Da Lat nuclear reactor (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 12th National
Conference on Nuclear Science and Technology will take place in the central
coastal province of Khanh Hoa from August 2-4, heard a press briefing on July
27.
Tran Chi Thanh, Director of the Vietnam Atomic
Energy Institute (VAEI) said the event aims to promote research and application
activities of the atomic energy sector.
It also presents an opportunity for domestic and
international experts to discuss and exchange the outcomes of their studies and
new applications in nuclear science and technology.
The event expects to gather experts from Russia,
Japan, the US, the UK, France, the Republic of Korea, Netherland, Belgium,
Hungary, India, Singapore, Laos, and Cambodia, as well as specialists from the
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the European Organisation for
Nuclear Research (CERN).
VAEI and IAEA will jointly host a workshop on
application of nuclear technology in industry, agriculture and health.
The biennial event helps promote Vietnam’s scientific
research and the use of atomic energy for peaceful purposes.
An exhibition featuring the studies,
applications, equipment and services of nuclear technology in socio-economic
development will be part of the event.-VNA