Vietnam's Nuclear Power Development Focuses on Human Resources and Strategic Partnerships

Dr. Trần Chí Thành from VINATOM discusses Vietnam's nuclear energy ambitions, including the Ninh Thuận 1 and 2 projects, emphasizing the importance of human resources and a unified national plan for success. The long-term strategy involves ensuring quality standards, a comprehensive legal framework, and sustained R&D support. VINATOM is set to provide technical assistance while cooperating with EVN and PVN on project developments. The potential for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) is acknowledged, with a clear development plan needed before deployment.

Published Mar 24, 2026

Vietnam aims to advance its nuclear power program, focusing on the Ninh Thuận 1 and 2 projects. Dr. Trần Chí Thành of VINATOM highlights that human resources and a unified national strategy are crucial for success.

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The program's framework includes strict quality standards, a robust legal structure, and ongoing R&D. VINATOM is tasked with providing technical support and is collaborating with Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) and PetroVietnam (PVN) on these projects. Additionally, the potential for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) is recognized, but a solid development plan is essential before any deployment.