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

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Law on Digital Technology Industry including testing requirements enters into force

On 1 January 2026, the Law on Digital Technology Industry, including testing requirements, enters into force. The law establishes a mechanism for the controlled and time-limited testing of digital technology products and services, subject to specifi…

Scope

Policy Area
Design and testing standards
Policy Instrument
Testing 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) initiated a consultation on the…

2024-09-02
processing consultation

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

2024-10-08
under deliberation

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

2025-06-14
adopted

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

2026-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2026, the Law on Digital Technology Industry, including testing requirements, enters i…