Progress

Current status
adopted
01 Mar 2026 in force
10 Dec 2025 adopted
27 Nov 2025 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
Vietnam
Policy Area
Public procurement
Policy Instrument
Public procurement access
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Government Branch
executive
legislature
Government Body
central government
parliament
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

01 Mar 2026
in force

Law on Artificial Intelligence including measures on use of AI in public sector 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. It introduces a risk-based classi…

Source
Event type law
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
10 Dec 2025
adopted

National Assembly adopted Law on Artificial Intelligence including measures on use of AI in public sector

On 10 December 2025, Vietnam’s National Assembly adopted the Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Law applies to Vietnamese and foreign entities operating in the country, excluding AI used solely for defence, security, or cipher purposes. It int…

Source
Event type law
Action type adoption
Government branch legislature
Government body parliament
27 Nov 2025
under deliberation

Law on Artificial Intelligence including measures on use of AI in public sector was introduced to National Assembly

On 27 November 2025, the Law on Artificial Intelligence was introduced to the National Assembly of Vietnam. The Law regulates the use of AI in the public sector, including measures regarding bidding and ethical obligations. It aims to promote the de…

Source
Event type law
Action type introduction
Government branch legislature
Government body parliament