Updating for and complying with new legal requirements effective from 01/7/2026

3.1. Decree 174/2026/ND-CP – administrative penalties (focus: video games, virtual items, game accounts)

Decree 174/2026/ND-CP of 15 May 2026 (Nghị định 174/2026/NĐ-CP) on administrative penalties in postal services, telecommunications, radio frequencies, electronic transactions and information technology, replacing Decree 15/2020/ND-CP.

Verbatim excerpt – Article 117. Effective date

1. This Decree takes effect on 1 July 2026.

a) For INDIVIDUALS (players) – Article 101:

Verbatim extract – Article 101. Violations of the rules on players

1. A warning is issued for registering incorrect personal details when playing G1 video games.

2. A fine of VND 600,000 to VND 1,000,000 applies to failure to observe the rules on playing-hours management at public electronic gaming venues.

3. A fine of VND 2,000,000 to VND 3,000,000 for any of the following acts:

a) Using video games to commit unlawful acts or to disrupt public order, social safety and national security;

b) Buying and selling virtual items, virtual currency or reward points.

b) For ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES providing gaming services – Article 99:

Verbatim excerpt – Article 99 (clauses 4 and 5)

4. A fine of VND 60,000,000 to VND 80,000,000 for any of the following acts:

a) Providing online video game services whose scripted content violates Article 8 of the Law on Cybersecurity (Điều 8 Luật An ninh mạng) and intellectual property regulations; simulating prize games offered in casino establishments, or games using playing-card imagery; […];

b) Allowing virtual items, virtual currency and reward points to be traded between players within an online video game.

5. A fine of VND 170,000,000 to VND 200,000,000 for any of the following acts:

a) Converting virtual items, virtual units or reward points into money, or into prepaid mobile telecommunications cards, bank cards, shopping cards, game cards, gift cards or other physical items that have transactional value outside the online game;

b) Providing online video game services containing information or images that distort or damage historical traditions, that violate national sovereignty and territorial integrity, or that insult the nation, notable figures or national heroes, where the conduct does not rise to the level of criminal prosecution.

Verbatim extract – Article 4, clause 3 (penalties for organizations and individuals)

3. The fine levels prescribed in Chapters II through VI of this Decree are the fine levels applicable to organizations, except as provided in Article 101 of this Decree. Where an individual commits the same act of violation as an organization, the fine is one half of the fine applicable to the organization.

3.2. Cybersecurity Law No. 116/2025/QH15 (effective 01/7/2026)

Cybersecurity Law 116/2025/QH15 replaces the Law on Network Information Security 86/2015/QH13 and the Cybersecurity Law 24/2018/QH14.

Verbatim excerpt – Article 44. Effective date

1. This Law takes effect on 1 July 2026.

2. The Law on Cyberinformation Security No. 86/2015/QH13 (Luật An toàn thông tin mạng số 86/2015/QH13), as amended and supplemented by Law No. 35/2018/QH14, and the Law on Cybersecurity No. 24/2018/QH14 (Luật An ninh mạng số 24/2018/QH14) cease to be effective from the date this Law takes effect.

Extract from Article 7. Prohibited acts in cybersecurity (excerpt)

1. Publishing or distributing information in cyberspace with the following content: a) propaganda against the State; b) distorting history, denying revolutionary achievements, undermining national unity, offending religion, or discriminating on grounds of gender or race; c) fabricating, defaming, or spreading false information that harms another person's honor or reputation; d) fabricated or false information in the fields of finance, banking, e-commerce, multi-level marketing or securities.

2. Conduct in cyberspace: (đ) fraud and misappropriation of property; organizing gambling or gambling online; infringing copyright and intellectual property in cyberspace; (e) forging, circulating, stealing, trading, collecting or unlawfully exchanging credit card details, bank account details, crypto assets or digital assets; (g) using artificial intelligence or other new technology to impersonate another person's image or voice in breach of the rules; (h) unlawfully collecting, using, distributing or trading personal information and data.

3. Producing or putting into use tools, means or software, or engaging in conduct that obstructs or disrupts operations, or distributing junk email, junk messages, junk calls or harmful computer programs.

3.3. E-Commerce Law No. 122/2025/QH15 (effective 01/7/2026)

The E-Commerce Law 122/2025/QH15 (Luật Thương mại điện tử 122/2025/QH15) regulates e-commerce comprehensively, covering websites and applications with e-commerce functionality, e-commerce marketplaces, social networks with e-commerce functionality, and online advertising and promotional activity.

Verbatim extract – Article 25. Responsibilities of traders and organizations providing e-commerce services

1. Traders, organizations and individuals must provide all information required by law before selling goods or supplying services on an e-commerce website or application.

2. Storing information about transactions, electronic contracts, sellers and buyers; providing that information to state authorities on request.

Verbatim extract – Article 39. Handling violations in e-commerce (clause 1)

1. Where an organization or individual engaged in e-commerce activity commits a violation, it shall be dealt with according to the nature, severity and consequences of the violation by: a) administrative sanction; b) blocking of access, suspension or termination of the transaction or content, and suspension or termination of part or all of its activity on the e-commerce platform; c) a requirement to take remedial measures; and d) compensation where damage is caused.

This law takes effect from 1 July 2026.

3.4. Personal Income Tax Law No. 109/2025/QH15 (effective 01/7/2026)

Personal Income Tax Law 109/2025/QH15 (Luật TNCN) broadens the scope of taxable income, in particular income earned online, through affiliate marketing programs (Affiliate) and from digital transactions.

Verbatim extract – Article 25. Income from capital investment, royalties and franchising

Income from royalties (including copyright, industrial property rights, technology transfer and the assignment of intellectual property rights) and income from commercial franchising are subject to personal income tax (thuế TNCN).

Verbatim extract – Article 26. Income from winnings, inheritance and gifts

Income from winnings, inheritance and gifts in the form of securities, capital contributions, real estate and other assets of value is subject to personal income tax.

This law takes effect from 1 July 2026.

3.5. High Technology Law No. 133/2025/QH15 (effective 01/7/2026)

The High Technology Law 133/2025/QH15 (Luật Công nghệ cao 133/2025/QH15) replaces the High Technology Law 21/2008/QH12, and governs research, development, application, and transfer of high technology and high-tech products. It has a direct impact on customers using AI infrastructure, machine learning, high-performance computing (HPC), and other high-tech services on the HiTechCloud platform.

Verbatim excerpt – Article 4. High-tech activities

High-technology activities comprise: high-technology research and development; applying high technology to manufacture high-technology products; providing high-technology services; and incubating high technologies and high-technology enterprises.

This law takes effect from 1 July 2026.

3.6. Decree 147/2024/NĐ-CP and corrigendum 48/CP-KGVX

Decree 147/2024/NĐ-CP dated 9 November 2024 on the management, provision, and use of Internet services and online information (corrected by Official Letter 48/CP-KGVX dated 29 January 2025) is the legal framework governing the provision of online information, social networks, online games, user identification, and the obligation to remove violating content at the request of the competent authority.

3.7. Personal data protection – Decree 13/2023/NĐ-CP

When processing end users’ personal data, the Customer must comply with the principle of lawful processing, have consent or another legal basis, safeguard the rights of data subjects, and report a data breach within 72 hours of an incident occurring.

3.8. Internet resources and the IPv6 roadmap

Vietnam is rolling out a national IPv6 transition program. Customers using Internet resources (domains, IPv4, IPv6, ASN) on HiTechCloud infrastructure must understand and comply with the following requirements:

Circular 48/2025/TT-BKHCN dated 25/4/2025

Guidance on managing and using Internet resources, covering domain names, IP addresses and autonomous system numbers (ASNs). It sets out clearly the responsibilities of organizations and individuals using Internet resources when registering, using and reporting on them.

Circular 10/2025/TT-BTC dated 19/3/2025

Rules on maintenance fees and on allocation/assignment fees for Internet resources. Customers using IPv4/IPv6/ASN on HiTechCloud infrastructure must pay all resource fees in full as required.

Decision 3369/QĐ-BKHCN dated 27/10/2025 – IPv6-only transition program 2026–2030

National program for transitioning to IPv6-only for the 2026–2030 period. New services need to prepare IPv6-compatible infrastructure. Customers using services on HiTechCloud are encouraged to set up IPv6 configuration early to ensure continuity once the transition roadmap becomes mandatory.

3.9. eKYC electronic identification via VNeID (mandatory from 15/07/2026)

Under Official Letter 4598/TB-PTG dated 6 May 2026 and the Telecommunications Law No. 24/2023/QH15, all new registrations, renewals, and changes of subject for Domains, IPv4/IPv6/ASN resources, Cloud Server, and Dedicated Server require eKYC via VNeID level 2. Information that does not match the National Population Database will result in the transaction being rejected or the service being suspended.

3.10. Intellectual property and licensed software

Pursuant to Official Dispatch 38/CĐ-TTg dated 5 May 2026 of the Prime Minister on resolutely combating, preventing, and handling infringements of intellectual property rights, and Official Letter 314/BQTG-QL&HTQT dated 6 May 2026 of the Copyright Office on strengthening copyright protection online.

From Official Dispatch 38/CĐ-TTg (dated 05/5/2026) – Requirements:

Ministries, sectors, localities and the organizations and individuals concerned must act decisively to counter, prevent and strictly handle infringements of intellectual property rights online, including: unauthorized copying and distribution of works, sound and video recordings, television programs and video games; use of unlicensed software; and trading in counterfeit goods and goods that infringe intellectual property rights on e-commerce platforms.

• 100% licensed software: Do not use cracked, nulled or warez operating systems, control panels, application software or scripts, or anything without a valid license, on any server, VPS or hosting.
• Do not distribute copyright-infringing content: Do not store, share or distribute without authorization any film, music, e-book, software, video game, television program or other work protected by copyright.
• No trading in counterfeit or imitation goods: Do not use HiTechCloud infrastructure to operate websites or applications selling counterfeit goods or goods that infringe trademarks, geographical indications or other intellectual property rights.
• Compliance with DMCA and equivalent rules: On receiving a takedown request for infringing content from a rights holder or a competent authority, the customer must cooperate to resolve it within the prescribed period.
• Open source preferred: HiTechCloud encourages migration to open-source operating systems and software (Ubuntu, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, CloudLinux and others) to optimize costs while ensuring compliance with licensing requirements.

3.11. Intellectual property compliance review campaign at HiTechCloud (Notice of 10/05/2026)

To support a safe, transparent and sustainable online environment, HiTechCloud is running a campaign Full intellectual property compliance review across all service systems, pursuant to Official Letter No. 314/BQTG-QL&HTQT of 6 May 2026 from the Copyright Office of Vietnam and Official Dispatch No. 38/CĐ-TTg of the Prime Minister.

• Protect digital content copyright: Do not exploit, store or distribute works, performances, sound recordings, video recordings, broadcast programs or video games online without authorization.
• 100% licensed software: Never run cracked/nulled computer programs (operating system, control panel, application software...) or programs without a valid license on the server.
• Legal compliance: Ensure strict compliance with copyright and related-rights law throughout project delivery and business operations.

HiTechCloud's review and traceability plan:

3.12. Windows operating system licensing on HiTechCloud services – Microsoft SPLA

HiTechCloud by Pho Tue Software Solutions JSC (Công ty Cổ phần Giải pháp Công nghệ và Phần mềm Phổ Tuệ) is Official Microsoft Partner, and takes full part in the relevant partner programs. Customers using services at HiTechCloud can be confident that every Windows operating system license is legitimate.

• Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program – A catalog of programs and incentives for building solutions together on the Microsoft platform.
• Microsoft ISV Partner – Develop independent software solutions that integrate with Azure, Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint and Copilot.
• Hardware – Participation in the Microsoft hardware ecosystem for certification, drivers and system compatibility.
• Commercial Marketplace – Solution distribution on Microsoft Azure Marketplace.
• Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) indirect reseller – Supply of Microsoft 365, Office, Windows and Azure licenses and other cloud services.
• Microsoft SPLA (Service Provider License Agreement) – SPLA provision and advisory for service providers, data centers, hosting companies and outsourcing firms.

Microsoft Partner Marketplace SPLA

You can be confident that every Windows operating system supplied with HiTechCloud services is properly licensed, and is managed and issued in accordance with Microsoft's rules. For further advice on licensing, contact the HiTechCloud team.