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Vietnam and MST: Circular on the list of key digital products and services

Published /Effective /Vietnam

The document is an official circular from the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam, issued on November 14, 2025, which publishes the List of Priority Digital Technology Products and Services.

This regulation is based on various national laws related to the technology industry, telecommunications, radio frequency, and state administration, and establishes guidelines for identifying and managing technological solutions considered strategic for the country's development.

The circular serves as a regulatory guide defining national technology priorities, providing a foundation for investment policies, regulation, and strategic development in Vietnam's technology sector.

WHOM DOES IT IMPACT?

The direct impact is felt by competent State bodies in science, technology, telecommunications, and digital transformation; companies and organizations; research institutions; universities and innovation centers; manufacturers; and importers.

CONCLUSION:

This is a regulation with a high strategic and regulatory impact because it redefines which digital technologies will be considered national priorities in Vietnam and establishes the framework that will guide public investment decisions, I+D projects, sectoral regulations, and public-private partnerships in the coming years.

Regulatory Authority

MST

Regulatory Impact

Impact TypeStatus
Top Priority
Type Certificate
Spectrum Bands
Import Changes (HS Codes)
Standard Changes
Product Changes
Label Changes

Vietnam Quick Facts

Regulatory AgencyMinistry of Information and Communications
Certification TypeMandatory
License Validity3 Years
Application LanguageVietnamese
Legal License HolderRequired
In-country Testing RequirementRequires testing

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