Blockchain and digital assets: expanding career prospects for technology students

Asia has surpassed North America to become the region with the largest blockchain workforce, with India, Việt Nam and Singapore emerging as prominent talent hubs in the digital economy, according to the 2025 report by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

The report identifies fintech engineers and digital-asset specialists among the ten fastest-growing occupations globally through 2030. 

These insights were highlighted by Nguyễn Vân Hiền, Vice Chairwoman of the Việt Nam Blockchain and Digital Assets Association (VBA), at the seminar ‘Digital Assets: Opportunities, Risks and Scam Detection’ jointly organised by the VBA, the ABAII Academy of Blockchain and AI Innovation, and the College of Technology, National Economics University.

The event formed part of the ABAII Unitour 2025 series, which aims to enhance university students’ understanding of blockchain, digital-asset management, and artificial intelligence (AI), while equipping them with practical insights into future career opportunities in the digital economy. Nearly 800 students and faculty members participated in the seminar.

Hiền said that the global digital-asset market has continued to expand rapidly, reaching a capitalisation exceeding US$3.8 trillion, with over 600 million users and more than 25 million tokens issued worldwide. Việt Nam currently ranks seventh globally and third in the Asia-Pacific region for blockchain adoption, with over 17 million digital-asset holders.

She added that Việt Nam is entering a “golden phase” in the regulated development of digital-asset markets. 

“Việt Nam is not only a potential market but also a promising source of technology talent, provided that the sector develops along a strategic and sustainable path,”Hiền said.

“With a large and digitally skilled student population, we are well-positioned to become a regional hub for blockchain professionals.”