To ensure the Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant is operational within five years, the government proposes bypassing traditional bidding procedures by directly appointing a contractor through an intergovernmental agreement.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has identified five provinces in Vietnam as potential locations for large-scale nuclear power plants. These provinces are concentrated in the South Central, Central, and North Central regions.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested the Ninh Thuan nuclear power plants be completed by December 31, 2031 at the latest.

The Prime Minister has assigned EVN and PVN to spearhead Vietnam’s first nuclear power plants in Ninh Thuan, with an accelerated timeline for completion by 2031.

Dong Nai Province has approved the planning for a nearly 100-hectare Nuclear Science and Technology Research Center, aiming to boost Vietnam's nuclear research and innovation capacity.

In a meeting with Rosatom’s Alexey Likhachev, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highlighted Vietnam’s ambition to restart nuclear energy projects and strengthen its nuclear science capabilities.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has been appointed to head a steering committee tasked with advancing Vietnam’s nuclear power initiatives, including the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Project.

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has proposed to the Prime Minister that it be assigned as the lead investor for the resumed Ninh Thuan nuclear power projects, building on its previous role.

Vietnam has identified 13-14 potential sites for nuclear power plants, but the success of these projects hinges on building a skilled workforce of thousands, according to Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien.

Candu Energy Senior Vice-President Carl Marcotte said the CANDU small modular reactor (SMR) is what Canada is investing in for the next generation of nuclear technology.

Two Vietnamese professors who are working in the US have offered insights into the potential and challenges of nuclear power development in Vietnam, recommending an approach centred on small-scale nuclear reactors.

The Ninh Thuan nuclear power project is set to receive billions of dollars in investment as Vietnam renews its ambitions for clean, reliable energy.

Associate Professor Dr Vuong Huu Tan, former Director of the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute, talked to VietNamNet about reactor construction technology, fuel sources, and rational nuclear power proportion.

Ninh Thuận Province’s economy grew 1.7 times compared to the start of the term, with an average annual GRDP growth rate of approximately 9 per cent, ranking among the fastest in Việt Nam.

Emphasizing the importance of nuclear power, Ha Dang Son, director of the Center for Energy and Green Growth Research, said experiences in Europe can show the pressing need for and stabilization of nuclear power.

With the Ninh Thuan nuclear project set to restart, experts weigh the merits of advanced Generation III+ reactors versus emerging Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology.

The National Assembly has greenlit the continuation of the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Project and approved a budget to raise civil servants' base salaries in 2024, signaling a major step toward policy reform and economic development.

A government proposal to reinvest in the Ninh Thuan nuclear power projects has been submitted to the National Assembly, highlighting the importance of nuclear energy in Vietnam's energy transition.

Vietnam is taking the first steps toward reviving its nuclear power ambitions, with the Ministry of Industry and Trade highlighting its potential to address energy security and sustainability.

Ninh Thuan authorities have called on the Ministry of Industry and Trade to outline a clear roadmap for nuclear power development to maximize investment, land use, and training resources.