# Japan backs Vietnam's small-reactor cooperation

> Japan to support Vietnam's small nuclear reactors by 2040.
- Title: Japan backs Vietnam's small-reactor cooperation · Nikkei Asia
- Summary: Japan to support Vietnam's small nuclear reactors by 2040. Japan and Vietnam will cooperate on small modular reactors in Vietnam by 2040.
- Keywords: japan, vietnam, small modular reactors, nuclear cooperation, 2040, memorandum of understanding, Nikkei Asia
- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/japan-to-back-vietnam-s-small-reactor-push-in-revived-nuclear-cooperation
- Published: 2026-11-05T19:50:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: japan, vietnam, small modular reactors, nuclear cooperation, 2040, memorandum of understanding, news, business, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Japan and Vietnam will cooperate on small modular reactors in Vietnam by 2040.