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Vietnam is entering a new political cycle with direct implications for its economy and regulated industries such as gambling. On April 7, 2026<\/strong>, the National Assembly elected Le Minh Hung<\/strong> as prime minister for the 2026\u20132031<\/strong> term with unanimous support from 495 deputies<\/strong>, while To Lam<\/strong> consolidated power as both president and general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam<\/strong>. At the same time, National Assembly chairman Tran Thanh Man<\/strong> appointed Nguyen Huu Nghia<\/strong> as State Auditor General, calling for stronger public budget oversight, early-stage auditing and the use of technology and artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The signal is clear: technocracy, fiscal discipline and digital transformation<\/strong> are now central pillars of governance. Hung set an ambitious target of over 10% average annual GDP growth between 2026 and 2031<\/strong>, driven by innovation, digitalization and administrative efficiency. Economic conditions underline the urgency: Vietnam\u2019s GDP grew 7.83% in Q1 2026<\/strong>, with exports reaching $122.93 billion<\/strong> and a $3.64 billion trade deficit<\/strong>, while inflation rose to 4.65%<\/strong>. The 2026 state budget projects revenues of VND2.53 quadrillion<\/strong>, expenditures of VND3.16 quadrillion<\/strong> and a deficit equivalent to 4.2% of GDP<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Within this framework, the gambling sector emerges as a strategic\u2014though still underdeveloped\u2014asset. Governed by Decree 03\/2017\/ND-CP<\/strong> (casinos) and Decree 06\/2017\/ND-CP<\/strong> (betting), the market remains tightly controlled by the Ministry of Finance, led by Nguyen Van Thang<\/strong>. Vietnam currently operates nine casinos<\/strong>, but only three\u2014Phu Quoc, Ho Tram and Van Don\u2014allow limited access for local players under Resolution 8\/2025\/NQ-CP<\/strong>, subject to strict financial eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sector has generated approximately $950 million in cumulative revenue through 2025 (approximate, extending recent trends)<\/strong> and around $490 million in fiscal contributions<\/strong>, positioning it as a relevant component of Vietnam\u2019s premium tourism strategy. With a target of 25 million international visitors in 2026<\/strong>, gambling is expected to play a supporting role in driving high-value tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The government is already reviewing casino and betting regulations, including potential tax adjustments and digital oversight mechanisms. The direction is twofold: tighter supervision and traceability, alongside a controlled expansion\u2014particularly in integrated resorts and potentially digital environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For the sector, the new cycle does not signal rapid liberalization but rather state-controlled growth<\/strong>. As Vietnam prioritizes digital governance and fiscal oversight, gambling is likely to evolve into a more traceable\u2014and possibly partially digital\u2014sector, but within a restrictive regulatory framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vietnam is not opening its gambling market; it is positioning it as a controlled economic and fiscal instrument<\/strong> within its next phase of growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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