As the global digital economy enters a period of exponential growth, blockchain technology is increasingly recognized not merely as a technological trend but as a strategic infrastructure foundation shaping the future of finance and economic systems. In Vietnam, Vietnam Blockchain Day 2025, held in Da Nang, has become a milestone event demonstrating the nation’s strategic vision while laying the groundwork for its ambition to become a regional blockchain hub.

Da Nang – The Epicenter of Vietnam’s Finance and Technology Week 2025

On August 29, 2025, as part of Da Nang Finance and Technology Week 2025, more than 400 delegates and 50 experts from Vietnam and abroad gathered in the coastal city to attend Vietnam Blockchain Day 2025. This event was a major component within a series of high-profile conferences, alongside the Vietnam Finance Forum and Da Nang Semiconductor Day.

Choosing Da Nang was deliberate: the city has positioned itself as a center for digital innovation and transformation, with aspirations of becoming an international financial hub, green finance, and fintech capital. Thanks to its strategic geographical location and strong commitment from local authorities, Da Nang is emerging as a “launchpad” for Vietnam to assert its presence in the blockchain sector.

Blockchain – The Foundation of “Digital Trust” and Transparent Economy

At the opening session, representatives from the Central Policy and Strategy Committee emphasized that blockchain is not merely a technology, but a “digital trust system.” With its ability to ensure transparency, prevent fraud, and enhance efficiency, blockchain is becoming a core infrastructure for a sustainable digital economy.

Vietnam currently has around 21 million digital asset users, accounting for nearly 21% of the population an impressive figure that highlights both popularity and untapped potential. To fully capitalize on this, Vietnam must advance on two fronts: a flexible regulatory framework and regulatory sandbox environments for innovation.

Scale and Depth of the Event

Vietnam Blockchain Day 2025 was not limited to keynote speeches; it was structured around six in-depth panel discussions covering key themes:

• Legal frameworks and digital asset governance: Discussions on the forthcoming Digital Technology Industry Law (effective 2026) and blockchain sandbox mechanisms.

• Open blockchain infrastructure & smart cities: Leveraging blockchain for urban management, citizen data, and public services.

• Tokenization markets: Exploring opportunities to digitize real-world assets (real estate, securities, commodities) into globally liquid digital assets.

• Exchanges and digital asset auditing: Ensuring transparency and standardization of the marketplace.

• Public–private dialogue: Bridging government, businesses, and global investors to co-develop Vietnam’s blockchain ecosystem.

Additionally, the event featured 10 live exhibition booths where tech companies showcased cutting-edge blockchain applications. Thus, the conference served not only as a policy dialogue platform but also as a practical showcase of technological innovation.

International Partnerships – Propelling Vietnam to the Global Stage

One of the major highlights of Vietnam Blockchain Day 2025 was the signing of multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between Vietnamese firms and leading global financial and technology organizations, including:

• Digital Treasures Centers, Verichains, Bybit Fintech

• Strategic research collaborations between SSIAM and global partners VanEck and FTSE Russell

These agreements are expected to improve the liquidity and credibility of Vietnam’s digital asset market while connecting it with global capital flows.

Nguyen Ngoc Anh, CEO of SSIAM, likened blockchain to a “second gateway” for Vietnam providing the nation with broader access to international capital markets and reaffirming its global technology positioning.

Long-Term Positioning: Blockchain as National Strategic Infrastructure

Vietnam Blockchain Day 2025 demonstrated strong consensus among government bodies, enterprises, and researchers in recognizing blockchain as national strategic infrastructure, comparable to telecommunications or energy. This perspective carries long-term significance in three domains:

1. Digital economy: Driving the development of digital assets, fintech, and adjacent industries.

2. Smart urban governance: Enabling Da Nang and other cities to implement transparent and efficient management systems.

3. Start-up and innovation ecosystem: Providing opportunities for younger generations (Gen Z and Gen Alpha) to test new business models using blockchain.

Crucially, the upcoming Digital Technology Industry Law (2026) is set to institutionalize blockchain development, ensuring it is legally recognized, standardized, and aligned with international practices.

Vietnam on the Global Blockchain Map

Vietnam Blockchain Day 2025 was more than a technology event it was a strategic declaration: Vietnam is ready to enter the blockchain era with a proactive and confident stance. Da Nang, as the pioneer, is leading the way in experimentation, international cooperation, and ecosystem-building.

From a long-term perspective, blockchain will become one of the key pillars of Vietnam’s digital economy, advancing the country’s ambition to establish itself as a leading financial and digital technology hub in Asia within the coming decade.