Vng

VNG is an acronym that can refer to several organizations. The most common references are to the Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten, the international arm VNG International of that association, and the Vietnamese technology company VNG Corporation.

Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten (VNG) is the national association representing municipalities in the Netherlands. It acts as a representative body for local governments, advocating for municipal interests with national government and other stakeholders. The organization provides policy guidance, training, legal and practical support, and facilitates shared services and collaboration among municipalities on issues such as housing, infrastructure, climate policy, and public services. It is based in The Hague and works to improve local governance and service delivery across the country.

VNG International is the international development arm of the Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten. It carries out advisory and capacity-building projects for local governments abroad, often focusing on governance reforms, service delivery, urban planning, water management, and disaster resilience. The unit partners with municipalities, regional authorities, and national governments to transfer Dutch expertise to other countries and to support sustainable urban development and good governance globally.

VNG Corporation is a Vietnamese technology company, originally known as Vinagame. It operates a range of consumer internet services and digital content platforms, including the Zalo messaging app and the Zing MP3 music service, as well as online games and cloud computing through VNG Cloud. The company is a prominent player in Vietnam’s digital economy, providing platforms and services for mass-market audiences.