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Vietnam AI Law

Law on Artificial Intelligence

First comprehensive AI law in Southeast Asia. Risk-management oriented framework with high-risk AI list updated by Prime Minister. Applies extraterritorially to foreign organizations whose AI systems impact Vietnamese users.

Jurisdiction

Vietnam

Enacted

Dec 10, 2025

Effective

Mar 1, 2026

Enforcement

Ministry of Science and Technology

Full high-risk obligations apply July 2027

LuatVietnam

Why It Matters

First comprehensive AI law in Southeast Asia. Extraterritorial reach means foreign AI services must comply. Note: Vietnam's content laws are also used against political dissent.

Recent Developments

Passed National Assembly Dec 10, 2025. Implementing regulations being drafted.

At a Glance

Applies to

Foundation ModelGeneral ChatbotAutomated Decision SystemHealthcare AI

Who Must Comply

  • AI system providers
  • Foreign organizations with AI impacting Vietnamese users

Obligations fall on:

Safety Provisions

  • Risk-management framework (not rigid risk tiers); high-risk list maintained by Prime Minister
  • Prohibited AI systems specified
  • High-risk systems require conformity assessments and registration
  • Extraterritorial application to foreign AI systems affecting Vietnamese users

Compliance & Enforcement

Key Dates

Mar 1, 2026

Law enters force

Jul 1, 2027

Full high-risk AI obligations apply

Penalties

5% revenue

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Vietnam

Focus Areas

Algorithmic accountability

Cite This

APA

Vietnam. (2025). Law on Artificial Intelligence.

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Last updated March 9, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.