Interest in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) has been growing as Vietnam is looking for stable, low-carbon electricity sources capable of supporting its long-term economic and industrial expansion.
A host of suggestions for ensuring Vietnam’s next phase of development is the best it can be were made by foreign business associations at the formal working session within the 6th Vietnam Connect Forum.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung emphasized that the development of science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, and strategic technology is the definitive path toward rapid and sustainable national growth in this new era of development.
A notable goal is to ensure that 50% of newly developed Vietnamese standards involve the participation of businesses, associations, research institutes, and universities.
The project is being developed by a consortium comprising PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power), SK Innovation (South Korea), and Nghe An Sugar Limited Liability Company (NASU).
Member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang delivered a keynote address at the 6th Vietnam Connect Forum, highlighting that new-generation FDI should work with Vietnam to create new value and capabilities.
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Nghi, Politburo Member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, and Chairman of the Central Commission for Policy and Strategy, delivered remarks at a working session with the FDI community held within the 6th Vietnam Connect Forum on May 13 in Hanoi.