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Stricter requirements for participation in data exchanges

From September 25, organisations and individuals participating in transactions on data exchanges must satisfy legal status and identity verification requirements while data products and services must be lawfully sourced, ensuring security, quality and interoperability.

03/09/2026

Vietnam moves to build safer crypto asset market

As countries tighten rules on crypto assets and investors increasingly favor assets with clear legal backing, Vietnam’s approach is opening a new funding channel while strengthening investor protection.

03/09/2026

Foreign nationals to get e-ID accounts when lawfully entering in the country

From September 28, foreign nationals lawfully entering or residing in Vietnam may request an electronic identification account.

03/09/2026

New R&D rule could spur millions of dollars in additional tech investment

If the proposed threshold is approved and takes effect, the five largest technology companies could add up to VND 7.6 trillion (USD 291 million) in R&D funding annually.

03/09/2026

Heavier sanctions against intellectual property infringements

Tightening sanctions for handling acts of infringement of intellectual property rights (IPRs) and violations of the IP law, especially IPRs-related counterfeit goods, is one of the key contents of a Prime Minister Decision that took effect on August 21.

03/09/2026

Vietnam to award 1,500 full scholarships for strategic technology training abroad

By 2035, 1,500 Vietnamese citizens are expected to receive full scholarships for overseas study and research, including 100 undergraduate students, 400 master's students, 500 doctoral candidates and 500 postdoctoral researchers. The allocation may be adjusted in line with training needs and the state budget.

25/08/2026

Artificial intelligence to be included in school curriculum

The AI education content is structured around four areas corresponding to key AI competencies: human-centred thinking, AI ethics, AI techniques and applications, and AI system design.

25/08/2026

Vietnam strengthens international cooperation to master strategic technologies

The Prime Minister has issued a strategy on international cooperation in strategic technologies through 2030, aimed at helping the country master core technologies, strengthen technological self-reliance and enhance national competitiveness.

25/08/2026

New financial mechanism for strategic technology development

The Ministry of Science and Technology has introduced a new financial mechanism for strategic technology research and development tasks under the special national programme on science, technology and innovation.

25/08/2026

Vietnam issues new cybersecurity rules for domestic, foreign businesses

Issued on August 19, the decree comprises six chapters and 32 articles, covering cybersecurity protection measures, information security assurance, specialised cybersecurity training, and management of IP address identification for telecommunications and Internet service providers.

25/08/2026

Resolution helps drive foreign direct investment into green economy

This presents Vietnam with an opportunity not only to attract more FDI, but also to select high-quality projects that generate greater added value, promote technology transfer and help create new growth drivers.

18/08/2026

Draft Law aims to unlock growth potential of Vietnam’s cultural industry

The Draft Law on Cultural Industry Development aims to establish a unified legal framework to foster a favourable environment for businesses and creators to develop high-quality cultural products that generate economic value while preserving Vietnam’s cultural identity.

18/08/2026

Digital ID holders get fee waivers, discounts

The Ministry of Finance has issued circular No. 117/2026/TT-BTC, effective from August 15, 2026 to February 28, 2027, offering incentives to citizens who meet the prescribed conditions.

18/08/2026

New decree expands e-ID app, cuts paperwork and public service fees

Under the revised rules, once a document is integrated into the national ID app, agencies handling administrative procedures, public services, or civil transactions must retrieve the information directly from the system rather than requiring people to submit it again.

17/08/2026

Vietnam steps up research and testing infrastructure to master core technologies

The Prime Minister has recently approved a scheme to develop national key research and testing centres and laboratories focused on strategic technologies, targeting mastery of at least 10 core technologies to support strategic technology products and tackle major national challenges.

17/08/2026

Draft law seeks to create digital identities for all physical and virtual entities

The Ministry of Public Security is taking the lead in drafting a Law on Electronic Identification and Authentication that would significantly expand Vietnam’s identification framework beyond individuals and organisations to cover virtually all entities in the physical and digital worlds.

13/08/2026