The project aims to meet the human resources demand of the Ninh Thuan 1 and Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plants by 2030.

The government will fund nuclear power training at 11 institutions through 2035.

A network of overseas Vietnamese nuclear energy experts (VietNuc) officially made its debut at the Vietnamese Embassy in Paris on May 18, on the occasion of the Vietnam Science and Technology Day.

Vietnam is moving toward mastering nuclear energy technology to support socio-economic development and gradually build a nuclear industry.

A new draft law proposes giving the Prime Minister authority to approve nuclear plant projects, currently under the National Assembly’s purview.

These developments underscore the Party and State’s determination to harness atomic energy as a strategic lever to ensure energy security, drive sustainable development, and deliver on Vietnam’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050.

Ninh Thuan Province is currently consulting with central ministries to determine the minimum safe distance between residential areas and the planned sites for two nuclear power plants before construction begins.

Draft law proposes shift from parliamentary to executive decision-making for nuclear power.

The reactivation of nuclear power projects will help Vietnam diversify its energy supply sources, guarantee energy security, and achieve its economic growth target as well as its commitment to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.

Recognising the importance of nuclear energy in advancing the nation's socio-economic development, the National Assembly (NA) passed the Law on Atomic Energy in 2008.

With an urgent timeline to put the plant into operation by 2030 or 2031, the project faces significant challenges and requires a shift to a more flexible, accelerated management approach.

Ninh Thuan Province is urgently carrying its tasks to ensure the overall progress of a nuclear power project.

Within the framework of the 9th extraordinary session of the 15th National Assembly, the Government has reported on special investment mechanisms and policies designed for the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project.

The 15th National Assembly (NA) adopted a resolution on several special mechanisms and policies for the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project at its ninth extraordinary session on February 19.

The Institute of Energy (under the Ministry of Industry and Trade) has proposed considering Ha Tinh as a backup location in case nuclear power plants cannot be developed in Ninh Thuan.

With many countries investing in nuclear energy, Vietnam is seeking to reintroduce its Ninh Thuan nuclear power project. Lawmakers are calling for special policies to address financial, technical, and workforce challenges associated with the project.

In 2025, the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute (VAEI) at the Ministry of Science and Technology will strengthen bilateral and multilateral collaboration with global partners to advance scientific research and practical applications in atomic energy.

While Ninh Thuan remains a key location for nuclear energy, Vietnam plans to develop multiple nuclear power plants across the country, focusing on both large-scale and small modular reactors.

Efforts will be made to urgently complete and develop the national nuclear power infrastructure to support the implementation of the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project, while continuing to carry out the national nuclear power development programme.