Vietnam’s 15th National Assembly passed its first-ever Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI), with 90.7% of deputies voting in favour. The law comprises eight chapters with 36 articles, regulating the promotion of activities related to the research, development, provision, deployment and use of AI systems; the rights and obligations of relevant organisations and individuals; and state management over AI activities in Vietnam. It also includes provisions on risk levels of AI systems; classification and notification of AI systems; transparency, labelling, and explanation responsibilities; and responsibilities for AI incident management and response, among others. The law sets the maximum administrative fine at VNĐ2 billion (over US$75,800 ) for violating collectives and VNĐ1 billion for individuals. For serious violations, the maximum fine may reach up to 2 per cent of the violating collective’s revenue in the preceding year. The law also introduces development mechanisms similar to Japan, such as top-tier incentives, controlled sandbox testing, a National AI Development Fund, and a voucher scheme for startups. Oversight will be centralized under the Government, with the Ministry of Science and Technology as the lead coordinator. The law will take effect on 1 March 2026.
Click here for the official article/release
Disclaimer
The Legal Wire takes all necessary precautions to ensure that the materials, information, and documents on its website, including but not limited to articles, newsletters, reports, and blogs (“Materials”), are accurate and complete. Nevertheless, these Materials are intended solely for general informational purposes and do not constitute legal advice. They may not necessarily reflect the current laws or regulations. The Materials should not be interpreted as legal advice on any specific matter. Furthermore, the content and interpretation of the Materials and the laws discussed within are subject to change.
