International and domestic experts have gathered in central Da Nang city for a two-day seminar on the application of atomic energy in socio-economic development.

During the October 23-24 seminar, participants discussed topics relating to the state management of radiation safety, the implementation of nuclear power projects, the research and application of atomic energy in health care and rural development sectors, and training in the atomic energy.

Vietnam has achieved positive results over the years in the research and application of atomic energy to serve socio-economic development.

Currently, the country houses 23 radio therapy centres and four oncology hospitals.

Vietnam has been ranked eighth by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the field of research on gene mutation for create new varieties.-VNA