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

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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 coordi…

Scope

Policy Area
Design and testing standards
Policy Instrument
Artificial Intelligence authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
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 S…

2025-06-14
adopted

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

2026-01-01
in grace period

On 1 January 2026, the Law on Digital Technology Industry enters into force with a grace period. Th…