Japan to back Vietnam's small-reactor push in revived nuclear ties

· Energy · Japan · Vietnam

Japan will back Vietnam's push for small modular reactors as the two countries revive nuclear cooperation, according to reports. The move comes as interest in small reactors grows globally as a lower-cost, faster-to-build alternative to large nuclear plants. Europe is also looking to Japan for help in the race to build the first fusion power plant, which has the potential to provide abundant clean power. The developments underline Japan's push to export its nuclear and energy technology amid rising regional demand for clean power.

Why it matters：Nuclear cooperation deepens Japan's ties in Southeast Asia and positions small reactors as a growing export market for clean power.

Key points

  • Japan will back Vietnam's small modular reactor push.
  • The two countries are reviving nuclear cooperation.
  • Europe is looking to Japan for help on fusion power.

Sources (original reporting)

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