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AI regulation in Vietnam

Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026 · reviewed by AI Policy Tracker (a factual check against the official source, not a legal review or legal advice) Context file2 instruments · 1 binding

In brief

Vietnam has 2 recorded AI policy instruments, 1 of them binding and 1 in force. Instruments on record: National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030 (2021, strategy, adopted); Law on Artificial Intelligence (2025, act, in force). A prime ministerial decision promulgating Vietnam's national AI strategy to 2030.

Type
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Region
Asia
Instruments recorded
2
Binding instruments
1
In force
1
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AI policy updates for Vietnam
Verification
Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026

Overview

A prime ministerial decision promulgating Vietnam's national AI strategy to 2030. Vietnam's first dedicated AI statute, with eight chapters and 35 articles governing the research, development, provision, deployment and use of AI systems.

What is the current regulatory status?

Instruments on record: National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030 (2021, strategy, adopted); Law on Artificial Intelligence (2025, act, in force). Each is linked to its official source; human verification pending.

Binding rules versus guidance

Binding: Law on Artificial Intelligence. Strategy or guidance: National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030.

Key policy instruments

Vietnam Act / statute In force Binding

Law on Artificial Intelligence

Law on Artificial Intelligence (Law No. 134/2025/QH15)

Vietnam's first dedicated AI statute, with eight chapters and 35 articles governing the research, development, provision, deployment and use of AI systems. It adopts a risk-based approach, requires human oversight in important decisions, and provides for national AI infrastructure, a national AI development fund, a regulatory sandbox and rules on AI-generated content. It took effect on 1 March 2026 with transition periods for existing systems.

Adopted 10 Dec 2025 Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026 · reviewed by AI Policy Tracker (a factual check against the official source, not a legal review or legal advice) Official source
Vietnam National strategy Adopted

National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030

National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030 (Decision No. 127/QD-TTg)

A prime ministerial decision promulgating Vietnam's national AI strategy to 2030. It targets a top-four ASEAN and top-50 global position in AI, three national big data and high-performance computing centres, national innovation centres for AI and open datasets across sectors. It directs work on a legal framework, infrastructure, talent and application of AI in government and industry, with the Ministry of Science and Technology coordinating.

Adopted 26 Jan 2021 Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026 · reviewed by AI Policy Tracker (a factual check against the official source, not a legal review or legal advice) Official source

Instruments at a glance

Native-language names are shown where the record carries one; a blank means the source is in English or the name is not yet recorded.

AI policy instruments recorded for Vietnam
InstrumentTypeStatusBindingKey dateSource
Law on Artificial Intelligence Act / statute In force Binding Official
National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030 National strategy Adopted Voluntary Official

Timeline

Every dated event on the recorded instruments: publication, adoption, entry into force, application and deadlines. Future dates are marked.

  1. · National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030 adopted
  2. · Law on Artificial Intelligence adopted

Upcoming deadlines

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No scheduled future dates recorded. Past milestones are listed on each policy page.

Latest changes

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How to use this information

  1. Open the official source on each instrument before relying on any date or obligation.
  2. Treat strategies and guidance as signals of coming regulation, not as binding requirements.

Official government and regulator sources

  1. National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030 (Decision No. 127/QD-TTg)
    Government of Vietnam legal document portal (vanban.chinhphu.vn) · 2021-01-26 · Tier 1 source
  2. Law on Artificial Intelligence (Law No. 134/2025/QH15)
    Government of Vietnam legal document portal (vanban.chinhphu.vn) · 2025-12-10 · Tier 1 source

Cite this record

AIPolicyTracker (2026). “AI regulation in Vietnam”. https://aipolicytracker.org/ai-regulation-vietnam (accessed 27 September 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.

Frequently asked questions

Does Vietnam have an AI law?
Yes. 1 binding instrument is in force: Law on Artificial Intelligence.
What is the status of AI regulation in Vietnam?
Instruments on record: National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030 (2021, strategy, adopted); Law on Artificial Intelligence (2025, act, in force). Each is linked to its official source; human verification pending.
Is there a national AI strategy in Vietnam?
Yes: National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030 (2021).
What is binding and what is only guidance in Vietnam?
Binding: Law on Artificial Intelligence. Strategy or guidance: National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Vietnam have an AI law?
Yes. 1 binding instrument is in force: Law on Artificial Intelligence.
What is the status of AI regulation in Vietnam?
Instruments on record: National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030 (2021, strategy, adopted); Law on Artificial Intelligence (2025, act, in force). Each is linked to its official source; human verification pending.
Is there a national AI strategy in Vietnam?
Yes: National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030 (2021).
What is binding and what is only guidance in Vietnam?
Binding: Law on Artificial Intelligence. Strategy or guidance: National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030.