[Hanoi – August 2025] — Vietnam’s capital market has entered a new phase of AI-powered innovation and risk management, as recent reports highlight the growing prevalence of cyber threats driven by artificial intelligence. Attacks targeting media platforms and brokerage systems have exposed vulnerabilities in financial infrastructure, prompting regulators to act swiftly.
The State Securities Commission (SSC), together with relevant agencies, is tightening security guidelines and compliance standards across the financial sector. The enhanced measures focus on improving detection capabilities, mandating stronger system authentication, and requiring institutions to implement AI-resilient protocols to safeguard trading operations and market transparency.
The surge of AI-enabled threats comes at a time when Vietnam is expanding its trading infrastructure and deepening integration with global markets. While AI-driven models offer efficiency and scale for quantitative strategies, regulators caution that the same technology can be exploited by malicious actors. The SSC’s new guidance therefore emphasizes not only prevention and monitoring but also sector-wide education for brokers, listed companies, and investors.
Market experts believe that Vietnam’s dual-track approach — advancing infrastructure while reinforcing cybersecurity — will help maintain investor trust and ensure the orderly development of capital markets. As AI becomes more deeply embedded in trading and compliance systems, Vietnam is positioning itself as a proactive regional player in balancing innovation with robust oversight.