Hà Nội opens “sandbox” path for self-driving cars

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Hà Nội opens “sandbox” path for self-driving cars

25/06/2026

01:27

Hà Nội is looking to unlock the potential of future technologies. Autonomous vehicles, for example, have been tested in Việt Nam since 2021 but remain limited to research campuses because of the lack of a clear legal framework. A new sandbox mechanism is expected to pave the way for real-world trials.

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