Technology transfer requirements in Law amending and supplementing the Law on Technology Transfer

On 1 April 2026, the law amending and supplementing the Law on Technology Transfer (No. 07/2017/QH14) enters into force. The definition of technology transfer (Article 2) is amended to describe it as an activity involving the transfer of ownership or the right to use technology for practical application. Article 3 is amended to encourage foreign technology transfer to Vietnam through tax, land, credit, and investment incentives. Article 4 is amended to expand the scope of technology subject t...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · duthaoonline.quochoi.vn ↗

26 MAR 2026 · Executive Order

Decree Providing for Administrative Sanctions in the Fields of Cybersecurity and Personal Data Protection

On 26 March 2026, the Ministry of Public Security closes the consultation on the draft decree providing for administrative sanctions in the fields of cybersecurity and personal data protection. The draft decree establishes administrative violations, sanctions, and remedial measures applicable to Vietnamese and foreign organisations. The Law on Government Organisation 2025, the Law on Organisation of Local Government of 16 June 2025, and the Law on Handling of Administrative Violations of 20 J...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · bocongan.gov.vn ↗

26 MAR 2026 · Executive Order

Cybersecurity authority governance in Decree on cybersecurity protection for information systems

On 26 March 2026, the Ministry of Public Security closes the consultation on the draft decree on cybersecurity protection for information systems. The decree applies to agencies and organisations involved in building, managing, operating, upgrading, or expanding information systems in Vietnam, including systems used to provide online services. The decree defines terms including information processing, information system operators, specialised cyber security units, and online services, and est...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · bocongan.gov.vn ↗

26 MAR 2026 · Executive Order

Decree on preventing and combating cybercrime and high-tech crime

On 26 March 2026, the Decree Ministry of Public Security closes the consultation on the draft decree on preventing and combating cybercrime and high-tech crime. The decree applies to domestic and foreign service providers operating in Vietnamese cyberspace, including internet, telecommunications, cloud computing, financial institutions, e-wallets, payment intermediaries, digital asset exchanges, online gaming platforms, and social media networks. Service providers are required to electronical...

Primary legal sourceContent ModerationOfficial source · bocongan.gov.vn ↗

23 MAR 2026 · Executive Order

Program for Protecting and Supporting Children's Development in Online Environment (Decision No. 468/QD-TTg)

On 23 March 2026, the Program on Protecting and Supporting Children's Development in the Online Environment for the 2026-2030 Period enters into force upon the date of signing of Decision No. 468/QD-TTg. The Ministry of Public Security acts as the lead agency, tasked with monitoring and inspecting the implementation of measures across ministries and localities. Under the Program, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is directed to advise on the ratification of the United Nations Convention against...

Secondary evidenceConsumer ProtectionIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified

28 FEB 2026 · Executive Order

Implementation plan for Artificial Intelligence Law (Decision No. 367/QD-TTg)

Official source record dated 2026-02-28 for Vietnam concerning Implementation plan for Artificial Intelligence Law (Decision No. 367/QD-TTg). See the linked vanban.chinhphu.vn source for the authoritative text, procedural context, and implementation details.

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · vanban.chinhphu.vn ↗

24 FEB 2026 · Executive Order

Decision issuing plan to implement amended Press Law (No. 329/QD-TTg)

On 24 February 2026, the Prime Minister of Vietnam adopted Decision No. 329/QĐ-TTg issuing a plan to implement the Press Law (Law No. 126/2025/QH15). The plan requires the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and other authorities to review existing legal documents and amend or replace them to ensure consistency with the Press Law. The plan also mandates the drafting of several government decrees by April 2026, including decrees detailing provisions of the Press Law, regulating spokesperso...

Secondary evidenceContent ModerationIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified

20 FEB 2026 · Law / Act

Vietnam AI Law - First in Southeast Asia

Vietnam enacted Southeast Asia's first comprehensive AI law effective March 1, 2026, emphasizing human oversight, risk management, and labeling of AI-generated content.

Secondary evidenceNational AI Law ·First in Region ·Human OversightIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified

15 FEB 2026 · Executive Order

Content moderation regulation in Government Decree No. 342/2025/ND-CP detailing certain provisions of the Law on Advertising

On 15 February 2026, Government Decree No. 342/2025/ND-CP enters into force, detailing certain provisions of the Law on Advertising. Article 18 establishes obligations to prevent and remove illegal online advertising content. Advertisers and advertising service providers participating in online advertising activities must prevent or remove advertisements that violate the law within 24 hours of receiving a written or electronic request from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism or anothe...

Primary legal sourceContent ModerationOfficial source · vanban.chinhphu.vn ↗

15 FEB 2026 · Policy / Guidance

Vietnam Decision No. 304/QD-BVHTTDL on administrative procedures for Radio, Television and Electronic Information

Decision No. 304/QD-BVHTTDL on administrative procedures in the field of Radio, Television and Electronic Information enters into force, introducing procedures for granting licences for specialized advertising programme channels.

Official materialLicensing & AuthorisationOfficial source · abei.gov.vn ↗

15 FEB 2026 · Executive Order

Vietnam Government Decree No. 342/2025/ND-CP on Law on Advertising

Government Decree No. 342/2025/ND-CP enters into force mandating design requirements for online advertising systems, transparency requirements for advertisers, record-keeping obligations for three years, allocation of supervisory powers for online advertising moderation, and business registration requirements for online advertising service providers.

Primary legal sourceContent Moderation ·Consumer Protection ·Data Privacy & Protection ·+1Official source · vanban.chinhphu.vn ↗

03 JAN 2026 · Law / Act

Measures regarding prohibited acts in Law on Artificial Intelligence

On 1 March 2026, the Law on Artificial Intelligence enters into force. The Law applies to Vietnamese and foreign entities operating in the country, excluding AI used solely for defence, security, or cipher purposes. The Law introduces a risk-based classification system for AI systems. High-risk AI systems are those that may cause significant harm to life or health, infringe the legitimate rights and interests of individuals or organisations, or affect public interests or national security. Me...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · mst.gov.vn ↗

03 JAN 2026 · Law / Act

Data protection regulation in Law on Artificial Intelligence

On 1 March 2026, the Law on Artificial Intelligence enters into force, making data protection obligations enforceable. Article 7(3) prohibits any collection, processing, or use of data for artificial intelligence systems that violates data protection, intellectual property, or cybersecurity laws. Article 8(3) requires secure disclosure, connection, and sharing of data on the one-stop electronic portal on artificial intelligence and the national database on artificial intelligence systems, wit...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · mst.gov.vn ↗

03 JAN 2026 · Law / Act

Cybersecurity regulation in Law on Artificial Intelligence

On 1 March 2026, the Law on Artificial Intelligence enters into force, establishing cybersecurity-related obligations for organisations and individuals participating in artificial intelligence activities. When serious incidents occur with AI systems, developers and providers must promptly implement technical measures, including temporary suspension or recall, and notify competent authorities. Deployers and users are required to record incidents, report them in a timely manner, and assist in r...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · mst.gov.vn ↗

03 JAN 2026 · Law / Act

Conformity assessment requirement for high-risk AI systems in Law on Artificial Intelligence

On 1 March 2026, the Law on Artificial Intelligence enters into force. The Law requires high-risk AI systems to undergo conformity assessment before use and whenever significant changes occur. Systems must also comply with relevant standards or technical regulations. Conformity assessment confirms that a system meets the requirements of Articles 13 and 14 and is conducted either by registered or recognised conformity assessment organizations for listed high-risk systems, or by self-assessment...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · mst.gov.vn ↗

03 JAN 2026 · Law / Act

Performance monitoring requirements in Law on Artificial Intelligence

On 1 March 2026, the Law on Artificial Intelligence enters into force. Under Article 14, providers of high-risk systems must implement and maintain risk management measures, ensure the quality of training, testing, and operational data, and maintain technical dossiers and activity logs to support conformity assessment and post-use inspection. Systems must be designed to allow human supervision and intervention. Article 14 further requires deployers of high-risk systems to operate and supervis...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · mst.gov.vn ↗

03 JAN 2026 · Law / Act

Testing requirements for AI systems in Law on Artificial Intelligence

On 1 March 2026, the Law on Artificial Intelligence enters into force. The Law introduces a risk-based classification of AI systems into high, medium, and low-risk categories. Articles 8 and 21 establish a framework for AI testing and experimentation. The Government is required to establish an AI portal to serve as a digital platform for registering participation in controlled experimentation, receiving classification notifications, incident and periodic reports, and publicly disclosing infor...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · mst.gov.vn ↗

03 JAN 2026 · Law / Act

Registration requirement in Law on Artificial Intelligence

On 1 March 2026, the Law on Artificial Intelligence enters into force. The Law establishes a risk-based classification framework for AI systems, distinguishing between high-, medium-, and low-risk systems based on their potential impacts. High-risk AI systems are those that may cause significant harm to life or health, infringe legitimate rights and interests, or affect public interests or national security. Medium-risk systems are those that may mislead or manipulate users, particularly wher...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · mst.gov.vn ↗

03 JAN 2026 · Law / Act

Quality of service requirement in Law on Artificial Intelligence

On 1 March 2026, the Law on Artificial Intelligence enters into force. The Law applies to Vietnamese and foreign entities operating in the country, excluding AI used solely for defence, security, or cipher purposes. It introduces a risk-based classification of AI systems into high, medium, and low-risk categories, with classification criteria to be set by the Government. The Law establishes quality of service requirements across the AI lifecycle. Article 4 sets out the basic principles govern...

Primary legal sourceConsumer ProtectionOfficial source · mst.gov.vn ↗

03 JAN 2026 · Law / Act

Measures on use of AI in public sector in Law on Artificial Intelligence

On 1 March 2026, the Law on Artificial Intelligence enters into force. The Law applies to Vietnamese and foreign entities operating in the country, excluding AI used solely for defence, security, or cipher purposes. It introduces a risk-based classification system for AI, categorising AI systems as high, medium, or low risk, with detailed classification criteria to be determined by the Government. The Law addresses public procurement, ethical obligations, and the use of AI in the public secto...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · mst.gov.vn ↗

03 JAN 2026 · Law / Act

Vietnam - Law on AI (No. 134/2025/QH15)

Vietnam's Law on AI (No. 134/2025/QH15) took effect on March 1, 2026, replacing AI provisions in the Law on Digital Technology Industry. The law draws heavily from the EU AI Act risk-based approach and is Southeast Asia's first comprehensive standalone AI law. It emphasizes human oversight, risk management, and clear labeling of AI-generated content.

Secondary evidenceNational AI Law ·Comprehensive ·Risk-BasedIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified

01 JAN 2026 · Law / Act

Design requirements in Law on Digital Technology Industry

On 1 January 2026, the Law on Digital Technology Industry enters into force. The law sets out quality management principles and introduces a conformity assessment framework. The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) will issue ethical guidelines for the development, deployment, and application of artificial intelligence (AI). Additionally, digital technology products generated by AI must be clearly labelled in a machine-readable format to ensure they can be identified as artificial...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · mic.gov.vn ↗

01 JAN 2026 · Law / Act

Artificial intelligence authority governance in Law on Digital Technology Industry

On 1 January 2026, the Law on Digital Technology Industry enters into force with a grace period. The law establishes the National Committee for the Promotion of the Digital Technology Industry as the organisation responsible for directing and coordinating the resolution of matters related to cooperation, investment, and the implementation of projects and programmes to promote the development of the digital technology industry. The law designates the Ministry of Information and Communications ...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · mic.gov.vn ↗

01 JAN 2026 · Law / Act

Data protection regulation in Law on Digital Technology Industry

On 1 January 2026, the Law on Digital Technology Industry enters into force. The law differentiates between digital data input and output. Input digital data is collected, processed, and used directly to support the production activities and provision of digital technology services. Digital data output is generated during the activities of the digital technology industry. Input digital data must be non-personal data or data that has undergone de-personalisation or personal data compliant with...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · mic.gov.vn ↗

01 JAN 2026 · Law / Act

Cross-border data transfer regulation in Law on Digital Technology Industry

On 1 January 2026, the Law on the Digital Technology Industry, including cross-border data transfer, enters into force. The law stipulates that the government is responsible for the uniform management of cross-border digital data transfers by sector. Organisations and individuals engaged in the digital technology industry in Vietnam are required to provide information on the aforementioned data transfers, with the exception of intermediaries that perform intermediary digital data activities w...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · mic.gov.vn ↗

01 JAN 2026 · Law / Act

Prohibition of goods and services in Law on Digital Technology Industry

On 1 January 2026, the Digital Technology Industry Law enters into force. The law prohibits specific uses of AI, including systems that manipulate behaviour without users’ awareness, exploit vulnerabilities, or classify individuals based on inferred characteristics in ways that cause substantial harm. It also bans AI systems that indiscriminately create facial recognition databases, infer emotions in workplaces and educational settings (except for medical or safety purposes), or classify indi...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · mic.gov.vn ↗

01 JAN 2026 · Law / Act

Cybersecurity regulation in Law on Personal Data Protection

On 1 January 2026, the Law on Personal Data Protection enters into force. The Law requires organisations to implement suitable technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure or misuse (Articles 3, 14, 16, 18, 27). This encompasses the establishment of a dedicated data protection officer or department to provide oversight (Article 33), although small and medium-sized enterprises and startups may be temporarily exempt. In the event of a ...

Secondary evidenceNational StrategyIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified

01 JAN 2026 · Executive Order

Data protection regulation provisions in Implementing Regulations of Law on Personal Data Protection

On 1 January 2026, the Implementing Regulations of the Law on Personal Data Protection including data protection regulation entered into force. The Implementing Regulations further specify the regulatory requirements established by the framework of the Law on Personal Data Protection. Articles 3 and 4 specify the distinction between basic personal data and sensitive personal data, with the latter requiring stricter security and confidentiality. Article 5 sets out the procedures for data contr...

Secondary evidenceNational StrategyIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified

01 JAN 2026 · Executive Order

Cybersecurity requirement in Implementing Regulations of Law on Personal Data Protection

On 1 January 2026, the Implementing Regulations of the Law on Personal Data Protection including cybersecurity requirements entered into force. The Implementing Regulations further specify the regulatory requirements established by the framework of the Law on Personal Data Protection. Articles 8 through 12 specify cybersecurity requirements for entities operating in finance, big data, AI, blockchain, and cloud computing. These include encryption, anonymisation, breach notifications, transpare...

Secondary evidenceNational StrategyIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified

01 JAN 2026 · Law / Act

Government access to data in Law No. 75/2025/QH15 amending and supplementing certain articles of the Law on Advertising

On 1 January 2026, Law No. 75/2025/QH15 enters into force, amending Article 23(5) of the Law on Advertising to introduce record-keeping and transparency obligations for online advertising service providers. Providers must store information and records relating to advertising activities and provide such information upon request by competent state authorities. Providers must also retain information concerning the rules governing advertising distribution methods and the advertising distribution ...

Secondary evidenceNational StrategyIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified

31 DEC 2025 · International Agreement

National Competition Commission investigation into Zalo regarding data protection implications of service agreement

On 31 December 2025, the National Competition Commission announced an investigation into messaging service Zalo regarding the data protection implications of its new service agreement. The Commission sent a letter to the company VNG, which operates Zalo, requesting that it review and adjust the terms of its new service agreement to ensure that users are not made to consent to personal data processing as a condition of use, as well as ensuring that consumer consent to data collection is volunt...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · vcc.gov.vn ↗

08 DEC 2025 · Working Paper

Ministry of Science and Technology opened consultation on Draft Law on Digital Transformation, 2025 including fair marketing and advertising practices

On 12 August 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology opened a public consultation until 15 August 2025 on the Draft Law on Digital Transformation, 2025. The Draft Law prohibits exploiting digital platforms and technologies to commit fraud, deception, or illicit gain, and prohibits the use of deceptive interfaces to manipulate or prevent users from making informed and free choices under Article 5(6). It requires that content created or modified using artificial intelligence, including text,

Official materialConsumer ProtectionOfficial source · duthaoonline.quochoi.vn ↗

08 DEC 2025 · Working Paper

Ministry of Science and Technology opened consultation on Draft Law on Digital Transformation, 2025 including testing requirement

On 12 August 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology opened a public consultation until 15 August 2025 on the Draft Law on Digital Transformation, 2025. The Draft Law requires organisations and individuals introducing products, goods, processes, or services serving digital transformation, or connecting to information systems of state agencies, to obtain conformity certification, declare conformity, and use the conformity mark before provision, under Article 63(1). The Draft Law provides tha

Official materialGenerative AIOfficial source · duthaoonline.quochoi.vn ↗

08 DEC 2025 · Working Paper

Ministry of Science and Technology opened consultation on Draft Law on Digital Transformation, 2025 including government access to data

On 12 August 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology opened a public consultation until 15 August 2025 on the Draft Law on Digital Transformation, 2025. The Draft Law requires organisations managing and operating digital platforms to share data with competent state agencies to serve policy making, management, and development of the digital economy under Article 42(1). It sets conditions for data sharing, including prioritising real-time data generated from the operation of information syste

Official materialGenerative AIOfficial source · duthaoonline.quochoi.vn ↗

14 NOV 2025 · Executive Order

Ministry of Science and Technology adopted Circular Promulgating the List of Key Digital Technology Products and Services (Circular No. 31/2025/TT-BKHCN)

On 14 November 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology adopted Circular No. 31/2025/TT-BKHCN Promulgating the List of Key Digital Technology Products and Services, designating ten key digital product product and service groups that are eligible for special incentives under the Law on the Digital Technology Industry, such as tax incentives, state support, and preferential customs treatment. The ten key digital product and service groups are: (1) artificial intelligence, digital twins and vir

Primary legal sourceGovernment UseOfficial source · mst.gov.vn ↗

12 NOV 2025 · Law / Act

Authorisation of goods or services in Law on Digital Transformation, 2025

On 11 December 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam adopted the Law on Digital Transformation, which does not retain provisions from earlier drafts that required organisations and individuals to obtain conformity certification, declare conformity, or apply conformity marks before introducing products, goods, processes, or services serving digital transformation or connecting to information systems of state agencies. The adopted Law on Digital Transformation contains no Article 63 and no equ...

Primary legal sourceNational StrategyOfficial source · duthaoonline.quochoi.vn ↗

12 NOV 2025 · Law / Act

Competition authority governance in Law on Digital Transformation, 2025

On 11 December 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam adopted the Law on Digital Transformation. The adopted Law does not include provisions from earlier drafts that assigned the national competition authority responsibility for monitoring, evaluating, and handling violations by digital platforms holding a dominant market position under Article 40(1). These powers included monitoring abuse of dominant or monopolistic positions in digital services, data processing, goods distribution, and serv...

Primary legal sourceCompetitionOfficial source · duthaoonline.quochoi.vn ↗

05 NOV 2025 · National Strategy

Digital Transformation Strategy 2025-2030 (Decision 4220/QD-BVHTTDL)

On 5 November 2025, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism adopted the Digital Transformation Strategy for 2025–2030. During the first phase (2025–2027), the Ministry will further develop the legal framework for specialised data governance, including introducing specific regulations on data ownership and responsibility, standardisation processes, data sharing, and open data. The Ministry will also regulate the commercialisation of digital economy data and publish an official list of open...

Secondary evidenceNational StrategyIssuing institution: Issuing authority not identified

31 OCT 2025 · Law / Act

Draft Law on Digital Transformation, 2025 including fair marketing and advertising practices was introduced to National Assembly

On 31 October 2025, the Law on Digital Transformation was introduced to the National Assembly of Vietnam. The Law on Digital Transformation applies to organisations and individuals directly involved in or related to digital transformation in Vietnam under Article 2. Provisions relevant to fair marketing and advertising practices are limited. Article 38(1) requires owners of digital systems and digital platforms to publicly and transparently disclose the code of conduct, terms and conditions of u

Primary legal sourceConsumer ProtectionOfficial source · duthaoonline.quochoi.vn ↗

31 OCT 2025 · Law / Act

Draft Law on Digital Transformation, 2025 including design requirements was introduced to National Assembly

On 31 October 2025, the Law on Digital Transformation was introduced to the National Assembly of Vietnam. The Law on Digital Transformation applies to domestic and foreign organisations and individuals directly involved in or related to digital transformation in Vietnam under Article 2. Article 7 sets out principles of digital system architecture and design, including the use of digital platforms and shared components under Article 7(1), efficient use of cloud computing infrastructure under Arti

Primary legal sourceGenerative AIOfficial source · duthaoonline.quochoi.vn ↗