Hai Phong promotes peaceful applications of atomic energy

The Hai Phong People’s Committee has issued Plan No. 183/KH-UBND to implement the national strategy for the development and application of atomic energy for peaceful purposes through 2035, with a vision to 2050.

The plan aims to implement Prime Minister’s Decision No. 438/QD-TTg dated March 16, 2026, contributing to sustainable socio-economic development, environmental protection and national energy security.

Under the plan, Hai Phong aims to develop and apply atomic energy in a safe and secure manner to support key sectors of the economy. The city will focus on improving the regulatory framework, strengthening state management capacity in radiation and nuclear safety, investing in technical infrastructure, developing a highly skilled workforce and expanding nuclear technology applications in healthcare, industry, agriculture, natural resources and environmental management.

Through 2030, the city will prioritize public awareness campaigns to improve understanding of nuclear power development and atomic energy applications. In the healthcare sector, expand its network of radiology, nuclear medicine, and oncology and radiotherapy facilities quipped with modern technologies to meet rising demand for medical services.

In industry, the city will prioritize the use of radiation and radioisotopes in industrial irradiation, non-destructive testing, tracer techniques, scanning technologies and other high-demand applications, helping enhance business competitiveness.

In agriculture, Hai Phong targets annual growth of at least 10% in the contribution of radiation and radioisotope applications, supporting the preservation and quarantine of agricultural and seafood products while promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices.

Natural resources and environmental management have also been identified as priority areas for nuclear technology applications. The city plans to expand the use of nuclear techniques in water resource management, environmental pollution control, research into sedimentation and erosion at river mouths and port areas, as well as disaster forecasting, prevention and climate change adaptation.

At the same time, Hai Phong aims to strengthen scientific and technological capacity in the nuclear sector while ensuring radiation and nuclear safety. The city targets specialized training for all officials responsible for radiation safety management and plans to build a digital database covering all radiation facilities and atomic energy-related activities.

By 2035, Hai Phong will continue implementing nuclear power development goals in line with government policy while gradually mastering advanced nuclear and radiation technologies in healthcare, industry and agriculture. Radiation medicine is expected to become one of the country’s leading specialties, supported by modern equipment and potential investment in advanced treatment technologies such as proton therapy.

Looking ahead to 2050, Hai Phong aims to make atomic energy applications a key scientific and technological field supporting green growth, the circular economy and environmental protection. The city expects its radiation technology capabilities in strategic sectors to rank among the most advanced in Vietnam.

To achieve these goals, Hai Phong will focus on improving policies and regulatory mechanisms, developing human resources, accelerating digital transformation, applying big data and artificial intelligence in radiation monitoring and management, and expanding international cooperation in the field of atomic energy.

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