HO CHI MINH CITY -- The National Assembly of Vietnam, the country's legislative body, approved a controversial cybersecurity law on Tuesday, sparking concerns about free speech from domestic as well as foreign business communities.
Among 466 members of parliament, 423 voted for the bill, 15 against, with 28 abstaining. With an approval rating of 86.86%, the law will come into effect on January 1, 2019.
