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21 September 2026

Nuclear power is back on Southeast Asia's energy agenda

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Source reporting: Deutsche Welle English

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Nuclear power is back on Southeast Asia's energy agenda

Rising electricity demand, shocks in energy security and climate commitments are reviving long-stalled plans for nuclear power across Southeast Asia. But proponents of nuclear energy still face formidable obstacles.

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