The Big Read: As interest in nuclear energy hots up, Southeast Asia countries are closely watching each other's moves

October 06, 2024

Dear readers,

Thank you for your continuous support of our newsletter. As announced earlier, we have moved to become CNA's digital long-form weekend magazine. In our revamped newsletter, we will bring you deep dives into issues that matter with our Big Reads.

This weekend, we have the first instalment of a three-part series on the development of nuclear energy in the region.

Nuclear energy is a topic that draws strong reactions from many people, and unsurprisingly so. But as humanity's need for energy continues to grow and the climate crisis worsens, the search for clean energy has become more urgent. Some countries in Southeast Asia are seriously considering nuclear.

Our Big Read takes stock of what Southeast Asian countries have done on this front and what they should do to prepare, if the region were to eventually have its first nuclear power plant.

Will Southeast Asia have a nuclear plant anytime soon? What's holding the countries back? CNA TODAY takes a closer look.

Yours faithfully,

Yasmine Yahya

Deputy Chief Editor, CNA Digital (TODAY, Lifestyle & Luxury)

As interest in nuclear energy hots up, Southeast Asia countries are closely watching each other's moves