Hanoi, Nov. 10 -- Vietnam will host the Asian Esports Championships (ECA 2025) for the first time from November 19-22 in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, marking a milestone in the country's growing presence on the global esports stage, the Vietnam Recreational and Electronic Sports Association (VIRESA) has announced.

The annual continental-scale event will feature around 100 athletes from seven countries, namely China, the Republic of Korea (RoK), Japan, the Philippines, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Competitions will include League of Legends and CrossFire, alongside the showcase discipline Stepin Digital Dance. Vietnam's 16-member national team will compete across all three events.

Beyond the matches, ECA 2025 will host a business ne...