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China builds nuclear reactors near border, but refuses to cooperate with VN

China has removed an important clause in the draft MOU on the cooperation of the two countries’ regulatory bodies and the nuclear power industry, according to the Vietnam Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Safety (VARANS).

Scientists: no need to worry about Chinese nuke reactors near border

The Vietnam Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Safety (Varans) said Vietnam and China have agreed to set up a channel to exchange information and cooperate in nuclear power technology.

Vietnam-US cooperation in nuclear power

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam will benefit from increased cooperation with the US in nuclear power and will  welcome all international cooperation programs, scientists say.

Japan, Vietnam hold training courses on nuclear power safety

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Safety (VARANS) and the Japan Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) are holding training courses on preventing the risk of fire at nuclear power plants in Hanoi from September 7-10.

Loose management on radioactive sources exposes people to risks

VietNamNet Bridge - Only after a series of radioactive source losses were reported recently have people realized that Vietnam radioactive sources are not under strict control as required.