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National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030 (Decision No. 127/QD-TTg)
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In brief
National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030 is a non-binding national strategy of Vietnam, issued by the Prime Minister of Vietnam. It was adopted on 26 January 2021. Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. A prime ministerial decision promulgating Vietnam's national AI strategy to 2030.
- Jurisdiction
- Vietnam
- Instrument type
- National strategy
- Status
- Adopted
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- Prime Minister of Vietnam
- Adopted
- 26 January 2021
- Official source
- National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030 (Decision No. 127/QD-TTg)
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030?
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.
Who does it apply to?
Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Issued by Prime Minister of Vietnam. Oversight: Ministry of Science and Technology as focal point coordinating 15+ ministries. Stated purpose: Make Vietnam a leading AI centre in ASEAN and the world's top 50 by 2030.
When do the requirements apply?
2021-01-26: Decision 127/QD-TTg signed by Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam; 2025-12-10: National Assembly passes the Law on Artificial Intelligence, creating a binding framework
Only the announcement or adoption date is recorded from the source; in-force and application dates are to be confirmed by a reviewer.
Official sources
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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) · 26 Jan 2021 · Tier 1 source
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Decision 127/QD-TTg signed by Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam
Government of Vietnam legal document portal (vanban.chinhphu.vn) · 26 Jan 2021 · Tier 1 source
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National Assembly passes the Law on Artificial Intelligence, creating a binding framework
Government of Vietnam legal document portal (vanban.chinhphu.vn) · 10 Dec 2025 · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030” [AIPT-POL-0238, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0238 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Cite the official text alongside it: 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), https://vanban.chinhphu.vn/default.aspx?pageid=27160&docid=202565.
BibTeX
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title = {{National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030}},
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urldate = {2026-10-27},
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- — National Assembly passes the Law on Artificial Intelligence, creating a binding framework
- — Decision 127/QD-TTg signed by Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam
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Frequently asked questions
Is National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030 in force?
Not yet. National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030 has been adopted (26 January 2021).
Is National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030 legally binding?
No. National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030 is a national strategy; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030 apply to?
Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Issued by Prime Minister of Vietnam. Oversight: Ministry of Science and Technology as focal point coordinating 15+ ministries. Stated purpose: Make Vietnam a leading AI centre in ASEAN and the world's top 50 by 2030.
When does National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030 apply?
2021-01-26: Decision 127/QD-TTg signed by Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam; 2025-12-10: National Assembly passes the Law on Artificial Intelligence, creating a binding framework
Where is the official text of National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030?
The official text is published by Government of Vietnam legal document portal (vanban.chinhphu.vn) at https://vanban.chinhphu.vn/default.aspx?pageid=27160&docid=202565 (National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence to 2030 (Decision No. 127/QD-TTg)). This record links to it and is checked against it.
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