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With the goal of putting the first nuclear power unit into operation in 2035, Vietnam is urgently completing the regulatory system, strengthening the capacity of management agencies, training human resources and preparing the necessary conditions for the national nuclear power program. Download Seminar on State management of radiation and nuclear safety within the framework of the 7th National Nuclear Regulatory Conference - Photo: VGP/TGDuring 2 days (July 30-31), 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 province to organize the 7th National Nuclear Regulatory Conference. Strengthening state management capacity on radiation and nuclear safety At the thematic session on state management for nuclear power development, Deputy Director of the Department of Radiation and Nuclear Safety Nguyen Ngoc Huynh said, after the National Assembly issued Resolution No. 174/2024/QH15 on continuing to implement the investment policy of Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Project and Resolution No. 189/2025/QH15 on a number of issues. special mechanisms and policies to invest in project construction, investors are urgently implementing preparatory work. The goal is to put the first nuclear power unit into operation in 2035. Along with that, projects on training and developing human resources, strengthening the capacity of regulatory agencies and technical support organizations have also been implemented to serve the national nuclear power program. According to Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Huynh, the Atomic Energy Law of the year 2025 and implementation guidance documents have established a legal framework for managing the entire life cycle of nuclear power plants, from location approval, construction licensing, test operation, official operation to termination of operation. To meet the requirements of implementing the nuclear power program, the Department of Radiation and Nuclear Safety is continuing to perfect the system of circulars and technical standards on nuclear safety and security; develop regulations for research reactors and small modular reactors (SMRs); At the same time, prepare human resources, establish specialized appraisal groups, complete coordination mechanisms with investors and improve inspection and supervision capacity. However, according to leaders of the Department of Radiation and Nuclear Safety, the preparation work is still facing many challenges, notably the lack of a team of experienced experts, while the technical infrastructure and tools for appraisal and assessment work are still limited. Download Topic Radiation safety in the field of health and industry - Photo: VGP/TGCompleting nuclear regulationsAt the conference, representatives of nuclear power project investors shared practical experiences and proposed many solutions to ensure the progress of project implementation. A representative of Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) said that the unit has implemented many tasks to serve the Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant Project, including adjusting investment policies and consulting. Participate in negotiating the Inter-Governmental Agreement, coordinate the assessment of the national nuclear power infrastructure, contribute to improving the system of legal documents and prepare plans to train operational human resources. From project implementation practice, EVN recommends continuing to complete the regulatory roadmap associated with investment progress; enhance technical dialogue right from the document preparation stage; Build a team of specialized legal human resources; At the same time, complete the coordination mechanism between management agencies and investors in the appraisal and licensing process. For the Ninh Thuan 2 Nuclear Power Plant Project, the representative of the Vietnam National Energy-Industry Group (Petrovietnam) affirmed that safety is the highest principle in the project implementation process. Petrovietnam recommends continuing to strengthen the capacity of regulatory agencies; establish a technical exchange mechanism early; Develop a comprehensive regulatory roadmap and organize planned inspections based on risk assessment. The enterprise also commits to prepare complete and transparent documents and coordinate closely with the Department of Radiation and Nuclear Safety and regulatory agencies to ensure the project is implemented safely, according to standards and sustainably. Download Delegates visit and learn about equipment serving radiation and nuclear safety - Photo: VGP/TGB Besides the content on state management and project implementation, the conference also spent a lot of time exchanging technology and solutions to support the development of the nuclear power industry. Mr. Sergey Salata, Technical Director of Star Energy Vietnam Company, introduced the STAR (Safe Tiny Atomic Reactor) micro-modular reactor technology. According to him, this technology has the ability to reduce initial investment costs compared to large-scale nuclear power projects, facilitating capital mobilization and implementation in stages. This model allows starting with the first unit to complete design, manufacturing and accumulate experience before expanding into multi-module plants. At the same time, the implementation process also contributes to improving the capacity of regulatory agencies, technical support organizations and nuclear experts in management, appraisal and implementation.Operation. Meanwhile, representatives of Bertin Technologies Company (France) introduced radiation monitoring, detection and measurement solutions to serve nuclear safety assurance. Representatives of QIS Global Company shared experiences in applying radiation technology in non-destructive testing (NDT) to serve the fields of nuclear power, oil and gas, energy and industrial manufacturing. 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