Dedicated policy urged to meet nuclear tech promise

Dedicated policy urged to meet nuclear tech promise

A new generation of nuclear technology is taking shape, with modular reactors promising to deliver clean power in smaller, safer packages, and Vietnam positioning itself to join this global movement.
16th national conference on nuclear science and technology opens in Danang

16th national conference on nuclear science and technology opens in Danang

The 16th national conference on nuclear science and technology (VINANST-16) was held in Danang on October 8.
Vietnam attends first World Nuclear Week Forum in Russia

Vietnam attends first World Nuclear Week Forum in Russia

A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy is taking part in the first World Nuclear Week Forum in Russia.
Vietnam attends 69th session of IAEA General Conference

Vietnam attends 69th session of IAEA General Conference

Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Le Xuan Dinh led the Vietnamese delegation to the 69th Session of the General Conference of the IAEA.
Russia's Rosatom proposes reactor for Vietnam nuclear power plant

Russia's Rosatom proposes reactor for Vietnam nuclear power plant

Rosatom and Vietnam have signed an inter-agency roadmap for the development of nuclear technologies through 2030.
Major Global Companies Pledge Historic Support to Triple Nuclear Energy

Major Global Companies Pledge Historic Support to Triple Nuclear Energy

On the sidelines of CERAWeek 2025 in Houston , major companies join forces for the first time to launch a pioneering cross-sector pledge to emphasize nuclear energy's essential role in enhancing energy security, resiliency and providing continuous clean energy.
A nuclear focus for energy security

A nuclear focus for energy security

Amendments to the Electricity Law set out policies on nuclear power development, with a proposal for the state to have a monopoly in investing in the construction of nuclear power plant projects.
Vietnam exploring nuclear energy development

Vietnam exploring nuclear energy development

The government has directed the MoIT to study nuclear energy practices from other countries.
Philippines eyes partnership with UAE on nuclear energy

Philippines eyes partnership with UAE on nuclear energy

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is seeking cooperation opportunities with the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corp. (ENEC) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a bid to diversify the Southeast Asian country's energy sources.
Indonesia prepares nuclear energy strategy development

Indonesia prepares nuclear energy strategy development

Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is currently preparing a strategy for the development of nuclear power plants in the country.
Vietnam highlights right to use nuclear energy, outer space for peaceful purposes

Vietnam highlights right to use nuclear energy, outer space for peaceful purposes

Minister Counselor Le Thi Minh Thoa, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has emphasised the need to support all the three pillars of the nuclear issue, namely disarmament, non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, and the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
Nuclear return could charge climate goals

Nuclear return could charge climate goals

Nuclear energy is being suggested as one of the top solutions to help the country effectively achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
GE presents top five energy trends in 2022 and beyond

GE presents top five energy trends in 2022 and beyond

Global energy giant General Electric (GE) has presented a forecast of the top five energy trends in 2022 and beyond.
Japan government, Fukushima operator told to pay US$3.8m over nuclear disaster

Japan government, Fukushima operator told to pay US$3.8m over nuclear disaster

TOKYO: A Japanese court on Wednesday (Feb 20) awarded nearly US$4 million (S$5.41 million) in fresh damages to scores of residents forced to flee their homes after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdown.