Hanoi facilitates investment from Republic of Korea

Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh has pledged to create all possible conditions for foreign firms, including those from the Republic of Korea, to invest in the city.
Hanoi facilitates investment from Republic of Korea ảnh 1At the reception. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh has pledgedto create all possible conditions for foreign firms, including those from theRepublic of Korea, to invest in the city.

Thanh made the promise at a reception for Kim Jung-in, CEO of Sein I&D Vietnam,in Hanoi on September 13.

He voiced support of Sein I&D Vietnam’s plans to invest in hi-techsupporting industry in Vietnam and expand its investment in Hanoi.

The official listened to the company’s suggestions andassigned relevant agencies to consider and handle them in line with the law.

Kim made several proposals to the municipal administration regarding investmentin the semi-conductor industry, including mechanisms to attract investment in vocationaltraining.
 
The same day, the Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee also met with AnKuk-jin, General Director of Daewoo Engineering & Construction Vietnam(Daewoo E&C) and Chairman of THT Development.

Thanh said Hanoi has outlines orientations for urban development and asked thecompanies to continue invest in the capital city.

An presented some requests to the city’s leader so that hiscompany can quickly complete its investment project, especially the Tay Ho Tay –Starlake urban complex./.

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