Chapter V
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Article 46.- Development of international cooperation on science and technology
1. The State shall expand exchanges and international cooperation on science and technology; create conditions for Vietnamese organizations and individuals to enter into scientific and technological cooperation with foreign organizations and/or individuals as well as international organizations; make full use of the assistance from foreign countries and international organizations on the principle of respect for each other’s independence and national sovereignty, equality and mutual benefits.
2. The State shall adopt policies to attract Vietnamese intellectuals residing overseas and the world�s brilliant experts to take part in scientific and technological development in Vietnam.
Article 47.- Promotion of international cooperation on science and technology
1. Vietnamese scientific and technological organizations as well as individuals involved in scientific and technological activities may receive aids, join scientific and technological organizations or societies, take part in research, training, consultancy or scientific and technological conferences of international organizations or foreign organizations and/or individuals; and enter into cooperation for the performance of Vietnam’s scientific and technological tasks in foreign countries.
2. Overseas Vietnamese, international organizations, foreign organizations and/or individuals may set up scientific and technological development funds in Vietnam under the Government’s stipulations; and may make contributions to the setting up of Vietnam’s scientific and technological development funds prescribed in Articles 39, 40 and 41 of this Law.
3. Overseas Vietnamese, international organizations, foreign organizations and/or individuals that enter into cooperation for scientific and technological development in Vietnam shall be encouraged and have their legitimate rights and interests protected by the State.
The Government shall detail the implementation of this Article.
Article 48.- Foreign-invested scientific and technological organizations
1. Overseas Vietnamese, international organizations, foreign organizations and/or individuals that establish or cooperate with Vietnamese organizations and/or individuals to establish scientific and technological organizations in Vietnam shall enjoy tax and land-use preferences as well as other preferences under the provisions of law.
2. The State shall work out policies and measures to efficiently use foreign loans and aid for investment in scientific and technological development.
The Government shall specify the organization and operation of scientific and technological organizations defined in this Article.