đŁ Historic Breakthrough: Russia & Vietnam Sign Nuclear Power Agreement
In a landmark development for regional energy cooperation, Russia and Vietnam have officially signed an intergovernmental agreement to build Vietnamâs first commercial nuclear power plant â Ninh Thuan 1.
The deal was finalized in Moscow on March 23, 2026, during the official visit of Vietnamese Prime Minister Phấm Minh ChĂnh. ďż˝
Reuters
The agreement sets the stage for two advanced Russian-designed VVERâ1200 reactors â totaling 2,400 MW of installed capacity â to be constructed under the Ninh Thuan 1 project, effectively reviving a plan that was first proposed in 2009 but shelved in 2016 due to economic constraints. ďż˝world-nuclear-news.org +1
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin highlighted the strategic value of the project, saying it will provide a âstrong impetusâ for cooperation in high technologies and long-term industrial growth, bolstering Vietnamâs energy independence. ďż˝world-nuclear-news.org
The agreement is more than an energy deal â it lays a foundation for expanded collaboration between the two nations in oil & gas, highâtech research, and nuclear science, including plans for a Center for Nuclear Science and Technology supported by Russian expertise. ďż˝
Vietnam Investment Review - VIR
Against the backdrop of global energy volatility and rising fuel costs, this strategic partnership underlines Russiaâs role as a key technological and industrial partner for Vietnam â especially as Hanoi pursues netâzero targets and seeks stable, reliable power for its rapidly growing economy. ďż˝AP News
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