Companies
Areva SA and the Saudi Binladin Group will sign a partnership agreement tonight in the nuclear and solar power industries, the French company’s Chief Executive Officer Anne Lauvergeon said today in Riyadh.
Bloomberg 23rd Jan 2011 more >>
Iran
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he is hopeful about further talks on Iran’s nuclear program, while Israel says more negotiations would be a ‘‘waste of time’’
Reuters 23rd Jan 2011 more >>
China
The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China that paves the way for the establishment of a radiation detection training center in Qinhuangdao, China. “This agreement represents the shared commitment of both the United States and China to enhance global peace and security by working to prevent nuclear smuggling,”
Political Skew 23rd Jan 2011 more >>
The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the signing of a government-to-government agreement with the People’s Republic of China to establish a Center of Excellence in China to promote effective nuclear security and safeguards.
Political Skew 23rd Jan 2011 more >>
Vietnam
Japan and Vietnam have signed an agreement for cooperation in the development and use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. The accord follows the announcement in October 2010 that Vietnam had selected Japan as a partner for cooperation in the construction of nuclear power plants.
Your Nuclear News 24th Jan 2011 more >>
