Vietnam: AI authority governance in Law on Artificial Intelligence
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Law on Artificial Intelligence including authority governance measures enters into force
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 c…
SourceNational Assembly adopted Law on Artificial Intelligence including authority governance measures
On 10 December 2025, the National Assembly adopted the Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI), which applies to Vietnamese and foreign entities operating in the country, excluding AI used solely for defence, security, or cipher purposes. The Law introd…
SourceLaw on Artificial Intelligence including AI authority governance was introduced to National Assembly
On 27 November 2025, the Law on Artificial Intelligence was introduced to the National Assembly of Vietnam, establishing the jurisdiction of authorities responsible for overseeing organisations and individuals participating in artificial intelligenc…
SourceMinistry of Science and Technology closed consultation on Draft Law on Artificial Intelligence including AI authority governance
On 20 October 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) closed the public consultation, which had been open since 29 September 2025, on the Draft Law on Artificial Intelligence. The Draft Law sets out binding cross-references to existing da…
SourceMinistry of Science and Technology opened consultation on Draft Law on Artificial Intelligence including AI authority governance
On 29 September 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) opened a public consultation, until 20 October 2025, on the Draft Law on Artificial Intelligence, which sets out binding cross-references to existing data protection regulation. Arti…
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