Singapore and China sign MOU on cooperation in nuclear technology
29 September 2026
On 17 August 2026, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (“MTI”) announced that MTI and the China Atomic Energy Authority had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) on cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear technology.
The MOU will facilitate capability-building partnerships between Singapore and China in areas including:
- 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.
The MOU forms part of Singapore’s recent engagements with a range of international partners, including the US, France, and the Republic of Korea. These engagements support Singapore’s efforts to develop independent capabilities to make an objective and technical assessment of the potential deployment of nuclear energy and will also contribute to its preparations for the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review Phase 1 Mission in 2027.
Reference materials
The press release is available on the MTI website www.mti.gov.sg on this webpage.