Southeast Asian E-Sports Federation established, Vietnam holds the first term as Chairman

During the first term (2025-2029), the federation unanimously elected Mr. Do Viet Hung, Chairman of the Vietnam Entertainment E- Sports Association (VIRESA), as Chairman of SEAEF.

Thành lập Liên đoàn Thể thao điện tử Đông Nam Á, Việt Nam giữ ghế Chủ tịch nhiệm kỳ đầu tiên - Ảnh 1. — The Southeast Asian E-Sports Federation was established with 11 member countries in the region.

With the aim of strengthening cooperation, promoting development and maximizing the potential of e-sports in Southeast Asia, 11 member countries in the region met and elected the SEAEF Executive Board for the first term (2025-2029). In which, Mr. Do Viet Hung was elected as the President of the Federation. With many years of experience in managing and planning e-sports development strategies, Mr. Hung is currently the President of VIRESA and Vice President of the Asian e-Sports Federation (AESF) representing the Southeast Asian region.

The two positions of Vice Chairman and two positions of Executive Board members respectively belong to Mr. Ng Chong Geng (Singapore), Mr. Muhammad Naim Al Amin Bin Saharudin (Malaysia), Mr. Brian Lim (Philippines) and Mr. Camacho Ramos de Silva Pinto (Timor Leste).

With the vision to become the focal point in connecting the components of the regional esports ecosystem, including publishers, tournament organizers, training facilities and educational institutions, SEAEF aims to build a sustainable foundation for the grassroots esports movement, develop professional tournaments and create a clear roadmap for Southeast Asian athletes to reach the international arena.

"SEAEF is built on the spirit of solidarity. By joining forces and working together, we will create a sustainable ecosystem – supporting athletes, strengthening national federations and bringing Southeast Asian esports to the world " - SEAEF President Do Viet Hung emphasized.

To do this, in the first term, the Executive Board will be responsible for orienting activities, building cooperation mechanisms and synchronous development among member countries, contributing to making e-sports a sustainable development field with high professionalism in the region.

The establishment of SEAEF is expected to create a solid foundation for the synchronous development of e-sports in the region, contributing to promoting international cooperation, exchanging professional experiences, as well as enhancing the position of Southeast Asia on the world e-sports map.

Founding member countries of SEAEF:

E-Sports Association of Brunei (ESB)

E-Sports Federation of Cambodia (EFC)

Indonesian Electronic Sports Federation (PBESI)

Lao Esports Federation (LESF)

Malaysian eSports Federation (MESF)

Myanmar eSports Federation (MESF)

Philippine Esports Organization (PESO)

Singapore Esports Association (SGEA)

Thai E-Sports Federation (TESF)

Federation of eSports Timor Leste (FDETL)

Vietnam Entertainment E-Sports Association (VIRESA)