6 cooperation agreements signed at Vietnam GameVerse 2025

For sustainable growth and global expansion of the Vietnamese gaming sector, collaboration and partnerships are considered essential.

The agreements signed during the Vietnam Gaming Forum on May 26, part of Vietnam GameVerse 2025 held in Ho Chi Minh City, clearly demonstrated this commitment.

Ngo Manh Cuong, CEO of FPT Online (L, 3rd), and Laura Li (L, 4th), Director of Esports Asia-Pacific of Riot Games, signed an cooperation agreement during Vietnam GameVerse 2025. Photo by VnExpress/Thanh Tung

The forum began with a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between FPT Online Services Joint Stock Company and Riot Games to coordinate the organization of the League of Legends Asia-Pacific Championship Finals in Da Nang.

This marks the first time Vietnam is hosting this regional esports event, creating new opportunities for the domestic esports industry and contributing to Vietnam's appeal as a destination for international sports and entertainment events.

Pham Duy Phuc (L, 3rd), Director of Strategy DC5, FPT, and Aisha Islam (L, 4th), Senior Vice President, Southeast Asia of Mastercard, performed a signing ceremony at Vietnam GameVerse 2025. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran

Following this, FPT signed a cooperation agreement with Mastercard.

Both companies committed to researching and implementing technological solutions to support the growth of Vietnam's gaming ecosystem.

The adoption of modern financial and payment technologies aims to enhance user experience and expand the commercialization potential of Vietnamese gaming products.

The signing ceremony of cooperation to release the game Magic Chess: Go Go in Vietnam at Vietnam GameVerse 2025. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran

Vietnam GameVerse 2025 also saw the signing of a cooperation agreement between Moonton and Funtap to release the strategy game Magic Chess: Go Go in the Vietnamese market.

This game is an expanded version of the Magic Chess mode in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

The partnership is expected to broaden market reach for both companies.

The Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology received a game technology practice room sponsored by iKame Global at Vietnam GameVerse 2025. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran

The education sector also made a notable contribution at the event. iKame Global, a leading Vietnamese game studio, donated a game technology practice room to the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT).

This initiative aims to support training high-quality human resources for the domestic game industry, laying a foundation for sustainable development.

Within the forum, PTIT signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Funtap to develop a practical training program that connects students with businesses, enhancing job accessibility for graduates.

The Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology signed an MoU with Funtap at Vietnam GameVerse 2025. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran

The forum concluded with a signing ceremony between Gosu Online Joint Stock Company and Decom Holdings Joint Stock Company to collaborate on the development of the game project Hao Khi Dong A, inspired by Vietnamese history.

Hao Khi Dong A aims not only to showcase Vietnam's capability to produce original content but also to promote national pride and historical awareness among younger generations through modern video game storytelling.

The cooperation signing ceremony between Gosu and Decom Holdings at Vietnam GameVerse 2025. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran

Vietnam GameVerse 2025 took place from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on May 26 and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 27 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), District 7. The event was jointly organized by the Department of Radio, Television and Electronic Information, VnExpress, FPT Online Company, and the Vietnam Game Alliance.

Le Quang Tu Do, Director of the Department of Radio, Television and Electronic Information, noted that after three years, Vietnam GameVerse has set new records and boosted cooperation and networking activities. This year's event featured over 100 booths, doubling the number from 2024.

For the first time, multinational corporations from the U.S., Korea, and China participated. The Korean Game Management Committee also showed strong interest in the Vietnam Game Festival.