Vietnam Considers Nuclear Power Again to Curb Emissions

  • Country struggled to move forward with initial atomic plans
  • Ministry to study sector before making proposal: VnExpress

The move comes as nuclear energy sees a wave of renewed interest globally.

Photographer: Matthieu Rondel/Bloomberg

Vietnam is again mulling using nuclear power to ensure energy security and reduce emissions, according to news website VnExpress.

The government has directed the Ministry of Industry and Trade to study nuclear power development in other countries before making a proposal, the website reported. No other details were provided.