Foreign online service providers that fail to comply with Vietnam’s cybersecurity and data storage requirements may face access restrictions under Government Decree 327/2026/ND-CP, which guides in detail the implementation of Article 14 of the Law on Cybersecurity.
From September 28, foreign nationals lawfully entering or residing in Vietnam may request an electronic identification account.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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