Ha Nam (VNA) – Businesses ofJapan’s Chiba prefecture joined a working session with the People’s Committeeof the northern province of Ha Nam on November 20 to explore the province’sinvestment climate.

At the event, Vice Chairman of theprovincial People’s Committee Truong Quoc Huy informed his guests that Japan isnow the second largest foreign investor of Ha Nam, with nearly 100 projects invarious fields, contributing to the local socio-economic development.

As Ha Nam regards Japanese firms as itsmain investment partner, the province has zoned off the Dong Van 3 supportingindustrial park to attract more businesses from the country, he added.

Notably, the province has set up an officeto support Japanese investors in administrative procedures.

In addition, the province boasts a hugeworkforce with cheap labour cost. It has carried out a project to train skilledhuman resources for Japanese firms.

Ha Nam is prioritising investment in highand eco-friendly technology, processing, manufacturing and supporting industry,health care services and education, Huy said.

In reply, General Director of Chiba’s Commerce,Industry and Labour Department Katsuaki Ishii said the delegation’s visit aimsto explore investment climate in Vietnam and Ha Nam province in particular,adding that many businesses of Chiba prefecture hope to invest in the provincein the coming time./.