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Vietnam is entering an important preparation phase for the nuclear power program with urgent requirements for completing regulatory infrastructure, building a capable management agency and training a team of high-quality experts, creating a solid foundation for the development of atomic energy for peaceful purposes. Download Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan spoke at the Conference - Photo: VGP/TG On July 30, in Quang Ninh, the Department of Radiation and Nuclear Safety (Ministry of Science and Technology) coordinated with the Department of Science and Technology of Quang Ninh to organize the 7th National Nuclear Regulation Conference with the theme State management of radiation and nuclear safety for socio-economic development. The conference took place in the context of Vietnam. is actively preparing to deploy the nuclear power program, investing in the construction of new nuclear research reactors and promoting the application of atomic energy for peaceful purposes in many socio-economic fields. Atomic energy has huge application potential. Speaking at the Conference, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan emphasized that along with the development of nuclear power, the application potential of nuclear technology in socio-economic development is still very large, from plant breeding, post-harvest preservation to advanced medical fields. Therefore, management agencies, research units, businesses and medical facilities need to promote the application of new technologies into practice, contributing to promoting the effectiveness of atomic energy to serve national development. Minister Vu Hai Quan said that the legal system on atomic energy is continuing to be perfected to implement the 2025 Atomic Energy Law and the Strategy for developing and applying atomic energy to 2035, with a vision to 2050. In Meanwhile, many important programs and projects are being implemented, including the Project on training human resources for the atomic energy field approved by the Prime Minister. Emphasizing the key role of human resources, the Minister said that training must be one step ahead to meet the requirements of operating nuclear power plants in the future as well as effectively deploying applications of atomic energy. The Ministry of Science and Technology is promoting cooperation with many international partners, including the Russian Federation and Rosatom Group to enhance research and training of high-quality human resources for this field. Download the 7th National Nuclear Regulatory Conference taking place on July 30-31. Improving the capacity of nuclear regulatory agenciesEvaluating the 7th National Nuclear Regulatory Conference as an important forum, Minister Vu Hai Quan said that this is an opportunity for regulatory agencies, localities, experts, international organizations, radiation facilities and nuclear facilities to jointly evaluate the current state of state management of radiation and nuclear safety; exchange experiences, identify difficulties and problems and propose solutions to improve management effectiveness and efficiency. According to the Minister, delegates need to focus on discussing three key groups of issues. First of all, evaluate the organization of law enforcement on atomic energy after the 2025 Atomic Energy Law takes effect; clarify the results achieved, difficulties and problems and propose improvements to mechanisms and policies. At the same time, share international experience on building an independent regulatory agency, improving capacity for appraisal, inspection, supervision and preparing regulatory infrastructure for nuclear power programs. The second group of key issues is improving the capacity of the national nuclear and radiation safety agency in terms of organizational structure, human resources, technical capacity, digital transformation and international cooperation; Special attention is paid to training and developing human resources to meet the standards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the requirements for implementing the nuclear power program. In addition, delegates also focused on exchanging experiences on strengthening coordination between management agencies, localities, radiation facilities, nuclear facilities and international organizations; build a safety culture; ensure radiation safety, nuclear safety, nuclear security and fully implement nuclear inspection obligations. Speaking via video sent to the conference, Deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Karine Herviou highly appreciated Vietnams progress in strengthening the regulatory infrastructure and ensuring radiation and nuclear safety. According to her, Vietnams adoption of the Atomic Energy Law in 2025 demonstrates its strong commitment to harmonizing the legal system with international safety standards. In the context of Vietnam promoting its nuclear power program and expanding atomic energy applications, Ms. Karine Herviou believes that building an independent, professional and capable regulatory agency is decisive. This agency needs to be guaranteed adequate expertise, resources and authority to effectively carry out licensing, inspection, supervision and safety assessment according to IAEA standards. Information on the orientation of nuclear regulatory work, Director of the Department of Radiation and Nuclear Safety Nguyen HoangLinh said that the Departments key task is to build a modern regulatory agency capable of managing the entire life cycle of nuclear power projects. In particular, human resource development is identified as a key factor to form a qualified team to carry out appraisal, licensing and supervision of new generation nuclear power technologies.Thu GiangSee moreVietnam needs tens of thousands of human resources for nuclear power by 2035See morePermanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc: Urgently complete the dossier to adjust the investment policy of Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power ProjectSee
