In the context of accelerating digital transformation, the use of digital signatures and trusted electronic services has become a key factor in business operations and electronic transactions. In response to this trend, the Ministry of Science and Technology has issued Circular No. 28/2025/TT-BKHCN, providing detailed guidance on the information format of digital signature certificates — standardizing content and technical structures to ensure transparency, security, and interoperability in the digital environment.
Key Points of the Circular – What Businesses Should Know
The Circular aims to unify mandatory information fields on digital signature certificates such as: signer’s identity name, organization code, issue date, expiry date, encryption details, standardized data formats, etc.
The effective date is set as 1 January 2026 — businesses and trusted service providers must prepare in advance to comply with the requirements.
The Circular also defines responsibilities for digital signature service providers in designing, issuing, and managing certificates according to the new format and interfacing data with other systems such as e‑office management, storage, and auditing.
Challenges and Opportunities for Vietnamese Businesses
Compliance with the new format presents some challenges: businesses must review their current certificate systems, possibly upgrade software, adjust digital signature management processes, train personnel, and ensure secure integration with other systems. On the other hand, standardization provides an opportunity to enhance security, electronic trustworthiness, system integration capability, and operational optimization.
BlueTech’s Perspective – E‑Office Solution and Integrated Digital Signatures
For organizations seeking to proactively adapt to Circular No. 28/2025/TT‑BKHCN, BlueTech offers a solution for E‑Office integrated with standardized digital signature functions, allowing: issuance and management of certificates according to the new format, linking digital signing within the electronic document system, and storing all transaction history and electronic evidence in a single management platform. This enables businesses not only to comply with the new regulation but also to elevate operations, increase security and transparency in internal and partner transactions.
The Government is prioritizing solutions that enhance management efficiency, data transparency, and labor productivity, aiming toward a smarter and more sustainable economy.