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On the morning of May 19, the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (Ministry of Science and Technology) coordinated with the European Union Delegation to Vietnam to hold an inauguration ceremony and hand over the results of the Project Establishment of a radiation early warning monitoring network and ASEAN regional data exchange channel (EU-ASEANTOM) component in Vietnam. Download Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Le Xuan Dinh and EU Ambassador to Vietnam Julien Guerrier and delegates cut the ribbon to inaugurate the radiation early warning monitoring network - Photo: VGP/Thu GiangThe event marks an important step forward in improving the capacity to ensure radiation and nuclear safety, and affirms Vietnams commitment to regional nuclear security cooperation. The EU-ASEANTOM project (code MC3.01/19) is funded by the EU with non-refundable funding, with the goal of establishing a radiation monitoring and early warning network (EWRMN) and an ASEAN regional data exchange channel (ASEAN-RDEP) for 7 ASEAN member countries. The system is designed to promptly detect signs of unusual increases in radiation levels in the environment, thereby helping countries proactively take response measures to protect community and environment. In Vietnam, the project was assigned by the Ministry of Science and Technology to the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute, with the direct implementing unit being the Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology. After an implementation process with many challenges in terrain and weather, Vietnam has completed all target items. Accordingly, a network of 41 online monitoring stations has been established, including 40 MIRA devices measuring environmental gamma dose rates on the ground and 1 SARA device measuring gamma spectrum underwater located at Hon Dau Marine Station. Stations are prioritized for installation in key areas across the country. Along with that, the Network Operation Center located in Hanoi, belonging to the Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, has the ability to receive, store, process and display online data 24/7 from all monitoring stations nationwide. Notably, all Vietnams monitoring data has been connected and shared smoothly with the ASEAN-RDEP data exchange channel located in Thailand, At the same time, it is ready to transition to the IRMIS system of the International Atomic Energy Agency. In addition to technical infrastructure, the project also helps train a team of Vietnamese experts capable of operating, maintaining and managing the system in an independent and sustainable way. Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Le Xuan Dinh said that radiation and nuclear safety is always the top priority of the Vietnamese Government in the process of developing and applying atomic energy for peaceful purposes. According to the Deputy Minister, the EU-funded project not only helps strengthen Vietnams technical capacity but also contributes to building a solid nuclear safety and security network for the entire Southeast Asia region. Officially putting this network into operation will help authorities quickly assess the situation and organize effective responses if an incident occurs, thereby protecting the safety of people and the environment, Deputy Minister emphasized. Deputy Minister Le Xuan Dinh also appreciated the coordination. of the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology and related agencies in supporting station infrastructure, and acknowledged the efforts of units under the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute during project implementation. The Deputy Minister requested the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute to continue to coordinate with related units to operate the system stably, and at the same time research and integrate data into the National Environmental Radiation Monitoring and Warning Network. Download Delegates visit the Network Operation Center - Photo: VGP/Thu Giang EU Ambassador to Vietnam Julien Guerrier said the project demonstrates the importance that the EU places on Vietnam - a trusted and long-term partner of the EU in ASEAN in cooperation to ensure optimal levels of protection against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) risks. According to Mr. Julien Guerrier, the program has contributed to building a national network for environmental radiation monitoring and warning. early to regularly monitor and promptly detect unusual domestic and cross-border radiation incidents in the ASEAN region. This system is expected to provide information and data to better respond to radiation and nuclear incidents that may occur, thereby strengthening civil protection capacity and nuclear safety. Mr. Julien Guerrier said that the event took place at the time when Vietnam - EU relations were just upgraded to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, opening up many opportunities for cooperation. new cooperation in the fields of science and technology and sharing international standards. The EU Ambassador also said that the two sides are promoting cooperation in skills development, technology transfer and application of European quality standards in fields such as nuclear, energy and transportation - areas where Vietnam is implementing many large-scale public investment programs. In particular, the EU affirmed that it will continue to accompany Vietnam in the energy transition process, improving energy use efficiency, Developing renewable energy, ensuring nuclear safety and minimizing risksro CBRN. Download the Network Operation Center located at the Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology - Photo: VGP/Thu Giang Putting the EU-ASEANTOM monitoring network into operation will not only help Vietnam enhance the ability to early detect cross-border radioactive incidents but also create an important data platform to serve state management of atomic energy, aiming for synchronous integration with the National Environmental Radiation Monitoring and Warning Network in the near future.Thu GiangSee moreStrengthen
