Vietnam: Adopted Decree 147/2024/ND-CP on the management, provision and use of internet services and online information including local operations requirement

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Adopted Decree 147/2024/ND-CP on the management, provision and use of internet services and online information including local operations requirement

On 9 November 2024, the Vietnamese Government adopted Decree 147/2024/ND-CP on the management, provision and use of internet services and online information. The Decree applies to domestic and foreign organisations and individuals directly engaged in or related to the management, provision and use of internet services, online information, and online games, and ensuring information safety and security. The Decree sets specific requirements for internet service providers (ISPs) in Vietnam, mandating registration and licensing to ensure qualified entities operate. It provides that offshore game publishers must establish a local entity in Vietnam to operate legally. The cross-border provision of online games remains prohibited.

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Scope

Policy Area
Other operating conditions
Policy Instrument
Local operations requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, online advertising provider, platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider, platform intermediary: e-commerce, other service provider, software provider: app stores, search service provider, messaging service provider, platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2023-07-17
in consultation

On 17 July 2023, the Vietnamese Government opened a consultation until 15 September 2023 on Draft D…

2023-09-15
processing consultation

On 15 September 2023, the Vietnamese Government closed its consultation on Draft Decree 72 on the m…

2023-09-15
adopted

On 9 November 2024, the Vietnamese Government adopted Decree 147/2024/ND-CP on the management, prov…

2024-12-25
in force

On 25 December 2024, Decree 147/2024/ND-CP on the management, provision and use of internet service…

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