Vietnam: Law on Digital Transformation including unilateral conduct regulation enters into force

On 1 July 2026, the Law on Digital Transformation enters into force. The Law imposes obligations on businesses operating digital systems and digital platforms. Article 5(5) prohibits the abuse of position or authority to obstruct, discriminate, create monopolies, establish factions, or otherwise restrict competition within digital systems. Article 9(7) regulates the management and supervision of digital systems and platforms, with particular focus on large-scale and very large-scale intermediary digital platforms. Article 38(3) prohibits intermediary digital platforms from engaging in obstruction, coercion, unlawful discrimination, or unfair competition against other service providers. These obligations apply to organisations falling within Article 16(1) when participating in digital transformation activities.