Vietnam: 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.