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Vietnam lauds Japanese businesses’ investment

Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai lauded contributions by Japanese businesses in Vietnam at a reception in Hanoi on October 25 for Hideo Okubo, Chairman and CEO of the Foval Corporation.
Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai lauded contributions by Japanesebusinesses in Vietnam at a reception in Hanoi on October 25 forHideo Okubo, Chairman and CEO of the Foval Corporation.

Hai expressed his thanks to the Japanese guest, who is also Chairmanof the Supporting Committee for Globalisation of Small- and Medium-sizedEnterprises under the Japanese Business Association, for what he hasdone to supporting and bringing the country’s businesses to Vietnam.

He emphasised that Vietnam has implemented incentives to attractinvestment and create the most favourable conditions for foreignbusinesses, including those from Japan , to boost their operations inthe country.

Vietnam takes the successes of the foreign investors, including those from Japan , as its own, Hai stressed

Hideo Okubo said that Japan mainly invests in industrial zones innorthern Hai Phong city and southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province and wantsto expand its investment to other cities and provinces. Therefore, thecountry’s businesses need supports in recruitment and personneltraining.-VNA
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