At a National Assembly session, delegates proposed relaunching the Ninh Thuan nuclear plant to address growing energy demands and reduce reliance on coal.

Nuclear power could help ensure the nation’s sustainable energy security, experts say.

On November 25, 2009, the National Assembly released Resolution No41/2009 about the decision to develop the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power project.

Ninh Thuan Province, once home to Vietnam's nuclear power plans, is under renewed focus as the country revisits nuclear energy strategies.

During a regular press conference on October 23, the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade stated that the ministry will conduct research to select nuclear power technology that ensures "zero risk."

Nuclear energy produces nearly zero CO2 or other greenhouse gas emissions (roughly the same as hydro and wind power) and will be an important component in the power structure of many countries in the future.

Vietnam eyes to harness the power of nuclear technology to develop the healthcare, industrial and agricultural sectors amidst increasingly stringent requirements from local consumers and export markets.

As Vietnam positions itself for future energy sustainability, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has been tasked with exploring nuclear power developments worldwide.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed increasing the development of solar power and exploring the feasibility of small modular nuclear reactors, including floating nuclear power plants, to address potential power shortages.

A system simulating the VVER-1200 nuclear reactor was launched in Hanoi on December 9, which is part of a Technical Assistance Project between the Vietnam Atomic Energy Agency and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

 Japan will help Vietnam build nuclear power plants in the central province of Ninh Thuan with the highest level of international safety standards.