Vietnam Unveils Landmark Draft AI Law to Strengthen Digital Sovereignty and Attract Global Investment
越南公布首部 AI 法草案：強化數位主權並吸引全球投資
Vietnam has released a sweeping Draft AI Law that positions the country among the world’s earliest adopters of comprehensive AI regulation. Designed to balance innovation with risk control, the law establishes a clear governance framework that applies to both domestic and foreign AI providers whose systems impact users or national interests in Vietnam. Built on seven core principles—including human-centric development, safety, transparency, and national technological autonomy—the law introduces a four-tier risk classification model similar to the EU AI Act, with strict bans on unacceptable-risk systems and mandatory approval for high-risk applications in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and infrastructure. A National AI Commission, scheduled for launch in mid-2026, will oversee enforcement, manage a national AI database, and set technical standards.
Alongside strict oversight, Vietnam is offering strong incentives to accelerate AI adoption and attract high-quality investment. The draft introduces AI clusters, regulatory sandboxes, PPP-supported national infrastructure, and recognition of AI models and data as capital contributions—an unprecedented move aimed at fostering innovation. The law also outlines a phased implementation timeline beginning in 2026, giving businesses time to classify AI systems, build compliance mechanisms, and establish local partnerships. By formalizing AI governance while creating pathways for innovation, Vietnam signals its ambition to become a competitive AI hub in Asia, offering early-moving investors a strategic advantage in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
小編點評：越南《人工智慧法》草案建立了一套兼顧創新與風險控管的強大監管框架，包含四級風險分類制度、嚴禁「不可接受風險」系統，並針對「高風險」應用實施強制審批制度，由將於 2026 年成立的國家 AI 委員會統一監管。為吸引全球投資並促進創新，該法引入了諸多獎勵措施，如設立 AI 產業聚落、監管沙盒、公私合營（PPP）支持的基礎建設，並首度認可 AI 模型與數據可作為「資本出資」，助力越南崛起為亞洲新興 AI 樞紐。
Vietnam’s Renewable Energy Expansion Gains Traction but Faces Regulatory Roadblocks
越南綠能擴張勢頭強勁：法規瓶頸仍待突破
Vietnam’s push toward renewable energy is accelerating as the country positions green power as a foundation for sustainable development, energy security, and its 2050 net-zero commitment. Supported by major policies—including Politburo Resolution 70, Decree 57 on direct power purchase agreements (DPPA), and Decree 58 under the revised Electricity Law—the nation is encouraging rapid deployment of solar, wind, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Ho Chi Minh City is targeting at least 20% annual growth in renewables, leveraging strong solar irradiation and coastal wind conditions, while industrial hubs like Dong Nai are seeing soaring demand from manufacturers aiming to cut costs and meet ESG goals. Rooftop solar, in particular, is attracting strong corporate and household interest as energy needs increase.
Despite this momentum, the renewable sector continues to struggle with regulatory bottlenecks and slow policy enforcement. Investors and businesses face lengthy administrative procedures, unclear DPPA rules, and practical challenges integrating rooftop solar into the national grid. Industry leaders emphasize that Vietnam must finalize legal frameworks, streamline approvals, and issue clear implementation guidelines—especially for industrial zones—if it hopes to accelerate clean energy adoption and maintain global competitiveness. While the demand for green power is rising sharply, the pace of the transition ultimately depends on how swiftly authorities address these structural obstacles.Top of Form
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小編點評：越南正迅速擴張再生能源規模——在強效政策支持、工業需求激增及屋頂太陽能熱潮的驅動下，力求達成 2050 年淨零排放目標。然而，監管瓶頸、尚未明晰的直接購電協議（DPPA）細則，以及政策執行效率低緩，正威脅著發展進程；除非法律框架與電網整合挑戰能迅速獲得解決，否則轉型動能恐面臨停滯風險。
EuroCham Honours Vietnam’s Leaders in Sustainability and Innovation at 2025 Gala
2025 EuroCham Gala 頒獎：表彰越南永續與創新領袖
EuroCham celebrated the nation’s rising champions of sustainable development at its 2025 Gala Dinner & Business Awards held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 30. Under the theme “Wings of Change,” the event spotlighted companies whose innovations are shaping Vietnam’s next phase of green, resilient growth. With support from EuroCham’s business associations and L’Oréal as diamond sponsor, this year’s awards introduced dual categories for large enterprises and SMEs, recognising impactful contributions across sectors. De Heus Vietnam and Turn Green won Green Business of the Year for LEs and SMEs respectively, while Becamex and Many Touches JSC took home the Business Innovation Awards for their advancements in smart cities, eco-industrial parks, and digital solutions. Carlsberg Vietnam and Cicor Vietnam were awarded the Community Impact titles for their strong commitments to social responsibility and sustainable manufacturing.
City officials and European business leaders emphasised the importance of collaboration in sustaining Vietnam’s green transition. EuroCham chairman Bruno Jaspaert highlighted the resilience and shared purpose driving the country’s transformation, while HCMC Vice Chairman Nguyen Van Dung reaffirmed the city’s commitment to fostering a transparent, investor-friendly environment. With projects ranging from renewable energy adoption and circular production to smart-city development and community resilience, the winners collectively reflect Vietnam’s rapidly evolving economic landscape—one increasingly shaped by sustainability, innovation, and global partnerships.
https://vir.com.vn/eurocham-honours-pioneers-of-sustainable-growth-in-vietnam-139808.html
小編點評：在胡志明市舉行的2025 年越南歐洲商會年度盛典上，表彰了多間推動永續發展與創新的越南企業。獎項涵蓋綠色商業、智慧城市及社區影響力等領域，並首度針對大型企業與中小企業（SMEs）進行分組評選。此活動突顯了越南在全球綠色經濟中日益重要的地位；政府官員與商界領袖在會中強調，未來將加強協作與透明度，並持續加碼投資再生能源、循環生產及數位轉型等關鍵專案。
Vietnam Outlines Vision for Smart, Green and Inclusive Cities at 2025 Urban Sustainability Summit
越南 2025 城市永續發展峰會：宣示打造「智慧、綠色與包容」的新一代城市
The Ministry of Construction, together with the Central Commission for Policy and Strategy, hosted the Vietnam Urban Sustainability Summit 2025 in Hanoi on November 5, gathering more than 500 government leaders, international organisations, and urban development experts. Marking Vietnam Urban Day and Vietnam Law Day, the summit highlighted 2025 as a pivotal year, with Deputy Minister Nguyen Tuong Van emphasising reforms under the two-tier local government model and a decade of progress on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 11. Speakers from EuroCham, the World Bank, and the Swiss Embassy underscored that sustainable urbanisation requires strong governance, climate resilience, and cross-sector cooperation. They called for disciplined planning, greener infrastructure, improved housing policies, and strengthened environmental protections.
The conference featured 37 papers, 22 presentations, and three thematic workshops, focusing on innovation, green growth, and modern governance. Delegates stressed that technologies such as IoT, AI, big data, and digital twins are transforming Vietnamese cities, citing Danang, Hue, and Binh Duong as leading examples. Experts warned of worsening climate challenges—including flooding, subsidence, and salinity in coastal regions—and urged integrating climate resilience into planning, finance, and infrastructure. The summit concluded with consensus on developing a national smart-city criteria framework, a unified urban data platform, and an innovation ecosystem linking government, businesses, researchers, and citizens to drive Vietnam’s transition toward smart, green, and inclusive cities.
https://vir.com.vn/vietnam-charts-path-towards-smart-green-and-inclusive-cities-140274.html
小編點評：在河內舉行的 2025 年城市永續發展峰會上，越南公布了打造「智慧、綠色與包容性」城市的發展願景，強調透過治理改革、氣候韌性建設以及跨部門協作，以落實聯合國永續發展目標第 11 項。這場匯聚超過 500 名代表的盛會，突顯了人工智慧（AI）與數位雙生（Digital Twins）技術在城市轉型中的關鍵作用；峰會最後達成共識，將推動制定「國家級智慧城市框架」、建立「統一數據平台」及「創新生態系」，以應對都市化與氣候變遷帶來的挑戰。
Vietnam Accelerates Semiconductor Ambitions as Global Tech Giants Expand Investments
全球科技巨頭擴大投資力道，越南加速實現半導體強國雄心
Vietnam is rapidly strengthening its position on the global semiconductor map, driven by coordinated government action, major foreign investment, and rising domestic capabilities. Speaking at SEMIExpo Vietnam 2025, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Tam highlighted the country’s thriving semiconductor ecosystem, now comprising over 50 chip design firms with 7,000 engineers and more than 10,000 workers in packaging, testing, and manufacturing. International giants such as Samsung, Intel, Amkor, Foxconn, and Hana Micron continue expanding operations in Vietnam, while R&D leaders like NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Coherent, and Marvell have selected Vietnam as a strategic base. Key milestones include the construction of Viettel’s first chip manufacturing plant and the rollout of the National Strategy for Semiconductor Industry Development, reinforced by the Law on the Digital Technology Industry—offering unprecedented tax, land, and visa incentives for high-value semiconductor projects.
According to Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui Hoang Phuong, Vietnam has already attracted 170 foreign-invested semiconductor projects worth nearly $11.6 billion, with its supply chain focused on chip design and assembly/testing. The government is also developing a small-scale chip fabrication facility for research and pilot production by 2030. Vietnam’s semiconductor strategy emphasises digital transformation, AI, IoT, talent development, strategic partnerships, and high-value R&D, positioning the nation as a “+1” destination amid global supply chain diversification. With strong political stability, a young STEM workforce, and expanding R&D centres from firms like Samsung and Intel, Vietnam aims to evolve from an attractive investment destination into a regional semiconductor hub. Officials affirmed that SEMIExpo Vietnam 2025 will act as a catalyst for innovation and global cooperation, marking Vietnam’s transition from ambition to decisive action in becoming a technological powerhouse.
https://vir.com.vn/vietnams-semiconductor-leap-turning-vision-into-global-leadership-140270.html
小編點評：越南正迅速崛起為全球半導體樞紐，並獲得政府激勵措施、三星（Samsung）與英特爾（Intel）等科技巨頭的外資挹注，以及國內日益增長的晶片設計與製造人才庫支撐。目前越南已擁有 170 個外資項目，總價值達 116 億美元（約新台幣 3,651 億元）；隨著 2025 年越南半導體展（SEMIExpo Vietnam）的舉行與國家晶片戰略的推動，該國正從宏偉願景轉向實際行動，致力於數位轉型並爭奪供應鏈領導地位。
Thailand Sharpens Semiconductor Strategy for 2025 as It Positions to Become a Regional Tech Hub
泰國精進 2025 年半導體國家戰略，致力於轉型為區域高科技製造與研發中心
Thailand is moving assertively in 2025 to elevate its standing in the global semiconductor supply chain, shifting from legacy back-end electronics toward higher-value advanced packaging, power electronics, and selective front-end capacity. The Board of Investment (BOI) has fast-tracked a semiconductor strategic roadmap, backed by long tax holidays, tariff exemptions, and accelerated approvals under its 2025 investment-promotion framework. Major data-centre investments—including TikTok’s USD3.76 billion project and USD2.7 billion in cloud infrastructure approvals—are creating strong demand for power devices and advanced modules adjacent to semiconductor manufacturing. Authorities are also courting global chipmakers to anchor wafer, OSAT, materials, and equipment facilities within the Eastern Economic Corridor, aiming to capture supply-chain diversification flows and accelerate ecosystem build-out.
A parallel national effort is underway to solve the talent bottleneck. Thailand’s higher-education and innovation agencies have launched National Semiconductor Training Centres, partnerships with global institutions, and semiconductor “sandbox” engineering programs across five universities to rapidly scale job-ready talent. With analysts projecting the need for tens of thousands of engineers through 2030, the country is prioritising skills for advanced packaging, SiC-based power electronics—aligned with its EV strategy—and supplier localisation in chemicals, gases, and test equipment. While Thailand faces challenges in front-end capacity and design maturity relative to regional peers, its sequenced strategy, strong industrial base, and accelerating investment momentum position it to emerge as a competitive and resilient semiconductor hub in Southeast Asia over the next five years.
https://www.semi.org/sea/blogs/October-2025
小編點評：泰國正積極推進「2025 半導體戰略」，透過稅務優惠、行政審批快速通道，以及在東部經濟走廊（EEC）內對先進封裝、功率電子與產業生態系的重金投資來強化競爭力。為解決人才缺口並對標電動車產業目標，泰國正擴大半導體培訓計畫並落實供應鏈本土化；儘管在前端晶圓產能（Front-end capacity）仍面臨挑戰，泰國仍致力於成為具競爭力的東南亞科技樞紐。
Technology Meets Safety: Thailand Smart City Expo & Secutech Thailand 2025 Set to Transform Urban Innovation
泰國智慧城市展與Secutech 2025 雙展聯動，展現科技防護與城市創新轉型的完美融合
Thailand is gearing up for a landmark event in urban technology as the Thailand Smart City Expo 2025 and Secutech Thailand 2025 come together at QSNCC from November 5–7, 2025. Organized by depa, N.C.C. Management & Development Co., Ltd., and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., the dual expo will showcase over 800 innovations and feature 80 expert-led seminars focused on smart mobility, energy, IoT, smart living, and digital infrastructure. With more than 210 cities preparing smart city proposals and 37 already selected as pilot projects, the event highlights Thailand’s ambitious national push toward intelligent, connected, and sustainable urban development. The expo is expected to attract over 15,000 visitors and generate 1.2 billion baht in economic activity.
Running alongside it, Secutech Thailand 2025 will spotlight the latest advancements in AI-driven surveillance, fire safety systems, emergency communication, and smart mobility solutions, reinforcing the essential role of safety technologies in modern cities. Backed by Thailand 4.0 and the EEC, the event is set to welcome more than 400 global brands and 14,000 attendees. Together, both expos will unite policymakers, innovators, and industry leaders to explore future-ready solutions and strategies, cementing Thailand’s trajectory toward resilient, technology-enabled, and secure urban living.
小編點評：2025 年泰國智慧城市展與 Secutech Thailand 安全科技展將匯聚超過 800 項創新技術、400 個全球品牌及 2.9 萬名參與者，展示涵蓋智慧移動、能源、數位基礎設施與城市安全的尖端解決方案。在「泰國 4.0」政策與「東部經濟走廊」（EEC）的強力推動下，這場雙展聯動突顯了泰國邁向智慧、安全且永續城市的決心；目前已有超過 210 項智慧城市提案，預計將創造 12 億泰銖（約新台幣 11.3 億元）的經濟效益。
Spyware Attacks on Southeast Asian Firms Surge 70%, Over 21,000 Incidents Recorded in Thailand
東南亞企業資安警訊，針對泰國企業的間諜軟體攻擊激增 70%，上半年累計逾兩萬起案例
A sharp escalation in targeted spyware attacks across Southeast Asia has put regional businesses on high alert, according to a new report from global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. From January to June 2025, enterprises in the region faced 427,265 spyware incidents — a 70.73% jump from the same period last year. Vietnam logged the highest number at 191,976 cases, followed by Malaysia (96,539) and Indonesia (85,560). Thailand ranked fourth with 21,014 attacks on corporate systems, underscoring the growing sophistication and scale of cyber-espionage operations targeting the region’s digital infrastructure.
Kaspersky warned that spyware poses a severe threat due to its stealthy nature, enabling attackers to capture keystrokes, screen activity, login credentials, financial data, and sensitive corporate information without detection. The rise of commercial spyware — tools sold to governments and private actors capable of exploiting zero-click vulnerabilities — further heightens organisational risk. With advanced surveillance tools like Pegasus continuing to circulate, Kaspersky urges companies to adopt multi-layered cybersecurity measures, including regular software updates, VPN use, device rebooting, threat intelligence monitoring, and deployment of robust security solutions to counter the expanding espionage landscape.
More than 21K spyware attacks on Thai businesses in H1 2025
小編點評：2025 年初，針對東南亞企業的間諜軟體攻擊激增逾 70%。越南、馬來西亞、印尼與泰國共計錄得超過 42.7 萬起事件，顯見區域數位基礎設施面臨的威脅日益嚴峻。卡巴斯基（Kaspersky）警示商業間諜軟體正迅速擴散，並敦促企業應採行多層次資安防禦策略，以因應如 Pegasus（飛馬）等隱蔽性極高的監控工具。
Delta Summit 2025 Spotlights AI-Driven Growth and Sustainability Challenges in Southeast Asia
Delta Summit 2025 聚焦：東南亞 AI 驅動型成長與產業永續挑戰
Delta Electronics (Thailand) CEO Victor Cheng used the Delta Future Industry Summit 2025 to highlight both the momentum and the mounting pressures facing Southeast Asia’s industrial transformation. He noted that rapid growth, powered by AI, digital innovation, and the region’s expanding role in global manufacturing, continues to reshape industrial operations. While AI is boosting productivity, efficiency, and automation—evidenced by Delta’s tripling of revenue with only a modest workforce increase—Cheng warned that infrastructure gaps, workforce readiness, and energy constraints could hinder future gains. He urged governments and businesses to reinforce resilience through infrastructure expansion, market diversification, and accelerated adoption of AI, smart automation, and high-value technologies.
A major focus of the summit was sustainability, with Cheng emphasising that Southeast Asia’s rising industrial and data-centre activity is straining outdated energy systems. He pointed to microgrids and smart energy solutions as vital to supporting the regional shift toward renewable power, projecting strong market growth by 2030. The event also showcased advanced technologies—including smart energy and EV charging systems, digital twins, and building automation—positioning the region at the centre of the transition to green, intelligent industries. Speakers from Thailand’s Ministry of Industry and Delta’s global leadership underscored that the future of industry will depend on integrating AI, automation, and clean energy while strengthening grid resilience and ensuring long-term sustainability.
https://www.nationthailand.com/business/tech/40057913
小編點評：在 2025 年台達未來工業高峰會上，與會領袖聚焦東南亞由 AI 驅動的工業增長，並示警基礎設施、能源供應與勞動力缺口等挑戰恐將阻礙發展進程。峰會強調永續經營的重要性，展示了智慧能源、電動車充電及自動化技術，呼籲區域間加強協作，將 AI 與潔淨能源深度整合，以構建具備韌性且能因應未來需求的現代化產業體系。
Thailand Faces US$6 Billion Annual Digital-Services Deficit Amid Agreement Not to Tax US Tech Giants
在不向美系科技巨頭課稅的協議下，泰國數位服務貿易逆差每年高達 60 億美元，面臨財政挑戰
Thailand continues to enjoy a strong trade surplus with the United States in physical goods, but the country is simultaneously incurring a massive annual deficit — over 200 billion baht (around US$6 billion) — in digital-services trade. Analysts attribute this widening gap to the absence of a digital-services tax on major US platforms such as Apple, Google, Netflix, Meta, and Spotify, where Thai consumers and advertisers spend heavily on subscriptions, cloud services, and online advertising. E-commerce specialist Pawoot Pongvitayapanu notes that the outflow is accelerating as digital consumption rises, with social-media advertising and platform-based commerce contributing significantly to the deficit.
Despite mounting losses, Thailand has agreed — alongside Malaysia and Cambodia — not to tax US-based digital-services providers under a recent framework with the United States, which opposes digital-services taxes that disproportionately affect its tech firms. The stance contrasts sharply with Europe, where regulators impose digital-services taxes and antitrust penalties on major tech companies, including a €797.72 million fine on Meta. Experts say this reflects a broader US strategy: while the country protects its goods market with higher tariffs, it aggressively promotes open global digital-commerce regimes to maintain its dominance and large surplus in cross-border digital services. The stakes are high — the global digitally delivered services market reached US$4.77 trillion last year, growing nearly 10% and outpacing the rest of global trade, with estimates placing the broader digital-services economy at roughly US$33 trillion.
https://www.nationthailand.com/business/tech/40057558
小編點評：泰國正面臨每年高達 60 億美元（約新台幣 1,889 億元）的數位服務貿易逆差。這主要源於消費者與廣告商在 Apple、Google 及 Meta 等美國平台上的支出激增，且根據近期與美國簽署的協議，這些平台仍無需繳納數位服務稅。相較於歐洲採取課稅與罰款的嚴厲立場，泰國的態度反映了美國的一項更廣泛戰略：即在全球價值超過 33 兆美元且快速成長的數位經濟中，維持其領先主導地位。
APAC Leads Global AI Adoption but Workers Face Rising Anxiety Over Job Security
亞太區 AI 採用率冠全球，然勞工面臨失業焦慮與職能重組預警
A new Boston Consulting Group (BCG) survey shows Asia Pacific (APAC) at the forefront of global generative AI adoption, with 78% of employees using AI at least weekly — higher than the global average of 72%. Driven largely by frontline, non-managerial workers, APAC’s usage reflects strong grassroots innovation and digital ambition, especially in markets like India, where adoption reaches 92%. Optimism about AI also varies widely across the region, with China, Indonesia, and Malaysia among the most positive, while Japan remains a clear outlier with the lowest adoption and optimism rates. Despite this momentum, AI uptake in APAC often happens informally: 58% of workers use AI without official employer approval, while only 57% say their companies are redesigning workflows to integrate AI effectively. Meanwhile, 77% report exposure to autonomous AI agents, yet just one-third understand how these systems work — highlighting a major governance and education gap.
Alongside this enthusiasm, APAC workers also express some of the world’s highest fears about AI replacing jobs. Over half of frontline workers in the region worry about job loss, compared with lower global averages. Thailand (71%), South Korea (66%), and Singapore (65%) show the highest anxiety, while Japan again stands apart with the lowest concern at 40%. This paradox of high adoption paired with high job insecurity underscores the challenges businesses face in balancing innovation with responsible deployment. BCG leaders warn that without stronger leadership direction, clearer guardrails, and structured upskilling, organisations risk falling into a “gap between experimentation and execution.” To turn APAC’s rapid adoption into sustainable business impact, companies must invest in governance, employee support, and transparent AI strategies that build both capability and confidence.
https://www.nationthailand.com/blogs/business/tech/40057759
小編點評：亞太地區引領全球生成式 AI 採用浪潮，高達 78% 的員工每週使用 AI——這一趨勢由基層創新及印度等市場的強勁需求所帶動。然而，多數使用仍屬非正式行為，且未能有效整合至工作流程中。儘管動能強勁，亞太區勞工對工作保障表現出高度焦慮；對此，BCG 敦促企業應投資於治理、技能重塑及透明的 AI 戰略，以彌合實驗階段與永續影響力之間的鴻溝。
Thailand Confirms US Trade Talks Unaffected by Thailand-Cambodia Conflict
泰國政府證實：泰美貿易談判穩步推進，不受泰柬邊境領土爭議影響
Thailand’s Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has reaffirmed that trade negotiations with the United States will continue as planned despite ongoing diplomatic tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. She stressed that political disputes will not interfere with economic cooperation, noting that the US—during discussions at the recent APEC summit—made clear its separation of political issues from trade matters. Suphajee also stated that Cambodia had violated the Joint Declaration agreement, causing losses for Thailand, but emphasized that this should not influence ongoing US–Thailand trade discussions. Both nations aim to conclude negotiations by the end of the year, reflecting strong interest from their private sectors for clearer trade and investment frameworks.
On November 11, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas met with Ted Osius and US business leaders from the US-ASEAN Business Council, who praised Thailand’s growing importance in global supply chains and its proactive push for free trade agreements. Discussions also touched on US tariff issues, with American companies acknowledging both opportunities and challenges, particularly for firms with operations in Thailand. Suphajee reiterated that the US remains a crucial trade partner and that Thailand will continue expanding new markets to reduce reliance on any single economy, protect its export sector, and promote sustainable long-term growth.
https://www.nationthailand.com/business/economy/40058188
小編點評：泰國政府證實，泰美貿易談判將穩步推進，不受泰柬邊境衝突影響，並強調政治爭端不會阻礙雙邊經濟合作。在私營部門的高度關注以及美國商界領袖的支持下，兩國均致力於在年底前完成談判。泰國政府此舉旨在實現市場多元化、強化在全球供應鏈中的地位，並確保出口貿易的永續增長。