Myanmar leaps into Russian-backed nuclear energy programme to power economic growth


PHNOM PENH (Bernama): Myanmar is solidifying plans to pursue civil nuclear energy to modernise its struggling economy, which has been severely impacted by civil conflict and natural disasters.

The government is tapping Russian nuclear expertise to build its first reactor, a project seen as pivotal to strengthening energy security in a country where nearly half the population still lacks reliable access to electricity.

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