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AI for Government in Vietnam

Accelerate Vietnam's National Digital Transformation Program targets with AI that complies with the Cybersecurity Law and new Personal Data Protection Law.

Vietnam's National Digital Transformation Program (Decision 749/QD-TTg) targets placing Vietnam among the top 50 countries in the E-Government Development Index by 2030, with digital economy contributing 30% of GDP. The programme assigns responsibilities across 15 ministries, with the Ministry of Information and Communications as focal point, creating system-wide demand for AI-enabled public services. Vietnam's public procurement has been 100% electronic since 2020, with 60% of packages using open competitive bidding, and the government targets fully online procurement by 2025. The AI Law (Law 134/2025) creates a regulatory sandbox mechanism specifically designed for government innovation, while the Cybersecurity Law requires Vietnamese user data to be stored locally for a minimum of 24 months. Government agencies implementing AI must navigate these overlapping requirements while meeting the ambitious digital transformation targets set for 2030.

LocationVietnam
$2.8 billion AI market by 2030
AI Market Size
30% annual growth in tech sector
Annual Growth
50% of workforce requires digital skills training
Workforce Upskilling Need

LOCAL CONTEXT

AI landscape in Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing digital economies in ASEAN, with a young, tech-savvy workforce and a thriving startup ecosystem. The Digital Vietnam 2030 vision and vocational training subsidies are creating strong tailwinds for AI adoption across industries.

Market Size

$2.8 billion AI market by 2030

THE CHALLENGE

Sound familiar?

Meeting E-Government Development Index targets

Cybersecurity Law data localisation

Our team has trained executives at globally-recognized brands

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FUNDING & SUBSIDIES

Government funding for AI training in Vietnam

National Digital Transformation Program (Decision 749/QD-TTg)

Government-funded programme targeting one million people trained in digital skills by 2025

Covers eight priority sectors including healthcare, education, finance-banking, agriculture, transportation, energy, natural resources, and manufacturing. AI training programmes that align with digital transformation objectives may qualify for government support.

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NIC Digital Talent Development Program

Scholarship-based; individual and institutional applications accepted

Google partnership providing 20,000+ digital skills scholarships across 83 institutions, plus USD 2.2 million USAID funding for digital inclusion and workforce development.

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CIT Incentives for Technology Companies

10% CIT for 15 years; 2-4 year full exemption + 4-9 year 50% reduction

Preferential Corporate Income Tax rate of 10% for up to 15 years for high-tech projects including AI and software (vs. standard 20%). Tax holidays of 2-4 years full exemption followed by 4-9 years at 50% reduction.

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REGULATORY LANDSCAPE

Compliance considerations in Vietnam

Vietnam's AI Law (Law 134/2025), effective March 2026, establishes a risk-based classification system requiring mandatory pre-market conformity assessments for high-risk AI and human oversight for all AI decisions. The Personal Data Protection Law (effective January 2026) introduces revenue-based penalties up to 5% for data transfer violations, replacing Decree 13/2023's framework. The Cybersecurity Law (Decree 53/2022) requires 24-month local data storage for Vietnamese user data. Organisations should monitor the development of subsidiary implementing regulations as enforcement mechanisms are being established.

CHALLENGES IN VIETNAM

Why organizations in Vietnam need ai for government

Meeting E-Government Development Index targets

Vietnam targets top-50 globally in the E-Government Development Index by 2030. Government agencies deploying AI citizen services must demonstrate measurable improvements in processing speed, accessibility, and citizen satisfaction.

Cybersecurity Law data localisation

Government AI systems must comply with the Cybersecurity Law's requirement for 24-month local data storage, plus the additional scrutiny that comes with handling citizen data under the new Personal Data Protection Law.

OUR PROCESS

How we deliver results

Step 1

Mandate & Context Review

We assess departmental objectives, regulatory constraints, and existing digital infrastructure to scope appropriate AI applications.

Step 2

Capability & Ethics Training

Civil servants learn AI fundamentals, bias mitigation techniques, and governance frameworks through scenario-based workshops.

Step 3

Procurement Readiness

Participants develop evaluation criteria, RFP templates, and vendor assessment scorecards aligned with public sector standards.

Step 4

Pilot Planning & Oversight

Teams design controlled pilots with success metrics, citizen feedback mechanisms, and accountability structures for responsible deployment.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked

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WHY PERTAMA PARTNERS

Our advantage in Vietnam

While Vietnamese market leaders like FPT (USD 2.47 billion revenue, USD 7.7 billion market cap) and VinAI (top-20 global AI R&D) offer strong local capability, and global consultancies (McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte, KPMG, EY, Accenture) provide enterprise advisory, Pertama Partners occupies a distinctive position: we combine cross-ASEAN regulatory expertise spanning the AI Law, PDPL, and Cybersecurity Law with structured, practitioner-led training methodology validated across multiple Southeast Asian markets. Unlike large consultancies, we focus exclusively on practical AI capability building rather than theoretical advisory. Unlike local tech companies, we bring regulatory knowledge across ASEAN jurisdictions, enabling Vietnamese enterprises expanding regionally to build consistent AI governance frameworks.

Local Delivery

Vietnamese-language delivery is essential: only 15-20% of the workforce has business-level English proficiency. All training materials, exercises, and documentation must be provided in Vietnamese with bilingual facilitators available. Vietnamese corporate training culture traditionally favours lecture-based, instructor-led methods; however, AI training benefits from hands-on labs and practical demonstrations. We recommend a blended approach: structured presentations followed by guided hands-on practice with Vietnamese-language AI tools. Government training should reference Vietnamese administrative processes, ministry structures, and public procurement requirements. Sessions may require security clearance coordination and government facility hosting. Delivery is recommended in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, where 90% of Vietnam's tech talent and business headquarters are concentrated.

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