Article

The Vietnamese Government has approved a strategy for atomic energy development aimed at peaceful applications until 2035, with long-term goals set for 2050. The strategy includes completing the Ninh Thuan 1 and Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plants by 2035 and implementing at least one Small Modular Reactor project.

By 2050, nuclear energy is projected to contribute 6-8% of the national electricity supply. Additionally, the strategy focuses on medical and industrial uses of radiation, targeting a modern medical radiation infrastructure, including 20 CT scanners and 10 MRI machines per million people, and enhancing access to cancer diagnosis and treatment nationwide.