VanEck Asset Management’s CEO, Jan van Eck, engaged in a discussion with Permanent Vice Minister Nguyen Minh Vu at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During the conversation, Mr. van Eck highlighted the connection between VanEck’s growth and the trend of investing in ETFs. He emphasized that VanEck is a pioneer in establishing crypto-focused ETFs, investing in assets such as BTC and ETH. The company actively shares its governance experience and modern technology with regional partners. “Looking ahead, we anticipate high-level visits between the US and Vietnam in the coming months. I hope that by then, we will witness concrete progress in this field,” Mr. van Eck stated.

Mr. Jan van Eck also expressed his enthusiasm for Vietnam’s embrace of blockchain and digital assets. He noted that the positive shifts in the US government’s perspective on digital currencies have opened collaboration opportunities between regulatory bodies of both countries, allowing Vietnam to establish a suitable legal framework.

Permanent Vice Minister Nguyen Minh Vu appreciated VanEck’s involvement in developing Vietnam’s domestic digital asset market. He emphasized the frequent bilateral engagements between Vietnam and the US, both at the government and business levels. The Vice Minister assured Mr. van Eck that he would forward his advice and consultations to relevant agencies for inclusion in the Vietnam-US cooperation mechanisms.

Mr. Jan van Eck also held a working session with the State Securities Commission

On the same day, Mr. Jan van Eck had a working session with the State Securities Commission. Representing the Commission, Mr. Bui Hoang Hai, Vice Chairman, shared that the Commission and the Ministry of Finance had advised and submitted a draft resolution on digital asset trading to the government. Mr. van Eck expressed his enthusiasm about the opportunity to cooperate with domestic partner SSI to develop the digital asset market. He suggested a cautious yet proactive step-by-step approach for Vietnam to operate in this market effectively. Additionally, he proposed the idea of establishing a Bitcoin investment fund in collaboration with SSI.

The discussions throughout the day affirmed VanEck’s role in transferring international digital asset management experience to Vietnam and contributing to shaping a transparent legal framework for the domestic digital asset market. The collaboration between VanEck and regulatory agencies, along with the long-term partnership with SSI, heralds a new era for Vietnam’s digital finance industry.

Dong Tu

– 18:27 17/03/2025

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