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Law on Artificial Intelligence (Law No. 134/2025/QH15)
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In brief
Law on Artificial Intelligence is a binding act of Vietnam, issued by the National Assembly of Vietnam. It has been in force since 1 March 2026. Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Vietnam's first dedicated AI statute, with eight chapters and 35 articles governing the research, development, provision, deployment and use of AI systems.
- Jurisdiction
- Vietnam
- Instrument type
- Act / statute
- Status
- In force
- Legal force
- Binding
- Issuing body
- National Assembly of Vietnam
- Adopted
- 10 December 2025
- In force
- 1 March 2026
- Official source
- Law on Artificial Intelligence (Law No. 134/2025/QH15)
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is Law on Artificial Intelligence?
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.
Status note: Official portal lists issue date 10-12-2025 and effective date 01-03-2026. Signed PDF: https://datafiles.chinhphu.vn/cpp/files/vbpq/2026/01/luat134.signed.pdf
Who does it apply to?
Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Issued by National Assembly of Vietnam. Oversight: Government/Ministry of Science and Technology as state management body. Stated purpose: Establish a comprehensive, risk-based legal framework for AI while promoting innovation.
When do the requirements apply?
2025-12-10: Law No. 134/2025/QH15 passed by the National Assembly; 2026-03-01: Law on Artificial Intelligence enters into force
The in-force date is the one the key dates above record from the source; application dates are to be confirmed by a reviewer.
Official sources
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Law on Artificial Intelligence (Law No. 134/2025/QH15)
Government of Vietnam legal document portal (vanban.chinhphu.vn) · 10 Dec 2025 · Tier 1 source
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Law No. 134/2025/QH15 passed by the National Assembly
Government of Vietnam legal document portal (vanban.chinhphu.vn) · 10 Dec 2025 · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “Law on Artificial Intelligence” [AIPT-POL-0237, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0237 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Cite the official text alongside it: Law on Artificial Intelligence (Law No. 134/2025/QH15), Government of Vietnam legal document portal (vanban.chinhphu.vn), https://vanban.chinhphu.vn/?pageid=27160&docid=216334&classid=1&orggroupid=1.
BibTeX
@misc{aipolicytracker2026_lawonartificialintellige,
author = {{AIPolicyTracker}},
title = {{Law on Artificial Intelligence}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/vietnam-law-on-artificial-intelligence}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/vietnam-law-on-artificial-intelligence},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}
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- In force: — → 2026-03-01
Record version 1: Imported from the source-backed legacy dataset (database/data/ai_policies.json); fields limited to what the official source page states. Reviewer to enrich scope, dates and obligations. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is Law on Artificial Intelligence in force?
Yes. Law on Artificial Intelligence is in force since 1 March 2026.
Is Law on Artificial Intelligence legally binding?
Yes. Law on Artificial Intelligence is a binding act / statute; the obligations it creates are legal requirements for the actors it covers.
Who does Law on Artificial Intelligence apply to?
Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Issued by National Assembly of Vietnam. Oversight: Government/Ministry of Science and Technology as state management body. Stated purpose: Establish a comprehensive, risk-based legal framework for AI while promoting innovation.
When does Law on Artificial Intelligence apply?
2025-12-10: Law No. 134/2025/QH15 passed by the National Assembly; 2026-03-01: Law on Artificial Intelligence enters into force
Where is the official text of Law on Artificial Intelligence?
The official text is published by Government of Vietnam legal document portal (vanban.chinhphu.vn) at https://vanban.chinhphu.vn/?pageid=27160&docid=216334&classid=1&orggroupid=1 (Law on Artificial Intelligence (Law No. 134/2025/QH15)). This record links to it and is checked against it.
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