Vietnam is considering adjustments to its Criminal Code, aiming to differentiate between profit-driven crimes and those committed without personal gain.

Vietnamese lawmakers are raising concerns over the growing use of artificial intelligence in religious practices and the need for clearer legal frameworks.

A draft amendment to the Law on Belief and Religion aims to enhance transparency, digitalisation and state management while safeguarding religious freedom.

Digital transformation is profoundly reshaping how people practice belief and religion. In response to this wave, governance must evolve swiftly - ensuring freedom of belief while maintaining social stability.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on March 18 discussed a draft law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Overseas Representative Missions of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at its 55th session.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 16 signed a decision issuing a plan for enforcing the Law on Cybersecurity, setting out detailed tasks, deadlines and responsibilities for relevant units to drive its effective rollout.

While many countries are still drafting policy blueprints or issuing non-binding guidance, Vietnam has moved ahead with a standalone Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI), effective from March 1.

The 2025 Law on AI, comprising eight chapters and 35 articles, marks Vietnam’s first legislation governing the technology.

The Presidential Office held a press conference in Hanoi on January 5 to announce the President’s orders promulgating 13 laws adopted at the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly.

The Presidential Office held a press conference on December 31 to announce the State President’s order promulgating 14 laws and one ordinance adopted by the 15th-tenure National Assembly and its Standing Committee.

A series of notable policies and regulations concerning Vietnam’s education sector officially take effect on January 1, 2026, marking a new chapter for students, teachers, and administrators nationwide.

Vietnam's newly enacted Artificial Intelligence Law is set to fuel innovation and boost national competitiveness by establishing regulatory sandboxes, AI development funds, and robust data sovereignty protections.

A landmark law safeguarding personal data officially comes into force on January 1, 2026, marking a new chapter for digital rights in Vietnam.

A series of major laws passed in 2025 will take effect on January 1, 2026, spanning employment, education, data protection, taxation, state budget, digital technology, energy, and transport.

Intellectual property must become an asset of enterprises that can be valued, traded, included in financial statements, and used as collateral for loans or capital contributions, especially for new technology assets, digital technology, and AI.

Vietnam's AI Law outlines a development path focused on innovation, transparency and human dignity in the digital age.

On December 10, the National Assembly officially passed Vietnam’s first-ever Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI), with 429 out of 434 deputies voting in favor (90.70%). The law will come into effect on March 1, 2026.

On the afternoon of December 10, the 15th National Assembly of Vietnam passed the amended High Technology Law during its 10th session, with 437 out of 441 attending deputies voting in favor, representing 92.39% approval.

Under a revised law, public-sector professionals can now legally manage or invest in private enterprises, with conflict-of-interest safeguards.