Ha Nam (VNA) – The Japanese Marujyu Vietnam Company inaugurated a factory producing﷽ metal parts for heavy industry in the northern province of Ha Nam on April 12.
The 2.1 million USD factory is built on a area of nearly 2.500 sq. metres in the Dong Van 2 Industrial Park (IP) in Duy Tien district at a total investment of 2.1 million USD.
Director General of the company Tomonari Matsuo said the factory is expected to ensure a sustainable supply of high quality metal plate products for domestic clients.
Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Xuan Dong said the operation of the factory will create jobs for locals and improve their living conditions, thus contributing to the province’s development.
He requested the company to observe Vietnam’s relevant laws and local regulations during its operation and take good care of its employees.
He also urged the IP management board and relevant bodies to facilitate the operation of the factory and fulfil the province’s commitments to investors.
In 2015, industrial parks in Ha Nam province attracted 39 projects, 28 of which were foreign invested, with a combined registered investment of 391 million USD.
They are now home to 230 active projects, including 131 foreign invested, with a total registered capital of 1.3 billion USD.
Currently, the province has eight industrial parks that cover an area of 2,000 ha.-VNA
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Illustrative image (Source: VNA)
