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VIRESA, FPT Online, and Funtap Sign MoU to Advance Vietnam's Esports Development On December 10, 2024, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Recreational and Electronic Sports Association (VIRESA), FPT Online Services Corporation (FPT Online), and Funtap Joint Stock Company (Funtap) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster sustainable growth and professionalization of esports in Vietnam, with a particular focus on games such as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB). Under the agreement, the three parties committed to long-term and regular collaboration in strategic consultancy, community building, and promoting the development of Vietnam's recreational and competitive esports scene. The goal is to encourage systematic and holistic progress for the domestic esports industry The partnership also extends to seeking and collaborating with reputable game developers and esports organizations to bring international esports games to Vietnam. The focus will be on fostering joint projects and promoting business development activities, including workshops, tournaments, sponsorships, and creating operational platforms for esports. The agreement also involves pooling resources to expand esports arenas and competition platforms in Vietnam. Specific to Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, the three parties aim to provide optimal conditions for national teams during training and competition at regional and international tournaments such as the SEA Games, ASIAD, and Asian Esports Games (AEG).