services Research Council (ASFRC) on Monday presented its policy recommendations on regulating digital assets in Vietnam at a conference in Ho Chi Minh City.
Da Nang authorizes trial conversion of digital assets at 3 locations
Economy 17:14 04/01/2026The People’s Committee of Da Nang City in central Vietnam has approved a controlled, time-limited test allowing a company to trial a new technology for converting digital assets into fiat currency and vice versa.
Vietnam launches crypto asset market
Vietnam News 10:14 23/09/2025The Vietnamese government has rolled out a five-year pilot program aimed at bringing over US$100 billion in crypto asset trading activity under official regulation.
Virtual assets in Vietnam estimated to reach $120bn
Economy 11:54 10/06/2024Vietnam received $25 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI), equivalent to one-fifth of the inflow of virtual assets
