Japanese enterprises study investment environment in Ha Nam
A delegation of the Kansai Association of Corporate Executives led by Akihiro Kuroda, Chairman of the Kokuyo Corporation, visited the northern Ha Nam province on November 8.
Ha Nam (VNA) – A d𝓡elegation of the Kansai Association of Corporate Executives led by Akihiro Kuroda, Chairman of the 🍒Kokuyo Corporation, visited the northern Ha Nam province on November 8 to learn about investment environment in the province.
Nguyen Xuan Dong, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, introduced the delegation to the location, potential and advantages of the province and stressed that the Dong Van III support industry park is reserved for Japanese enterprises.
Dong said the province gives top priority to Japanese enterprises, especially small and medium-sized enterprises.
He said the province has prepared infrastructure, land fund, policy and human resources in line with its 10 commitments to foreign investors.
A hot line and a support centre for Japanese enterprises have been launched to address any emerging problem facing Japanese enterprises.
On his part, Akihiro Kuroda said Vietnam is an attractive investment destination for Japanese enterprises given its stable political situation and strong and balanced economic development.
Appreciating Ha Nam province’s investment policies and 10 commitments to foreign investors, Kuroda pledged to introduce the province to Japanese investors in general and investors in Kansai in particular.
According to him, the Kansai Association of Corporate Executives has a history of 70 years with around 800 members.-VNA
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