France positions itself as key low-carbon partner in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore. (Photo: Emmanuel Macron's X)
French President Emmanuel Macron recently concluded a multi-country visit to Asia, where energy cooperation—particularly in low-carbon technologies like nuclear—was high on the agenda in meetings with leaders of Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore.
Macron reaffirmed France’s commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), promising continued support for Vietnam and Indonesia in phasing out coal-fired power generation.
Singapore looks to France for civil nuclear guidance
France, a global leader in nuclear energy with over 50 reactors providing 70% of its electricity, is increasingly supplementing its aging fleet with solar and wind to maintain clean energy dominance and grid stability. As Southeast Asian nations accelerate their energy transitions, nuclear power and energy infrastructure are emerging as focal points for collaboration.
