The 14th Vietnam Conference on Nuclear Science and Technology (VINANST-14) opened on December 9 via videoconference, drawing a large number Vietnamese and foreign experts, scientists, researchers and management officials working in different fields of nuclear science and technology.
Nuclear technology has been applied in diagnosing metastatic cancer in Dong Nai hospital (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The 14th Vietnam Conference on Nuclear Science and Technology (VINANST-14) opened on December 9 via videoconference, drawing a large number Vietnamese and foreign experts, scientists, researchers and management officials working in different fields of nuclear science and technology.
Addressing the event, Director of the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (VINATOM) Tran Chi Thanh said that the VINANST-14 is an important scientific event for the Vietnamese nuclear energy scientist community, and an effort to encourage scientific researches and the development of application of atomic energy in the context that Vietnam is working to promote atomic energy for peaceful purposes.
The event, which will run until December 10, comprises 14 sessions focusing on various topics, including applications of data-driven methods and AI in nuclear reactor engineering, and reactor neutron beam applications and some results at the Da Lat research reactor.
In the field of health care, Assoc. Prof. Le Ngoc Ha from 108 Military Central Hospital delivered a report themed “Radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals in Nuclear Medicine in Vietnam: Current status and Prospective”.
Meanwhile, Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Nhi Dien, head of the Dalat Nuclear Research Reactor (NRI) also briefed participants on the status of the Project on Research Center for Nuclear Science and Technology and Proposing main research and application directions of the New Research Reactor. The centre, comprising a 10 MWt reactor, is a joint project of Vietnam and Russia.
First held in 1996 by the VINATOM, the VINANST is a biennial event is the biggest of its kind in atomic research, development and application in Vietnam./.
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Since 2022, more than 500 Vietnamese startups have engaged in Google’s Startup Academy, Google for Startups Accelerator, and Google Startup Masterclass. Nearly 100 of these firms received support to develop and improve their products, benefiting more than 300,000 customers and creating over 300 new jobs through successful fundraising and team expansion amidst Vietnam’s competitive economy.
Over the past three decades, Binh Duong has cemented its status as one of Vietnam’s most dynamic industrial hubs, building a robust foundation in manufacturing, exports, and investment. The province now has 30 operational industrial parks spanning over 13,000 hectares, with an occupancy rate exceeding 90%.
The diplomat emphasised that Vietnam places the highest priority on the development of science, technology, and innovation, viewing them as critical drivers for the country’s advancement in the new development era.
The PM revealed Vietnam’s plan to develop nuclear power in the near future, and called on the Swedish side to assist Vietnam in developing and refining legal and policy frameworks for the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes; training and developing human resources; ensuring nuclear safety; and conducting training and drills to improve incident management capabilities.
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The organisers hope the competition will help shape a generation of exceptional engineers who will make significant contributions to Vietnam’s scientific and technological progress in this era of transformation.
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Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu laid stress on the significance of the Hanoi Convention, particularly to the Asia – Pacific, to handling legal gaps in international cooperation against rapidly increasing global cybercrime.
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According to the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, dated December 22, 2024, on making breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, this is considered a decisive factor in the development of nations. It is seen as a prerequisite and the best opportunity for Vietnam to become prosperous and powerful in the new era of the nation’s rise.
Vietnam’s demographic advantage, including a youthful population of 100 million in a “golden age”, further bolsters its ambitions. Its dynamic workforce, with a natural inclination toward science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), is a key asset in attracting private investment to innovation-driven sectors.
Vietnam views sci-tech as a decisive factor in national development and a key tool for achieving sustainable development goals, and is ready to boost sci-tech cooperation with Venezuela for mutual prosperity.
Nuclear technology has been applied in diagnosing metastatic cancer in Dong Nai hospital (Photo: VNA) 
