Vietnam pushes AI regulation and digital partnerships to drive innovation

Vietnam is accelerating its science, technology and innovation agenda under the Politburo's Resolution 57‑NQ/TW. A World Bank report highlighted the country's early adoption of a comprehensive, risk‑tiered AI regulatory framework similar to the EU AI Act, classifying AI systems as unacceptable, high, low or minimal risk.

The government is forging international collaborations, with FPT becoming a global partner of OpenAI to advance AI‑driven transformation, and Vietrade signing a cooperation agreement with Meta to provide digital tools and trade promotion support for SMEs. Events such as BSides Hanoi and scientific seminars underscore Vietnam's effort to link its cybersecurity community and research institutions with global networks. Provincial initiatives, like Bac Ninh's goal to rank among the world's top 50 smart cities by 2030, illustrate the broader push toward smart‑city development, 6G readiness and digital economy growth.