Luật số 71/2025/QH15

The "Luật Công nghiệp công nghệ số" (Law on Digital Technology Industry) represents a pivotal legislative effort by the Vietnamese government to establish a robust legal framework for the nation's digital transformation journey. Promulgated to regulate and foster the development of critical sectors such as digital technology, artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and digital assets, this law underscores Vietnam's commitment to leveraging technological advancements for socio-economic growth and national security. It sets forth the foundational principles, policies, and mechanisms essential for cultivating a thriving digital economy, encouraging innovation, and ensuring a competitive edge in the global digital landscape. This strategic legal instrument is designed to guide stakeholders, from state agencies to businesses and individuals, in contributing to a sustainable and advanced digital future.

Đối tượng độc giả bao gồm các nhà hoạch định chính sách, cơ quan quản lý nhà nước, doanh nghiệp (công nghệ số, bán dẫn, AI), nhà đầu tư, tổ chức nghiên cứu, học viện, và các chuyên gia trong lĩnh vực công nghệ số, mong muốn tìm hiểu khung pháp lý và chính sách phát triển ngành công nghiệp công nghệ số tại Việt Nam.

The "Luật Công nghiệp công nghệ số," enacted to take effect from January 1, 2026, alongside amendments from the Cybersecurity and AI Laws, provides a comprehensive legal foundation for Vietnam's digital technology industry. Its scope encompasses the development of digital technology, semiconductor industry, artificial intelligence, and digital assets, delineating responsibilities for relevant organizations and individuals. Key definitions are provided for terms like digital technology, digital technology industry, and associated human resources and enterprises, setting a clear framework for application. The law outlines ambitious development policies, focusing on mobilizing resources for research and development (R&D), mastering digital technologies, building shared industrial infrastructure, and developing high-quality digital technology human resources through preferential policies in education and employment. It emphasizes fostering a dynamic market for digital products and services, recognizing digital data as a crucial resource, and promoting the sustainable growth of the industry, including a strong focus on the semiconductor ecosystem. Furthermore, the law details state management responsibilities, covering legislative drafting, strategic planning, statistical reporting, managing digital technology zones, and international cooperation. It provides mechanisms for quality management, controlled testing of digital applications, and outlines national development programs. Crucially, the law addresses financial mechanisms for industry growth, drawing from state budgets, investment funds, and enterprise contributions, while also defining prohibited acts to ensure ethical and legal development. The document specifies various activities within the digital technology industry, including the production of hardware, software, and digital content, alongside the provision of digital services. It introduces "key digital technology products and services" and sets regulations for the transfer of restricted technologies. Finally, a significant portion is dedicated to nurturing human capital through educational support, training programs, and special incentives to attract and retain high-quality digital technology professionals, including foreign experts, ensuring Vietnam’s capacity to innovate and compete globally in the digital era.