Vietnam seems to re-consider its nuclear plans for civil purposes in order to ensure its energy security and support its ambitions to emerge as an alternate global supply chain leader in the region. For the next 5-10 years, the countries primary focal point remains renewables, LNG-to-power sources and smart grid, storage capacities etc. Nuclear on the other hand recently witnessed the lime light with a futuristic approach to strengthen a blended mix of several power sources on the soil in the coming 15 – 20 years. Below is a brief analysis on where we stand and what we might expect, or initiate to consider in best interests of the humanity to counter the climate change concerns with a net-zero aim by 2050: Vietnamese legal framework on atomic energy On 3rd June 2008, the Law No. 18/2008/QH12 on Atomic Energy (Law on Atomic Energy) was adopted by the National Assembly and took effect in 2009 following which the Government of Vietnam (GVN) has also passed relevant Decrees. The Law on Atomic Energy governs all activities in the field of atomic energy including promoting activities and the assurance of safety and security for those activities. It applies to Vietnamese organizations and individuals, oversea Vietnamese individuals, foreign individuals and international organizations who conduct activities in the field of atomic energy in Vietnam. Under the Vietnamese laws, the current licensing system is complicated, specifically: the Prime Minister isresponsible for site and feasibility study approval; the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) is responsible for elaborating a master plan on atomic energy development and application, and shall take charge and cooperate with the Ministry...