PANews, August 12 - The Vietnamese government announced that it will pilot a digital asset exchange in the international financial center. Three legal initiatives have laid the foundation for the digital asset sector, including the National Assembly's resolution to develop the financial center, the Ministry of Finance's proposal for the pilot digital asset exchange, and the new law's clear definition of asset categories. The Ministry of Finance is refining relevant pilot policies, which are expected to be submitted to the government in August, covering aspects such as issuance, trading, and management. Service providers can choose the listed assets independently, prioritizing those with high liquidity. The official emphasized that blockchain is the core infrastructure and will strengthen cybersecurity and risk management. The central bank is researching the model for a national digital currency (CBDC).