The Impact of the New Law on Telecommunication on Data Center Services and Cloud Computing Services in Vietnam

Vietnam has experienced a rapid growth in its digital infrastructure, notably in data center and cloud computing services (the “DC & CC Services”).

Under Vietnam’s WTO commitments, the emerging technology DC & CC Services can fall into both computer-related services and telecommunications services categories. However, with no clear definitions provided in either the previous versions of the Law on Telecommunications or the Law on Information Technology, debates concerning the appropriate regulatory framework have endured for several years. This is especially significant considering the differing requirements imposed on computer-related services and telecommunications services, spanning from investment conditions to operational standards.