Thailand to use game to promote tourism

Thailand to use game to promote tourism

Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol has announced that popular tourist destinations in secondary provinces in the country will be proposed as scenes in Gravity's hit mobile game Ragnarok Origin.
Gaming industry potentially a billion-dollar market

Gaming industry potentially a billion-dollar market

Vietnam's gaming industry generated over $600 million in revenue in 2022 and is positioning itself as a major player in the Southeast Asian market.
Showa Brain Navi wins at Golden Board of Vietnam Typical Intellectual Entrepreneurs 2023

Showa Brain Navi wins at Golden Board of Vietnam Typical Intellectual Entrepreneurs 2023

Showa Brain Navi Vietnam Co. has won three award categories at the Golden Board of Vietnam Typical Intellectual Entrepreneurs 2023. ​​​​​​​
Vietnam temporarily exempts online gaming from special consumption tax

Vietnam temporarily exempts online gaming from special consumption tax

Vietnam's government has delayed the decision to include online gaming services in the scope of the country's special consumption tax, leading to a sigh of relief from domestic industry stakeholders.
Vietnamese game behemoth VNG eyes international growth in 2023 strategy

Vietnamese game behemoth VNG eyes international growth in 2023 strategy

Vietnamese tech giant VNG Corporation has announced its global expansion strategy for 2023, focusing on enhancing its core products and investments in AI.
Vietnam’s first game festival held in HCM City

Vietnam’s first game festival held in HCM City

Vietnam GameVerse 2023, the first of its kind for game lovers, kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on April 1.
Serious business ahead for gaming

Serious business ahead for gaming

Gaming in Vietnam continues to be exceedingly popular, but developers are still in a weak position due to outdated regulations.
Microsoft boss has 'huge confidence' in buying game giant Activision

Microsoft boss has 'huge confidence' in buying game giant Activision

Microsoft's president said the company still believed strongly in its case to buy gaming giant Activision Blizzard after intervention by the United States and European Union.
South Korean-based Mirae backs Appota for blockchain initiative

South Korean-based Mirae backs Appota for blockchain initiative

South Korea's Mirae Asset Venture Investment has led the latest funding for digital platform Appota Group to help the latter expand its blockchain ecosystem.
Vietnamese startup Sky Mavis, creator of Axie Infinity, bags $152 million in Series B

Vietnamese startup Sky Mavis, creator of Axie Infinity, bags $152 million in Series B

Sky Mavis, the creator of blockchain-focused game Axie Infinity, has bagged $152 million in its Series B funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz from a16z.
E-commerce and game cards: new trends in the gaming industry

E-commerce and game cards: new trends in the gaming industry

After mobile operators halted phone card payments for digital content and online gaming, game cards are making a spectacular comeback, filling in the vacuum.
Ageless Giggs set for 1,000th senior game

Ageless Giggs set for 1,000th senior game

LONDON: Ryan Giggs is poised to reach yet another milestone in his extraordinary career this weekend as he stands to make his 1,000th appearance in senior football.
LG opens game world for convenient access to wide range of smart tv games

LG opens game world for convenient access to wide range of smart tv games

LG Electronics (LG) today announced the launch of its new Smart TV game portal, Game World.
Ferguson takes blame for Man United Euro struggle

Ferguson takes blame for Man United Euro struggle

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson took full responsibility for his team’s unconvincing passage into the last 16 of the Europa League and a potential meeting in the later stages with Manchester City.
Rooney tells Man United to focus on Van Persie

Rooney tells Man United to focus on Van Persie

Wayne Rooney admits Manchester United must stop in-form Arsenal striker Robin van Persie if the champions are to keep their title defence on track with a victory at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
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