The Switzerland-based NEAR Foundation has announced the opening of a Web3 regional center in Vietnam. NEAR Foundation has partnered with leading venture capital firm GFS Ventures to launch the regional center for blockchain innovation, education and talent development.
Riley Tran, who will lead the NEAR center in Vietnam, said:
"We believe that in the industrial revolution 4.0, Vietnam is an exciting emerging market and has the best growth potential in Southeast Asia. The NEAR Protocol can help tomorrow’s society create blockchain solutions that change the world, and this hub is a crucial step in achieving that."
Marieke Flament, CEO of NEAR Foundation, said the following about the center opened in Vietman:
"We are thrilled to see new blockchain developments in Vietnam as many exciting projects continue to emerge from the local ecosystem. This new hub demonstrates an unparalleled opportunity to develop local talent and to provide them with opportunities for further technological and commercial growth.”
Actively promoting digital transformation and development, Vietnam ranks fifth out of 154 countries in the Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Index.
