Vietnam attends IAEA Board of Governors teleconference
Ambassador Le Dung, Vietnam’s permanent representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to maintaining close cooperation with the agency to promote the application of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes and to serve sustainable development, especially in resolving global issues such as disease, climate change, and environmental pollution.
Ambassador Le Dung, Vietnam’s permanent representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Ambassador Le Dung, Vietnam’s permanent representative to theInternational Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment tomaintaining close cooperation with the agency to promote the application ofnuclear technology for peaceful purposes and to serve sustainable development,especially in resolving global issues such as disease, climate change, andenvironmental pollution.
Addressinga teleconference of the IAEA Board of Governors from June 15 to 19, Dung welcomedthe IAEA’s building of the Zoonotic Disease Integrated Action Project.
Heexpressed his belief that the project would help member nations develop nucleartechnology so as to better manage pandemic threats such as COVID-19.
He toldparticipants that Vietnam gained initial success in the fight against the COVID-19pandemic, confirming 334 cases of infection by June 16 with zero fatalities.
Theambassador took the occasion to thank the IAEA for supporting Vietnam inapplying RT-PCR, a nuclear-derived method, to detect the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2,as well as financial and technical contributions from such countries as the UK,the US, Japan, Canada, and Norway to help the agency provide its support.
Duringthe teleconference, delegates discussed the main issues in the IAEA’s operations,such as its nuclear technical cooperation programmes with members and theenforcement of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) SafeguardsAgreements between the IAEA and Iran, Syria, and the Democratic People’sRepublic of Korea (DPRK).
The Boardof Governors is one of the two policy-making bodies of the IAEA, along with theannual General Conference of IAEA Member States.
The 35-strongboard examines and makes recommendations to the General Conference on IAEA’sfinancial statements, programmes, and budget. It considers applications formembership and approves safeguards agreements and the publication of the IAEA’ssafety standards. It also appoints a Director General of the IAEA, with theapproval of the General Conference.
Vietnamhas been elected to the IAEA Board of Governors many times and was Chair of theBoard in 2013-2014./.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam spoke highly of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s role in promoting the application of atomic energy for peaceful purposes during a reception in Hanoi on April 5 for its Deputy General Director Najat Mokhtar.
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh urged ASEAN member states to bolster their partnership in regional nuclear safety and security during a meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 30.
Better cooperation is needed between domestic and international agencies, organisations and enterprises in the development of advanced radiation technologies, Hoang Anh Tuan, Director of the Vietnam Atomic Energy Agency said at a conference on atomic energy held in HCM City on October 17.
A key highlight will be the technology cluster pavilion, showcasing top enterprises selected for their innovation, market potential, and practical applications. These firms will display flagship products and solutions, supported by government policies to strengthen the tech sector.
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.
More than an art showcase, the second “Technology with heart” contest seeks to inspire innovation and spotlight the humanistic values that technology can bring into daily life, expected to contribute to a sustainable digital future.
The average speed of the national mobile broadband network remained stable, with download speeds reaching 76.86 Mbps and upload speeds reaching 26.98 Mbps.
Under the MoU, AMD will support several key initiatives spearheaded by HCM City’s authorities, including piloting policies, co-hosting innovation events, and evaluating the investment environment within the Saigon Hi-Tech Park.
The centre is a joint initiative between Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology, with PTIT and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) serving as co-leads, and global telecommunications giant Nokia as founding industry partner.
The new centre, staffed by a team of scientists, researchers, and AI specialists working in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, forms part of Qualcomm’s global AI research group.
As a flagship initiative of the community project “Digital Literacy for All”, the programme forms part of a national scheme to equip 20 million young people with digital business skills.
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.
In the digital age and amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution, IP plays an increasingly critical role, not only in safeguarding inventions but also in reducing copyright infringement and curbing piracy.
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.
The week features a rich lineup of activities, including a plenary conference on blockchain and AI development, thematic seminars on future technology trends and investment visions, applications of blockchain and AI in business, the Super Vietnam PitchFest, as well as forums for blockchain and AI.
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.
Ambassador Le Dung, Vietnam’s permanent representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) (Photo: VNA) 
