Hanoi, Nov. 12 -- Russia will facilitate Vietnamese scientists' access to MBIR, one of the world's leading advanced fast-neutron research reactors, to strengthen research capacity in nuclear materials, fuel and reactor technology, Dr. Tran Chi Thanh, Director of the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (VINATOM) under the Ministry of Science and Technology, has said.

As Vietnam develops its nuclear science and technology and prepares the necessary conditions in terms of human resources, research capacity, safety systems and technical infrastructure, participation in international research programmes and access to MBIR will enable the country to conduct experiments supporting its programme for the peaceful use of atomic energy. This will help ...