Vietnam nuclear workforce plan 2035
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026
The announcement signals long-term investment in Vietnam's nuclear energy sector, potentially benefiting construction and energy companies. However, the immediate market impact is limited as the plan focuses on workforce development rather than near-term power generation.
Vietnam announced plans to develop a large workforce for its nuclear power program, aiming to have tens of thousands of workers by 2035. The Ninh Thuan nuclear power project, including Ninh Thuan 1 and 2, will require about 3,900 direct workers by 2030, with 670 trained overseas. The government approved a national training project and is enhancing the capacity of the Vietnam — Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Safety. Experts recommend focusing on five or six core universities and updating curricula per IAEA guidelines. The strategy targets nuclear power providing 6-8% of electricity by 2035, with four large reactors and 10-15 SMRs.
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