Policy desk

The designated entities have US assets frozen and are barred from any transactions with US persons, cutting off funding and partnership channels immediately

Obligation: institutions deploying AI-automated payment systems must implement risk management requirements for high-risk transactions above VND 10 million (individuals) and VND 50 million (organisations).

Obligations: The FAA is obligated to ensure the AI system (like SMART) it deploys for air traffic management meets safety standards and provides reliable routing advice to controllers, while the system itself does not directly control planes. • Opportunities: The AI system can help optimize air traffic flow, reduce congestion, and improve airport operational efficiency. • Deadlines: The system was deployed in the airspace where the American Airlines/Black Hawk collision that killed 67 people in January 2025 occurred, requiring assurance of its safety and effectiveness.

Obligations: Content creators must ensure their audio content does not infringe on others' voice rights. • Opportunities: Platforms like Douyin offer a structured way to report and resolve voice-related disputes, improving user trust. • Deadlines: Users can now report suspected infringements through the new portal, though specific deadlines for resolution are not mentioned.

Obligations: Companies developing smart home products must comply with new evaluation standards and interoperability requirements. Financial institutions must develop and offer specific consumer finance products for smart home purchases. • Opportunities: Companies can tap into government-supported consumer finance products and subsidies for smart home upgrades. The plan creates a market for new smart home products and services, especially in the aging-friendly sector. • Deadlines: The plan is already in effect, but companies should prepare for compliance with new standards and product requirements as they are implemented.

Lawyers must strictly verify the accuracy of content generated by AI when drafting legal documents to avoid submitting false information, which may result in contempt of court charges and fines.

Obligations: Software enterprises are encouraged to participate in the 'AI + Software' initiative, with a target of 20,000 enterprises to be covered by 2028. They are also required to apply intelligent programming tools and conduct software intelligence upgrades. • Opportunities: The plan provides funding and policy support for software companies to innovate and implement intelligent programming tools and agent software. It also promotes the development of new software products and services in the AI field. • Deadlines: The plan sets a goal for 2028, with specific targets for the number of enterprises covered and the implementation of key software intelligent upgrades.

Lists 11 new professions and 23 new job types, covering digital and green professions.

Companies should pay attention to investment and collaboration opportunities in the biotechnology and life sciences field by the Hong Kong government.

Clarifies the judgment rules for infringement behaviors such as AI face change and big data discrimination.

For companies: Large-scale application of eSIM technology, development of offline communication technology, standardized process for new business filing.

Provide low-cost computing power support for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Companies must comply with rules such as risk assessment, content moderation, transparency reporting, and other regulatory requirements.

For companies: Ensure the accuracy of AI medical record tools, correct errors in a timely manner, and enhance patient trust in AI technology.

Companies must comply with new transparency and advertising regulations.

For companies, winning the award increases visibility and market opportunities.

Financial institutions must build human-approval mechanisms for high-risk AI uses, defining scenarios where agents need human sign-off