Hanoi, June 27 -- The 15th National Assembly (NA) adopted seven important laws spanning science and technology, atomic energy, rail transport, banking regulation, mass organisations, military defence, and criminal procedure during its plenary session on June 27. With 435 out of 438 lawmakers present voting in favour, the NA passed the revised Law on Science, Technology and Innovation, which comprises seven chapters and 73 articles. The law will come into force on October 1, 2025, except for certain provisions that will take effect earlier, on July 1. The law institutionalises major Party resolutions and includes forward-looking, flexible provisions to encourage innovation. It marks a shift from input-based financial control to results-bas...