Vietnam: Law on Digital Technology Industry including AI authority governance enters into force with grace period

On 1 January 2026, the Law on Digital Technology Industry enters into force with a grace period. The law establishes the National Committee for the Promotion of the Digital Technology Industry as the organisation responsible for directing and coordinating the resolution of matters related to cooperation, investment, and the implementation of projects and programmes to promote the development of the digital technology industry. The law designates the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) to issue ethical guidelines for the development, deployment, and application of AI. Furthermore, the MIC will provide guidelines on the labelling of digital technology products created by AI. The MIC may also issue technical regulations and mandate the application of international, regional, foreign, and national standards in digital technology industry activities. Finally, the MIC provides guidance on risk level classification and defines the measures, obligations, and responsibilities required to mitigate risks associated with AI systems at each level.