The information was shared by Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui Hoang Phuong at the Vietnam Artificial Intelligence Conference AI4VN 2025 on September 26. According to the Deputy Minister, the Law on Artificial Intelligence, which is being drafted by the Ministry of Science and Technology, is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly by the end of 2025.

“When this law is enacted in 2025, Vietnam will probably be one of the very few countries in the world with a clear and complete legal corridor on artificial intelligence (AI),” he said. The law not only regulates but also aims to create momentum for the development of AI technology in the country.

Mr. Bui Hoang Phuong
Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong delivered the opening speech at the Vietnam Artificial Intelligence Conference AI4VN 2025 on September 26. Photo: Organizing Committee

Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong informed about the five basic principles when building the Law on Artificial Intelligence, which are: Taking people as the center; Ensuring safety and transparency; National autonomy and international integration; Inclusive and sustainable development; Balanced and harmonious governance.

Regarding the provisions on transparency and labeling obligations, the Deputy Minister said that according to the bill, users will be clearly informed before interacting with AI systems. This is an important issue, especially in the context of rapidly developing AI, where it is difficult to distinguish between AI-generated and human-generated content.

Another highlight is the proposal to establish a national AI database to manage, monitor and make high-risk AI systems transparent. At the same time, build a national AI infrastructure with two main axes: serving innovation research and serving state management.

In addition to information on orientations in building the Law on Artificial Intelligence, Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong also mentioned the issue of AI ethics when applying in the fields of education , training; healthcare; finance; and state management.

The Ministry of Science and Technology encourages the use of AI as a tool to support people so as not to lose the ability to reason and think independently of learners; as well as focusing on protecting personal health data, ensuring fairness in access to healthcare.

AI ethics is a hot issue, causing debate not only in Vietnam but also globally. Recently, more than 200 former heads of state, diplomats, Nobel Prize-winning scientists and many artificial intelligence (AI) experts signed an initiative calling for the establishment of “red lines” for AI. The initiative aims to call on governments to reach an international agreement on absolute limits that AI must never exceed before the end of 2026.

At a workshop on AI strategy on September 11, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Quan, former Minister of Science and Technology, also mentioned the dark sides of using AI and called for putting AI ethics first when Vietnam builds related laws and regulations.

Previously, at the AI ​​Forum in the Digital Age, Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung affirmed: “We must develop AI that is fast, safe, and humane. AI must be for humans, serve humans, not replace humans.”

According to Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong, the journey of AI development in Vietnam needs to combine innovation, social responsibility, and coordination between the State, organizations, businesses, and individuals. “The Ministry of Science and Technology is committed to continuing to improve the legal framework to promote practical applications and build an open and transparent AI ecosystem,” he affirmed.

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