PANews, 23 October - The Vietnamese government announced on 22 October via its official website the "National Blockchain Development Strategy", aiming to make Vietnam a regional leader in blockchain technology research, application, and innovation by 2030. The main objectives of this strategy include establishing 20 leading blockchain companies, setting up testing centers in major cities, and positioning Vietnamese institutions among the top ten in Asia for blockchain research. The plan also focuses on improving the legal framework, infrastructure development, and international cooperation. The Vietnam Blockchain Association (VBA) will assist in developing platforms to provide legal framework support for digital assets, helping the government achieve broader digital economy goals, including removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list by 2025.