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Vietnam

Vietnam's risk-based Law on Artificial Intelligence took effect on 1 Mar 2026, with an implementing decree from 1 May 2026 and transition deadlines for existing systems in 2027.

Comprehensive AI lawApproach
2Rules tracked
2Binding and in force
1Upcoming deadlines

In force (2)

  • AI Law
    LawNational Assembly of Vietnam; Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)Binding

    Comprehensive risk-based AI law classifying systems as high, medium or low risk, with conformity assessment and registration for high-risk systems, disclosure when users interact with AI, labelling of AI-generated audio/images/video that could mislead, incident reporting via a national AI portal, and prohibited practices. Foreign providers of high-risk systems need a local presence or representative.

    In forceEffective 1 Mar 2026
  • Decree 142/2026 (AI Law implementing decree)
    RegulationGovernment of VietnamBinding

    Implementing decree for the AI Law: requires providers to classify AI systems by risk before deployment, notify medium- and high-risk systems via the national one-stop AI portal run by MOST, clearly label audio, images or video that simulate a real person's appearance or voice, and report serious incidents (within 72 hours for loss-of-control incidents, 5 working days for other serious incidents, with a final report within 15 days). It also sets sandbox conditions.

    In forceEffective 1 May 2026

What the rules require

Obligation types found across Vietnam's instruments. Filled dot: imposed by a binding instrument. Ring: guidance only.

Risk classificationAI Law, Decree 142/2026 (AI Law implementing decree)
Prohibited usesAI Law
Transparency to usersAI Law
Labelling AI contentAI Law, Decree 142/2026 (AI Law implementing decree)
Registration or filingAI Law, Decree 142/2026 (AI Law implementing decree)
Incident reportingAI Law, Decree 142/2026 (AI Law implementing decree)
Regulatory sandboxAI Law, Decree 142/2026 (AI Law implementing decree)
PenaltiesAI Law

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