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Regulatory · Vietnam · Tue 22 Sept · 1 min read

Hoiana's locals push is a long game, not a near-term catalyst

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Hoiana's CEO publicly acknowledging the locals gaming licensing process is lengthy and complex is useful calibration for anyone watching Vietnam as a potential APAC market opening. The resort is actively pursuing the license, but the CEO's own framing removes any expectation of near-term resolution.…

Sources: ASGAM

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