Vietnam: Law amending and supplementing the Law on Technology Transfer including public procurement measures was adopted by Parliament

On 10 December 2025, the law amending and supplementing the Law on Technology Transfer (No. 07/2017/QH14), including public procurement measures, was adopted by Parliament. The definition of "technology valuation" was altered in Article 2 to specify it as a consulting activity performed by a valuation firm or council in accordance with national standards, removing the previous condition that the value must align with the market price. The amendment to Article 8 adds that for projects using state capital, the contributed technology must undergo a formal appraisal per pricing law and have its legal ownership confirmed prior to contribution, while also introducing a new clause to encourage the contribution of domestically-created technology with state support. A new article, Article 35a, has been added to provide for the state's purchase and dissemination of technology. The State is now authorised to buy technology ownership or usage rights for purposes such as national defence, education, and healthcare, provided the technology has practical value, clear intellectual property rights, and ensures budget efficiency. The purchased technology will be disseminated freely, with preferential terms, or via conditional licensing to promote development cooperation and enhance domestic capacity. Articles 14 through 19 and 36 are repealed. Articles 14 through 19 and Article 36 are repealed, removing the comprehensive framework for state-led technology appraisal and approval within investment project stages. This eliminates specific authorities, required contents, and detailed procedures for technology review during the investment policy and decision-making process. The repeal also removes the distinct state rules for the ownership, assignment, and commercialisation of scientific research results. Finally, Clauses 2 and 6 of Article 2, which defined the terms "Technology" and "High technology," have been repealed.