Germany's Siemens group has been operating in Vietnam for more than 20 years. (Source: siemens.com.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung on July 20 received Lisa Davis, Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG.
At the reception in Hanoi, Dung praised the dynamic development of Siemens and hoped the corporation would continue making more contributions to the socio-economic development in Vietnam.
Dung said Vietnam is in the process of industrialisation and modernisation with the goal of achieving a high growth rate and rapid development, which require a network of infrastructure and a solid energy industry.
He spoke highly of Siemens’ introduction of advanced technologies for clean energy and renewable energy to Vietnam and recognised the group’s active participation in electricity projects and oil and gas projects.
The Deputy PM recommended that Siemens work with the Ministry of Industry and the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group in order to learn the relevant information and conditions to supply equipment for projects under Vietnam’s laws.
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