Article 36 Information technology application to the culture and information sector 1. The State shall adopt policies aimed at encouraging information technology application to digitalization of cultural products, archiving of and advertisement for digitalized cultural products, and other activities in the culture sector. 2. Organizations and individuals conducting cultural or press activities in the network environment shall comply with this Law and the law on the press, culture and information. 3. Organizations and individuals whose budget for digitalization of cultural products of conservation value is funded by the State shall comply with regulations of the Government on conditions for digitalization of cultural products of conservation value. 4. The Government shall make regulations on management of entertainment activities in the network environment aimed at ensuring the following requirements: (a) Entertainment contents must be healthy and have educational and cultural value, and must not be contrary to the fine traditions and customs of the nation; (b) Responsibilities and interests of participants in entertainment activities in the network environment must be attached to the common interest of society and the community; (c) Technical safety and service quality must be ensured; (d) Political security and social order and safety must be maintained and crime arising from these activities must be prevented. Article 37 Information technology application to national defence, security and several other sectors Information technology application to defence, security and several other sectors shall be subject to regulations of the Government. CHAPTER III Information Technology Development SECTION I Information Technology Research and Development Article 38 Encouragement of information technology research and development 1. The State encourages organizations and individuals to research and develop technologies and information technology products for socio-economic development, maintenance of national defence and security, and improvement of the material and spiritual life of the people. 2. Organizations and individuals engaged in research and development of technologies and information technology products for reform of socio-economic management or technological renewal shall be entitled to tax or credit incentives and other incentives in accordance with law. © Allens Arthur Robinson - Vietnam Laws Online Database on www.vietnamlaws.com 16