In his remarks, PM Phuc said with their strength in industry, Kansai businesses should invest in Vietnam’s industrial zones.

He briefed them on Vietnam’s investment policy and demand on infrastructure development, human resource training, the automobile industry, retail market, and health services.

Phuc suggested developing a particular scheme for Kansai region based on survey results, adding that Kansai businesses should pour capital into key infrastructure projects, particularly those in public-private partnership model, environment and water resources treatment, renewable energy, finance-banking, and especially equitisation of State-owned enterprises. 

According to the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) 70% of Japanese businesses are gaining profit and desire to expand operation in Vietnam. The World Bank (WB) and other international organizations have raised Vietnam’s investment environment rank.

The Vietnamese government leader said Vietnam will offer optimal conditions for Japanese businesses to run long-term and stable operation in the country. Vietnam’s success is assessed by Japanese businesses’ satisfaction and success, he added.

As Japan’s major economic and industrial region, Kansai is home to 10 prefectures including three big cities of Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe with strength in manufacturing industry. 

Source: vov.vn