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Viewpoint: Unlocking ASEAN's nuclear potential - a case for regulatory convergence on SMRs
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Fusion42 · 16 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
ASEAN faces rising electricity demand and decarbonisation goals that drive interest in small modular reactors (SMRs), but fragmented national regulatory frameworks and limited expertise risk delaying deployment. A harmonised regional regulatory approach on nuclear safety and licensing could accelerate SMR adoption, reduce duplication, and improve financing prospects.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 2 sources have reported it between 16 Oct 2026 and 17 Oct 2026.
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You face a new regulatory window as ASEAN moves toward harmonising nuclear rules for small modular reactors, cutting costs and speeding approvals. Aligning your approach with regional standards can open supply and financing doors faster than national routes alone.
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2 sources · first reported 16 Oct 2026 · latest 17 Oct 2026
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