At the meeting between Chairman of the Can Tho People's Committee Tran Viet Truong and Toshinao Tanaka, President of the Japanese-funded Takesho Food Vietnam Co. Ltd. (Photo: VNA)Truong told his Japanese guest that the Prime Minister hasapproved the master plan for Can Tho between 2021 and 2030, with a vision to 2050.Following this, the city is actively seeking investments in various sectors, particularlyhigh-tech agriculture and agricultural production, within its industrial zones.
The authorities hope the business leaderwill help invite Japanese businesses to invest in these sectors, hesaid, stating that Can Tho is willing to facilitate their operation in thecity.
In response, Toshinao Tanaka assessed that the Mekong Deltapossesses abundant agricultural resources and untapped potential. Utilisingadvanced techniques and a fresh approach, the company aims to enhance the valueof agricultural products in the region, he said.
He also revealed plans to coordinate with the Governor ofJapan’s Niigata prefecture and Japanese businesses this year for a visit to CanTho to explore potential collaboration projects.
Takesho Food Vietnam put into operation an 8-million-USD factoryin the local Tra Noc 2 Industrial Zone in mid-2023. The plant boasts twoproduction lines, including one for spice-mixing powder, capable of churningout 130 tonnes of products per month./.
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