Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology has issued Circular No. 29/2025/TTBKHCN establishing a catalogue of products and goods in the information and telecommunications technology sector considered to have potential safety risks. The regulation clarifies which items fall under heightened oversight due to the possibility of causing network, data, or cybersecurity issues.

The circular contributes to strengthening Vietnam’s regulatory framework for technology products by identifying riskassociated devices and enabling better management of technical and security supervision on ICT and telecom goods. This measure supports enhanced compliance, market monitoring, and national technology safety standards.

This regulatory development represents a mediumimpact compliance update for manufacturers, importers, distributors, and users of information and telecommunication technology products in Vietnam. It introduces an official catalogue of products that may pose security risks and that therefore require enhanced oversight or possible future regulation.

• Establishes a formal list of ICT and telecom products with potential safety hazards
• Supports monitoring and risk mitigation within the technology market
• Applies to producers, suppliers, and stakeholders of covered products
• Enhances national cybersecurity posture through regulatory definition
• Strengthens coordination between technology authorities and industry
• Effective from December 31, 2025

Who?

• Manufacturers and suppliers of ICT and telecom equipment
• Importers and distributors of listed products
• Regulatory bodies in technology and cybersecurity
• Industry stakeholders ensuring compliance with safety oversight

Conclusion:

Vietnam’s Circular No. 29/2025/TTBKHCN creates an official benchmark for identifying products with elevated safety risk in the ICT and telecommunications sector. While not imposing specific certification requirements on its own, the regulation sets the stage for stronger surveillance, technical oversight, and future compliance obligations for highrisk technology goods.