HANOI, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam seeks to master nuclear energy technology to support socio-economic development and gradually establish a domestic nuclear industry, Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung said here on Wednesday during a National Assembly session, according to the Vietnam News Agency.
Speaking during the discussion of a draft amended law on atomic energy, Hung said Vietnam aims to localize its nuclear industry as part of its strategy to support green energy development.
The government plans to foster a domestic market for nuclear technology, focusing on the production of equipment and radioactive materials to expand nuclear energy applications, he said.
The draft law seeks to encourage private sector involvement in nuclear research and development, aiming to reduce reliance on state funding.
To support this goal, the government will implement training programs to build a skilled workforce in the nuclear energy sector and offer incentives to attract both domestic and international experts, he said.
Last November, the National Assembly approved a plan to resume nuclear power development after an eight-year hiatus, citing the need to ensure national energy security. ■
