Viet Nam and Assystem discuss cooperation in developing nuclear power capacities
This was the key takeaway from the reception and working meeting between Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Le Xuan Dinh and Stéphanie Aubarbier, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Assystem, on October 8, 2026, aimed at promoting cooperation in the fields of atomic energy, nuclear power, and human resource development.
Minister Vu Hai Quan: Nuclear safety is the paramount requirement, zero error allowed
"In nuclear development, safety must be the top priority, and there is no room for error." This key message was emphasized by Minister Vu Hai Quan during a working session with the Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Safety on October 7, 2026.
Viet Nam and South Korea strengthen cooperation on nuclear safety
On the afternoon of October 1, 2026, in Seoul, Minister Vu Hai Quan held a working session with Mr. Choi Won-ho, Chairman of the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission of South Korea (NSSC).
Step by step mastering and developing nuclear technology suited to Viet Nam’s needs
At the regular press conference of the Ministry of Science and Technology on September 30, Dr. Tran Chi Thanh, Director of the Viet Nam Atomic Energy Institute (under the Ministry of Science and Technology), affirmed that the clearest and most effective application of nuclear technology in Viet Nam today is in medicine.
Viet Nam and South Korea promote cooperation in atomic energy technology
On the morning of September 30, 2026, in Seoul, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan held a working session with South Korea's Minister of Trade, Industry and Resources Kim Jung Kwan to discuss cooperation in atomic energy technology.
Developing nuclear power to ensure national energy security
Nuclear power has been identified as a large-scale, baseload, and low-emission energy source that contributes to national energy security, promotes green growth, and helps realize Viet Nam’s commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
Expanding international opportunities for young Vietnamese scientists
VINATOM and ICISE will jointly organize scientific schools, training programs, and collaborative research initiatives, giving young scientists access to global experts and new international research directions.
Bringing technology from lab to oilfield
Scientists and oil and gas experts are selecting technologies capable of addressing operational challenges in enhanced oil recovery, water-shutoff treatments, downhole flow monitoring, and structural integrity management, targeting field trials during the 2026–2030 period.
Phu Tho proactively drafts radiological and nuclear emergency response plan
Formulating a radiological and nuclear emergency response plan is an urgent requirement to protect public lives, health, the environment, and property, while ensuring national defense, security, and sustainable socio-economic development.
Phu Tho proactively drafts radiological and nuclear emergency response plan
Formulating a radiological and nuclear emergency response plan is an urgent requirement to protect public lives, health, the environment, and property, while ensuring national defense, security, and sustainable socio-economic development.
