Vietnam: National Assembly adopted Law on Artificial Intelligence including testing requirements for AI systems

On 10 December 2025, Vietnam’s National Assembly adopted the Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI), which applies to Vietnamese and foreign entities operating in the country, excluding AI used solely for defence, security, or cipher purposes. The Law introduces a risk-based classification of AI systems into high, medium, and low-risk categories. Articles 8 and 21 establish a framework for AI testing and experimentation. The Government is required to establish an AI portal to serve as a digital platform for registering participation in controlled experimentation, receiving classification notifications, incident and periodic reports, and publicly disclosing information on AI systems, conformity assessments, and violation handling. The national AI database is to be managed uniformly to support oversight, management, and public disclosure. Both the portal and database must ensure information security and protect state secrets, business secrets, and personal data, with the Government defining operational and management rules. Controlled experimentation is to be conducted under science, technology, and innovation regulations. Results are used by authorities to recognise conformity assessments and adjust compliance obligations. Competent authorities oversee applications, supervise experimentation, and may suspend or terminate tests if safety, security, or rights are at risk.