The summer of 2025 marks a promising new chapter in international collaboration between Vietnam and JINR, as a group of Vietnamese physicists and engineers begin their research work at the Dzhelepov Laboratory of Nuclear Problems (DLNP). This cooperation is the result of a strategic decision by the Vietnamese government aimed at strengthening the country’s scientific and technological capacity in the field of nuclear and radiation technologies. At DLNP, the Vietnamese experts are engaging in key departments, contributing to ongoing research projects and acquiring advanced expertise essential for implementing national science and technology programs in Vietnam. Professor Le Hong Khiem, coordinator of Vietnam–JINR cooperation and a member of the JINR Scientific Council, shared: “The Government of Vietnam has consistently emphasized that science and technology are the keys to achieving long-term prosperity and sustainable development. In line with this strategic vision, the national budget for scientific and technological development has been steadily increasing. One of the top priorities is the development and application of radiation and nuclear energy technologies. Vietnam is preparing to relaunch its nuclear energy development program, which was previously put on hold, while also accelerating plans to establish a national Centre of Nuclear Science and Technology (CNST), including a 10 MW research reactor. However, one of the biggest challenges remains the shortage of highly qualified scientific and technical personnel. To address this challenge, Vietnam is seeking to expand its partnership with JINR. A notable initiative is the proposal by the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) to establish a joint JINR–VAST laboratory in Vietnam, focusing on radiation applications. The proposed facility will include a cyclotron and a linear electron accelerator. The project is currently in the pre-feasibility study phase. DLNP hosts numerous advanced research facilities and participates in major international projects, positioning it as an ideal place for training the next generation of Vietnamese scientists and engineers. In 2025, the number of Vietnamese researchers working at LNP has increased significantly, reflecting the deepening scientific ties between the two sides. Vietnamese scientists are currently contributing to a wide range of collaborative research groups at DLNP, with outcomes that are highly relevant to the development of Vietnam’s scientific workforce. These include materials research using slow positron beams, radiochemistry, the development of equipment for nuclear medicine, neutrino physics, and participation in experiments at the NICA facility.” Welcome to DLNP Visit of Vietnamese specialists to the positron spectroscopy facility Visit of Vietnamese specialists to the linear electron accelerator Inside the accelerator hall of the LINAC facility Prof. Khiem introducing the LINAC facility to colleagues Under the guidance of Professor Le Hong Khiem, the Vietnamese group has also proposed new nuclear physics experiments using DLNP’s linear electron accelerator, with some of these experiments scheduled for realization in 2025. According to Professor Khiem, the team seeks access to a dedicated beamline of this accelerator to conduct experiments aligned with Vietnam’s research priorities. These experiments extend beyond nuclear physics, encompassing other scientific fields such as chemistry, biology, and geology. Several Vietnamese universities and research institutes have also expressed, through Professor Khiem, strong interest in expanding cooperation with DLNP to jointly develop scientific research projects.