From Nikkei Asia · · 40s
Japan backs Vietnam's small-reactor cooperation
Japan to support Vietnam's small nuclear reactors by 2040.
In brief
Japan to support Vietnam's small nuclear reactors by 2040. Japan and Vietnam will cooperate on small modular reactors in Vietnam by 2040. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.
Japan-Vietnam nuclear talks
Japan and Vietnam will sign a memorandum of understanding for small modular nuclear reactors in Vietnam by 2040.
Leaders meet on energy
Vietnamese President To Lam will meet Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi early next week for talks including energy and artificial intelligence cooperation.
Cooperation timeline
Japan to back Vietnam's small-reactor push in revived nuclear cooperation starting as early as 2040.
The takeaway
Japan and Vietnam will cooperate on small modular reactors in Vietnam by 2040.
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