Head of the Foreign Ministry’s Consular Department Nguyen Hoang Long at the event (Photo: VNA) Dak Lak (VNA) – A seminar on strengtheningcooperation between the Central Highlands localities and Japan took place inthe Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on October 7.
The event was held with the aim of pushing up theconnectivity between regional localities and representative offices of theJapanese government and representatives of the Japanese business community inVietnam. It also served as a forum for the two sides to have an insight on thepolicies, measures and projects to accelerate cooperation in various field inthe time to come.
Speaking at the function, head of the Foreign Ministry’sConsular Department Nguyen Hoang Long hailed Japan as a partner of top significanceof Vietnam.
With abundant natural resources, the Central Highlandsregion holds great potential of developing agro-forestry, processed industry, cleanenergy and tourism. Its major industry plants for export include coffee,pepper, rubber, vegetables and flowers.
The region is also well-positioned to develop solar and windpower.
Participants were briefed on the region’s potentials,strengths, development orientations and incentives for business projects.
Representatives from Japanese agencies expressed theirinterest in expanding business operations in Vietnam, including the CentralHighlands, saying that the country has become the second most attractivedestination for Japanese companies.
Shinji Hirai, chief representative of the Japan ExternalTrade Organisation and Vice Chairman of the Japanese Business Association in HoChi Minh City, said regional localities hold potential in agriculture, moderntechnology, post-harvest processing and renewable energy, cultural and tourismexchange with Japan./.
The event was held with the aim of pushing up theconnectivity between regional localities and representative offices of theJapanese government and representatives of the Japanese business community inVietnam. It also served as a forum for the two sides to have an insight on thepolicies, measures and projects to accelerate cooperation in various field inthe time to come.
Speaking at the function, head of the Foreign Ministry’sConsular Department Nguyen Hoang Long hailed Japan as a partner of top significanceof Vietnam.
With abundant natural resources, the Central Highlandsregion holds great potential of developing agro-forestry, processed industry, cleanenergy and tourism. Its major industry plants for export include coffee,pepper, rubber, vegetables and flowers.
The region is also well-positioned to develop solar and windpower.
Participants were briefed on the region’s potentials,strengths, development orientations and incentives for business projects.
Representatives from Japanese agencies expressed theirinterest in expanding business operations in Vietnam, including the CentralHighlands, saying that the country has become the second most attractivedestination for Japanese companies.
Shinji Hirai, chief representative of the Japan ExternalTrade Organisation and Vice Chairman of the Japanese Business Association in HoChi Minh City, said regional localities hold potential in agriculture, moderntechnology, post-harvest processing and renewable energy, cultural and tourismexchange with Japan./.
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