Vietnam: Draft Law amending and supplementing the Law on Technology Transfer including public procurement measures was introduced to National Assembly

On 31 October 2025, the Draft Law amending and supplementing the Law on Technology Transfer (No. 07/2017/QH14), including public procurement measures, was introduced to the National Assembly. The draft law broadens and refines definitions in Article 2, such as "Technology" and "New technology," and introduces new terms such as "Green technology" and "Non-contact technology transfer." It also expands the scope of "Commercialisation," replaces "Technology assessment" with the detailed "Technology appraisal," and clarifies that "Technology valuation" is performed by authorised agencies. Regarding Article 8, the amendment replaces the brief original article with one that clarifies four points. First, it details the State's transfer of ownership rights to technology creators while specifying exceptions. Second, it affirms the right of technology owners to decide on the value and terms of their capital contributions. Third, it mandates prior valuation and rights confirmation for contributions to projects using state capital. Finally, it introduces a policy for the State to encourage such contributions through support measures and partnership connections. The draft law also creates an Article 35a, establishing the State's right to purchase and disseminate technology for public purposes. It defines the permissible purposes as socio-economic development, national defense and security, and public social purposes such as education and health. The purchase must follow principles of value, suitability, clear intellectual property, and transparent budgeting. Dissemination may occur freely, with incentives, or conditionally. The article also grants the State the authority to compel the transfer of technology usage rights in urgent public situations without the owner's consent, in accordance with domestic and international law.