On 15 October 2025, the National Assembly’s Committee on Science, Technology and Environment, in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), organised a consultation workshop on the draft Artificial Intelligence (AI) Law.
In his opening remarks, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Science, Technology and Environment, Mr. Tran Van Khai emphasised that AI is identified as a nationally prioritised technology. AI will play a pivotal role in digital transformation, knowledge-based economic growth, and enhanced national competitiveness. The AI Law, once enacted, will be Vietnam’s first comprehensive legislation in this field, laying the legal foundation for safe, responsible, and human-centric AI governance.
At the workshop, Deputy Secretary General and Head of Legal Department, VCCI, Mr. Dau Anh Tuan highlighted how a flexible legal framework will position Vietnam as a regional innovation hub. A flexible legal framework would reduce administrative burdens on enterprises while promoting strong investment in data infrastructure and clear legal accountability across the AI value chain.
Representing EuroCham, Digital Sector Committee Members Ms. Minh Tran, Ms. Thao Bui, and Ms. Linh Tuong appreciated the comprehensive scope of the draft law and shared several recommendations for improvement:
- Scope of Application – Article 1(2)(a) currently excludes AI projects that have not been placed on the market or projects involving third parties. EuroCham believes this may create a legal gap and suggests expanding the scope.
- Human Rights – EuroCham recommends including specific protection for children, as they are direct users and subjects of AI.
- General Obligations for Risk-Based Systems (Article 16.3) – EuroCham proposes adding user obligations to enhance public awareness of AI usage.
- High-Risk AI Systems – EuroCham suggests clarifying definitions and classification methods to better determine what constitutes a high-risk AI.
EuroCham and its Digital Sector Committee will continue accompanying the government in building a clear and flexible legal system for AI and cybersecurity regulations.
