Quang Ninh lures additional 80 million USD from Japan
An investment promotion conference themed “Contributing to the sustainable development of Vietnam-Japan” to boost investment cooperation between the Vietnamese northern province of Quang Ninh and Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture was held in Quang Ninh on November 17.
Governor of Hokkaido perfecture Suzuki Naomichi and Acting Chairman of Quang Ninh provincial People's Committee Cao Tuong Huy sign a cooperation agreement at the conference (Photo: VNA)
Quang Ninh (VNA) 🅘– An investment promotionconference themed “Contributing to the sustainable development of Vietnam-Japan” to boost investment cooperation between the Vietnamese northernprovince of Quang Ninh and Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture was held in Quang Ninh on November 17.
At the conference, provincial leaders granted investmentregistration certificates for several Japanese foreign direct investment (FDI) projectswith a total investment capital of over 80 million USD. Acting Chairman of Quang Ninh provincial People's CommitteeCao Tuong Huy affirmed that the combination between the province’s potential and the strength and experience of Japanese investors is expected to create a solid foundation for success.
Welcoming ceremony for the Japanese delegation at Van Don international airport, Quang Ninh (Photo: VNA)
The event was held on the occasion of the Hokkaido delegation attending the Hokkaido Festival 2023 in Ha Long and among activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties and the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Quang Ninh province. Currently, Japan is a strategic investor ofQuang Ninh with 12 projects valued at nearly 2.4 billion USD,ranking third among foreign investors in the province. In terms of trade, Japan is the secondlargest importer of Quang Ninh./.
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Secretary of the Quang Ninh provincial Party Committee Nguyen Xuan Ky and Governor of Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture Suzuki Naomichi held talks and signed a cooperation agreement between the two localities, in the northeastern province's Ha Long city on November 16.
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Governor of Hokkaido perfecture Suzuki Naomichi and Acting Chairman of Quang Ninh provincial People's Committee Cao Tuong Huy sign a cooperation agreement at the conference (Photo: VNA) 
Welcoming ceremony for the Japanese delegation at Van Don international airport, Quang Ninh (Photo: VNA) 
