September 21, 2017 | 07:00 (GMT+7)
UK enterprises seek investment opportunities in HCM City
PANO – Enterprises of the United Kingdom (UK) have recognized potentials for economic development in Ho Chi Minh City and hoped to further their investment to the city in different walks of life, said UK Ambassador Giles Lever at the meeting with Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh municipal Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan on September 19.
Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh municipal Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan (R) and UK Ambassador Giles Lever
Accordingly, the UK enterprises hoped to boost cooperation with the Vietnamese city in education, smart urban construction and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects. In addition, they would offer consultancy to the Vietnam’s Southern hub on the expansion and operation of Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
On behalf of the city’s leadership, Secretary Nhan agreed with the ambassador’s proposals and pledged to create favorable conditions for UK enterprises to invest in the city. He hoped that the UK side would collaborate with relevant agencies of the city and give advice to them in developing a financial hub and smart city.
Translated by Trung Thanh