Hanoi, Feb. 4 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is also chairman of the steering committee for nuclear power plant construction, presided over the committee's second meeting in Hanoi on February 4.

At the event, the Government leader highlighted that green and sustainable development remains a cornerstone of the Party and State's policy, particularly given the country's heightened vulnerability to climate change impacts, including land subsidence, drought, and saltwater intrusion.

Besides, Vietnam is striving to achieve economic growth of at least 8% in 2025 and double-digit expansion in subsequent years, he said, adding the economic scaling is expected to drive the annual power demand growth of 12-16%, particularly in such emergin...