The 12th National Conference on Nuclear Science and Technology opened in Nha Trang city on August 2 (Photo: VNA)
Khanh Hoa (VNA) – The 12th National Conference on
Nuclear Science and Technology opened in Nha Trang city, the south central
province of Khanh Hoa, on August 2.
Opening the biennial event, Deputy Minister of
Science and Technology Pham Cong Tac said the nuclear energy sector has been
developing and gained encouraging outcomes in Vietnam over the past years.
However, it needs to continue weathering
difficulties and challenges to improve the nuclear science and technology
capacity while creating many products and services serving national
development.
This year’s conference will help orient, build
and implement research programmes, develop and apply atomic energy for peaceful
purposes, and enhance Vietnam’s cooperation with foreign partners in the field,
he noted.
It gathers leading scientists and experts from
domestic and foreign research institutes, universities, hospitals and
organisations, including the Duy Tan University, the Bach Mai Hospital, the
Agricultural Genetics Institute of Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural
Development, the Institute for Asian-Pacific
Science-Technology Research Cooperation, and the
International Atomic Energy Agency.
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They presented the latest research findings and experience in
nuclear technology development, radiation safety, radioactive waste management,
and personnel training.
Participants also listened to speeches and
reports on the application of nuclear techniques in industry, agriculture,
rural development and health care.
The three-day conference also features an
exhibition on the application of nuclear science, technology, equipment and
techniques in socio-economic development.
It is organised by the Vietnam Atomic Energy
Association, the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute, and the Khanh Hoa provincial Department
of Science and Technology.-VNA