Vietnam and Russia sign agreement to expand co-operation on nuclear energy

Vietnam and Russia have signed an agreement to boost co-operation on nuclear energy (Giang Huy/AP)

Vietnam and Russia have signed an agreement to boost co-operation on nuclear energy as Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin makes a two-day visit to Hanoi.

The Southeast Asian country has been trying to revive its nuclear energy plans after shelving the construction of two nuclear power plants in 2016 due to ballooning costs and concerns around safety. It hopes to become energy-sufficient and reach its goal of curbing additional greenhouse emissions by 2050.