Vietnam has passed a new law to govern digital technology and crypto assets. The National Assembly approved the Digital Technology Industry Law on June 14, 2025. It comes into effect on January 1, 2026. This is Vietnam’s first law that recognizes and regulates digital and crypto assets.
In law, digital assets are divided into two classes. One of them includes virtual goods. They serve as a medium for exchange or investment; the second one embraces crypto assets that employ encryption or other technologies to provide evidence of their transactions. Neither group constitutes securities, CBDCs, nor any other financial instruments.
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The government of Vietnam is going to lay down the laws, which will be more detailed in this regard. This set of laws will particularly address what people can do with their digital assets. The law orders regulators to pay the highest attention to cybersecurity. It also makes anti-money laundering and counter-terror finance the priority areas. Vietnam, in this regard, has been questioned as it has loose rules.
This was in 2023 when the country got into trouble with the Financial Action Task Force and ended up on its gray list. This law seeks to address that gap. Alongside it, technology has also received a boost. Such companies are those dealing in software solutions, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence.
The industries will be given tax breaks, land use allocations, and support in research. Startups will be given assistance to carry out tests of new ideas. Local authorities must facilitate training programs as well as skills importation. Vietnam aims to become a major powerhouse in the global chip supply chains. The law aids that goal by taking care of the entire process of chip-making.
Vietnam aims to lead in digital innovation
This embraces research, design, packaging, and testing. Already the country has strength in some sectors of this value chain. Now it is planning to move up into the advanced stages of chip design. The law also takes care of artificial intelligence. It provides safety regulations for AI systems, especially those high-risk systems.
It further introduces AI training in schools and businesses. Vietnam hopes to develop a large talent pool for digital employment. This law is significant since its implementation will set a new way forward. Today, Vietnam has learned how to make laws that govern digital asset oversight.
Moreover, it paves the way for steady tech growth in the long run. With rules established and support provided, the country is going to be a digital innovation leader without too big risks in this way.
