According to a special correspondent of the Vietnam News Agency, within the framework of his official visit to Singapore, on the morning of December 3, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man received leaders of several large Singaporean corporations.
Receiving Mr. Kevin Chng, Chief Financial Officer of Keppel Group , National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man highly appreciated the Group's effective business cooperation activities in Vietnam in recent times, especially in the fields of infrastructure, real estate and renewable energy, which have contributed to the urban development of Vietnam, helping to promote economic and investment relations between the two countries.
Expressing his honor at being received by National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and the high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese National Assembly, Mr. Kevin Chng emphasized that Vietnam is one of the countries where the Group has invested the most resources.
In the coming time, Keppel Group wishes to expand its investment activities in sustainable development areas such as renewable energy, databases, etc. and hopes to continue receiving support from Vietnam to promote effective investment activities, contributing more to the sustainable development of Vietnam.
The National Assembly Chairman stated: "Vietnam is an attractive destination for many investors, including infrastructure development investors. Vietnamese companies wish to cooperate with Singaporean enterprises, such as Keppel Group, especially in infrastructure development projects and construction of industrial parks, urban areas, as well as clean energy projects to meet Vietnam's sustainable development needs. Vietnam will support and facilitate the Group's investment and business activities to be effective and successful in Vietnam.
Receiving Mr. Chia Song Hwee, Deputy General Director of Temasek Holdings , National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man welcomed and highly appreciated the cooperation and support activities of Temasek Group with Vietnamese partners. The National Assembly Chairman stated that Singapore maintains its position as the second largest investor in Vietnam; the network of 18 Vietnam - Singapore Industrial Parks (VSIPs) in 13 provinces and cities of Vietnam is a symbol of successful economic cooperation between the two countries; hopes that the Group will continue to expand its investment fields in Vietnam; emphasizes that Vietnam is ready to remove difficulties and obstacles, creating favorable conditions for domestic enterprises and foreign investors, including Temasek, to operate in Vietnam.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man said that the 8th Session of the 15th National Assembly was a great success. The National Assembly made many innovations in law-making, passing “1 law amending 4 laws on investment”; “1 law amending 9 laws on finance”… to perfect institutions and policies, create a favorable environment for business operations, and contribute to attracting foreign investment.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man said that the strong development of the Vietnam - Singapore Strategic Partnership and increasingly enhanced political trust are the foundation for businesses in general and Temasek Group in particular to feel secure in doing business and making long-term investments in Vietnam.
Temasek Holdings Deputy General Director thanked National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man for taking the time to receive him during his official visit to Singapore; highly appreciated Vietnam's attention and support for Singaporean enterprises, including Temasek Holdings. Mr. Chia Song Hwee said that the Group has had a long time investing and doing business in Vietnam with a total investment capital of about 3 billion Singapore dollars; investment activities spread across many fields such as finance, consumption, retail, logistics, renewable energy, etc.
Appreciating Vietnam's economic growth rate in recent times and its young, diligent and hardworking workforce, Mr. Chia Song Hwee said that this is an important factor in developing the country's economy as well as promoting cooperation between the two countries.
Previously , on the evening of December 2, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man received Mr. Lee Chong Min, Chairman of CMIA Capital Partners Investment Fund and Mr. Lim Hong Kian, CEO of Surbana Jurong Group. At the meeting, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man welcomed CMIA Capital Partners Investment Fund and Surbana Jurong Group for their joint investment in the complex project "Ho Chi Minh City Eco-Technology Urban Area" with a total investment of 1.3 billion USD; and congratulated the investor for signing a memorandum of understanding with the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and the People's Committee of Cu Chi district to develop the project.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man affirmed that Vietnam always values the presence and investment of Singaporean enterprises in Vietnam; highly appreciates the effectiveness of investment cooperation activities of Singaporean corporations and enterprises in Vietnam.
Chairman of CMIA Capital Partners Lee Chong Min and Mr. Lim Hong Kian, CEO of Surbana Jurong Group, expressed their sincere thanks to Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man for taking the time to welcome them. Mr. Lim Hong Kian, CEO of Surbana Group, said that the Group is always interested in investing in Vietnam; hoping to continue to receive support and facilitation from Vietnam.
Acknowledging the discussions and proposals of the Chairman of CMIA Capital Partners Investment Fund and the CEO of Surbana Jurong Group, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man affirmed that the National Assembly and the Government of Vietnam have been perfecting the system of relevant legal documents in the direction of creating favorable conditions for foreign enterprises to invest and do business in Vietnam.
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