A decade after ‘Flappy Bird’, Vietnam becomes gaming powerhouse


Not long ago, Vietnam’s government warned parents that too many videogames could lead children to a life of crime – even murder.

But when the first-ever Vietnam GameVerse Day was held in Ho Chi Minh City earlier this year, government officials were front and centre promoting the country as the region’s hottest market for entertainment apps development.

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