WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Barack Obama on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) approved a civilian nuclear pact with Vietnam, which could lead to the sale of United States (US) reactors to Washington’s energy-hungry former war foe.

The move by the president formally opened a 90-day review process in Congress. If no legislation is passed contravening the accord, it will then come into force.

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