&lt;p&gt;From a student who was passionate about Artificial Intelligence (AI), after 5 years of working at VNG, Ngoan Pham (Lead AI Engineer, VNG Digital Business) has become a highly qualified member, joining many different AI projects.&amp;nbsp;Despite the obstacles that arise here and there when working in this domain of technology, Ngoan has enjoyed his development of VNG over the past journey. &amp;ldquo;Every working day at VNG is a journey of continuous learning, accumulating 1% of growth for myself&amp;rdquo; - Ngoan reveals.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Q: Can you relate some memorable moments of your journey at VNG?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I learned about VNG from the introduction of my friends and looked for opportunities to join the company when I was a fourth-year student. Since becoming a Starter, I have accompanied teams that specialize in developing AI products related to data, serving the business segments in the company, then continuing to develop other independent AI solutions of VNG and achieving certain successes.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;One of the projects that I am proud of is the product that recognizes real people from single images #trueID - the first unit in Southeast Asia to achieve the US standard ISO/IEC 30107-3 certification with the static model at the end of 2022. Currently, my teammates and I are &amp;ldquo;fighting&amp;rdquo; in projects related to Generative AI - a new trend that is of interest.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Going through 5 years of working at VNG has helped me learn and develop more in the field that I was passionate about when I was a student. By accompanying VNG in the journey of creating advanced and useful products and applications, I was able to achieve the goal that I set for myself: to bring comprehensive AI solutions to businesses, and provide end users with positive technology experiences.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Q: What are the frequent challenges of an AI project and how can you and your team cope with them?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In AI projects, my team often faces two major issues: the data quality of the input for the algorithm/model and the scalability of the product.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For the first issue, the question that is often asked us is how to make the algorithm and machine learning model perform well and efficiently, which requires the team to always have a method to ensure high accuracy and enrich the data source to have quality data for the models.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The second challenge is how to make the product meet many concurrent users but with the lowest latency. To unlock this question, the whole team has to try many solutions, both using the available ones and developing our own, from which we can draw our methods to handle similar problems.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Therefore, I realize that self-learning and self-research skills are the most important factors that a technology engineer needs to have when doing AI projects in particular or technology in general. We have to learn and absorb quickly to keep up with the development and update speed of the technology world and be responsive to handle any difficulties that may arise.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Q: As a Starter, what are you most proud of when working at VNG?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The thing that I am most proud of when becoming a Starter is to experience a working environment that values creativity and collaboration. VNG also takes special care of its members&amp;#39; physical and mental health.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Especially, this is also where I met my brothers, my teammates who are ready to support me to complete the work and the mentors who are insightful and help me to orient myself better. &amp;ldquo;Apply the rule of achieving 1% of progress every day to help yourself develop faster&amp;rdquo; is the advice that a mentor once gave me, which gives me more motivation every day to face data, problems, and code. After a day of working hard, we will all accumulate 1% of development in our abilities, knowledge, and skills, until a point, we accumulate enough experience to unlock a better version of ourselves.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I think this rule will continue to be my guide in the next journey, and I also hope it will help anyone who reads this article to have more motivation in any work that you are doing and the career that you are pursuing.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;If you want to explore more stories of Humans of VNG and stay informed about our job opportunities, visit &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://career.vng.com.vn&quot;&gt;VNG Career&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; more frequently to grab all updates!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

From a student who was passionate about Artificial Intelligence (AI), after 5 years of working at VNG, Ngoan Pham (Lead AI Engineer, VNG Digital Business) has become a highly qualified member, joining many different AI projects.&nbsp;Despite the obstacles that arise here and there when working in this domain of technology, Ngoan has enjoyed his development of VNG over the past journey. &ldquo;Every working day at VNG is a journey of continuous learning, accumulating 1% of growth for myself&rdquo; - Ngoan reveals.

&nbsp;

<iframe frameborder="0" height="400" scrolling="no" src="https://d20fxs96r49620.cloudfront.net/prod/media/uploads/public/656/d3d/f04/656d3df04a2dd966631131.png" width="700"></iframe>

&nbsp;

Q: Can you relate some memorable moments of your journey at VNG?

I learned about VNG from the introduction of my friends and looked for opportunities to join the company when I was a fourth-year student. Since becoming a Starter, I have accompanied teams that specialize in developing AI products related to data, serving the business segments in the company, then continuing to develop other independent AI solutions of VNG and achieving certain successes.&nbsp;

&nbsp;

One of the projects that I am proud of is the product that recognizes real people from single images #trueID - the first unit in Southeast Asia to achieve the US standard ISO/IEC 30107-3 certification with the static model at the end of 2022. Currently, my teammates and I are &ldquo;fighting&rdquo; in projects related to Generative AI - a new trend that is of interest.

&nbsp;

Going through 5 years of working at VNG has helped me learn and develop more in the field that I was passionate about when I was a student. By accompanying VNG in the journey of creating advanced and useful products and applications, I was able to achieve the goal that I set for myself: to bring comprehensive AI solutions to businesses, and provide end users with positive technology experiences.

&nbsp;

Q: What are the frequent challenges of an AI project and how can you and your team cope with them?

In AI projects, my team often faces two major issues: the data quality of the input for the algorithm/model and the scalability of the product.

&nbsp;

For the first issue, the question that is often asked us is how to make the algorithm and machine learning model perform well and efficiently, which requires the team to always have a method to ensure high accuracy and enrich the data source to have quality data for the models.

&nbsp;

The second challenge is how to make the product meet many concurrent users but with the lowest latency. To unlock this question, the whole team has to try many solutions, both using the available ones and developing our own, from which we can draw our methods to handle similar problems.

&nbsp;

Therefore, I realize that self-learning and self-research skills are the most important factors that a technology engineer needs to have when doing AI projects in particular or technology in general. We have to learn and absorb quickly to keep up with the development and update speed of the technology world and be responsive to handle any difficulties that may arise.

 
Q: As a Starter, what are you most proud of when working at VNG?

The thing that I am most proud of when becoming a Starter is to experience a working environment that values creativity and collaboration. VNG also takes special care of its members&#39; physical and mental health.&nbsp;

Especially, this is also where I met my brothers, my teammates who are ready to support me to complete the work and the mentors who are insightful and help me to orient myself better. &ldquo;Apply the rule of achieving 1% of progress every day to help yourself develop faster&rdquo; is the advice that a mentor once gave me, which gives me more motivation every day to face data, problems, and code. After a day of working hard, we will all accumulate 1% of development in our abilities, knowledge, and skills, until a point, we accumulate enough experience to unlock a better version of ourselves.

I think this rule will continue to be my guide in the next journey, and I also hope it will help anyone who reads this article to have more motivation in any work that you are doing and the career that you are pursuing.

&nbsp;

If you want to explore more stories of Humans of VNG and stay informed about our job opportunities, visit <a href="http://career.vng.com.vn">VNG Career</a> more frequently to grab all updates!

&nbsp;

"Working at VNG empowers me to grow by 1% every day..."

&lt;p&gt;GameTalk #5, part of the knowledge-sharing GameTalk series, took place with the title &amp;quot;Go-To-Market: Blueprint for Game Changers.&amp;quot; The session opened up the opportunity for VNGGames Starters to listen and discuss enthusiastically the topic of market access strategies for game products.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The speakers and coordinators from VNGGames Game Studios around the world led the sharing session: Mr. David Chu, Head of VNGGames Studio Taipei; Ms. Phan Viet Nga, Marketing Manager of Game Studio 1; Mr. Duong Chi Tam, Head of Marketing of Game Studio 3; and Mr. Huynh Dang Khoa, Marketing Manager of Game Studio 2.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;At GameTalk #5, the speakers introduced the market launch case studies of some VNGGames products, including Kiem The Origin in the Vietnamese market; Revelation in the Southeast Asian market, especially Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines; and Metal Slug: Awakening in Taiwan/Hong Kong, and Singapore/Malaysia markets. They shared new information and perspectives on products and markets which greatly benefit the audience.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Product is the core of every go-to-market strategy&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The gaming industry sees tens of thousands of new games every year. To stand out from the competition, game publishers need to invest in the game publishing process, taking into account the players and the market. Different markets have different cultural, social, and human features, which can be both opportunities and challenges for game companies. They need to research and build suitable access strategies for each market. The product is the key factor in this process, as it is what the market will receive. Knowing the product, defining the market, and setting goals are the first steps to creating an effective go-to-market strategy.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kiem The Origin&lt;/strong&gt; is an 18-year-old game from the Vo Lam series, with a reputation and a loyal fan base in Vietnam. To launch in March 2023, the operations team has identified six competitive advantages of the game over other similar games that came before. The Originnovation campaign highlighted both the classic and innovative features of Kiem The Origin, achieving impressive results and awards.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Revelation&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;#39;s strategy for launching in six different markets in Southeast Asia is to start with the product and optimize it for each market. The operations and marketing team focus on understanding the core values that the product can offer to users, and use them as the basis for exploiting and optimizing each market, shaping a clear and suitable strategy for each market. Moreover, Revelation does not try to showcase what the differences are but rather communicates the attractive points of the product through its core values. This way, the product can be distinguished by users in each market.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As a global and highly anticipated game, &lt;strong&gt;Metal Slug: Awakening&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;#39;s outreach in Taiwan/Hong Kong and Singapore/Malaysia international markets brings both opportunities and challenges. To take advantage of and optimize resources in these large, new, and highly competitive potential markets, along with the quality of the product, it is essential to ensure flexible coordination between resources, and optimal juggling between centralized and localized approaches. The R.I.S.E. model, which combines market research and development, resource integration and utilization, strategic analysis, evaluation, and optimization, is introduced throughout the case study as an effective lesson learned applied by VNGGames Studio Taipei.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Been there, done that, what else&amp;rsquo;s matter?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Besides products, the human factor is also one of the keys to the strategy&amp;#39;s success. The players are the ones who decide whether to choose a product or not, and their opinions, habits, behaviors, and preferences vary across different markets. These differences have a huge impact on the implementation of the strategy, especially for games that are launched simultaneously in multiple markets. By researching, planning a clear strategy, and being flexible, the games can become more attractive and valuable to the players.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Moreover, the operation process needs to ensure effective communication, especially for teams that have staff from different countries and cover different markets. Open communication will help the staff understand the product, capture valuable information, characteristics, and local insights, and coordinate more smoothly throughout the process, optimizing the performance and results at each stage.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;iframe frameborder=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;400&quot; name=&quot;vnggames-gametalk-5&quot; scrolling=&quot;no&quot; src=&quot;https://d20fxs96r49620.cloudfront.net/prod/media/uploads/public/658/252/b36/658252b369641062890524.png&quot; width=&quot;700&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The meaningful sharing and discussions by VNGGames experts from Vietnam and abroad have concluded the last issue of GameTalk in 2023. Each market has its challenges and difficulties but also offers new opportunities and potential for the products. With both publishing and development segments, VNGGames will continue to aim for global outreach, creating more valuable experiences for players around the world with creative and innovative resources.&lt;/p&gt;

GameTalk #5, part of the knowledge-sharing GameTalk series, took place with the title &quot;Go-To-Market: Blueprint for Game Changers.&quot; The session opened up the opportunity for VNGGames Starters to listen and discuss enthusiastically the topic of market access strategies for game products.

&nbsp;

The speakers and coordinators from VNGGames Game Studios around the world led the sharing session: Mr. David Chu, Head of VNGGames Studio Taipei; Ms. Phan Viet Nga, Marketing Manager of Game Studio 1; Mr. Duong Chi Tam, Head of Marketing of Game Studio 3; and Mr. Huynh Dang Khoa, Marketing Manager of Game Studio 2.

&nbsp;

At GameTalk #5, the speakers introduced the market launch case studies of some VNGGames products, including Kiem The Origin in the Vietnamese market; Revelation in the Southeast Asian market, especially Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines; and Metal Slug: Awakening in Taiwan/Hong Kong, and Singapore/Malaysia markets. They shared new information and perspectives on products and markets which greatly benefit the audience.

&nbsp;

<iframe frameborder="0" height="400" name="vnggames gametalk 5" scrolling="no" src="https://d20fxs96r49620.cloudfront.net/prod/media/uploads/public/658/252/aab/658252aabd6ba308435633.png" width="700"></iframe>

&nbsp;

Product is the core of every go-to-market strategy

&nbsp;

The gaming industry sees tens of thousands of new games every year. To stand out from the competition, game publishers need to invest in the game publishing process, taking into account the players and the market. Different markets have different cultural, social, and human features, which can be both opportunities and challenges for game companies. They need to research and build suitable access strategies for each market. The product is the key factor in this process, as it is what the market will receive. Knowing the product, defining the market, and setting goals are the first steps to creating an effective go-to-market strategy.

&nbsp;

Kiem The Origin is an 18-year-old game from the Vo Lam series, with a reputation and a loyal fan base in Vietnam. To launch in March 2023, the operations team has identified six competitive advantages of the game over other similar games that came before. The Originnovation campaign highlighted both the classic and innovative features of Kiem The Origin, achieving impressive results and awards.

&nbsp;

Revelation&#39;s strategy for launching in six different markets in Southeast Asia is to start with the product and optimize it for each market. The operations and marketing team focus on understanding the core values that the product can offer to users, and use them as the basis for exploiting and optimizing each market, shaping a clear and suitable strategy for each market. Moreover, Revelation does not try to showcase what the differences are but rather communicates the attractive points of the product through its core values. This way, the product can be distinguished by users in each market.

&nbsp;

As a global and highly anticipated game, Metal Slug: Awakening&#39;s outreach in Taiwan/Hong Kong and Singapore/Malaysia international markets brings both opportunities and challenges. To take advantage of and optimize resources in these large, new, and highly competitive potential markets, along with the quality of the product, it is essential to ensure flexible coordination between resources, and optimal juggling between centralized and localized approaches. The R.I.S.E. model, which combines market research and development, resource integration and utilization, strategic analysis, evaluation, and optimization, is introduced throughout the case study as an effective lesson learned applied by VNGGames Studio Taipei.

&nbsp;

Been there, done that, what else&rsquo;s matter?

&nbsp;

Besides products, the human factor is also one of the keys to the strategy&#39;s success. The players are the ones who decide whether to choose a product or not, and their opinions, habits, behaviors, and preferences vary across different markets. These differences have a huge impact on the implementation of the strategy, especially for games that are launched simultaneously in multiple markets. By researching, planning a clear strategy, and being flexible, the games can become more attractive and valuable to the players.

&nbsp;

Moreover, the operation process needs to ensure effective communication, especially for teams that have staff from different countries and cover different markets. Open communication will help the staff understand the product, capture valuable information, characteristics, and local insights, and coordinate more smoothly throughout the process, optimizing the performance and results at each stage.

&nbsp;

<iframe frameborder="0" height="400" name="vnggames-gametalk-5" scrolling="no" src="https://d20fxs96r49620.cloudfront.net/prod/media/uploads/public/658/252/b36/658252b369641062890524.png" width="700"></iframe>

&nbsp;

The meaningful sharing and discussions by VNGGames experts from Vietnam and abroad have concluded the last issue of GameTalk in 2023. Each market has its challenges and difficulties but also offers new opportunities and potential for the products. With both publishing and development segments, VNGGames will continue to aim for global outreach, creating more valuable experiences for players around the world with creative and innovative resources.

VNGGames and Go-To-Market Strategy: From Opportunities, Challenges, and Potentials

&lt;p&gt;The GameTalk series has made its comeback with the second session on May 19 on &amp;ldquo;Game Content: Build Up to Level Up.&amp;rdquo; At the event, Starters gathered and listened to the sharing of the speakers from VNGGames, including Mr. Vuong An Hai - Head of Game Studio 1, Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia - Product Manager of Game Studio 9, and Mr. Huynh Dang Khoa - Marketing Manager of Game Studio 2.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When going viral is not the only goal&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As observed, a majority of game freshers with little to no experience normally would only view Game Content as the way a title is presented in media or through communication channels. In reality, Game Content covers a broader range, from building concepts, storylines, gameplay, costumes, maps, and characters, to communicating with users, maintaining communities, providing service support, organizing offline activities or contests, etc. Having a concise understanding of Game Content will greatly support the work of game developers and publishers in creating more insightful, relevant, and helpful content of the product.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Game Content comes to &amp;ldquo;save the day&amp;rdquo;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Speaking of their working experience and memories during their work at VNG, all speakers share the same position: they value learning and growing from challenges, bouncing back after each struggle, and aiming for the better every day. It was Hai&amp;rsquo;s story of Vo Lam Truyen Ky&amp;rsquo;s journey and how the series has been thriving, securing its place in the online game scene in Vietnam, and continuously learning the new needs of its market and users to better the product. It was Nghia&amp;rsquo;s story when VNG publishes the title Play Together and the harmony of factors to help reach the product&amp;rsquo;s goals, maintaining the love of its users through timely and interesting updates.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Besides these case studies proving the importance of Game Content, two guest speakers also shared some of what they believe are takeaways from their perspectives and experience. To sum up their discussion, the host - Khoa helped all participants visualize the big picture of Game Content again through some key points. He also suggested the fundamental role of people in the creation of Game Content: as we actively learn and better understand our product, the content we create will be able to serve more purposes, helping the product gain more potential customers and getting closer to becoming successful. Moreover, a good game developer or publisher needs to be ahead of the curve in knowing when to emphasize what goals to maximize the achieved results of each game title.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To &amp;ldquo;find happiness in each day at work&amp;rdquo;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The event serves its intention as Starters who attended are now equipped with further knowledge and understanding of Game Content. The speakers concluded their sharing session by wishing everyone to have happiness each time they clock in, which was positively responded to. Job satisfaction turns out to remain crucial and hugely affects the product&amp;rsquo;s outcomes. Creating quality Game Content equals that the creator finds happiness in what they are doing and will continue spreading this energy into their products and towards their colleagues, creating a strong bond working community.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;GameTalk #2 ended on a good note with many ideas shared among both the speakers and all attendees. Such positive participation of VNGGames Starters truly encourages VNGGames to deliver more internal sharing, learning, and bonding activities and strengthen our connection as a whole.&lt;/p&gt;

The GameTalk series has made its comeback with the second session on May 19 on &ldquo;Game Content: Build Up to Level Up.&rdquo; At the event, Starters gathered and listened to the sharing of the speakers from VNGGames, including Mr. Vuong An Hai - Head of Game Studio 1, Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia - Product Manager of Game Studio 9, and Mr. Huynh Dang Khoa - Marketing Manager of Game Studio 2.

&nbsp;

<iframe frameborder="0" height="400" scrolling="no" src="https://d20fxs96r49620.cloudfront.net/prod/media/uploads/public/648/02b/773/64802b7739d7c064237967.png" width="700"></iframe>

&nbsp;

When going viral is not the only goal

&nbsp;

As observed, a majority of game freshers with little to no experience normally would only view Game Content as the way a title is presented in media or through communication channels. In reality, Game Content covers a broader range, from building concepts, storylines, gameplay, costumes, maps, and characters, to communicating with users, maintaining communities, providing service support, organizing offline activities or contests, etc. Having a concise understanding of Game Content will greatly support the work of game developers and publishers in creating more insightful, relevant, and helpful content of the product.

&nbsp;

Game Content comes to &ldquo;save the day&rdquo;

&nbsp;

Speaking of their working experience and memories during their work at VNG, all speakers share the same position: they value learning and growing from challenges, bouncing back after each struggle, and aiming for the better every day. It was Hai&rsquo;s story of Vo Lam Truyen Ky&rsquo;s journey and how the series has been thriving, securing its place in the online game scene in Vietnam, and continuously learning the new needs of its market and users to better the product. It was Nghia&rsquo;s story when VNG publishes the title Play Together and the harmony of factors to help reach the product&rsquo;s goals, maintaining the love of its users through timely and interesting updates.

&nbsp;

Besides these case studies proving the importance of Game Content, two guest speakers also shared some of what they believe are takeaways from their perspectives and experience. To sum up their discussion, the host - Khoa helped all participants visualize the big picture of Game Content again through some key points. He also suggested the fundamental role of people in the creation of Game Content: as we actively learn and better understand our product, the content we create will be able to serve more purposes, helping the product gain more potential customers and getting closer to becoming successful. Moreover, a good game developer or publisher needs to be ahead of the curve in knowing when to emphasize what goals to maximize the achieved results of each game title.

&nbsp;

To &ldquo;find happiness in each day at work&rdquo;

&nbsp;

The event serves its intention as Starters who attended are now equipped with further knowledge and understanding of Game Content. The speakers concluded their sharing session by wishing everyone to have happiness each time they clock in, which was positively responded to. Job satisfaction turns out to remain crucial and hugely affects the product&rsquo;s outcomes. Creating quality Game Content equals that the creator finds happiness in what they are doing and will continue spreading this energy into their products and towards their colleagues, creating a strong bond working community.

&nbsp;

GameTalk #2 ended on a good note with many ideas shared among both the speakers and all attendees. Such positive participation of VNGGames Starters truly encourages VNGGames to deliver more internal sharing, learning, and bonding activities and strengthen our connection as a whole.

GameTalk discussed Game content: Understand, Identify and Execute

&lt;p&gt;Graduates of world-leading universities, Nam and Linh are now working in ZaloPay&amp;rsquo;s Growth team. Entering Fintech, a challenging but full-of-opportunities industry, they had many exciting experiences for career growth. Let&amp;#39;s meet Nam and Linh and learn more about their working journey at ZaloPay!&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Khanh Linh (left) holds a Master&amp;#39;s degree in Integrated Marketing - from New York University and Son Nam (right) has a Bachelor&amp;#39;s degree in Land Economics - the University of Cambridge. Picture source: ZaloPay.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;As a returnee with previous experience working for international firms, what made you establish a home base at ZaloPay?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Nam: The Vietnamese market is not as mature as the West; it&amp;#39;s easier to make an impact and launch exciting products. It&amp;#39;s a prime time to learn a lot from really smart people and advance my career quickly. The accountability and visibility, even for the junior staff, make ZaloPay special.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Linh: Vietnam&amp;rsquo;s fintech industry is rapidly growing, especially in the amount of investment and number of new firms, which means there are many opportunities to challenge me in growth strategy and product marketing for a technology product. Also, I admire ZaloPay&amp;#39;s senior managers and leaders, who are experts in developing growth strategies.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What does the User Growth team do? What is the biggest challenge?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Nam: The User Growth Team is responsible for ideating new products and optimizing the performance of the existing portfolio. It is the eyes of the ZaloPay team, looking ahead for new opportunities, across the field for rivals, and behind to see areas for improvement.&amp;nbsp; One big challenge is that there are many balls in the air at once, and you need to be prudent in how you focus your energy.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Linh: The biggest challenge is stakeholder management. Users and partners are always looking for the best in-app experience, but our resources are limited. One critical part of the User Growth team is to identify the key features and promotion campaigns that can ensure sustainable user growth while balancing the technology team&amp;rsquo;s capabilities.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Describe one thing you like the most about your job.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Nam: My working day depends on the project&amp;rsquo;s life cycle: I could be crunching numbers to assess product performance, brainstorming with my team to discuss new initiatives to keep things fresh, and meeting with other teams to share our findings. The variety&amp;#39;s great and gives me a chance to see what I enjoy, and what I&amp;#39;m good at.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Linh: Managing a product from the concept design stage to the launching stage is the best experience I have had so far. In each stage of product development, I can gain a deep understanding of the product lifecycle as well as harness my diverse skill set, such as market research, product design, data analytics, and so on.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What makes working in Fintech different from other industries?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Nam: The opportunity to get in and make an impact, fast, is invaluable. It&amp;#39;s great to see the value my work brings to users and the organization. It&amp;#39;s empowering to be both the user and the provider of my own product, you&amp;#39;re never too far removed from the people you&amp;#39;re serving.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Linh: Product marketing is tied closely to product development. You must have a deep understanding of the product life-cycle, the product&amp;rsquo;s current position, and the customer journey in order to come up with good go-to-market strategies and marketing campaigns to acquire and retain users.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What inspires you at work? What do you do to recharge and take care of your mental health?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Nam: Strong leadership and vision from my supervisors are really inspiring. Seeing differences in their working style gives me confidence that there are many paths to success. I&amp;#39;ve recently started hitting the gym with my colleagues after work. The price of &amp;ldquo;free ninety-nine&amp;rdquo; can&amp;#39;t be beaten.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Linh: My team&amp;rsquo;s Zalo group chat is actually an &amp;ldquo;encyclopedia&amp;rdquo; about the fintech market insights, life survival skills, culture tourism, Saigon delicacies, and even the most viral trends among the Gen Z community. My team often hit the gym together to recharge after work. I also try to maintain a good sleep schedule to recharge my brain power.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Thanks, Nam and Linh for their interesting story at ZaloPay.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Should you feel that you are in tune with their story and looking for a chance to work at one of the top leading e-wallets in Vietnam, don&amp;rsquo;t miss &lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://career.vng.com.vn/en/job-search?product_group=3&quot;&gt;THESE JOBS&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Graduates of world-leading universities, Nam and Linh are now working in ZaloPay&rsquo;s Growth team. Entering Fintech, a challenging but full-of-opportunities industry, they had many exciting experiences for career growth. Let&#39;s meet Nam and Linh and learn more about their working journey at ZaloPay! 
&nbsp;

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Khanh Linh (left) holds a Master&#39;s degree in Integrated Marketing - from New York University and Son Nam (right) has a Bachelor&#39;s degree in Land Economics - the University of Cambridge. Picture source: ZaloPay.

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As a returnee with previous experience working for international firms, what made you establish a home base at ZaloPay?

Nam: The Vietnamese market is not as mature as the West; it&#39;s easier to make an impact and launch exciting products. It&#39;s a prime time to learn a lot from really smart people and advance my career quickly. The accountability and visibility, even for the junior staff, make ZaloPay special.

&nbsp;

Linh: Vietnam&rsquo;s fintech industry is rapidly growing, especially in the amount of investment and number of new firms, which means there are many opportunities to challenge me in growth strategy and product marketing for a technology product. Also, I admire ZaloPay&#39;s senior managers and leaders, who are experts in developing growth strategies.

&nbsp;

What does the User Growth team do? What is the biggest challenge?

Nam: The User Growth Team is responsible for ideating new products and optimizing the performance of the existing portfolio. It is the eyes of the ZaloPay team, looking ahead for new opportunities, across the field for rivals, and behind to see areas for improvement.&nbsp; One big challenge is that there are many balls in the air at once, and you need to be prudent in how you focus your energy.

&nbsp;

Linh: The biggest challenge is stakeholder management. Users and partners are always looking for the best in-app experience, but our resources are limited. One critical part of the User Growth team is to identify the key features and promotion campaigns that can ensure sustainable user growth while balancing the technology team&rsquo;s capabilities.

&nbsp;

Describe one thing you like the most about your job.

Nam: My working day depends on the project&rsquo;s life cycle: I could be crunching numbers to assess product performance, brainstorming with my team to discuss new initiatives to keep things fresh, and meeting with other teams to share our findings. The variety&#39;s great and gives me a chance to see what I enjoy, and what I&#39;m good at.

&nbsp;

Linh: Managing a product from the concept design stage to the launching stage is the best experience I have had so far. In each stage of product development, I can gain a deep understanding of the product lifecycle as well as harness my diverse skill set, such as market research, product design, data analytics, and so on.

&nbsp;

What makes working in Fintech different from other industries?

Nam: The opportunity to get in and make an impact, fast, is invaluable. It&#39;s great to see the value my work brings to users and the organization. It&#39;s empowering to be both the user and the provider of my own product, you&#39;re never too far removed from the people you&#39;re serving.

&nbsp;

Linh: Product marketing is tied closely to product development. You must have a deep understanding of the product life-cycle, the product&rsquo;s current position, and the customer journey in order to come up with good go-to-market strategies and marketing campaigns to acquire and retain users.

&nbsp;

What inspires you at work? What do you do to recharge and take care of your mental health?

Nam: Strong leadership and vision from my supervisors are really inspiring. Seeing differences in their working style gives me confidence that there are many paths to success. I&#39;ve recently started hitting the gym with my colleagues after work. The price of &ldquo;free ninety-nine&rdquo; can&#39;t be beaten.

&nbsp;

Linh: My team&rsquo;s Zalo group chat is actually an &ldquo;encyclopedia&rdquo; about the fintech market insights, life survival skills, culture tourism, Saigon delicacies, and even the most viral trends among the Gen Z community. My team often hit the gym together to recharge after work. I also try to maintain a good sleep schedule to recharge my brain power.

&nbsp;

Thanks, Nam and Linh for their interesting story at ZaloPay.&nbsp;

Should you feel that you are in tune with their story and looking for a chance to work at one of the top leading e-wallets in Vietnam, don&rsquo;t miss <a href="https://career.vng.com.vn/en/job-search?product_group=3">THESE JOBS</a>!&nbsp;

User Growth outlook and experience from ZaloPay's tech women

&lt;p&gt;The Southeast Asian Games have come to an end, and sports fans in the region are more excited than ever after seeing many amazing performances from the participating countries. Nguyen Nhu Binh, Senior Product Coordinator of Game Studio 3, was part of the team of high-quality professionals from VNGGames that helped the host country with the event. She shared some of the inspiring stories and highlights from the project, as well as the lessons and memories they gained.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dream big, think bigger, go further&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Being an organizer for eSports tournaments at the Games gave VNGGames a chance to show its abilities to current and potential partners, especially game publishers and developers in the region. The team members understood the importance of this opportunity and did their best to achieve the best results, as this was one of VNGGames&amp;rsquo; main projects in the second quarter of 2023. The event was also meaningful for the host country, the organizing committee, the athletes and their home countries, and all the sports enthusiasts and viewers in the region.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For this SEA Games 2023, the core team had to deal with a huge amount of work, not only requiring full attention from all members, but also coordinating with various stakeholders, such as eSports, Media, and other centralized teams of Game Studio 3, as well as collaborators, coordinators, agencies, and other relevant human resources. The project team worked together as a strong unit and overcame all challenges. As Binh said: By the end of the Games, they all had something to take away: good memories, new friends in the region, experiences and lessons learned, and most importantly a stepping stone to bigger opportunities in the future.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;ldquo;Turning point of a lifetime&amp;rdquo;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To ensure quality, the project team started preparation ahead of time and operated continuously both when in Vietnam and moving to Cambodia. Speaking of memorable moments at this time, Binh shared that she was most impressed when player Tra &amp;ldquo;SkyNin&amp;rdquo; Chhany of Cambodia was competing on PUBG Mobile individual, which was also the last day of the whole eSports tournament. A large number of Cambodian spectators came to the venue at Olympia Mall to cheer for the player, and, without surprise, SkyNin made a spectacular breakthrough, winning the Gold medal in the cheers of joy and bursting tears of the audience watching.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This is a significant moment as it shows the team&amp;rsquo;s ability to deliver such memorable experiences for many people, including SkyNin who had a life-changing achievement when they won the Gold medal at the 2023 SEA Games. Moreover, this is also a remarkable milestone in the eSports industry, aiming to gain more positive and humane recognition from the community.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;From embracing challenges to achieving success&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The project team accompanying the 2023 SEA Games always followed the spirit of &amp;ldquo;Embracing Challenges&amp;rdquo; throughout the execution process. Binh said: &amp;ldquo;We could easily stay in our comfort zone. It would be easier to work with familiar people, more convenient to work with fewer partners, and less troublesome to follow the old method. But with a regional event like the 2023 SEA Games, which takes place outside of Vietnam and has higher quality standards, we did not let ourselves go down that safe path.&amp;rdquo; The project team opted to work with new partners, adopt new methods, proactively overcome hardships and take on more challenges. These are the clear manifestations of the &amp;ldquo;Embracing Challenges&amp;rdquo; spirit, which is one of the core values of every Starter and needs to be further disseminated and enhanced.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;When the project for the 2023 SEA Games ends, many new opportunities will arise with bigger goals, higher expectations and more deserving outcomes. The Starter&amp;rsquo;s strength will continue to be a vital factor for the success of VNGGames in the future.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For opportunities working with VNGGames, please refer to &lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://career.vng.com.vn/tim-kiem-viec-lam?product_group=4&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

The Southeast Asian Games have come to an end, and sports fans in the region are more excited than ever after seeing many amazing performances from the participating countries. Nguyen Nhu Binh, Senior Product Coordinator of Game Studio 3, was part of the team of high-quality professionals from VNGGames that helped the host country with the event. She shared some of the inspiring stories and highlights from the project, as well as the lessons and memories they gained.

&nbsp;

<iframe frameborder="0" height="400" scrolling="no" src="https://d20fxs96r49620.cloudfront.net/prod/media/uploads/public/648/c04/15d/648c0415dba24647723118.png" width="700"></iframe>

&nbsp;

Dream big, think bigger, go further

&nbsp;

Being an organizer for eSports tournaments at the Games gave VNGGames a chance to show its abilities to current and potential partners, especially game publishers and developers in the region. The team members understood the importance of this opportunity and did their best to achieve the best results, as this was one of VNGGames&rsquo; main projects in the second quarter of 2023. The event was also meaningful for the host country, the organizing committee, the athletes and their home countries, and all the sports enthusiasts and viewers in the region.

&nbsp;

For this SEA Games 2023, the core team had to deal with a huge amount of work, not only requiring full attention from all members, but also coordinating with various stakeholders, such as eSports, Media, and other centralized teams of Game Studio 3, as well as collaborators, coordinators, agencies, and other relevant human resources. The project team worked together as a strong unit and overcame all challenges. As Binh said: By the end of the Games, they all had something to take away: good memories, new friends in the region, experiences and lessons learned, and most importantly a stepping stone to bigger opportunities in the future.

&nbsp;

&ldquo;Turning point of a lifetime&rdquo;

&nbsp;

To ensure quality, the project team started preparation ahead of time and operated continuously both when in Vietnam and moving to Cambodia. Speaking of memorable moments at this time, Binh shared that she was most impressed when player Tra &ldquo;SkyNin&rdquo; Chhany of Cambodia was competing on PUBG Mobile individual, which was also the last day of the whole eSports tournament. A large number of Cambodian spectators came to the venue at Olympia Mall to cheer for the player, and, without surprise, SkyNin made a spectacular breakthrough, winning the Gold medal in the cheers of joy and bursting tears of the audience watching.

&nbsp;

This is a significant moment as it shows the team&rsquo;s ability to deliver such memorable experiences for many people, including SkyNin who had a life-changing achievement when they won the Gold medal at the 2023 SEA Games. Moreover, this is also a remarkable milestone in the eSports industry, aiming to gain more positive and humane recognition from the community.

&nbsp;

From embracing challenges to achieving success

&nbsp;

The project team accompanying the 2023 SEA Games always followed the spirit of &ldquo;Embracing Challenges&rdquo; throughout the execution process. Binh said: &ldquo;We could easily stay in our comfort zone. It would be easier to work with familiar people, more convenient to work with fewer partners, and less troublesome to follow the old method. But with a regional event like the 2023 SEA Games, which takes place outside of Vietnam and has higher quality standards, we did not let ourselves go down that safe path.&rdquo; The project team opted to work with new partners, adopt new methods, proactively overcome hardships and take on more challenges. These are the clear manifestations of the &ldquo;Embracing Challenges&rdquo; spirit, which is one of the core values of every Starter and needs to be further disseminated and enhanced.

&nbsp;

When the project for the 2023 SEA Games ends, many new opportunities will arise with bigger goals, higher expectations and more deserving outcomes. The Starter&rsquo;s strength will continue to be a vital factor for the success of VNGGames in the future.

&nbsp;

For opportunities working with VNGGames, please refer to <a href="https://career.vng.com.vn/tim-kiem-viec-lam?product_group=4">here</a>.

&nbsp;

VNGGames at SEA Games 2023: Shared strength leads to success

&lt;p&gt;As part of the GameTalk series, VNGGames Starters had a great time discussing data with Mr. Tran Dao Khue, Head of Game Data Studio, at GameTalk #3 &amp;ldquo;Working with Data: A Big Picture.&amp;rdquo; In an open exchange space, Mr. Khue shared information on the roles and tasks of data along with updates in the data working process with Starters during the two-hour discussion.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Providing a quantitative view of all business aspects&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Due to its importance and inseparability in the workflow, data is considered the lifeblood of VNGGames operations. When it comes to the two divisions of VNGGames, Publishing and Development, there are some similarities and differences in the nature and functionality of each set of data. In order to use data effectively and maximize its value and utility, it is important to unify and standardize data. To achieve this, VNGGames developed Game Data Studio, which manages all data and creates tools to support management, publishing, and business decisions.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;At VNGGames, data is used for operational and marketing purposes. In addition to the market, key verification and monitoring indicators include operational data (in-game data, payment data, financial data), marketing data (indicators in activities), and user data (data related to people playing game products), as well as data collected by third-party tools and platforms.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Finding meaning in every data&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;When working with data, one must acknowledge that it involves working with numbers. Therefore, it is crucial to adopt an approach that uncovers the significance and narrative behind those numbers. Khue further highlighted the importance of generating and combining valuable insights from available data. This data serves as a valuable resource and offers crucial information about user trends, preferences, and habits. It ultimately aids in conducting thorough research and developing effective operational strategies for each game.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The importance and priority of data may vary depending on the requirements of each stage. Furthermore, without exerting sufficient effort in gathering and choosing data, the poor quality of data obtained will ultimately result in subpar product quality - a classic case of &amp;quot;garbage in, garbage out.&amp;quot; Hence, it is imperative for beginners to acquire ample knowledge and skills in evaluating, categorizing, and scrutinizing data, all while consistently nurturing their expertise in the field. Given the ever-evolving market conditions, particularly the regulations and user-related trends concerning the collection of user data, it is our responsibility to consistently update our knowledge in order to maintain a comprehensive understanding of the game and data industry.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To end the session, Mr. Khue emphasized that effective coordination and collaboration among the Starters at VNGGames play a pivotal role in enhancing the value of the current data, thus concluding the session. Data becomes meaningful when it is gathered and integrated for practical purposes. Additionally, through sharing numerous experiences and lessons, we can enhance our collective comprehension of the product and the market, ultimately maximizing the possibilities of our endeavors.&lt;/p&gt;

As part of the GameTalk series, VNGGames Starters had a great time discussing data with Mr. Tran Dao Khue, Head of Game Data Studio, at GameTalk #3 &ldquo;Working with Data: A Big Picture.&rdquo; In an open exchange space, Mr. Khue shared information on the roles and tasks of data along with updates in the data working process with Starters during the two-hour discussion.&nbsp;

&nbsp;

<iframe frameborder="0" height="400" scrolling="no" src="https://d20fxs96r49620.cloudfront.net/prod/media/uploads/public/64c/b2c/95b/64cb2c95b25fd590936924.png" width="700"></iframe>

&nbsp;

Providing a quantitative view of all business aspects

Due to its importance and inseparability in the workflow, data is considered the lifeblood of VNGGames operations. When it comes to the two divisions of VNGGames, Publishing and Development, there are some similarities and differences in the nature and functionality of each set of data. In order to use data effectively and maximize its value and utility, it is important to unify and standardize data. To achieve this, VNGGames developed Game Data Studio, which manages all data and creates tools to support management, publishing, and business decisions.

&nbsp;

At VNGGames, data is used for operational and marketing purposes. In addition to the market, key verification and monitoring indicators include operational data (in-game data, payment data, financial data), marketing data (indicators in activities), and user data (data related to people playing game products), as well as data collected by third-party tools and platforms.

&nbsp;

Finding meaning in every data

When working with data, one must acknowledge that it involves working with numbers. Therefore, it is crucial to adopt an approach that uncovers the significance and narrative behind those numbers. Khue further highlighted the importance of generating and combining valuable insights from available data. This data serves as a valuable resource and offers crucial information about user trends, preferences, and habits. It ultimately aids in conducting thorough research and developing effective operational strategies for each game.

&nbsp;

The importance and priority of data may vary depending on the requirements of each stage. Furthermore, without exerting sufficient effort in gathering and choosing data, the poor quality of data obtained will ultimately result in subpar product quality - a classic case of &quot;garbage in, garbage out.&quot; Hence, it is imperative for beginners to acquire ample knowledge and skills in evaluating, categorizing, and scrutinizing data, all while consistently nurturing their expertise in the field. Given the ever-evolving market conditions, particularly the regulations and user-related trends concerning the collection of user data, it is our responsibility to consistently update our knowledge in order to maintain a comprehensive understanding of the game and data industry.

&nbsp;

To end the session, Mr. Khue emphasized that effective coordination and collaboration among the Starters at VNGGames play a pivotal role in enhancing the value of the current data, thus concluding the session. Data becomes meaningful when it is gathered and integrated for practical purposes. Additionally, through sharing numerous experiences and lessons, we can enhance our collective comprehension of the product and the market, ultimately maximizing the possibilities of our endeavors.

Effective cooperation optimizes data values: practices by VNGGames

&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;Best Workplace&amp;rdquo; is more than a title or a distant goal of VNG; it is our comprehensive strategy based on the notion that an ideal work environment would foster a dynamic, creative, collaborative, and friendly team in which individuals can maximize their potential, passion, and creativity.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Let&amp;rsquo;s discover how VNG has embraced the latest corporate culture trends and applied them to the employee experience over the years to genuinely become the &amp;ldquo;Best Workplace&amp;rdquo;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2019 &amp;ndash; 2020 | Focusing on flexibility: VNG Campus &amp;ndash; A Stunning Headquarters&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Throughout our operation since 2004, VNG has continuously upgraded the workspace to provide comfortable and convenient employee experiences.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Until the 2019 - 2020 term, VNG Campus officially became the Headquarters with fantastic architecture and functioning. With a total area of 52,000 square meters, VNG Campus can be compared to global campus standards, featuring open spaces, modern facilities, combined with sports and entertainment amenities, relaxation areas with greenery, and landscapes to enhance creativity and connection among Starters. It also serves as a venue for VNG internal events, having a capacity of over 3,000 people. VNG Campus offers a new workplace, affirming the company&amp;rsquo;s innovative spirit as a &amp;ldquo;technology hub&amp;rdquo; in Vietnam.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2021 | Strengthening remote and hybrid work during the COVID-19&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a large impact on business dynamism. VNG quickly adapted and implemented remote and hybrid work models simultaneously for all employees. With various online engagement activities such as Q&amp;amp;A sessions with the CEO, online sports classes, VNG 17h Sharing &amp;ndash; A series of knowledge sharing sessions... VNG continues to encourage the learning culture during the social distancing period.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Coming back to the new normal era, employees can choose the work models when needed, if it ensures work efficiency. Working support tools and processes such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams... are improved to maintain flexibility and work-life balance.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2022 | Embracing Generation Z: Z&amp;eacute;t-nology and a series of programs &amp;ldquo;by Gen Z - for Gen Z&amp;rdquo;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We welcomed new employees from Generation Z (born from 1997 to 2010) on-boarding, which occupies approximately 38% of the total VNG&amp;rsquo;s employees. To attract and develop Generation Z, who are familiar with technology, smart, and independent, VNG has implemented many programs:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Z&amp;eacute;t-nology &amp;ndash; A campaign organized by VNG to explore insights into Gen Z and technology through a series of interesting activities such as the Gen Z Talkshow named Z&amp;eacute;t-Talk, VNG Product Case Challenge. Z&amp;eacute;t-nology creates a space for Gen Z to express their feelings and stories about their expectations and turn them into motivation.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;VNG Tech Fresher &amp;amp; VNG Level Up Fresher: Two out of the most attractive recruitment and training programs for tech and non-tech students to join and grow in key product teams at VNG. After the application process, selected talents can participate in the training sessions with expertise and challenge themself in real projects as official employees. Each program had received over 1,000 applications and recruited more than 50 young talents to join VNG.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2023 | Embracing diversity - Expanding global footprints&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;With the multinational working culture, VNG has nearly 4,000 employees from 20 different nationalities working in 10 cities all around the world.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Taking inspiration from this diversity, VNG launched the VNGPalette &amp;ndash; a campaign by VNG to celebrate all the beautiful differences in generations, locations, expertise, and unique characteristics and build a workplace where everyone can feel valued and respected regardless of their background or identity. With a unique spectrum that includes nearly 30 shades reflecting the diversity, each Starter can create their own color palette.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Cross-border engagement activities such as knowledge-sharing sessions, work skills discussions, or meetings with experts from various fields, companies, and countries to facilitate Starter with the latest international standards.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Multidimensional and multilingual communication channels for Starters to grasp all information and share moments from everywhere.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In August 2023, VNG was named on the list of &lt;strong&gt;Best Workplaces&amp;trade; in Asia 2023&lt;/strong&gt; by &lt;strong&gt;Great Place to Work&amp;reg;&lt;/strong&gt; - a global authority on workplace culture. Also, VNG is one of the 3 Vietnamese homegrown companies that are present in the Large-size companies list. This is the prominent milestone that VNG has achieved after one year of being certified as a Great Place to Work and ranking among the Top 5 Large Enterprises in Vietnam.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The &amp;ldquo;Best Workplaces&amp;trade; in Asia&amp;rdquo;&amp;nbsp;title will continuously inspire VNG in the journey of embracing the international standards of a workplace &amp;ldquo;for all&amp;rdquo;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&ldquo;Best Workplace&rdquo; is more than a title or a distant goal of VNG; it is our comprehensive strategy based on the notion that an ideal work environment would foster a dynamic, creative, collaborative, and friendly team in which individuals can maximize their potential, passion, and creativity.

&nbsp;

Let&rsquo;s discover how VNG has embraced the latest corporate culture trends and applied them to the employee experience over the years to genuinely become the &ldquo;Best Workplace&rdquo;.&nbsp;

&nbsp;

2019 &ndash; 2020 | Focusing on flexibility: VNG Campus &ndash; A Stunning Headquarters&nbsp;&nbsp;

Throughout our operation since 2004, VNG has continuously upgraded the workspace to provide comfortable and convenient employee experiences.

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&nbsp;

Until the 2019 - 2020 term, VNG Campus officially became the Headquarters with fantastic architecture and functioning. With a total area of 52,000 square meters, VNG Campus can be compared to global campus standards, featuring open spaces, modern facilities, combined with sports and entertainment amenities, relaxation areas with greenery, and landscapes to enhance creativity and connection among Starters. It also serves as a venue for VNG internal events, having a capacity of over 3,000 people. VNG Campus offers a new workplace, affirming the company&rsquo;s innovative spirit as a &ldquo;technology hub&rdquo; in Vietnam.

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2021 | Strengthening remote and hybrid work during the COVID-19&nbsp;

In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a large impact on business dynamism. VNG quickly adapted and implemented remote and hybrid work models simultaneously for all employees. With various online engagement activities such as Q&amp;A sessions with the CEO, online sports classes, VNG 17h Sharing &ndash; A series of knowledge sharing sessions... VNG continues to encourage the learning culture during the social distancing period.

&nbsp;

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&nbsp;

Coming back to the new normal era, employees can choose the work models when needed, if it ensures work efficiency. Working support tools and processes such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams... are improved to maintain flexibility and work-life balance.&nbsp;

&nbsp;

2022 | Embracing Generation Z: Z&eacute;t-nology and a series of programs &ldquo;by Gen Z - for Gen Z&rdquo;&nbsp;

We welcomed new employees from Generation Z (born from 1997 to 2010) on-boarding, which occupies approximately 38% of the total VNG&rsquo;s employees. To attract and develop Generation Z, who are familiar with technology, smart, and independent, VNG has implemented many programs:

<ul>
	<li>Z&eacute;t-nology &ndash; A campaign organized by VNG to explore insights into Gen Z and technology through a series of interesting activities such as the Gen Z Talkshow named Z&eacute;t-Talk, VNG Product Case Challenge. Z&eacute;t-nology creates a space for Gen Z to express their feelings and stories about their expectations and turn them into motivation.</li>
	<li>VNG Tech Fresher &amp; VNG Level Up Fresher: Two out of the most attractive recruitment and training programs for tech and non-tech students to join and grow in key product teams at VNG. After the application process, selected talents can participate in the training sessions with expertise and challenge themself in real projects as official employees. Each program had received over 1,000 applications and recruited more than 50 young talents to join VNG.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

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&nbsp;

2023 | Embracing diversity - Expanding global footprints&nbsp;

With the multinational working culture, VNG has nearly 4,000 employees from 20 different nationalities working in 10 cities all around the world.

<ul>
	<li>Taking inspiration from this diversity, VNG launched the VNGPalette &ndash; a campaign by VNG to celebrate all the beautiful differences in generations, locations, expertise, and unique characteristics and build a workplace where everyone can feel valued and respected regardless of their background or identity. With a unique spectrum that includes nearly 30 shades reflecting the diversity, each Starter can create their own color palette.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

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&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Cross-border engagement activities such as knowledge-sharing sessions, work skills discussions, or meetings with experts from various fields, companies, and countries to facilitate Starter with the latest international standards.</li>
	<li>Multidimensional and multilingual communication channels for Starters to grasp all information and share moments from everywhere.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

In August 2023, VNG was named on the list of Best Workplaces&trade; in Asia 2023 by Great Place to Work&reg; - a global authority on workplace culture. Also, VNG is one of the 3 Vietnamese homegrown companies that are present in the Large-size companies list. This is the prominent milestone that VNG has achieved after one year of being certified as a Great Place to Work and ranking among the Top 5 Large Enterprises in Vietnam.&nbsp;

&nbsp;

The &ldquo;Best Workplaces&trade; in Asia&rdquo;&nbsp;title will continuously inspire VNG in the journey of embracing the international standards of a workplace &ldquo;for all&rdquo;.&nbsp;

How VNG Embraces and Applies Corporate Culture Trends to the Workplace

&lt;p&gt;Launched in May 2022 with a new format, Code Tour attracted more than 6000 registrations through 8 monthly online programming challenges. The final round named Code Tour Summit was successfully held at VNG Campus on December 26 with a resounding victory of the winner.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Build a quality platform to develop the programming mindset of Vietnamese young talents&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;iframe frameborder=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;400&quot; scrolling=&quot;no&quot; src=&quot;https://vtv1.mediacdn.vn/thumb_w/640/2022/12/30/photo-1-16723723640581836552754.jpg&quot; width=&quot;700&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;iframe frameborder=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;400&quot; scrolling=&quot;no&quot; src=&quot;https://vtv1.mediacdn.vn/thumb_w/640/2022/12/30/photo-1-16723723640581836552754.jpg&quot; width=&quot;700&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Formerly a unique coding contest organized by VNG in 2018, Code Tour has now developed as a platform to connect young talents passionate about programming and not afraid of challenges in Vietnam and other countries in the world through various formats of monthly coding contests.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Representative of the Code Tour Organization Team, Mrs. Tran Xuan Ngoc Thao said: &amp;quot;Developed by VNG during the last 4 years, Code Tour has delivered the mission &amp;quot;Build Technologies and Grow People. From Vietnam to the World&amp;quot; closer to young people. By participating in Code Challenges, coders are living with the spirit of &amp;quot;Embracing Challenges&amp;quot; of VNG, as well as learning more about the technology world to grow themself.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Code Tour 2022 has attracted over 6000 registrations from 51 provinces in Vietnam and other countries worldwide. Through 8 online Code Challenges with the participation of 3,688 young talents who are passionate about programming, they were experienced with high-quality exams, networking activities and updated recent technological trends from everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;At the final round of Code Tour 2022, the Top 30 Finalists living around Vietnam were sponsored with 100% of the participation cost to reunite at VNG Campus. Code Tour Summit 2022 is not only a milestone marking the finding of a Winner but also an opportunity for young tech talents to meet, interact and connect with technology experts from VNG.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Do Dinh Dac - The Winner of Code Tour 2022 said: &amp;ldquo;With code challenges being held on Saturday, Code Tour allows me to practice coding and develop algorithms thinking better. I hope that the programming competition as Code Tour will grow in popularity so that I can advance my algorithms thinking and connect with other young talents.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Grow core competencies and contribute to the future tech talents pool&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Algorithms is the foundation that programmers need to build firmly to keep up with all the latest technology trends. For 4 years, Code Tour has strived to develop a platform to nurture the passion for programming through tests, exercises, and networking with the tech-loving community. With the support from VNG and Academic partner - Big-O Coding, the tests are carefully prepared to match the competition&amp;#39;s criteria and be able to filter out qualified candidates. Mr. Nguyen Son Tung - CEO &amp;amp; Founder of Big-O Coding said: &amp;quot;Although there are many challenges, with the determination to develop a quality contest, we can customize the test to conform to the level of each code challenge.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Contestants of the Code Tour are becoming more competent. This is a milestone in realizing the mission of Code Tour: Not only providing a playground for algorithm enthusiasts but also creating a large technology community not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast Asia area and international scale based on the spirit of practice - cultivation - competing.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;iframe frameborder=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;400&quot; scrolling=&quot;no&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/ehOfQf1JmNo&quot; width=&quot;700&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;iframe frameborder=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;400&quot; scrolling=&quot;no&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/ehOfQf1JmNo&quot; width=&quot;700&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://codetour.org/&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Code Tour&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/a&gt;is a platform that provides high quality exams, helps members (Codee) develop their coding mindset and connects tech-loving community where they can learn, exchange and share experiences.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;To update lastest information about this year competition, visite our website &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://codetour.org/&quot;&gt;here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Launched in May 2022 with a new format, Code Tour attracted more than 6000 registrations through 8 monthly online programming challenges. The final round named Code Tour Summit was successfully held at VNG Campus on December 26 with a resounding victory of the winner.

&nbsp;

Build a quality platform to develop the programming mindset of Vietnamese young talents

&nbsp;

<iframe frameborder="0" height="400" scrolling="no" src="https://vtv1.mediacdn.vn/thumb_w/640/2022/12/30/photo-1-16723723640581836552754.jpg" width="700"></iframe><iframe frameborder="0" height="400" scrolling="no" src="https://vtv1.mediacdn.vn/thumb_w/640/2022/12/30/photo-1-16723723640581836552754.jpg" width="700"></iframe>

&nbsp;

Formerly a unique coding contest organized by VNG in 2018, Code Tour has now developed as a platform to connect young talents passionate about programming and not afraid of challenges in Vietnam and other countries in the world through various formats of monthly coding contests.

&nbsp;

Representative of the Code Tour Organization Team, Mrs. Tran Xuan Ngoc Thao said: &quot;Developed by VNG during the last 4 years, Code Tour has delivered the mission &quot;Build Technologies and Grow People. From Vietnam to the World&quot; closer to young people. By participating in Code Challenges, coders are living with the spirit of &quot;Embracing Challenges&quot; of VNG, as well as learning more about the technology world to grow themself.&rdquo;

&nbsp;

Code Tour 2022 has attracted over 6000 registrations from 51 provinces in Vietnam and other countries worldwide. Through 8 online Code Challenges with the participation of 3,688 young talents who are passionate about programming, they were experienced with high-quality exams, networking activities and updated recent technological trends from everywhere.

&nbsp;

At the final round of Code Tour 2022, the Top 30 Finalists living around Vietnam were sponsored with 100% of the participation cost to reunite at VNG Campus. Code Tour Summit 2022 is not only a milestone marking the finding of a Winner but also an opportunity for young tech talents to meet, interact and connect with technology experts from VNG.

&nbsp;

Do Dinh Dac - The Winner of Code Tour 2022 said: &ldquo;With code challenges being held on Saturday, Code Tour allows me to practice coding and develop algorithms thinking better. I hope that the programming competition as Code Tour will grow in popularity so that I can advance my algorithms thinking and connect with other young talents.&rdquo;

&nbsp;

Grow core competencies and contribute to the future tech talents pool

Algorithms is the foundation that programmers need to build firmly to keep up with all the latest technology trends. For 4 years, Code Tour has strived to develop a platform to nurture the passion for programming through tests, exercises, and networking with the tech-loving community. With the support from VNG and Academic partner - Big-O Coding, the tests are carefully prepared to match the competition&#39;s criteria and be able to filter out qualified candidates. Mr. Nguyen Son Tung - CEO &amp; Founder of Big-O Coding said: &quot;Although there are many challenges, with the determination to develop a quality contest, we can customize the test to conform to the level of each code challenge.&rdquo;

&nbsp;

Contestants of the Code Tour are becoming more competent. This is a milestone in realizing the mission of Code Tour: Not only providing a playground for algorithm enthusiasts but also creating a large technology community not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast Asia area and international scale based on the spirit of practice - cultivation - competing.

&nbsp;

<iframe frameborder="0" height="400" scrolling="no" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ehOfQf1JmNo" width="700"></iframe><iframe frameborder="0" height="400" scrolling="no" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ehOfQf1JmNo" width="700"></iframe>

&nbsp;

<a href="https://codetour.org/">Code Tour </a>is a platform that provides high quality exams, helps members (Codee) develop their coding mindset and connects tech-loving community where they can learn, exchange and share experiences.

To update lastest information about this year competition, visite our website <a href="https://codetour.org/">here.</a>

Code Tour 2022 inspiring more than 3,600 young algorithm enthusiasts

&lt;p&gt;At the ASEAN GREATER Summit 2022 held in Singapore and hosted by Great Place To Work (GPTW) - The Global Authority on Workplace Culture from Fortune, VNG has been certified as a &amp;ldquo;Great Place To Work&amp;rdquo;. The result of 92% positive responses is also higher than the average for a global business (According to the Global Employee Engagement Survey of GPTW, 2019).&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;VNG meets the Great Place To Work benchmarks for Certification&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;According to Great Place To Work, VNG received positive responses in 5 areas: Credibility, Respect, Fairness, Pride, and Camaraderie, including 96% of Starters said &amp;ldquo;Employees here are treated fairly regardless of their race&amp;rdquo; and 95% of Starters agree that VNG gives them resources and equipment to do the job. With 3,000 responses from Starters, Great Place to Work has recognized VNG as the company with the highest number of employees responding compared to similar businesses.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Mrs. Evelyn Kwek - Managing Director for Great Place To Work&amp;reg; in ASEAN and ANZ_ said: &amp;ldquo;VNG has built an inspiring working environment that all Starters can take pride in their work, trust the leaders and experience camaraderie with colleagues&amp;rdquo;. She believes that Great Place To Work&amp;#39;s global standards are a stepping stone for VNG to attract international talents and generate positive experiences for Starters in 2023.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;VNG aspires to generate positive experiences for Starters and the community&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The evaluation indicators from employees marked a milestone in the journey of developing VNG as &amp;ldquo;The best place to work, learn and grow.&amp;rdquo; Through a proactive learning culture, our employees can choose diverse learning methods that fit their learning style: free Coursera account, Udemy to participate in online courses, and different learning programs for each group of positions. VNG also emphasizes &amp;quot;Companionship&amp;quot; through &amp;ldquo;Coaching&amp;rdquo; and &amp;ldquo;Mentoring&amp;rdquo; in our training programs to maximize their potential in their careers and personal life.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;iframe frameborder=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;400&quot; scrolling=&quot;no&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/_4FCDUI4mCo&quot; width=&quot;700&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;With this milestone, VNG aspires to create a modern workplace that can generate positive values for people and communities using our products and services and contribute to the Vietnamese technology industry in the future.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you want to develop your career with VNG, please check out the career opportunities &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://career.vng.com.vn/en/job-search&quot;&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

At the ASEAN GREATER Summit 2022 held in Singapore and hosted by Great Place To Work (GPTW) - The Global Authority on Workplace Culture from Fortune, VNG has been certified as a &ldquo;Great Place To Work&rdquo;. The result of 92% positive responses is also higher than the average for a global business (According to the Global Employee Engagement Survey of GPTW, 2019).

&nbsp;

VNG meets the Great Place To Work benchmarks for Certification

According to Great Place To Work, VNG received positive responses in 5 areas: Credibility, Respect, Fairness, Pride, and Camaraderie, including 96% of Starters said &ldquo;Employees here are treated fairly regardless of their race&rdquo; and 95% of Starters agree that VNG gives them resources and equipment to do the job. With 3,000 responses from Starters, Great Place to Work has recognized VNG as the company with the highest number of employees responding compared to similar businesses.

&nbsp;

Mrs. Evelyn Kwek - Managing Director for Great Place To Work&reg; in ASEAN and ANZ_ said: &ldquo;VNG has built an inspiring working environment that all Starters can take pride in their work, trust the leaders and experience camaraderie with colleagues&rdquo;. She believes that Great Place To Work&#39;s global standards are a stepping stone for VNG to attract international talents and generate positive experiences for Starters in 2023.

&nbsp;

VNG aspires to generate positive experiences for Starters and the community

The evaluation indicators from employees marked a milestone in the journey of developing VNG as &ldquo;The best place to work, learn and grow.&rdquo; Through a proactive learning culture, our employees can choose diverse learning methods that fit their learning style: free Coursera account, Udemy to participate in online courses, and different learning programs for each group of positions. VNG also emphasizes &quot;Companionship&quot; through &ldquo;Coaching&rdquo; and &ldquo;Mentoring&rdquo; in our training programs to maximize their potential in their careers and personal life.

&nbsp;

<iframe frameborder="0" height="400" scrolling="no" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_4FCDUI4mCo" width="700"></iframe>

&nbsp;

With this milestone, VNG aspires to create a modern workplace that can generate positive values for people and communities using our products and services and contribute to the Vietnamese technology industry in the future.

&nbsp;

If you want to develop your career with VNG, please check out the career opportunities <a href="https://career.vng.com.vn/en/job-search">HERE</a>.

The working environment at VNG is certified by Great Place To Work®

&lt;p&gt;Taking place in March within the VNGGames&amp;rsquo;s internal sharing program GameTalk, the first meeting-up with the theme &amp;ldquo;Women in Game&amp;rdquo; revealed interesting stories of three guests who are high-profiled experts in the Game &amp;amp; Entertainment, as well as three blossoming and talented &amp;ldquo;flowers&amp;rdquo;:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;middot; Ms. Ngo Thi Soa (Group Manager, Head of Game Studio 9)&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;middot; Ms. Quynh Anh (Lead Business Analyst BUFF)&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;middot; Ms. Linh Pham (Client Solutions Manager &amp;ndash; TikTok Global Gaming)&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;During the discussion with VNG&amp;rsquo;s Starters, looking back on their journey in the field, our guests brought to participants insightful, honest, and motivating sharing. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;iframe frameborder=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;400&quot; scrolling=&quot;no&quot; src=&quot;https://corp.vcdn.vn/products/upload/vng/source/Gallery/Ho%E1%BA%A1t%20%C4%91%E1%BB%99ng/Life%20At%20VNG%20-%20Nh%C6%B0%20Tr%E1%BA%A7n/Careersite%20image-02.png&quot; width=&quot;700&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;iframe frameborder=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;400&quot; scrolling=&quot;no&quot; src=&quot;https://corp.vcdn.vn/products/upload/vng/source/Gallery/Ho%E1%BA%A1t%20%C4%91%E1%BB%99ng/Life%20At%20VNG%20-%20Nh%C6%B0%20Tr%E1%BA%A7n/Careersite%20image-02.png&quot; width=&quot;700&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;#1 &amp;ndash; There is more than 1 reason to join and stay in the Gaming industry &amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;When female talents come to the industry, many of them are &amp;ldquo;newbies&amp;rdquo;, having almost no experience with the products&amp;nbsp;or the hobby of playing games. On the contrary, the first thing that comes to their mind is that this is a creative, well-rewarding field, but only suitable for men and somehow risky. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;However, after a period of&amp;nbsp;working for it, most female warriors realize that there is more than 1 reason for them to step up and contribute to the industry. For example, Ms. Soa&amp;rsquo;s story is: &amp;ldquo;The reason I worked in this industry for such a long time is probably that the industry itself is like a fascinating game title, constantly releasing new content, new versions, new goals. Teammates are also a big factor. My team at VNG is very kind, very enthusiastic, and ready to carry each other over challenges at any time.&amp;rdquo;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;#2 &amp;ndash; Environmental factors must be placed behind &amp;ldquo;yourself&amp;rdquo; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;When being asked about the impact of the environment and industry on their own growth, all three characters shared the same opinion: no matter what the field&amp;nbsp;is, industrial factors are only a secondary incentive, and all decisions must come from yourself. More specifically, the environment plays a role in creating a context, being a catalyst for us to have enough information to make our own decisions and figure out the directions. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;#3 &amp;ndash; Women in Game, nothing is impossible&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Returning to the story of women working in the game industry, it seems that this is no longer a new phenomenon. In contrast, there are more and more equal opportunities for anyone to choose their own career, it is important that we understand ourselves and choose a suitable career path. &amp;ldquo;I think your desires and strengths will correspond to the career you pursue. Gender is not the key factor.&amp;rdquo; - Ms. Quynh Anh emphasized. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;We are thankful to our guests joining GameTalk #1 for being so enthusiastic about their job, creating certain successes, and bringing their own values into the shared objectives of the company. That is also the spirit that VNGGames want to nurture among our Starters: always say Yes to opportunities and break your limits. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;If you want to join VNG&amp;rsquo;s Game development and Game Publishing business, take a look at the opening positions &lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://career.vng.com.vn&quot;&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

Taking place in March within the VNGGames&rsquo;s internal sharing program GameTalk, the first meeting-up with the theme &ldquo;Women in Game&rdquo; revealed interesting stories of three guests who are high-profiled experts in the Game &amp; Entertainment, as well as three blossoming and talented &ldquo;flowers&rdquo;:&nbsp;

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&middot; Ms. Ngo Thi Soa (Group Manager, Head of Game Studio 9)&nbsp;

&middot; Ms. Quynh Anh (Lead Business Analyst BUFF)&nbsp;

&middot; Ms. Linh Pham (Client Solutions Manager &ndash; TikTok Global Gaming)&nbsp;

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During the discussion with VNG&rsquo;s Starters, looking back on their journey in the field, our guests brought to participants insightful, honest, and motivating sharing. &nbsp;

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#1 &ndash; There is more than 1 reason to join and stay in the Gaming industry &nbsp;

When female talents come to the industry, many of them are &ldquo;newbies&rdquo;, having almost no experience with the products&nbsp;or the hobby of playing games. On the contrary, the first thing that comes to their mind is that this is a creative, well-rewarding field, but only suitable for men and somehow risky. &nbsp;

However, after a period of&nbsp;working for it, most female warriors realize that there is more than 1 reason for them to step up and contribute to the industry. For example, Ms. Soa&rsquo;s story is: &ldquo;The reason I worked in this industry for such a long time is probably that the industry itself is like a fascinating game title, constantly releasing new content, new versions, new goals. Teammates are also a big factor. My team at VNG is very kind, very enthusiastic, and ready to carry each other over challenges at any time.&rdquo;&nbsp;

&nbsp;

#2 &ndash; Environmental factors must be placed behind &ldquo;yourself&rdquo; &nbsp;

When being asked about the impact of the environment and industry on their own growth, all three characters shared the same opinion: no matter what the field&nbsp;is, industrial factors are only a secondary incentive, and all decisions must come from yourself. More specifically, the environment plays a role in creating a context, being a catalyst for us to have enough information to make our own decisions and figure out the directions. &nbsp;

&nbsp;

#3 &ndash; Women in Game, nothing is impossible

Returning to the story of women working in the game industry, it seems that this is no longer a new phenomenon. In contrast, there are more and more equal opportunities for anyone to choose their own career, it is important that we understand ourselves and choose a suitable career path. &ldquo;I think your desires and strengths will correspond to the career you pursue. Gender is not the key factor.&rdquo; - Ms. Quynh Anh emphasized. &nbsp;

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We are thankful to our guests joining GameTalk #1 for being so enthusiastic about their job, creating certain successes, and bringing their own values into the shared objectives of the company. That is also the spirit that VNGGames want to nurture among our Starters: always say Yes to opportunities and break your limits. &nbsp;

&nbsp;

If you want to join VNG&rsquo;s Game development and Game Publishing business, take a look at the opening positions <a href="http://career.vng.com.vn">HERE</a>. &nbsp;

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