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Vietnam: Law on Digital Technology Industry including design requirements enters into force

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Law on Digital Technology Industry including design requirements enters into force

On 1 January 2026, the Law on Digital Technology Industry enters into force. The law sets out quality management principles and introduces a conformity assessment framework. The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) will issue ethical gui…

Scope

Policy Area
Design and testing standards
Policy Instrument
Design requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development, technological consumer goods, semiconductors
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2024-07-02
in consultation

On 2 July 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) opened a public consultation on…

2024-09-02
processing consultation

On 2 September 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) closes its public consulta…

2024-10-08
under deliberation

On 8 October 2024, the Law on Digital Technology Industry was introduced to the National Assembly. …

2025-06-14
adopted

On 14 June 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam adopted the Law on Digital Technology Industry. T…

2026-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2026, the Law on Digital Technology Industry enters into force. The law sets out quali…