59/CP dated September 13, 1993 of the Government) Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute is a special ranked scientific organization under Ministry of Science and Technology, of which function is to assist Minister to perform duties including basic research, application and deployment of research results in the field of atomic energy, technical support for governmental management on atomic energy, radiation and nuclear safety, education and training in the field[1] Function Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute is a special ranked scientific organization under Ministry of Science and Technology, of which function is to assist Minister to perform duties including basic research, application and deployment of research results in the field of atomic energy, technical support for governmental management on atomic energy, radiation and nuclear safety, education and training in the field.

To play the role as an independent organization that provides technical support at national level in quality control, quality assessment for construction, devices, nuclear safety and security assurance, as well as envinronment protection in assisting the nuclear power plant programme; 5.

To study and develop the application of nuclear techniques and radiation technology in various economic and industrial fields of the country; 6.

To research, adopt, master and develop science and technology related to nuclear power plant construction and operation; 7.

To perform the cooperation and collaboration with different organizations, individuals, both domestically and internationally, in terms of R&D, education and training in the field of nuclear energy.

59/CP dated September 13, 1993 of the Government) 26/2/1998: Inauguration of Ho Chi Minh City Irradiation Installation 14/2/2000: Establishment of Research and Development Center for Radiation Technology (According to Decision No.

25/2002/QD-BKHCNMT dated May 6, 2002 of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment) 17/4/2007: Establishment of Center for Application of Nuclear Technique in Industry (According to Decision No.

591/QD-BKHCN dated April 17, 2007 of the Ministry of Science and Technology) 26/8/2008: Establishment of Center for Non- Destructive Evaluation (According to Decision No.