Enterprises from Japan’s Shiga explore Ha Nam’s investment climate
A delegation of Japan’s Shiga prefecture led by Governor Mikazuki Taizo visited and had a working session with the People’s Committee of Ha Nam on November 3 to learn about this northern province’s investment environment.
Chairman of the Ha Nam People’s Committee Truong Quoc Huy (R) presents a gift to Governor of Shiga prefecture Mikazuki Taizo at the meeting on November 3. (Photo: VNA)
Ha Nam (VNA) – A delegation of Japan’s Shigaprefecture led by Governor Mikazuki Taizo visited and had a working sessionwith the People’s Committee of Ha Nam on November 3 to learn about this northernprovince’s investment environment.
Mikazuki said the Japanese enterprises operating in Ha Namhighly value the local investment climate as provincial authorities have alwaysprovided favourable conditions for production and business activities of foreigncompanies, especially those from Japan, and they have reserved an industrialpark for Japanese firms.
The delegation includes many enterprises with modern technology planningto invest in the province, he noted, calling on Ha Nam to continue creatingoptimum conditions for them to explore the local investment climate so that more and more investors from Shiga as well as Japan will land their investments in the province, therebycontributing to the Vietnam - Japan relations.
Introducing local potential, strengths and incentives forinvestors, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Truong Quoc Huy saidHa Nam has been consistently implementing its commitments to investors such as ensuringcomprehensive infrastructure, swiftly handling administrative procedures,helping provide and recruit workers, supplying all necessary services, and guaranteeingsecurity and order.
Up to 120 Japanese enterprises are investing a total of over 2billion USD in Ha Nam. They have proved their reputation by applying advancedtechnology, adhering to Vietnam’s laws, creating a safe working environment forworkers, and contributing to local economic development, he said.
The official expressed his hope that following this trip, Ha Nam will welcome more investors andenterprises from Shiga./.
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Chairman of the Ha Nam People’s Committee Truong Quoc Huy (R) presents a gift to Governor of Shiga prefecture Mikazuki Taizo at the meeting on November 3. (Photo: VNA) 
