On 17 August 2026, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (“MTI“) Singapore and the China Atomic Energy Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU“) on cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear technology.
The MOU facilitates capability building partnerships between Singapore and China, as part of Singapore’s engagements with international partners including the US, France, and South Korea. It supports Singapore’s development of independent capabilities to assess the potential deployment of nuclear energy and contributes to Singapore’s preparations for the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (“INIR“) Phase 1 Mission in 2027. Earlier on 18 May 2026, Singapore’s MTI, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, Energy Market Authority, and National Environmental Agency jointly announced that Singapore will be undertaking the INIR Phase 1 Mission, marking a key milestone in Singapore’s nuclear capability building and to develop capabilities in assessments of advanced nuclear energy technologies for power generation.
The key areas for capability building partnerships covered under the MOU include:
safety and technical assessments of nuclear reactor technologies;
manpower training and scientific visits;
public education, communications, and engagement;
nuclear safety, safeguards, and security; and
- nuclear technology applications.
Click on the following link for more information:
- MTI Press Release titled “Ministry of Trade and Industry Singapore and China Atomic Energy Authority Sign Memorandum of Understanding” (available on the MTI website at www.mti.gov.sg)
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