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A glimpse into the future: This picturesque spot in Phuoc Dinh commune, Thuan Nam district, has been selected for a resettlement project, offering a new home to those affected by the Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Project. (Photo: VNA) Vietnam is poised to embrace nuclear energy as a strategic pillar for its energy sector, as highlighted during a conference held in Hanoi on April 18. The gathering of experts and policymakers aimed to shape a resolution promoting the peaceful utilization of nuclear power, paving the way for sustainable development and energy security. Le Xuan Dinh, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, emphasized the long-term vision behind nuclear power adoption, relying on advanced, proven, and secure technologies. The proposed resolution’s core directive is to vigorously expand nuclear energy applications across various sectors, aligning with socio-economic growth plans and prioritizing safety for people and the environment. Vietnam’s ambitious strategy...

Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly, Nguyen Thi Thanh, (R) meets with Chairman and CEO of the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), Kim Dong Cheol, in Hanoi on April 15. (Photo: National Assembly Portal) Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA), Nguyen Thi Thanh, met with Chairman and CEO of the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), Kim Dong Cheol, in Hanoi on April 15. During the meeting, she emphasized the strong diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK), highlighting that Korean businesses are active investors in Vietnam’s energy sector. Thanh acknowledged the RoK as one of Vietnam’s largest foreign investors, with involvement in power generation, renewable energy, nuclear power, and oil and gas exploration. She commended KEPCO’s contributions to Vietnam’s energy landscape and encouraged their continued support in technological advancement and energy development. The NA Vice Chairwoman suggested KEPCO maintain close collabora...