As India and China surge ahead with nuclear energy, all eyes on Asean’s next move

[SINGAPORE] This is shaping up to be a banner year for nuclear energy in Asia, as India and China ramp up additions and energy security fears from the Middle East war further fuel South-east Asia’s exploration of the power source.

Earlier this month, Singapore announced that it would participate in a review by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on its ability to make an informed decision on nuclear energy.

Vietnam, meanwhile, is advancing plans for its first nuclear power plant, and recently signed deals with Russia. These moves come as Asia’s nuclear energy giants, China and India, double down.