Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
722 events advancing 327 policy or regulatory changes:
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National standard on cybersecurity for information systems including basic technical requirements
Ministry of Science and Technology closes consultation on national standard on cybersecurity for information systems including basic technical requirements
On 2 June 2026, Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology closes the consultation on the national standard on cybersecurity for information systems, including basic technical requirements. The standard applies to all organisations operating infor…
Vietnam-Philippines memorandum of understanding on digital and technology cooperation
Vietnam and Philippines signed memorandum of understanding on digital and technology cooperation
On 31 May 2026, the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam and the Philippines signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on bilateral digital and technology cooperation. The MoU is structured around three pillars, including digital inclusion…
Competition Commission's investigation into Tiktok shop over fee adjustment transparency
Competition Commission requested TikTok shop to provide details on planned fee adjustments
On 29 May 2026, the Competition Commission requested TikTok shop to provide details on planned fee adjustments. The Commission confirmed conducting interviews with sellers operating on TikTok shop regarding concerns over newly introduced or planned …
Competition Commission's investigation into Shopee over fee adjustment transparency
Competition Commission ordered postponement of Shopee's display maintenance programme
On 29 May 2026, the Competition Commission ordered Shopee to postpone the introduction of its display maintenance programme. The new fee mechanism would have automatically deducted between 1% and 50% of sellers' order revenue before transferring fun…
China-ASEAN Artificial Intelligence Industry Innovation Centre
China-ASEAN Artificial Intelligence Industry Innovation Centre was inaugurated in Beijing
On 24 May 2026, the China-ASEAN Artificial Intelligence Industry Innovation Centre (China-ASEAN AI Centre) was inaugurated in Beijing. The China-ASEAN AI Centre was established under the framework of the China-ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting to adv…
APEC ministers responsible for trade's joint statement including measures on AI cooperation and cross-border e-commerce (Suzhou statement)
APEC ministers responsible for trade adopted joint statement including measures on AI cooperation and cross-border e-commerce
On 23 May 2026, Trade Ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) adopted the joint statement (Suzhou statement) on advancing regional trade integration, resilient supply chains, trade digitalisation, services liberalisation, and coo…
Regulation on standards and procedures on electronic textbooks (Circular No. 22/2026/TT-BGDDT )
Regulation on standards and procedures on electronic textbooks enters into force
On 22 May 2026, the Regulation on standards and procedures for converting printed textbooks into electronic textbooks enters into force. The Regulation applies to publishing organisations undertaking such conversions and requires that all server inf…
Amendment to Circular No. 40/2024/TT-NHNN on provision of payment intermediary services (No.22/2026/TT-NHNN)
Amendment to Circular No. 40/2024/TT-NHNN on provision of payment intermediary services entered into force
On 19 May 2026, Circular No. 22/2026/TT-NHNN, amending provisions of Circular No. 40/2024/TT-NHNN on payment intermediary service provision, issued by the State Bank of Vietnam, entered into force. The Circular applies to organisations providing pay…
Vietnam-EU strategic partnership including measures on AI and semiconductors
European Union and Vietnam announced strategic partnership including measures on AI and semiconductors
On 14 May 2026, the European Union (EU) and the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology announced the expansion of their strategic partnership on science, technology, research, and innovation. The partnership includes measures on cooperation a…
National technical standard internet protocol-based surveillance camera equipment including basic network security requirements (No. 48/2026/TT-BCA)
Ministry of Public Security adopted national technical standard internet protocol-based surveillance camera equipment including basic network security requirements
On 12 May 2026, the Ministry of Public Security adopted the national technical standard Internet Protocol-based surveillance camera equipment, including basic network security requirements. The standard imposes obligations on manufacturers to establ…