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Vietnam: Law on Artificial Intelligence including conformity assessment requirement for high-risk AI systems enters into force

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Law on Artificial Intelligence including conformity assessment requirement for high-risk AI systems enters into force

On 1 March 2026, the Law on Artificial Intelligence enters into force. The Law requires high-risk AI systems to undergo conformity assessment before use and whenever significant changes occur. Systems must also comply with relevant standards or tech…

Scope

Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Authorisation of goods or services
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2025-09-29
in consultation

On 29 September 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) opened a public consultation, un…

2025-10-20
processing consultation

On 20 October 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) closed the public consultation, wh…

2025-11-27
under deliberation

On 27 November 2025, the Law on Artificial Intelligence was introduced to the National Assembly of …

2025-12-10
adopted

On 10 December 2025, Vietnam’s National Assembly adopted the Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI), w…

2026-03-01
in force

On 1 March 2026, the Law on Artificial Intelligence enters into force. The Law requires high-risk A…