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are established and invested by social organizations, social-occupational
organizations, economic organizations or individuals for material facilities
and operation budget.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Scientific and technological organizations are institutions with
their main functions of science research, technology research and
development, scientific and technological services, which are established
and registered in accordance with legal provisions.

- Scientific research organizations, technology research and
development organizations are organized in the form of academies,
institutions, centers, laboratories, research stations, monitoring stations,
test stations and others prescribed by the Minister of Science and

Technology (referred to "Science Research and Technology Development
Organization");

- Scientific and technology service organizations are organized in
the form of centers, offices, laboratories and others prescribed by the
Minister of Science and Technology.

Expenditure on science research and technology development
refers to expenditure for development investment, scientific research and
technological development and others.

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