Vietnam has enacted laws and/or issued guidance on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Companies subject to laws and regulations in Vietnam should be familiar with all relevant AI-related laws, regulations, and guidance, including those listed below.
Laws and Regulations
Vietnam’s Law on Digital Technology Industry (DTI Law), No. 71/2025/QH15, Effective January 1, 2026
A comprehensive statute to promote and regulate the country’s digital technology sector, particularly semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and digital assets. The law covers state policies for industry development; market-building measures such as public procurement preferences; standards and quality control; controlled testing (“sandbox”) for innovative products and services; sector-specific frameworks for semiconductors and AI; and foundational rules for digital assets.
Law on Artificial Intelligence (Effective: March 1, 2026)
A framework law that regulates the output and behavior of using AI, as well as the risks that AI poses to society.