Taking effect from March 1st, 2026, the 2025 Law on Artificial Intelligence, No. 134/2025/QH15 sets transparency requirements, mandating that AI-generated images and videos be labelled in an easily recognizable manner.
An artificial intelligence system would be classified as a high-risk one not based on technology, algorithms or models it applies, but on potential impacts of its outputs on the right to life, the right to privacy, the right to access to healthcare, education, and essential services, as well as personal freedoms.
This requirement is outlined in Resolution No. 29/NQ-CP, which promulgates the Action Program for implementing Resolution No. 79-NQ/TW, dated January 6, 2026, of the Politburo on the development of the state economic sector.
This task is outlined in Resolution No. 30/NQ-CP, dated February 24, 2026, which promulgates the Government’s Action Program for implementing Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW, dated January 7, 2026, of the Politburo on the development of Vietnamese culture.
The Prime Minister has issued Decision No. 263/QD-TTg on approval of the total pilot greenhouse gas emission allowances for 2025-2026.
The Ministry of Finance has proposed upgrading Vietnam Railways (VNR) Corporation into Vietnam National Railway Group to advance the domestic railway industry with the focus on implementing the North-South high-speed railway mega project.
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has moved to tighten oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) in the banking sector, requiring lenders and e-wallet providers to notify customers in advance when AI systems are used to interact directly with them.
Vietnam is setting ambitious goals for its steel industry, aiming to meet 80-85 per cent of domestic steel demand by 2030, according to the freshly approved Steel Industry Development Strategy for the period up to 2030, with a vision toward 2050.
Promoting the application of article number codes and barcodes in production and business activities, Decree 37/2026/ND-CP is expected to strengthen quality management and ensure transparent traceability of products and goods throughout the supply chain.
Under Prime Minister Decision 208/QD-TTg, a set of indicators and statistical methods for measuring biotechnology’s contributions to national socio-economic development will be formally issued in 2028.
The 2025 Law Amending the Law on Treaties, No. 137/2025/QH15, will take effect on January 01, 2026. This Law focuses on reforming processes for the conclusion, accession to, and implementation of international commitments to enhance international integration efficiency and ensure the consistency of the legal system in the new context.
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