AI Funding: Public-Private Partnerships in Vietnam

Vietnam's AI Law, effective March 2026, introduces a risk-based classification system (high, medium, low risk). High-risk AI systems require mandatory pre-market conformity assessments and human oversight. We help you assess which classification applies to your use case and prepare the necessary governance documentation before enforcement begins.

Vietnam's Personal Data Protection Law (effective January 2026) requires explicit prior consent for data processing, 72-hour breach notification to the Ministry of Public Security, and impact assessments for cross-border data transfers. The Cybersecurity Law also requires 24-month local data storage for Vietnamese user data. Our implementation includes compliance checkpoints for all these requirements.

Yes. Given that only 15-20% of Vietnam's workforce has business-level English, we deliver all training with Vietnamese-language materials and bilingual facilitators. Hands-on exercises use Vietnamese-language examples and locally relevant case studies.

Vietnam offers several incentive mechanisms: preferential CIT rates of 10% for up to 15 years for high-tech projects (vs. standard 20%), the Investment Support Fund (Decree 182/2024) with cash grants for qualifying AI investments, and the NIC Digital Talent Development Program for workforce training. We help you document your investment to qualify for applicable incentives.

While FPT (USD 2.47B revenue) and VinAI offer strong local capability, Pertama Partners brings cross-ASEAN implementation experience with deep regulatory expertise across multiple jurisdictions. We provide structured methodology validated across Southeast Asian markets, combined with Vietnam-specific compliance guidance that reflects the latest AI Law, PDPL, and Cybersecurity Law requirements.

Public-private partnerships allow your organisation to access government resources, co-funding, and institutional support that significantly reduce the financial burden of AI adoption. We help you identify suitable government counterparts, align incentives between public and private stakeholders, and structure partnership agreements that benefit both parties while accelerating your AI strategy.

We guide you through the entire process: identifying the right government agencies and programmes, building relationships with key stakeholders, structuring co-funded initiatives, negotiating terms, and managing ongoing compliance. The process can take several months, but the financial and strategic benefits of shared investment in AI capability make it well worth the effort for most organisations.

Most public-private partnership arrangements take three to six months from initial stakeholder alignment to signed agreements. We accelerate this timeline by bringing proven frameworks, pre-built proposal templates, and deep relationships with government agencies across Southeast Asia. Our team handles the complex negotiation and documentation process so your leadership can focus on strategic decisions rather than administrative coordination.

You receive a comprehensive partnership blueprint that includes a stakeholder mapping document, a co-funding proposal tailored to the relevant government programme, a risk allocation framework outlining each party's responsibilities, and a governance charter defining decision-making authority throughout the partnership lifecycle. We also prepare a financial model projecting shared costs and expected returns over three to five years, along with a communications plan for internal and external stakeholders. These materials are designed to be immediately usable in board presentations, government submissions, and investor discussions.