Decree No. 45/2015/ND-CP on topographic and cartographic activities. Country/Territory Viet Nam Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Công Báo Nos. 555-556 (20/05/2015). Subject Land & soil, Sea Keyword Data collection/reporting Marine area Survey/mapping Geographical area Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on 1 July 2015. Abstract This Decree, consisting of 37 articles divided into five Chapters, prescribes topographic and cartographic activities in the mainland, on islands, archipelagos and sea areas, under the ground and in the space of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. This Decree applies to state management agencies and organizations and individuals involved in topographic and cartographic activities, exploitation and use of topographic and cartographic information, data and products within the territory of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Topographic and cartographic activities must ensure supply of geographical data to meet requirements for socio-economic development, national defense, security, raising of people's intellectual level and promotion of social progress. Full text English Website www.vietnamlawmagazine.vn References - Legislation Amends Decree No. 102/2008/ND-CP on the collection, management, exploitation and use of natural resources and environmental data. Legislation | Viet Nam | 2008 Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree No. 136/2018/ND-CP on amending certain Decrees providing for regulatory requirements for trade and investment in the environment and natural resource sector. Legislation | Viet Nam | 2018 Keyword: Financing, Internal trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX