In the context of the new era, the “era of national rise” is more than an aspiration - it is Vietnam’s strategic plan to accelerate economic growth, innovation, and global influence to become a developed, high-income country by 2045. To realize this strategic goal, digital transformation is considered a new growth driver and the “operating system” of the national development process. This article comprehensively analyzes the current legal framework in building the foundation for digital government, digital economy, and digital society. The research results show that Vietnam has made important progress with the promulgation of fundamental documents such as the Law on Electronic Transactions 2023, the Law on Data 2024 and the Law on Personal Data Protection 2025. However, the legal system still faces challenges in terms of synchronization, overlap, and delays in forming a legal corridor for new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and digital assets. These limitations not only create uncertainty for businesses but also act as barriers to attracting high-quality investment, which can hinder development progress. On that basis, the article proposes policy recommendations to improve the legal system in a synchronous, flexible, and people- and business-centered manner, while encouraging innovative testing mechanisms (regulatory sandboxes) to ensure that digital transformation truly becomes a lever for Vietnam to successfully breakthrough in the new era.

Vietnam’s national rise, digital transformation, legal framework, digital economy, artificial intelligence

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