Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc made it clear that Hong Kong is an important partner and market of Vietnam at a reception for Shen Tian Qing, Chairman of Jia Yuan group of Hong Kong (China) in Hanoi on December 7.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Shen Tian Qing, Chairman of Jia Yuan group of Hong Kong (China)

PM Phuc said Vietnam’s cooperation with China and Hong Kong is growing and affirmed that the Vietnamese Government always creates the best possible conditions for Chinese and Hong Kong businesses to do successful business in Vietnam.

He gave high estimations to the group’s investments in Vietnam and wished that it will join in the bustling equitisation of State-owned enterprises in the country.

He suggested the group work with the Ministry of Planning and Investment as well as related localities to address specific issues. 

Shen said his group is very keen in investing in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, especially in real estate and smart city. 

It is also interested in the equitisation, merger and acquisition of State-owned enterprises in Vietnam as well as developing infrastructure in Hanoi, he said.

He expected to gain support from the PM, the Government, and ministries for his group’s investments in Vietnam.-VNA