Decree No. 331/2025/NĐ-CP provides detailed regulations on certain provisions and measures for implementing the Atomic Energy Law regarding the development and application of atomic energy.

DECREE

DETAILING CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND MEASURES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LAW ON ATOMIC ENERGY REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF ATOMIC ENERGY

On the basis of 61/2014/QH13;

On the basis of Atomic Energy Law No. 94/2025/QH15;

On the basis of Science, Technology, and Innovation Law No. 93/2025/QH15;

On the basis of High-Tech Industry Law No. 21/2008/QH12;

On the basis of Technology Transfer Law No. 07/2017/QH14;

On the basis of State Budget Law No. 89/2025/QH15;

On the basis of Public Investment Law No. 58/2024/QH15, amended and supplemented by Law No. 90/2025/QH15;

On the basis of Investment Law No. 61/2020/QH14 has been amended and supplemented by Law No. 72/2020/QH14, Law No. 03/2022/QH15, Law No. 05/2022/QH15, Law No. 08/2022/QH15, Law No. 09/2022/QH15, Law No. 20/2023/QH15, Law No. 26/2023/QH15, Law No. 27/2023/QH15, Law No. 28/2023/QH15, Law No. 31/2024/QH15, Law No. 33/2024/QH15, Law No. 43/2024/QH15, Law No. 57/2024/QH15 and Law No. 90/2025/QH15;

On the basis of Corporate Income Tax Law No. 67/2025/QH15;

On the basis of Bidding Law No. 22/2023/QH15 has been amended and supplemented by Law No. 57/2024/QH15 and Law No. 90/2025/QH15;

On the basis of Civil Servants Law No. 80/2025/QH15;

On the basis of Public Officer Law No. 58/2010/QH12;

Pursuant to the proposal of the Minister of Science and Technology;

The Government promulgates this Decree detailing certain provisions and measures for implementing the Atomic Energy Law regarding the development and application of atomic energy. This Decree details certain provisions and measures for implementing the Atomic Energy Law, including:

PART I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

1. Detailing certain provisions of the Atomic Energy Law:

a) The state policy in the field of atomic energy as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 5;

b) The strategy for developing and applying atomic energy for peaceful purposes as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 10;

c) Developing human resources in the field of atomic energy as stipulated in Clause 5, Article 11;

d) Building scientific and technological capacity for developing and applying atomic energy as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 12;

đ) Socializing activities in the field of atomic energy as stipulated in Clause 5, Article 13.

2. Measures for implementing the Atomic Energy Law concerning:

a) Professional allowances and hazardous duty allowances for personnel working in the field of atomic energy as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 11;

b) Establishing, reviewing, announcing, implementing, and adjusting the Master Plan for the Development and Application of Atomic Energy as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 10.

This Decree applies to state management agencies, organizations, individuals within Vietnam and abroad, and international organizations conducting activities in the field of atomic energy in Vietnam.

Article 2. Applicability

1. Infrastructure for developing atomic energy includes the overall material, technical, organizational, legal conditions, and financial resources necessary to serve the development and application of atomic energy, ensuring radiation safety, nuclear safety, and security.

Article 3. Explanation of Terms

2. Nuclear science and technology infrastructure is a system of material and technical facilities including research centers, laboratories, equipment, digital infrastructure, and other necessary conditions to serve research, technological development, radioactive waste management, emergency response, radiation safety, nuclear safety, security, and inspection.

3. The national administrative management agency system for radiation safety, nuclear safety, and nuclear security consists of agencies responsible for state management functions from central to local levels regarding radiation safety, nuclear safety, and nuclear security.

4. Highly qualified human resources in the field of atomic energy include Project Chief Engineers, Project Chief Architects, experts, and other high-quality personnel in the field of atomic energy.

5. Developing nuclear science and technology capacity is the process of building, consolidating, and expanding the country's capabilities in scientific research and technological development in the field of atomic energy through investment in material infrastructure, technical infrastructure, human resources, research organization, science and technology innovation, and ensuring financial resources to achieve self-reliance in nuclear technology serving economic and social development, energy security, radiation safety, nuclear safety, and nuclear security.

6. A shared laboratory is a model laboratory jointly invested in, constructed, and operated by multiple agencies, organizations, and enterprises; managed and utilized on the principle of sharing resources (material infrastructure, equipment, data, experts) to optimize resource utilization efficiency, enhance the quality of scientific and technological research, training, and human resource development.

7. International organizations in the field of atomic energy are organizations established based on international agreements or treaties between countries, regions, or international organizations, having international legal personality, independent organizational structure and functional operations, carrying out tasks of cooperation, coordination, technical assistance, research, training, consulting, or supervision in the field of developing and applying atomic energy for peaceful purposes, ensuring radiation safety, nuclear safety, and nuclear security within a region or globally.

8. National key laboratories for nuclear science and technology are key research institutions funded by the state, equipped with modern, integrated, advanced equipment, and high-quality human resources aimed at developing national nuclear science and technology capacity, applying atomic energy to various fields serving economic and social development, ensuring radiation safety, nuclear safety, and nuclear security.

INVESTMENT AND FINANCIAL GUARANTEES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF ATOMIC ENERGY

Chapter II

INVESTMENT AND FINANCIAL GUARANTEES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF NUCLEAR ENERGY

Article 4. Prioritize investment and diversify sources of capital for the development and application of atomic energy

1. Prioritize investment for the development and application of atomic energy to ensure the following principles:

a) Synchronously develop the national infrastructure for atomic energy; enhance capacity to ensure radiation safety, nuclear safety, and nuclear security; improve research and development capabilities in various fields to increase productivity, quality, and economic and social efficiency;

b) Be consistent with the Strategy for the Development and Application of Atomic Energy for Peaceful Purposes, and the Planning for the Development and Application of Atomic Energy;

c) Be comprehensive, focused, and avoid scattered and overlapping investments;

d) Be transparent, economical, and efficient in management and use of investment capital.

2. The contents prioritized in investment include:

a) Developing scientific and technological capabilities in nuclear energy;

b) Training, nurturing, and developing human resources to serve the development and application of atomic energy, and the development of nuclear power;

c) Building, operating, maintaining, and developing the Digital Platform on Radiation Safety, Nuclear Safety and Security, and the Development and Application of Atomic Energy;

d) Establishing and operating a national network for monitoring and warning environmental radiation;

đ) Establishing national sites for storing, processing, and burying radioactive waste, used radioactive sources, and spent nuclear fuel;

e) Establishing provincial centralized sites for storing, processing, and burying radioactive waste;

g) Projects, programs, proposals, tasks within the list of high-tech priorities for investment, strategic technologies; projects implemented in areas identified as having difficult or extremely difficult socio-economic conditions according to the provisions of the law;

h) Other projects prioritized for investment by the Prime Minister based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Science and Technology and relevant ministries, agencies at the level of ministries, and provincial People's Committees (hereinafter referred to as provincial People's Committees);

3. Diversifying sources of capital for the development and application of atomic energy shall be carried out according to the principle of effectively mobilizing and using all legitimate sources of capital both domestically and internationally, including:

a) State budget allocation for investment in development and regular expenses to implement the priority investment contents stipulated in Clause 2 of this Article;

b) Central and local budgets allocated according to the division of responsibilities and financial balance to implement projects, programs, proposals within their scope of management;

c) Capital from organizations, enterprises, and individuals both domestically and internationally;

d) Aid, sponsorship, preferential loans, official development assistance (ODA), bilateral and multilateral international cooperation funds;

đ) Other legitimate sources of capital as prescribed by law;

4. Organizations, enterprises, and individuals implementing investment projects and activities specified in points a, b, c, d, đ, e, g of Clause 2 of this Article shall enjoy incentives and support according to the laws on investment, corporate income tax, export tax, import tax, personal income tax, science and technology, innovation, high technology, and other relevant laws;

5. Responsibilities for implementation:

a) The Ministry of Science and Technology shall implement national priority projects, programs, proposals, and tasks for the contents stipulated in Clause 2 of this Article to serve the development and application of atomic energy; take the lead in compiling the results of implementation and report annually to the Prime Minister;

b) Ministries, agencies at the level of ministries, and provincial People's Committees shall integrate priority projects, programs, proposals, and tasks for the contents stipulated in Clause 2 of this Article, serving the development and application of atomic energy, into their annual plans; report annually to the Ministry of Science and Technology on the progress and results of implementation.

Article 5. Ensuring the State budget for scientific research and technological development activities in the field of atomic energy

1. Scientific research and technological development activities in the field of atomic energy include:

a) Basic research in the field of atomic energy;

b) Research on radiation application, radioactive isotopes in medicine, agriculture, environment, industry, and other economic and technical sectors; design, manufacture, localization of equipment;

c) Scientific research and technological development of nuclear power;

d) Scientific research and technological development on radiation safety, nuclear safety, nuclear security, and nuclear inspection;

đ) Research to serve the establishment of standards, technical regulations, measurement systems, testing methods, and conformity assessment methods in the field of atomic energy;

e) High-tech and strategic technology research and development; high-tech and strategic products in the field of atomic energy;

g) Experimental production, application, and transfer of technology in the field of atomic energy;

h) Providing scientific and technological services, consulting, testing, calibration, certification, and implementation of initiatives and technical improvements to ensure safety and security;

i) Recovery, transportation, treatment, and centralized storage of radioactive sources and nuclear materials originating from scientific and technological tasks and innovation projects funded by the State budget after the completion of the tasks or when the main implementing organizations no longer need them;

k) Dismantling, decontamination, and disposal of radiation sources and radioactive waste from facilities and equipment used for research and testing after the completion of scientific and technological tasks and innovation projects funded by the State budget;

l) Other activities serving scientific research and technological development in the field of atomic energy.

2. Scientific research and technological development activities in the field of atomic energy that are ensured from the State budget are those with foundational, strategic, or public interest characteristics, not aimed at commercial purposes, carried out to enhance nuclear science and technology capabilities, ensure radiation safety, nuclear safety, and nuclear security. Activities specified in points a, d, đ, e, i, and k of Clause 1 of this Article are ensured from the State budget allocated for science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, and other sources as prescribed by laws on the State budget; other activities are supported and encouraged to mobilize from other legitimate sources.

Article 6. Synchronized Development of Infrastructure, Culture, Education, Healthcare, and Social Welfare in Areas with Nuclear Facilities

1. Investment and development of infrastructure, culture, education, healthcare, and social welfare in areas with nuclear facilities must be consistent with the approved provincial planning; ensuring synchronization between technical infrastructure, social infrastructure, and infrastructure serving nuclear facilities; ensuring radiation safety, nuclear safety, and nuclear security. The proportion, scope, and form of participation of the State, local authorities, and investors of nuclear facilities in investment and development of infrastructure components are determined in the investment policy decision, investment decision, or related documents of competent authorities.

2. Prioritize investment in building and upgrading transportation systems, electricity supply, water supply and drainage, telecommunications, environmental treatment, housing, and public works in areas with nuclear facilities, ensuring connectivity between nuclear facility infrastructure and common infrastructure of the locality and surrounding regions, meeting safety and security requirements.

3. Strengthening the capacity of vocational education and technical training institutions in areas with nuclear facilities to train technical workforce for nuclear facilities.

4. Enhancing the capacity of the primary healthcare system, investing in medical equipment, improving the quality of medical examinations and treatments, and enhancing the ability to respond to radiation incidents and nuclear accidents.

5. Developing cultural facilities and social welfare projects; supporting the implementation of employment policies, increasing income, and stabilizing the lives of people directly affected by the project, in accordance with the approved socio-economic development plan.

6. Funding sources are guaranteed from the following sources:

a) The State budget including: Central government budget for central-level expenditure tasks; local government budget for local-level expenditure tasks in areas with nuclear facilities;

Allocation of funds through medium-term financial and State budget plans, medium-term public investment plans, and annual budget estimates; ensuring transparency, proper use according to objectives and targets, efficiency, and non-overlap with funding of other programs and projects;

b) Contributions from investors and owners of nuclear facilities through financial obligations as prescribed by law; participating in the construction and upgrading of technical infrastructure, public works, social welfare, and community support programs as agreed with local authorities;

c) Other legitimate sources, including: loans, official development assistance (ODA), aid, sponsorship, international cooperation, and other legitimate sources as prescribed by law.

7. The People's Committee of the province where the nuclear facility project is implemented shall be responsible for:

a) Integrating synchronized development contents of infrastructure, culture, education, healthcare, and social welfare in areas with nuclear facilities into provincial planning;

b) Organizing the implementation, management, operation, and supervision of infrastructure projects stipulated in Clauses 2, 3, 4, and 5 of this Article;

c) Allocating land funds, implementing compensation, support, resettlement, and ensuring the stability of residents' lives in areas with nuclear facilities.

8. Investors and owners of nuclear facilities shall be responsible for:

a) Cooperating with the People's Committee of the province where the nuclear facility project is implemented in determining the needs for technical infrastructure and social infrastructure serving nuclear facilities and surrounding communities, ensuring consistency with provincial planning;

b) Invest in infrastructure items within the scope of the nuclear facility according to the investment decision approved by the competent authority; fulfill other responsibilities as prescribed by law.

Chapter III

DEVELOPMENT OF STATE MANAGEMENT CAPACITY AND POTENTIAL FOR THE APPLICATION OF NUCLEAR ENERGY

Article 7. Developing the Strategy for the Development and Application of Nuclear Energy for Peaceful Purposes

The Ministry of Science and Technology shall take the lead and coordinate with ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies, provincial People's Committees, and related organizations and institutions:

1. Draft the Strategy for the Development and Application of Nuclear Energy for Peaceful Purposes (hereinafter referred to as the Strategy), including the following main contents:

a) Perspective: Determine the direction and principles for developing and applying nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, ensuring safety, security, and efficiency;

b) Objectives: Determine general objectives and specific objectives for each stage, aligning with the Strategy for Economic and Social Development, the Strategy for Scientific and Technological Development and Innovation, and other relevant strategies;

c) Tasks: Determine the orientation for development, key tasks regarding nuclear power generation, the development and application of radiation and radioactive isotopes in economic and social sectors, the development of scientific and technological potential in nuclear energy, ensuring radiation safety, nuclear safety, and nuclear security;

d) Solutions including perfecting the management organizational system; drafting and perfecting the legal system and policy mechanisms to ensure radiation safety, nuclear safety, and nuclear security; developing human resources; enhancing public awareness and support; promoting international cooperation and integration;

e) Determine the resources for implementation.

2. Submit the draft Strategy along with the explanatory report and the draft proposal for approval of the Strategy to solicit opinions from ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies, provincial People's Committees, and related organizations and institutions.

3. Summarize, incorporate, explain comments, and finalize the Strategy for submission to the Prime Minister for approval. The dossier for approval of the Strategy includes: Proposal for Approval of the Strategy, draft Strategy, explanatory report, and report on incorporating and explaining comments from ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies, provincial People's Committees, and related organizations and institutions.

Article 8. Implementation of the Strategy for the Development and Application of Nuclear Energy for Peaceful Purposes

1. Within thirty days from the date the Strategy is approved by the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Science and Technology shall be responsible for announcing the Strategy and guiding ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies, provincial People's Committees, and related agencies to organize and implement the Strategy.

2. Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies, provincial People's Committees, and related agencies shall be responsible for drafting plans for implementation, organizing, and allocating resources to achieve the objectives and tasks of the Strategy.

3. The Ministry of Science and Technology shall take the lead and coordinate with ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies, provincial People's Committees, and related agencies to monitor and inspect the implementation of the Strategy, and regularly report to the Prime Minister.

4. Every five years, the Ministry of Science and Technology shall be responsible for evaluating the implementation of the Strategy, and if necessary, propose to the Prime Minister to adjust the Strategy to ensure its alignment with economic and social development requirements.

5. The Vietnam Fatherland Front within the scope of its functions and responsibilities shall participate in supervising the implementation of the Strategy to ensure transparency, accountability, and social consensus.

Article 9. Ensuring and Enhancing Capacity, Human Resources, Finance, and Technical Infrastructure for the National Radiation and Nuclear Safety Agency and the State Management System for Radiation Safety, Nuclear Safety, and Nuclear Security

Clause 1. The National Radiation and Nuclear Safety Agency shall be guaranteed by the State the following conditions regarding human resources:

Point a) The number of staff positions and the quality of civil servants and officials must meet the requirements for performing state management tasks based on staffing norms and position standards approved by competent authorities, with the number of staff positions adjusted to increase in accordance with the needs of state management and consistent with the pace of nuclear power development;

Point b) Civil servants, officials, and employees of the National Radiation and Nuclear Safety Agency shall enjoy occupational allowance benefits as stipulated in Article 16 of this Decree. Individuals engaged in public service work involving radiation exposure shall receive hazardous and dangerous job allowances as stipulated in Article 16 of this Decree;

Point c) Experts, managers, scientists, or individuals with relevant experience and professional competence may enter into contracts to perform civil servant duties in accordance with the regulations on civil servant task performance contracts;

Point d) Technical personnel teams in affiliated public institutions shall be maintained and developed in terms of capacity to carry out core tasks related to ensuring radiation safety, safety, security, and nuclear inspection, training, and digital transformation;

Clause 2. The National Radiation and Nuclear Safety Agency shall be guaranteed by the State the following financial conditions:

Point a) Payment of salaries and allowances; costs for domestic and international training and capacity enhancement programs to improve professional skills; incentive systems for civil servants, officials, and individuals entering into contracts as stipulated in points b and c of Clause 1 of this Article;

Point b) Payment of fees for hiring experts and organizations both domestically and internationally to serve management, inspection, supervision, evaluation, and special urgent tasks;

Clause 3. State agencies responsible for managing radiation safety, nuclear safety, and nuclear security from central to local levels, including agencies and organizations under ministries, ministerial-level agencies, and provincial People's Committees assigned the task of ensuring radiation safety, nuclear safety, and nuclear security, shall be guaranteed by the State the following resources:

Point a) Human resources and funds to perform management functions within their assigned scope. Civil servants, officials, and employees specializing in radiation safety, nuclear safety, and nuclear security at these agencies shall enjoy occupational allowance benefits and hazardous and dangerous job allowances as stipulated in Article 16 of this Decree;

Point b) Allocation of resources to implement capacity enhancement programs according to plans approved by competent authorities;

Clause 4. The Ministry of Science and Technology shall approve plans to enhance capacity for the National Radiation and Nuclear Safety Agency. Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies, and provincial People's Committees shall base their approval of plans to enhance capacity for agencies responsible for managing radiation safety, nuclear safety, and nuclear security on their assigned functions and tasks; integrate these plans into annual science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation plans; and report annually to the Ministry of Science and Technology on progress and results achieved.

Article 10. Development of nuclear science and technology infrastructure

1. The State ensures funding for the construction, development, and maintenance of nuclear science and technology infrastructure; at the same time, it encourages the mobilization of other legitimate sources of capital to develop nuclear science and technology infrastructure according to a long-term roadmap, consistent with the progress of nuclear power development, including:

a) National key laboratories for nuclear science and technology;

b) Facilities for designing and manufacturing radiation equipment, nuclear equipment, measurement devices, and other specialized equipment in the field of atomic energy;

c) Centers for testing radiation technology and nuclear technology;

d) Radiation safety testing rooms, nuclear safety testing rooms; simulation systems, databases on radiation safety, nuclear safety, and nuclear security;

đ) Specialized software systems for radiation safety assessment and nuclear safety assessment;

e) Systems for monitoring and managing, coordinating responses to radiation incidents and nuclear incidents;

g) Design documents, technical documents, prototype products, and other facilities and equipment.

2. The Ministry of Science and Technology shall take the lead and coordinate with relevant ministries, sectors, and agencies to build and manage the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Program on the development and application of atomic energy, ensuring specific goals, core contents, results, and implementation timelines.

3. Improving the system of standards, measurements, and quality:

a) The Ministry of Science and Technology shall establish and promulgate national standards and technical regulations on the application of atomic energy, radiation safety, nuclear safety, and nuclear security;

b) Sectoral management ministries and agencies shall establish and promulgate national standards and technical regulations on the application of atomic energy within their assigned functions and tasks, particularly in the fields of healthcare, industry, agriculture, natural resources, and the environment;

c) Encouraging organizations, businesses, and individuals operating in the field of atomic energy to apply the standards stipulated in point a of this clause to improve quality and ensure radiation safety, nuclear safety, and nuclear security;

d) Measurement systems for the development and application of atomic energy, radiation safety, nuclear safety, and nuclear security; establishing and developing national radiation dose calibration rooms;

đ) Developing national testing capabilities in the development and application of atomic energy.

Article 11. Transfer and Application of Advanced and Environmentally Friendly Technologies in the Field of Atomic Energy

1. Organizations, businesses, and individuals participating in activities in the field of atomic energy are encouraged to cooperate and accept technology transfers from domestic and foreign partners; they are entitled to support and preferential policies under laws on technology transfer, investment, bidding, and other related laws.

2. Investors who commit to transferring technology in the field of atomic energy included in the Priority Investment and Development High-Tech List as prescribed by high-tech laws shall enjoy preferential treatment in selecting investors as prescribed by laws on bidding.

3. Investors who commit to transferring technology in the field of atomic energy included in the List of Encouraged Technology Transfers as prescribed by laws on technology transfer, and foreign investors who commit to transferring technology to domestic investors and partners shall enjoy preferential treatment in selecting investors as prescribed by laws on bidding.

4. Competent authorities during the process of selecting contractors and investors for projects in the field of atomic energy shall be responsible for considering and incorporating criteria for technology transfer, radiation technology, nuclear technology, human resource training, operation, maintenance; repair, mastering technology into tender documents, in accordance with laws on bidding and investment.

5. State competent authorities during the process of reviewing and approving strategies, plans, programs, projects, and proposals in the field of atomic energy shall be responsible for prioritizing and encouraging the transfer and application of advanced technologies, environmentally friendly technologies, high-tech technologies, encouraged transfer technologies, strategic technologies that meet requirements for radiation safety, nuclear safety, and nuclear security as prescribed by laws on atomic energy.

Article 12. Enhancing manufacturing capacity, localization, and mastery of technology in the field of atomic energy

1. General principles:

a) The State encourages organizations, enterprises, and individuals to participate in scientific research and technological development; maintenance and repair; design, manufacture, testing, and production of radiation equipment, nuclear equipment, radiation measurement equipment, and other specialized equipment; production and processing of raw materials, auxiliary materials, materials, components, and spare parts for the manufacture of radiation equipment, nuclear equipment, radiation measurement equipment, and other specialized equipment;

b) Encourages joint design, joint manufacture, joint operation, and joint management between domestic organizations and enterprises and foreign organizations and enterprises during the transfer and reception of technology from abroad.

2. Priority activities in manufacturing equipment, localization, and mastering technology include:

a) Scientific research and technological development, acceptance, and transfer of technology; design, manufacture, testing, and production of radiation equipment, nuclear equipment, radiation measurement equipment, and other specialized equipment; production and processing of raw materials, auxiliary materials, materials, components, and spare parts to supply for the production of radiation equipment, nuclear equipment, radiation measurement equipment, and other specialized equipment;

b) Inspection, certification of domestically manufactured products and equipment meeting safety and quality requirements; consulting, surveying, construction, maintenance, repair, improvement, and upgrading of equipment.

3. Organizations, enterprises, and individuals implementing the activities stipulated in Clause 2 of this Article shall enjoy policies supporting the enhancement of potential and scientific and technological capacity according to the laws on science and technology and innovation, and shall benefit from tax policies currently in effect to promote scientific and technological development and innovation.

4. Goods in the field of atomic energy with Vietnamese origin, domestic contractors producing goods in the field of atomic energy with Vietnamese origin that comply with tender documents shall be entitled to preferential treatment in contractor selection according to the laws on bidding.

Article 13. Promoting information dissemination, propaganda, raising awareness, and creating social consensus on the development and application of atomic energy and promoting a culture of safety and security

1. Information dissemination and propaganda work on the development and application of atomic energy must ensure the following principles:

a) Regularly and continuously organized, with focus and emphasis suitable for specific target groups;

b) Consistent and unified with important programs, projects, plans, and master plans in the field of atomic energy;

c) Close and regular coordination among ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies, provincial People's Committees, and related agencies and organizations;

d) Effective utilization of material resources, human resources, and modern technology to optimize resource implementation.

2. Ensuring accuracy, transparency, proactivity, and timeliness in the provision and exchange of information among relevant agencies and within each agency and organization to promote a culture of safety and security, enhance management capacity, and improve coordination efficiency throughout the system.

3. The Ministry of Science and Technology shall take the lead and coordinate with ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies, provincial People's Committees, and related agencies and organizations to organize the development and implementation of programs, plans, and projects on information dissemination and propaganda regarding the development and application of atomic energy, and promoting a culture of safety and nuclear security.

Article 14. Strengthening international integration, cooperation, and the implementation of international commitments in the field of atomic energy

1. Principles for implementing international integration and cooperation:

a) International integration and cooperation in the field of atomic energy must be consistent with the foreign policy guidelines of the Party, state policies and laws, and international commitments to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a member;

b) Prioritize cooperation with countries and international organizations that have advanced nuclear science and technology, experience in researching, developing, applying atomic energy, and deploying nuclear power.

2. Contents of international cooperation:

a) Signing and implementing international treaties and agreements in the field of atomic energy;

b) Cooperation in scientific research and technological development, technology transfer, human resource development, enhancing capacity in building and perfecting legal systems, safety standards, radiation safety, nuclear safety, and nuclear security;

c) Cooperation in establishing and operating joint laboratories, research facilities, testing centers, databases, and other infrastructure serving research, development, and application of atomic energy;

d) Leading or participating in bilateral and multilateral technical cooperation programs and projects on researching, developing, and applying atomic energy;

đ) Enhancing cooperation in nuclear security control, monitoring nuclear materials, responding to radiation incidents, nuclear accidents, and nuclear inspections;

e) Investment cooperation with international atomic energy research organizations to establish joint laboratories shall be carried out in accordance with the laws on public investment, management and use of state assets, public-private partnership investment, and related laws. For joint laboratories established and operated based on agreements between the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and foreign partners, investments shall be implemented according to the provisions of those agreements;

g) Other contents of international cooperation in the field of atomic energy as prescribed by law and international treaties to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a member.

3. Policies facilitating international cooperation in the field of atomic energy:

a) Domestic organizations and individuals, overseas Vietnamese, and foreign organizations and individuals are permitted to cooperate in research, investment, technology transfer, training, and human resource development in the field of atomic energy in accordance with the law;

b) Domestic organizations and individuals investing in cooperation with international organizations to establish joint laboratories for scientific research, technological development, training, and other professional activities shall be considered for state support under the laws on investment, science and technology, and innovation;

c) Organizations and individuals conducting activities as stipulated in points a and b of this clause shall enjoy preferential treatment in accordance with the laws on investment, public investment, public-private partnership investment, science and technology, and innovation;

4. The state budget shall ensure all funds required to fulfill international commitments in the field of atomic energy to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a member.

5. Recruitment of Vietnamese who have worked at international agencies or organizations or participated in international programs or projects in the field of atomic energy.

a) Those who have worked at international agencies or organizations or participated in international programs or projects in the field of atomic energy, if they wish to work in state agencies and meet the criteria and conditions set forth in the laws on civil servants and public officials, may be considered for recruitment as civil servants or public officials in accordance with the laws on cadres, civil servants, and public officials; recruitment, placement, and utilization must be commensurate with their professional qualifications, capabilities, experience, and the needs of the agency or unit;

b) Those meeting the criteria and conditions for attracting and utilizing talented experts and managers shall enjoy preferential policies and support for attracting and utilizing talented individuals working in agencies, organizations, and units of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the State, the Vietnam Fatherland Front, and political-social organizations;

c) Those who were once civil servants or public officials and were dispatched by competent authorities to work at international agencies or organizations, upon completion of their assignments, shall be received, placed, and assigned tasks in accordance with their expertise, capabilities, and experience under the laws on cadres, civil servants, and public officials;

d) Time spent working at international agencies or organizations shall be considered continuous service time for salary grade promotion, rank advancement, appointment, commendation, and enjoyment of other benefits and policies as prescribed by law;

đ) In cases of outstanding achievements, they may be considered for recruitment as civil servants or public officials to be appointed to leadership or managerial positions in accordance with the laws on cadres, civil servants, and public officials;

6. Responsibilities for organizing implementation:

a) The Ministry of Science and Technology is the lead agency assisting the Government in coordinating international cooperation activities in the field of atomic energy. The national radiation and nuclear safety agency assists the Ministry of Science and Technology in organizing and coordinating international cooperation activities in the field of atomic energy according to its assigned functions and responsibilities;

b) Relevant ministries, sectors, and localities are responsible for leading or coordinating with relevant agencies to build and implement international cooperation activities according to their assigned functions and responsibilities.

c) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall coordinate with the Ministry of Science and Technology and other relevant agencies in negotiating, signing, and implementing international treaties and agreements on atomic energy; direct Vietnamese representative offices abroad to promote support for connectivity, promotion of cooperation, technology transfer, human resource training, and attracting international resources to serve the development of atomic energy domestically; coordinate with the Ministry of Science and Technology and other relevant agencies to advise on foreign policy to develop international cooperation in the field of atomic energy in accordance with international commitments and treaties in the field of atomic energy.

Chapter IV

POLICY FOR DEVELOPING HUMAN RESOURCES

Article 15. Training, upgrading, and developing human resources in the field of atomic energy

1. The Ministry of Education and Training shall be responsible for organizing training and upgrading human resources for teaching and research in the field of atomic energy; organizing the construction and issuance of training program standards consistent with the development orientation of the atomic energy field and international practices.

2. The Ministry of Science and Technology shall be responsible for training, upgrading, and developing state management human resources, scientific research, and technological development, technical support in the field of atomic energy; prioritize the development of high-level human resources in the field of atomic energy, particularly human resources for nuclear power development.

3. Funding for training, upgrading, and developing human resources in the field of atomic energy shall be ensured from the following sources:

a) Educational public service funds for activities related to training and upgrading human resources for teaching and research in the field of atomic energy;

b) Public service funds for science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation for activities related to training, upgrading, and developing state management human resources, scientific research, and technological development, technical support in the field of atomic energy;

c) Other lawful capital sources as prescribed by law, including grants, aid, scholarships, preferential loans, resources from domestic and foreign organizations, businesses, and individuals.

4. Rotation, assignment, and dispatching human resources to work, study, train, and exchange expertise:

a) Civil servants, officials, and employees working in the field of atomic energy shall be considered for rotation, assignment, and dispatch to work, study, research, internships, or expertise exchanges at research and training organizations, atomic energy application facilities both domestically and internationally to enhance professional skills, management capabilities, and practical skills;

b) Agencies and units directly managing human resources shall be responsible for building annual training, upgrading, and rotation plans, ensuring alignment with industry and sector development needs and assigned tasks;

c) Rotation, assignment, and dispatching to work shall be carried out in accordance with laws on cadres, civil servants, and officials, ensuring transparency and compliance with authority;

d) Individuals dispatched to research and training organizations shall enjoy their full salary, allowances, work time policies, insurance, rewards, and other benefits as prescribed by law.

5. Individuals dispatched for training and upgrading in the field of atomic energy shall enjoy preferential policies and support as prescribed by law.

Article 16. Professional Allowance and Hazardous and Dangerous Work Allowance for Personnel Working in the Nuclear Energy Sector

1. Civil servants, public officials, and employees receiving state budget salaries at national radiation safety and nuclear agencies; agencies performing state management functions on radiation safety, nuclear safety, and nuclear security, nuclear energy development, application from central to local levels; organizations with research and training functions in the nuclear energy sector, radiation accident response, nuclear accident response, environmental radioactivity monitoring shall be entitled to a maximum professional allowance of 70% of their pay grade level.

2. Personnel engaged in official duties involving exposure to radiation shall be entitled to hazardous and dangerous work allowances for civil servants, public officials, and employees as stipulated by law.

3. The Ministry of Science and Technology shall take the lead and coordinate with the Ministry of Home Affairs to establish regulations on professional allowances for personnel working in the nuclear energy sector as provided for in Clause 1 of this Article and submit them to the competent authority for consideration and decision.

Article 17. Policies for High-Quality Human Resources in the Nuclear Energy Sector

1. Criteria for selection, tasks, powers, benefits, and policies for Project Chief Engineers and Project Chief Architects in the nuclear energy sector shall be implemented according to the provisions set forth in the Government Decree on the selection and utilization of chief engineers and chief architects in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, and related legal documents.

2. Criteria, selection procedures, rights and obligations, responsibilities, and policies for experts in the nuclear energy sector shall be implemented according to the provisions set forth in the Government Decree on mechanisms and policies to attract scientific, technological, innovative, and digital transformation experts, and related legal documents.

3. High-quality human resources in the nuclear energy sector include talented young scientists and talented young engineers; civil servants and public officials meeting the criteria and conditions for attracting and utilizing talent.

a) Criteria and policies for talented young scientists and talented young engineers shall be implemented according to the provisions set forth in the Decree detailing and guiding certain articles of the Law on Science and Technology and Innovation regarding the autonomy and responsibility mechanism of public science and technology organizations, human resources, talents, and awards in the fields of science, technology, and innovation.

b) Policies for civil servants and public officials meeting the criteria and conditions for attracting and utilizing talent shall be implemented according to the provisions set forth in the Decree on policies to attract and utilize talent working in Party organizations, state agencies, Vietnam Fatherland Front, and political-social organizations of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Article 18. Priority Recruitment of Graduates with Excellent Academic Performance in Relevant Specializations in the Nuclear Energy Sector

1. University graduates with excellent academic performance in specializations including nuclear power engineering, nuclear physics, nuclear technology, nuclear science and technology, technical physics, water chemistry, radiation chemistry, and other relevant science and technology specializations suitable for recruitment positions in the nuclear energy sector shall be given priority recruitment when meeting the following criteria:

a) Within the age limit for youth as prescribed by law on youth at the time of submitting the application;

b) Having good moral character and not having been disciplined during their studies;

c) Having a graduation thesis or project rated as outstanding.

2. Recruitment of civil servants and public officials for university graduates with excellent academic performance meeting the standards and conditions specified in Clause 1 of this Article shall be conducted through a selection process. The content, form, procedure, and process of the selection shall be carried out in accordance with the laws on cadres, civil servants, and public officials.

Chapter V

SOCIAL POLICIES IN THE NUCLEAR ENERGY SECTOR

Article 19. Principles of Socialization in the Field of Atomic Energy

1. The State and society attach importance, encourage, and treat equally the products and services of organizations, enterprises, and individuals participating in socialization in the field of atomic energy.

2. Management and use of assets formed from state budget support, donations, or non-repayable aid during the process of socialization must ensure transparency and serve only the common interests of the institution and the community.

3. Socialization in the field of atomic energy shall be carried out on the principles of voluntariness, transparency, equality; ensuring efficiency and compliance with legal regulations; adhering to safety radiation, nuclear safety, and nuclear security provisions.

Article 20. Subjects Participating in Socialization in the Field of Atomic Energy

1. Subjects participating in socialization in the field of atomic energy include:

a) Enterprises, scientific and technological organizations, training institutions in the field of atomic energy established in accordance with the law;

b) Organizations, enterprises, and individuals conducting radiation work in accordance with the law;

c) Organizations, enterprises, and individuals implementing service activities supporting the application of atomic energy in accordance with the law.

2. Among the subjects specified in Clause 1 of this Article, the following subjects are prioritized for socialization:

a) Organizations, enterprises, and individuals investing in scientific research and technological development in the field of atomic energy, particularly strategic technology development;

b) Scientific and technological enterprises, scientific and technological organizations, public institutions in the field of atomic energy;

c) Organizations, enterprises, and individuals applying high technologies in the field of atomic energy listed in the priority investment and development technology catalog; applying strategic technologies in the field of atomic energy;

d) New organizations and enterprises established from projects producing products listed in the catalog of encouraged development high-tech products;

đ) High-tech enterprises;

e) Organizations, enterprises, and individuals manufacturing equipment, localizing technology, mastering technology;

g) Organizations, enterprises, and individuals applying atomic energy in the medical field.

Article 21. Sources of Socialization Capital in the Field of Atomic Energy

Sources of socialization capital in the field of atomic energy include:

1. Capital of organizations, enterprises, and individuals both domestic and foreign participating in activities in the field of atomic energy;

2. Contributions, sponsorships, and aids from organizations and individuals both domestic and foreign in accordance with the law;

3. Revenue from service activities, cooperation, and joint ventures;

4. Loans, deferred payments, and funds for development and application of atomic energy;

5. Other revenues as prescribed by law (if any).

Article 22. Policies for Socialization in the Field of Atomic Energy

1. Organizations, enterprises, and individuals specified at point a, b Clause 2 Article 20 of this Decree are entitled to preferential policies and support under the laws on science, technology, and innovation and other relevant laws.

2. Organizations, enterprises, and individuals specified at points c, d, đ Clause 2 Article 20 of this Decree are entitled to preferential policies and support under the laws on high technology and other relevant laws.

3. Organizations, enterprises, and individuals specified at point e Clause 2 Article 20 of this Decree are entitled to preferential policies and support as stipulated in Clause 3 Article 12 of this Decree.

4. Organizations, enterprises, and individuals specified at point g Clause 2 Article 20 of this Decree are entitled to policies encouraging socialization for activities in the medical field and must be institutions listed in the categories, scale criteria, and standards decided by the Prime Minister.

5. Organizations, enterprises, and public institutions specified in Clause 2 Article 20 of this Decree are entitled to establish a Science and Technology Development Fund in accordance with the laws on science, technology, and innovation.

6. Enterprises are allowed to deduct expenses for research and development activities of the enterprise, which are 200% of actual costs of such activities when calculating corporate income tax, and enjoy other preferential and supportive policies under the laws on certain special mechanisms and policies for developing private economy and other relevant laws.

Chapter VI

IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS

Article 23. Amending and supplementing certain Articles and Clauses of related Decrees

1. Amending and supplementing certain Articles and Clauses of Decree No. 41/2019/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2019 of the Government detailing the establishment, review, approval, publication, implementation, evaluation, and adjustment of planning for nuclear energy development and application as follows:

a) Amending and supplementing Clause 1 of Article 3 as follows:

“1. The content of planning for nuclear energy development and application includes: viewpoints; general objectives on developing and applying radiation and radioactive isotopes, developing nuclear power; specific objectives on developing and applying nuclear energy in various sectors such as healthcare, natural resources and environment, agriculture, industry, and other economic and technical sectors, developing scientific and technological potential in nuclear science and technology, training and developing human resources, ensuring nuclear safety and security; orientation for developing research, application, and training facilities; list of important programs, projects, and plans prioritized; solutions and resources for implementing the plan.

Solutions and resources for implementing the plan include the following main contents: perfecting the organizational management system; building and perfecting the legal system and mechanisms and policies; developing human resources; building and developing scientific and technological potential; ensuring radiation safety, nuclear safety and security; enhancing public awareness and support; promoting international cooperation and integration; investment, finance, and capital mobilization; organizing the implementation of the plan.”

b) Amending and supplementing Point d of Clause 3 of Article 3 as follows:

“d) The component for developing scientific and technological potential in nuclear science and technology, training and developing human resources, ensuring nuclear safety and security, including the content on developing a national radiation monitoring and warning network; determining national locations for storing, processing, and burying radioactive waste, used radioactive sources, and spent nuclear fuel; determining provincial-level centralized locations for storing, processing, and burying radioactive waste.”

c) Amending and supplementing Clause 1 of Article 6 as follows:

“1. Costs for establishing, reviewing, publishing, evaluating, and adjusting the plan shall be sourced from regular expenditure funds for science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation according to laws on state budget and lawful capital sources.”

d) Amending and supplementing Clause 2 of Article 7 as follows:

“The Ministry of Health shall organize the establishment of components of the plan within the healthcare sector; the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development shall organize the establishment of components of the plan within the natural resources and environment sector and the agricultural sector; the Ministry of Industry and Trade shall organize the establishment of components of the plan within the industrial sector; the Ministry of Science and Technology shall organize the establishment of components for developing scientific and technological potential in nuclear science and technology, training and developing human resources, and ensuring nuclear safety and security.”

đ) Amending and supplementing Clause 2 of Article 10 as follows:

“The Review Board for Planning Tasks shall have at least 11 members. The composition of the Review Board includes the Chairperson and members. The Chairperson of the Review Board is a leader of the Ministry of Science and Technology, and members include representatives from the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, other ministries, agencies equivalent to ministries, localities, and relevant organizations, and experts in the field of nuclear energy.”

e) Supplementing Article 11a after Article 11 as follows:

“Article 11a. Adjusting Planning Tasks

1. Adjusting planning tasks shall be carried out in cases where the plan is adjusted according to the provisions of Article 10 of the Atomic Energy Law.

2. The procedures and formalities for adjusting planning tasks shall be implemented in accordance with the procedures and formalities for establishing, reviewing, and approving planning tasks as stipulated in Section 1, Chapter II of Decree No. 41/2019/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2019.”

g) Amending and supplementing Clause 1 of Article 20 as follows:

“1. The subjects solicited for opinions on the plan include ministries, agencies equivalent to ministries, government agencies related to the plan, provincial People's Committees, and communities, agencies, organizations, and individuals related to the plan.”

h) Amending and supplementing Clause 2 of Article 21 as follows:

“The Review Board for the Plan shall have at least 11 members. The composition of the Board includes the Chairperson and members. The Chairperson of the Board is the Minister of Science and Technology, and members include representatives from the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, representatives from the agency drafting the plan, other ministries, agencies equivalent to ministries, localities, and relevant organizations, and experts in the field of nuclear energy. The Review Board for the Plan must have at least three members as independent reviewers; independent reviewers must have at least ten years of experience and appropriate professional qualifications corresponding to the plan being drafted.”

i) Amending and supplementing Clause 1 of Article 29 as follows:

“1. The Ministry of Science and Technology shall take the lead and coordinate with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, other ministries, agencies equivalent to ministries, and relevant provincial People's Committees to organize the publication of the plan.”

k) Amending and supplementing Clause 2, 3, and adding Clause 4 of Article 31 as follows:

“2. The Ministry of Science and Technology shall take the lead and coordinate with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, other ministries, agencies equivalent to ministries, and relevant provincial People's Committees to develop a plan for implementing the plan, which shall include a policy and solution proposal to be submitted to the Prime Minister for approval.

3. The plan for implementing the plan must comply with the decision approving the plan and shall include the following main contents:

a) Public investment projects;

b) Investment projects using capital sources other than public investment;

c) Determination of resources and their utilization for implementing the plan;

d) Other contents.

4. Documents for submitting the plan for implementing the plan shall include a proposal for issuing the plan for implementing the plan, a draft decision for issuing the plan for implementing the plan, a report on incorporating and explaining comments from relevant ministries, sectors, and localities.”

l) Amending and supplementing Clause 2 of Article 34 as follows:

"2. In cases where adjustments change the planning objectives, the Ministry of Science and Technology shall submit to the Prime Minister for approval the adjustment policy and organize the adjustment planning according to the regulations on planning establishment, review, approval, publication, and archiving set forth in Chapters II and III of this Decree. Simplified procedures for adjusting plans may be applied when such adjustments do not alter the overall viewpoint and objectives of the plan; ensure connectivity, synchronization, continuity, and stability among various plans. The simplified procedures for plan adjustment shall be carried out as follows:

2. Supplement Clause 4 of Article 5 of Decree No. 170/2025/NĐ-CP dated June 30, 2025, regarding recruitment, utilization, and management of civil servants as follows:

Article 24. Effective Date

This Decree shall take effect from January 1, 2026.

Article 25. Responsibility for Implementation

1. The Minister of Science and Technology shall be responsible for organizing the implementation of this Decree.

2. Ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, heads of government agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees, and related organizations and individuals shall be responsible for implementing this Decree.

Nguyễn Chí Dũng

This Decree shall take effect from January 1, 2026.

Article 25. Responsibilities for Implementation

1. The Minister of Science and Technology is responsible for organizing the implementation of this Decree.

2. The Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees, and related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Decree.