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China China’s State Council has released its 2025 Public Holiday schedule. The number of public holidays for all citizens has increased by two days since 2024, adding Lunar New Year’s Eve and May 2nd. In addition, the Council clarified the adjusted holiday arrangements. It stated that the continuous work period before and after statutory holidays should not exceed six days, except under certain special circumstances. In 2025, the Spring Festival will have an 8-day holiday, the Labor Day holiday will last 5 days, and the National Day and Mid- Autumn Festival will jointly have 8 days off. China Briefing details the background to the changes and shares the official calendar in full. Vietnam Thanks to mobile gaming, esports and government support, Vietnam’s gaming industry saw significant growth in 2024. Yet limited local talent in game development meant the most popular games continued to be created by international companies. Local studios hit obstacles
such as securing funding, attracting skilled professionals and protecting their IP. Strict regulations on game content, leading to bans or significant modifications for games deemed inappropriate and gaming hours restrictions for minors, have also taken a toll. Dezan Shira’s Vietnam Briefing looks back at how the industry has evolved over the past year and considers its further potential and emerging growth and employment opportunities - such as cloud gaming, the integration of VR and AR and increased investment in local game development - together with the challenges ahead of it in 2025.
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