The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is to lend the Barakah One Company $2 billion to underwrite the export of US components and services for the construction of the the United Arab Emirates' (UAE's) first nuclear power plant.

Four state-owned companies have signed a letter of intent for participation in the preparation, construction and operation of Poland's first nuclear power plant. An agreement could be signed by the end of the year.

A new commission to coordinate and promote the development of nuclear energy in Africa is set to become fully operational after key founding documents were finalized and adopted. South Africa has agreed to host the commission in Pretoria.

Candu Energy has signed an agreement with three China National Nuclear Corporation subsidiaries to expand their cooperation in the development of thorium and recycled uranium as alternative fuels for new Candu reactors.

A cooperation agreement in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy has been signed between Australia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The accord could lead to the supply of Australian uranium to fuel the UAE's forthcoming nuclear power reactor fleet.

China Nuclear Power Engineering Company (CNPEC) has signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate with ONET Technologies of France in a number of fields related to nuclear power plant construction, operation and decommissioning.

Areva is boosting its US capabilities by building a new technical centre and by forming an alliance with Northrop Grumman to provide cybersecurity support for nuclear facilities.

Canadian mining companies can now sell more uranium to China after diplomats from both countries met in Beijing to sign a new protocol.

Asia-Pacific countries must work together to ensure that nuclear power can continue its important role in the region's energy mix despite the experiences of Fukushima, according to a declaration from energy ministers.

Rosatom has strengthened its supply chain by signing memoranda of cooperation with a further thirteen Czech companies. These companies could become subcontractors for a significant part of the work should the AtomStroyExport consortium win the tender to build two more units at Temelin.

Westinghouse and GE-Hitachi are working towards reaching agreements with Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) for preliminary licensing and site development work for the proposed construction of AP1000 and ESBWR reactors in India.

USEC and the US Department of Energy have signed a raft of new agreements, completely reorganizing the American Centrifuge program.