Vietnam: Ministry of Public Security closes consultation on draft Cyber Security Law including import license requirement

On 16 July 2025, the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam closes the consultation on the draft Cyber Security Law. The draft Cyber Security Law, if enacted, would replace the 2015 Law on Cyber Information Security and the 2018 Law on Cyber Security. The draft law would require organisations importing cybersecurity products to obtain certification and declare conformity with technical regulations before importation. In addition, they would need to secure import licences from the relevant authorities. Such licences would be granted provided the organisation is already licensed to trade in cybersecurity products, the products comply with applicable customs laws, and their intended use does not pose a risk to national defence, security, public order, or safety.