Can Tho welcomes Japanese investments: municipal official
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho always welcomes and creates favourable conditions for Japanese corporations to land their investment in the locality, Vice Chairman of the city People’s Committee Duong Tan Hien said on June 19.
Can Tho (VNA) – The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho always welcomes andcreates favourable conditions for Japanese corporations to land theirinvestment in the locality, Vice Chairman of the city People’s Committee DuongTan Hien said on June 19.
Hosting a reception for representatives from KATO Group and Wons company, Hien saidhe hopes that both corporations will establish their representative offices inthe city to connect Japanese investments in the priotised sectors of seafood,fruit and healthcare.
Leading officials of the Japanese firms expressed their hope to link Vietnameseand Japanese investment through giving consultations about merger and acquisitionin state-owned enterprises, outlining investment plans, and promotingcooperation between Japanese investors and Vietnamese ministries.
They recommended Can Tho to channel focus on media work to lure investment,including developing attractive websites which provide impressive images andtrustworthy information about the local business climate.
According to honourable President of the Vietnam-Japan Friendship AssociationPham Thanh Van, Can Tho city should have international-standard hospitals toserve foreign investors.
Construction is underway for Vinmec International Hospital, which will be putinto use next year. Meanwhile, Japan will help Can Tho General Hospital to setup the Vietnam-Japan clinic to better healthcare service for experts and localpeople.
With well-developed system of hospitals, schools, and entertainment zones, CanTho will be an ideal destination for Japanese experts and businesses, headded.-VNA
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A corner of Can Tho city (Photo: VNA) 
