Impact Report
Technology as Enabler
Spreading impact across the community
At VNG, we do not define social responsibility by simply "allocating a portion of profits to charity". Instead, we begin with a fundamental question: How can VNG's technological capabilities solve the most pressing challenges in society? From this starting point, VNG's "Technology for Good" journey has been shaped by three consistent pillars. We do not view these as peripheral activities, but as the primary way VNG executes its responsibility as a leading technology corporation: Expanding opportunities, co-creating the ecosystem, and maintaining steadfast long-term commitments.
Opening doors to the digital economy for the younger generation
We believe the greatest barrier for young people is not a lack of potential, but a lack of access to practical opportunities and "dreams big enough" to pursue. As Founder Le Hong Minh once shared: “Just like in football, only when we dare to dream of the World Cup do we have the powerful motivation to train and improve our skills”. At VNG, we want to grant young people a ticket to the world, starting by shortening the distance between the lecture hall and global standards.
Bridging the gap between theory and real-world practice, initiatives such as Code Tour, Zalo AI Summit, Zalo AI Challenge, and university co-training models give students direct exposure to real business challenges, real workflows, and enterprise-grade product development standards.
Fostering global ambition, initiatives such as eSports and Hackathons not only identify talent but also help young people develop a “Go Global” mindset, gain hands-on experience in real-world environments, and build the confidence to benchmark themselves against regional and international standards.
VNG's desire is to ignite the 'World Cup dream' in every individual. When young people remove psychological and geographical barriers to touch the digital economy, the entire Vietnamese technology ecosystem will benefit from a generation equipped with expertise and a desire to conquer the global stage.
Co-creating human infrastructure and the national ecosystem
Once individuals have accessed the digital economy, the next step is building a solid ecosystem where that potential can be unleashed at a national scale. VNG recognizes that its growth is inseparable from the nation's 30-year innovation journey. Appreciating the miraculous progress of the Vietnamese Internet, we choose to partner with the Government and educational institutions to build technology and foster a new "digital mindset".
Building a strong foundation from universities to research centers, VNG advances a Government - University - Enterprise collaboration model, supports students through hands-on projects, and invests in AI infrastructure and research networks to help strengthen Vietnam's national technology capabilities.
Advancing “E-Vietnam” through a deep understanding of everyday habits and practical needs, VNG integrates technology into daily life through useful platforms that make digital transformation a natural part of how people live.
Rather than positioning ourselves as a CSR business, VNG builds the capability to become a National Development Partner. We place ourselves in the position of system co-creators, where impact is measured not by an immediate solution, but by structural and long-term changes for Vietnam's digital future.
Deep and enduring commitment to the community
In implementing community activities, VNG maintains that real social impact does not come from the scale of a one-time contribution, but from the steadfastness of maintaining that commitment over many years. While technology solutions help open doors and create ecosystems, our direct and persistent presence in community activities is how we nurture the most practical hopes, even in places where digital platforms have not yet reached.
UpRace: When technology multiplies the value of every step
Starting as an internal initiative, UpRace has grown into a community running platform that connects runners, businesses, and social organisations, turning every step into a source of meaningful social impact at scale.
Dream Maker Foundation (DMF): Building foundations for everyday lives
Present where real-world needs cannot yet be met through digital platforms alone, the Dream Maker Foundation supports communities through practical initiatives in education, healthcare, and social welfare, helping lay the groundwork for recovery and long-term development.
Instead of just solving immediate needs and then leaving, VNG chooses to build sustainable foundations so that each individual can create their own future. We believe that social responsibility does not lie in loud campaigns, but in dedication and persistence, where every contribution aims to create real changes in the lives of each family and community.
Build Technology and Grow People - For a Better Life
The three pillars we pursue are not separate programs, but the consistent beats of one belief: Technology only truly has value when it becomes the solution to human problems. At VNG, if internal strength is built on a human foundation, then technology is the method by which we spread that strength to the community. We do not stop being a charitable business; we are committed to building the capacity of a national development partner.
From the lines of code that empower the younger generation to the digital infrastructure accompanying the Government, VNG is committed to persistently creating structural changes. Ultimately, our destination is a resilient Vietnam, where every individual has a solid foundation to confidently conquer their own “World Cup dreams”.