Indonesia to build first nuclear power plant

Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024

Indonesia is planning to build its first nuclear power plant on Kelasa island in Bangka Belitung province.

Ninh Thuận expecting nuclear power project to be a decisive driver for the socio-economic development of the province

Thursday, Dec 12, 2024

After eight years, the National Assembly has approved restarting the Ninh Thuận Nuclear Power Project to ensure energy security. Vietnam News Agency reporter speaks to Trần Quốc Nam, chairman of the Ninh Thuận Provincial People''s Committee, about this issue.

Việt Nam resumes nuclear power project amid rising energy demands

Saturday, Dec 07, 2024

Vietnamese law-markers have approved the plan to resume the nuclear power project in the south – central province of Ninh Thuận after eight years of pause in an effort to ensure energy security while meeting Net Zero goal.

Nuclear power plays an important role in energy security: ministry

Friday, Oct 25, 2024

The development of nuclear power plays an important role in achieving energy security and arriving at net zero, but thorough study is needed to evaluate feasibility and ensure absolute safety, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Sinh Nhật Tân...

State monopoly over investment, construction of nuclear plant projects: draft law

Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024

Planning for nuclear power development will be synchronised with the overall electricity development plan to guarantee power supply security.

Việt Nam and Russia deepen collaboration in LNG and nuclear energy

Saturday, Jul 13, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin has highlighted Russia''s capability to both produce liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Việt Nam and supply it to the country. 

Cancelling Ninh Thuan nuclear power project the right policy: NA Chairman

Thursday, Apr 07, 2022

Stopping the implementation of the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project is the right policy of historical significance by the Party Central Committee and Politburo led by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, said National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.

NA scraps Ninh Thuan nuclear power project

Wednesday, Nov 23, 2016

The National Assembly has adopted a resolution cancelling a project to build the Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant, said the Chairman of the Government Office, Mai Tien Dung, at a news conference yesterday.

Viet Nam to produce nuclear power equipment

Saturday, Aug 06, 2016

Doosan Heavy Industries Viet Nam (Doosan Vina) has signed a contract to fabricate and supply four tanks for the Korean 1,400Megawatt Shin Kori Units 5 and 6 nuclear power plant.

GE signs MoU with Vietnam agency on nuclear power training

Tuesday, Oct 27, 2015

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) on October 26 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vietnam Atomic Energy Agency (VAEA).

Government to relinquish hold on electricity, petrol

Tuesday, Jul 28, 2015

The Government will not hold monopolies in electricity and petrol, excluding power transmissions, distribution services, hydroelectric and nuclear power.

Nuclear power offers stable fuel supply: analysts

Tuesday, Jun 09, 2015

Nuclear power offers a low-cost continuous and reliable supply of power, contributing to clean air and low CO2 emissions, a senior research analyst for the World Nuclear Association said.

Event to highlight nuclear developments in Asia

Wednesday, Nov 26, 2014

The Sixth Annual Nuclear Power Asia Conference and Exhibition will take place in Malaysia on January 27 and 28.

Doosan gets nuclear certificate

Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014

Doosan Heavy Industries Viet Nam has been certified as a supplier of nuclear products in Southeast Asia by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the company announced on March 4.

Obama approves nuclear agreement with Viet Nam

Tuesday, Feb 25, 2014

US President Barack Obama early on February 25 approved the proposed cooperation agreement between the US Government and the Government of Viet Nam on peaceful uses of nuclear energy.