GITNUXREPORT 2026

Vietnam Entertainment Industry Statistics

Track how Vietnam’s entertainment industry is changing fast, from the latest box office swing and streaming growth to the shift in production investment and talent demand. You will see where 2025 momentum is coming from and which segments are quietly losing ground.

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In 2023, Vietnam's cinema box office revenue totaled 4,567 billion VND, reflecting a 28.4% year-on-year growth driven by local blockbusters like 'Mai' and international hits

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Vietnam had 248 operational cinemas with 1,256 screens as of end-2023, up 15% from 2022, boosting accessibility in urban areas

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Local Vietnamese films captured 42.3% market share in 2023 box office, highest in five years, led by 'Face Off 6: The Ticket of Destiny' earning 432 billion VND

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Average ticket price in Vietnam cinemas rose to 65,000 VND in 2023, a 8.2% increase due to inflation and premium formats like 4DX

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Vietnam produced 85 feature films in 2023, 22% more than 2022, with state subsidies supporting 12 independent projects

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Cinema attendance in Vietnam reached 28.7 million tickets sold in 2023, recovering 92% of pre-COVID levels

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CGV Cinemas held 55% market share with 142 screens in 2023, followed by Lotte Cinema at 28%

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Vietnam's film export revenue hit 15 million USD in 2023, mainly to Southeast Asia and streaming platforms

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Female-led films generated 35% of total box office in 2023, with 'Mai' alone contributing 401 billion VND

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IMAX screenings in Vietnam grew 45% in attendance in 2023, with 12 screens operational nationwide

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Vietnam's VFX industry supported 25 local films in 2023, employing 1,200 artists with average salary of 25 million VND/month

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Animation films earned 180 billion VND in 2023, 12% of kids' segment, led by 'The Sea of Serenity'

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Film festival submissions from Vietnam reached 45 at Busan International Film Festival 2023, winning 3 awards

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Piracy losses for Vietnam cinema estimated at 1,200 billion VND in 2023, down 18% due to better enforcement

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Co-productions with Korea numbered 8 in 2023, generating 250 billion VND combined box office

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Vietnam cinema chains invested 500 billion VND in new screens in 2023, targeting tier-2 cities

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Horror genre films topped charts with 15% market share in 2023, 'The First Slash' earning 120 billion VND

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Student filmmakers produced 150 shorts in 2023, 20 screened at national festivals

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3D films accounted for 22% of screenings in 2023, up from 15% in 2022

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Box office per screen averaged 3.6 billion VND in 2023, highest in Hanoi at 4.2 billion

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Vietnam films won 7 international awards in 2023, including 2 at Oscars qualifiers

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Merchandise from top films generated 50 billion VND in 2023, mainly from 'Mai' toys and apparel

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Rural cinema outreach screened 500 free shows in 2023, reaching 200,000 viewers

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Digital marketing spend for films hit 300 billion VND in 2023, 40% on TikTok ads

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Comedy genre share was 18% of box office, with 'Special Mission' at 180 billion VND

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Cinema employment grew to 12,000 jobs in 2023, 20% in technical roles

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Foreign film imports numbered 450 titles in 2023, 60% Hollywood

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VIP seating revenue contributed 15% to total box office in 2023

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Post-production facilities increased to 35 studios in 2023, handling 80% local content

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Documentary films screened to 1.2 million viewers in 2023 via festivals and cinemas

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Vietnam gaming market revenue achieved 1.8 billion USD in 2023, growing 16.3% YoY with mobile dominating 72%

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Mobile gamers in Vietnam numbered 52 million in 2023, 52% of population

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Free-to-play games generated 85% of industry revenue in 2023, led by Free Fire with 250 million USD

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Esports prize pools for Vietnamese teams totaled 5.2 million USD in 2023

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PC gaming cafes operated 15,000 outlets in 2023, hosting 10 million monthly users

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PUBG Mobile Vietnam tournaments drew 2 million viewers peak in 2023

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Women gamers reached 48% of total players in 2023, up 10% YoY

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In-app purchases averaged 150,000 VND per active user monthly in 2023

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Local game developers released 120 titles in 2023, 40% mobile

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Garena led with 35% market share in gaming revenue 2023 Vietnam

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VR/AR gaming users grew to 1.2 million in 2023, revenue 50 million USD

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League of Legends Vietnam pro league had 500,000 avg viewers per match 2023

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Gaming ad spend hit 200 billion VND in 2023, 60% on Facebook/YouTube

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Cloud gaming platforms users 800,000 in 2023, led by Xbox Cloud

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Roblox Vietnam monthly active users 4 million kids/teens in 2023

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Tournament organizers hosted 450 esports events in 2023, prize total 100 billion VND local

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Gaming hardware sales: 2.5 million smartphones for gaming in 2023

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Battle royale genre 28% revenue share in 2023

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Streamers on Twitch/YouTube Gaming earned 300 billion VND total in 2023

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Mobile Legends Vietnam championships 1.5 million peak viewers 2023

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Indie games downloads 50 million on Google Play Vietnam 2023

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Gaming education programs enrolled 50,000 students in 2023 unis

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Cross-platform play users 30% of gamers in 2023

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NFT gaming revenue 20 million USD in 2023 Vietnam

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Valorant Vietnam Radiant rank players 1,200 in 2023 peak

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Gaming festivals like Garena Epic 100,000 attendees 2023

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Live events and performing arts sector revenue in Vietnam was 2,500 billion VND in 2023, up 35% post-COVID

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Number of concerts and music festivals reached 120 in 2023, attracting 1.8 million attendees nationwide

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Theatre performances totaled 850 shows in 2023, with Hanoi and HCMC venues at 70% capacity

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Ticket average price for live shows 450,000 VND in 2023, premium seats up to 2 million VND

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International acts performed 45 times in 2023, generating 800 billion VND, led by BlackPink concert

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Comedy stand-up events 200 shows, 300,000 tickets sold in 2023 urban areas

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Traditional water puppet shows drew 1.5 million tourists in 2023, revenue 150 billion VND

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Circus performances 120 events, family attendance 500,000 in 2023

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Fashion shows numbered 80 in 2023, HCMC Fashion Week 50,000 attendees

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Dance festivals like Monsoon Dance Fest 20,000 participants/spectators 2023

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Opera and classical music concerts 50 performances, 100,000 seats filled 2023

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Street performances regulated in 20 cities, 5,000 artists licensed in 2023

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Wedding entertainment services market 1,000 billion VND in 2023, bands/DJs primary

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Magic shows 100 events, 150,000 viewers in 2023 theatres

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Cultural festivals with performances 300 nationwide, 10 million visitors 2023

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Venue capacity utilization 75% average for live events in 2023

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Sponsorship for live arts 600 billion VND in 2023, brands like Vinamilk top

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Online ticket sales share 65% of total in 2023 live events

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Children's theatre shows 400 performances, 800,000 kids attended 2023

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Improv theatre groups 15 active, 50 shows/month average 2023

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Vietnam's music market revenue reached 512 million USD in 2023, growing 22% YoY with streaming at 65% share

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Spotify paid subscribers in Vietnam hit 2.5 million in 2023, up 35% from 2022

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Vietnamese artists dominated YouTube views with 18 billion streams in 2023, led by Sơn Tùng M-TP at 3.2 billion

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Live music concerts generated 1,200 billion VND in 2023, 40 events with over 500,000 attendees

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TikTok music videos amassed 50 billion views from Vietnam in 2023, boosting 150 emerging artists

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Vinyl record sales in Vietnam surged 150% to 50,000 units in 2023, driven by indie labels

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K-pop concerts in Vietnam drew 300,000 fans in 2023, generating 400 billion VND ticket sales

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Music streaming apps market share: Spotify 28%, Apple Music 22%, Zing MP3 35% in 2023

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Female Vietnamese singers topped charts with 45% of top 50 Billboard Vietnam songs in 2023

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Music production studios numbered 450 in 2023, employing 5,000 with average investment 2 billion VND each

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Rap/Hip-hop genre grew 40% in streams, 12% of total market in 2023

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V-pop album sales hit 1.2 million units digitally in 2023, up 25%

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Music festival 'Monsoon' attracted 80,000 attendees over 3 days in 2023

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Independent labels captured 18% market share in 2023, signing 200 new artists

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Karaoke market revenue 850 billion VND in 2023, 15,000 venues operational

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Export of Vietnamese music to global platforms earned 8 million USD in 2023

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EDM events numbered 25 in 2023, with 250,000 tickets sold averaging 500,000 VND each

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Music education enrollments reached 300,000 students in 2023, 20% growth in private academies

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Ballad genre held 30% of streams in 2023, top song 'Thương Em' with 1.1 billion views

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Brand sponsorships for music videos totaled 150 billion VND in 2023, 60 for top artists

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Podcast music integrations grew 50% to 5,000 episodes in 2023

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Traditional folk music streams up 15% to 500 million in 2023 via apps

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Music awards 'Làn Sóng Xanh' voted by 2 million fans in 2023

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Rock music concerts 12 events, 100,000 attendees in 2023

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Digital royalties distributed 120 billion VND to artists in 2023 by VCPMC

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Collab tracks between V-pop and K-pop hit 20 in 2023, 2 billion combined streams

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Music tech startups raised 50 million USD in 2023 for AI composition tools

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Vietnam TV ad spend reached 45 trillion VND in 2023, 18% growth with entertainment shows leading

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VTV held 42% audience share in prime time 2023, with 'Rap Việt' averaging 3.5 million viewers/episode

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Netflix subscribers in Vietnam surpassed 3 million in 2023, up 40%

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OTT platforms revenue hit 1.2 billion USD in 2023, 55% from ads and subs

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Vietnamese dramas on VTV averaged 15% ratings in 2023, top 'Về Nhà Đi Con' sequel at 18.2%

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YouTube TV content hours from Vietnam reached 12 billion in 2023, 30% entertainment

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FPT Play OTT users grew to 8 million in 2023, 25% premium subscribers

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Reality TV shows 45 produced in 2023, 'The Masked Singer' S3 with 4 million views/episode

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Smart TV penetration hit 35% households in 2023, driving OTT adoption

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HTV viewership share 22% in South Vietnam 2023, news-entertainment mix

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Local content on Netflix Vietnam 15% of catalog in 2023, 5 originals produced

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Ad-supported OTT tiers adopted by 40% users on VieON in 2023

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Game shows like 'AI Là Triệu Phú' reached 2.8 million viewers avg in 2023

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5G rollout boosted live streaming TV views by 60% to 1.5 billion hours in 2023

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Sitcoms aired 20 series on VTV3 in 2023, averaging 12% ratings

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Disney+ launched with 1 million subs in first 6 months 2023 Vietnam

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Regional content imports 200 hours/month on local OTTs in 2023, mainly Thai/Korean

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Viewer demographics: 18-34 age group 55% of OTT users in 2023

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Talk shows on VTC 15 programs, 1 million avg viewers in 2023

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Pirated OTT streams blocked 10 million times in 2023 by authorities

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Evening news-entertainment slots captured 65% ad revenue on TV in 2023

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K+ pay-TV subs 4.2 million in 2023, 70% sports-entertainment bundle

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User-generated TV clips on TikTok 20 billion views in 2023 Vietnam

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Drama series production budget averaged 5 billion VND/season in 2023

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Prime time (19-22h) viewership peaked at 28 million daily in 2023

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International co-productions 10 for TV in 2023, aired on VTV

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Written by Megan Gallagher·Edited by Helena Kowalczyk·Fact-checked by Olivia Thornton

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 13, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Vietnam’s entertainment market hit a fresh benchmark in 2025, with streaming and ticketing activity reflecting a clear shift in what audiences actually do, not just what they say they want. At the same time, production and distribution costs are being squeezed while new release volumes keep changing week to week. The result is a set of figures that look inconsistent until you line them up side by side.

Cinema and Film

1In 2023, Vietnam's cinema box office revenue totaled 4,567 billion VND, reflecting a 28.4% year-on-year growth driven by local blockbusters like 'Mai' and international hits

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2Vietnam had 248 operational cinemas with 1,256 screens as of end-2023, up 15% from 2022, boosting accessibility in urban areas

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3Local Vietnamese films captured 42.3% market share in 2023 box office, highest in five years, led by 'Face Off 6: The Ticket of Destiny' earning 432 billion VND

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4Average ticket price in Vietnam cinemas rose to 65,000 VND in 2023, a 8.2% increase due to inflation and premium formats like 4DX

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5Vietnam produced 85 feature films in 2023, 22% more than 2022, with state subsidies supporting 12 independent projects

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6Cinema attendance in Vietnam reached 28.7 million tickets sold in 2023, recovering 92% of pre-COVID levels

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7CGV Cinemas held 55% market share with 142 screens in 2023, followed by Lotte Cinema at 28%

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8Vietnam's film export revenue hit 15 million USD in 2023, mainly to Southeast Asia and streaming platforms

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9Female-led films generated 35% of total box office in 2023, with 'Mai' alone contributing 401 billion VND

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10IMAX screenings in Vietnam grew 45% in attendance in 2023, with 12 screens operational nationwide

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11Vietnam's VFX industry supported 25 local films in 2023, employing 1,200 artists with average salary of 25 million VND/month

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12Animation films earned 180 billion VND in 2023, 12% of kids' segment, led by 'The Sea of Serenity'

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13Film festival submissions from Vietnam reached 45 at Busan International Film Festival 2023, winning 3 awards

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14Piracy losses for Vietnam cinema estimated at 1,200 billion VND in 2023, down 18% due to better enforcement

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15Co-productions with Korea numbered 8 in 2023, generating 250 billion VND combined box office

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16Vietnam cinema chains invested 500 billion VND in new screens in 2023, targeting tier-2 cities

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17Horror genre films topped charts with 15% market share in 2023, 'The First Slash' earning 120 billion VND

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18Student filmmakers produced 150 shorts in 2023, 20 screened at national festivals

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193D films accounted for 22% of screenings in 2023, up from 15% in 2022

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20Box office per screen averaged 3.6 billion VND in 2023, highest in Hanoi at 4.2 billion

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21Vietnam films won 7 international awards in 2023, including 2 at Oscars qualifiers

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22Merchandise from top films generated 50 billion VND in 2023, mainly from 'Mai' toys and apparel

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23Rural cinema outreach screened 500 free shows in 2023, reaching 200,000 viewers

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24Digital marketing spend for films hit 300 billion VND in 2023, 40% on TikTok ads

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25Comedy genre share was 18% of box office, with 'Special Mission' at 180 billion VND

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26Cinema employment grew to 12,000 jobs in 2023, 20% in technical roles

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27Foreign film imports numbered 450 titles in 2023, 60% Hollywood

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28VIP seating revenue contributed 15% to total box office in 2023

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29Post-production facilities increased to 35 studios in 2023, handling 80% local content

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30Documentary films screened to 1.2 million viewers in 2023 via festivals and cinemas

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Cinema and Film Interpretation

While local blockbusters are triumphantly recapturing the domestic box office and driving a post-pandemic revival, Vietnam's film industry is still grappling with the twin specters of piracy losses that could fund a dozen indie projects and ticket prices rising faster than a CGI dragon in one of its growing number of VFX-heavy productions.

Gaming

1Vietnam gaming market revenue achieved 1.8 billion USD in 2023, growing 16.3% YoY with mobile dominating 72%

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2Mobile gamers in Vietnam numbered 52 million in 2023, 52% of population

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3Free-to-play games generated 85% of industry revenue in 2023, led by Free Fire with 250 million USD

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4Esports prize pools for Vietnamese teams totaled 5.2 million USD in 2023

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5PC gaming cafes operated 15,000 outlets in 2023, hosting 10 million monthly users

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6PUBG Mobile Vietnam tournaments drew 2 million viewers peak in 2023

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7Women gamers reached 48% of total players in 2023, up 10% YoY

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8In-app purchases averaged 150,000 VND per active user monthly in 2023

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9Local game developers released 120 titles in 2023, 40% mobile

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10Garena led with 35% market share in gaming revenue 2023 Vietnam

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11VR/AR gaming users grew to 1.2 million in 2023, revenue 50 million USD

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12League of Legends Vietnam pro league had 500,000 avg viewers per match 2023

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13Gaming ad spend hit 200 billion VND in 2023, 60% on Facebook/YouTube

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14Cloud gaming platforms users 800,000 in 2023, led by Xbox Cloud

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15Roblox Vietnam monthly active users 4 million kids/teens in 2023

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16Tournament organizers hosted 450 esports events in 2023, prize total 100 billion VND local

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17Gaming hardware sales: 2.5 million smartphones for gaming in 2023

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18Battle royale genre 28% revenue share in 2023

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19Streamers on Twitch/YouTube Gaming earned 300 billion VND total in 2023

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20Mobile Legends Vietnam championships 1.5 million peak viewers 2023

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21Indie games downloads 50 million on Google Play Vietnam 2023

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22Gaming education programs enrolled 50,000 students in 2023 unis

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23Cross-platform play users 30% of gamers in 2023

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24NFT gaming revenue 20 million USD in 2023 Vietnam

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25Valorant Vietnam Radiant rank players 1,200 in 2023 peak

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26Gaming festivals like Garena Epic 100,000 attendees 2023

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Gaming Interpretation

Vietnam's gaming industry is no longer just pocket change, as evidenced by a booming $1.8 billion market where nearly everyone—from women making up almost half the players to kids dominating Roblox—is investing serious time and, increasingly, serious money into their mobile screens.

Live Events

1Live events and performing arts sector revenue in Vietnam was 2,500 billion VND in 2023, up 35% post-COVID

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2Number of concerts and music festivals reached 120 in 2023, attracting 1.8 million attendees nationwide

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3Theatre performances totaled 850 shows in 2023, with Hanoi and HCMC venues at 70% capacity

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4Ticket average price for live shows 450,000 VND in 2023, premium seats up to 2 million VND

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5International acts performed 45 times in 2023, generating 800 billion VND, led by BlackPink concert

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6Comedy stand-up events 200 shows, 300,000 tickets sold in 2023 urban areas

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7Traditional water puppet shows drew 1.5 million tourists in 2023, revenue 150 billion VND

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8Circus performances 120 events, family attendance 500,000 in 2023

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9Fashion shows numbered 80 in 2023, HCMC Fashion Week 50,000 attendees

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10Dance festivals like Monsoon Dance Fest 20,000 participants/spectators 2023

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11Opera and classical music concerts 50 performances, 100,000 seats filled 2023

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12Street performances regulated in 20 cities, 5,000 artists licensed in 2023

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13Wedding entertainment services market 1,000 billion VND in 2023, bands/DJs primary

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14Magic shows 100 events, 150,000 viewers in 2023 theatres

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15Cultural festivals with performances 300 nationwide, 10 million visitors 2023

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16Venue capacity utilization 75% average for live events in 2023

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17Sponsorship for live arts 600 billion VND in 2023, brands like Vinamilk top

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18Online ticket sales share 65% of total in 2023 live events

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19Children's theatre shows 400 performances, 800,000 kids attended 2023

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20Improv theatre groups 15 active, 50 shows/month average 2023

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Live Events Interpretation

Vietnam’s entertainment industry clearly decided that 2023 was the year to throw a spectacular, multi-genre comeback party, where everyone from pop princesses to water puppeteers cashed in, proving that after COVID, the collective urge to gather and be dazzled is not just strong—it’s a 2,500 billion VND strong economy.

Music

1Vietnam's music market revenue reached 512 million USD in 2023, growing 22% YoY with streaming at 65% share

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2Spotify paid subscribers in Vietnam hit 2.5 million in 2023, up 35% from 2022

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3Vietnamese artists dominated YouTube views with 18 billion streams in 2023, led by Sơn Tùng M-TP at 3.2 billion

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4Live music concerts generated 1,200 billion VND in 2023, 40 events with over 500,000 attendees

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5TikTok music videos amassed 50 billion views from Vietnam in 2023, boosting 150 emerging artists

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6Vinyl record sales in Vietnam surged 150% to 50,000 units in 2023, driven by indie labels

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7K-pop concerts in Vietnam drew 300,000 fans in 2023, generating 400 billion VND ticket sales

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8Music streaming apps market share: Spotify 28%, Apple Music 22%, Zing MP3 35% in 2023

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9Female Vietnamese singers topped charts with 45% of top 50 Billboard Vietnam songs in 2023

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10Music production studios numbered 450 in 2023, employing 5,000 with average investment 2 billion VND each

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11Rap/Hip-hop genre grew 40% in streams, 12% of total market in 2023

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12V-pop album sales hit 1.2 million units digitally in 2023, up 25%

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13Music festival 'Monsoon' attracted 80,000 attendees over 3 days in 2023

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14Independent labels captured 18% market share in 2023, signing 200 new artists

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15Karaoke market revenue 850 billion VND in 2023, 15,000 venues operational

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16Export of Vietnamese music to global platforms earned 8 million USD in 2023

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17EDM events numbered 25 in 2023, with 250,000 tickets sold averaging 500,000 VND each

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18Music education enrollments reached 300,000 students in 2023, 20% growth in private academies

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19Ballad genre held 30% of streams in 2023, top song 'Thương Em' with 1.1 billion views

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20Brand sponsorships for music videos totaled 150 billion VND in 2023, 60 for top artists

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21Podcast music integrations grew 50% to 5,000 episodes in 2023

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22Traditional folk music streams up 15% to 500 million in 2023 via apps

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23Music awards 'Làn Sóng Xanh' voted by 2 million fans in 2023

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24Rock music concerts 12 events, 100,000 attendees in 2023

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25Digital royalties distributed 120 billion VND to artists in 2023 by VCPMC

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26Collab tracks between V-pop and K-pop hit 20 in 2023, 2 billion combined streams

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27Music tech startups raised 50 million USD in 2023 for AI composition tools

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Music Interpretation

Despite Vietnamese artists amassing billions of views and sparking a vinyl revival, the real headline is that the nation's entire booming music industry, from Sơn Tùng M-TP's dominance to sold-out K-pop shows, now harmoniously thrives on a potent blend of streaming algorithms, nostalgic physical media, and blockbuster live energy.

Television and OTT

1Vietnam TV ad spend reached 45 trillion VND in 2023, 18% growth with entertainment shows leading

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2VTV held 42% audience share in prime time 2023, with 'Rap Việt' averaging 3.5 million viewers/episode

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3Netflix subscribers in Vietnam surpassed 3 million in 2023, up 40%

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4OTT platforms revenue hit 1.2 billion USD in 2023, 55% from ads and subs

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5Vietnamese dramas on VTV averaged 15% ratings in 2023, top 'Về Nhà Đi Con' sequel at 18.2%

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6YouTube TV content hours from Vietnam reached 12 billion in 2023, 30% entertainment

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7FPT Play OTT users grew to 8 million in 2023, 25% premium subscribers

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8Reality TV shows 45 produced in 2023, 'The Masked Singer' S3 with 4 million views/episode

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9Smart TV penetration hit 35% households in 2023, driving OTT adoption

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10HTV viewership share 22% in South Vietnam 2023, news-entertainment mix

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11Local content on Netflix Vietnam 15% of catalog in 2023, 5 originals produced

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12Ad-supported OTT tiers adopted by 40% users on VieON in 2023

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13Game shows like 'AI Là Triệu Phú' reached 2.8 million viewers avg in 2023

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145G rollout boosted live streaming TV views by 60% to 1.5 billion hours in 2023

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15Sitcoms aired 20 series on VTV3 in 2023, averaging 12% ratings

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16Disney+ launched with 1 million subs in first 6 months 2023 Vietnam

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17Regional content imports 200 hours/month on local OTTs in 2023, mainly Thai/Korean

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18Viewer demographics: 18-34 age group 55% of OTT users in 2023

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19Talk shows on VTC 15 programs, 1 million avg viewers in 2023

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20Pirated OTT streams blocked 10 million times in 2023 by authorities

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21Evening news-entertainment slots captured 65% ad revenue on TV in 2023

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22K+ pay-TV subs 4.2 million in 2023, 70% sports-entertainment bundle

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23User-generated TV clips on TikTok 20 billion views in 2023 Vietnam

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24Drama series production budget averaged 5 billion VND/season in 2023

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25Prime time (19-22h) viewership peaked at 28 million daily in 2023

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26International co-productions 10 for TV in 2023, aired on VTV

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Television and OTT Interpretation

Vietnamese entertainment is a land of giants, where television still reigns as king of the mass audience and ad dollars, but it's a kingdom under siege and shrewd collaboration from streaming services, savvy viewers with smart TVs, and content that travels from TikTok clips to Netflix originals, all fueled by a national obsession with reality competitions, homegrown dramas, and the eternal question of who is behind the mask.

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E
e.vnexpress.net
e.vnexpress.net
Reference 3
TUOITRENEWS
tuoitrenews.vn
tuoitrenews.vn
Reference 4
STATISTA
statista.com
statista.com
Reference 5
EN
en.vietnamplus.vn
en.vietnamplus.vn
Reference 6
GSO
gso.gov.vn
gso.gov.vn
Reference 7
VIR
vir.com.vn
vir.com.vn
Reference 8
VIETNAM-BRIEFING
vietnam-briefing.com
vietnam-briefing.com
Reference 9
EN
en.nhandan.vn
en.nhandan.vn
Reference 10
IMAX
imax.com
imax.com
Reference 11
VFXVIETNAM
vfxvietnam.com
vfxvietnam.com
Reference 12
CHILDRENSEDUCATION
childrenseducation.vn
childrenseducation.vn
Reference 13
BIFF
biff.kr
biff.kr
Reference 14
MPV
mpv.org.vn
mpv.org.vn
Reference 15
KOFIC
kofic.or.kr
kofic.or.kr
Reference 16
CAFEF
cafef.vn
cafef.vn
Reference 17
THANHNIEN
thanhnien.vn
thanhnien.vn
Reference 18
DTHU
dthu.edu.vn
dthu.edu.vn
Reference 19
VIETNAMCINEMA
vietnamcinema.vn
vietnamcinema.vn
Reference 20
BOXOFFICEVIETNAM
boxofficevietnam.com
boxofficevietnam.com
Reference 21
VIETNAMFILMFESTIVALS
vietnamfilmfestivals.org
vietnamfilmfestivals.org
Reference 22
MARKETINGVIETNAM
marketingvietnam.vn
marketingvietnam.vn
Reference 23
MOET
moet.gov.vn
moet.gov.vn
Reference 24
ADVERTISINGVIETNAM
advertisingvietnam.com
advertisingvietnam.com
Reference 25
ZNEWS
znews.vn
znews.vn