Application of international laws and treaties

1. Atomic energy activities and assurance of radiation safety and nuclear safety (below collectively referred to as safety) and security of radioactive source, nuclear material and equipment (below collectively referred to as security) in these activities comply with the provisions of this Law and other relevant provisions of law.

2. In case the provisions of this Law are different from those of another law on the same content related to atomic energy activities and assurance of safety and security in these activities, the provisions of this Law prevail.

3. In case a treaty to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a contracting party contains provisions different from those of this Law, that treaty prevails.

Article 5.- The State's policies on the domain of atomic energy

1. To invest and encourage domestic organizations and individuals, overseas Vietnamese, foreign organizations and individuals, and international organizations to invest in atomic energy activities for socio-economic development

2. To concentrate investment in developing nuclear power, building physical and technical foundations, training human resources, conducting scientific research and technological development for developing nuclear power.

3. To attach importance to investment in building physical and technical foundations and training human resources to ensure safety and security of atomic energy activities.

4. To prioritize investment in building technical infrastructure, developing culture and education and ensuring social welfare in areas where nuclear power plants are located.

5. To create conditions for organizations and individuals to invest in developing nuclear power.

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