(VOVWORLD) -National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on Tuesday received leaders of several major Singaporean corporations, as part of his official visit to the island country.
 Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man receives Founder and Managing Partner of CMIA Capital Partners (CMIA) Lee Chong Min. Photo: Le Tuyet/VOV1
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The top legislator received Founder and Managing Partner of CMIA Capital Partners (CMIA) Lee Chong Min, and Surbana Jurong CEO North Asia Lim Hong Kian. Vietnam always values the presence and investment as well as the effectiveness of investment cooperation activities of Singaporean enterprises in Vietnam, Chairman Man said. He affirmed that the Vietnamese National Assembly and Government will continue to improve the legal framework to create favorable conditions for foreign businesses to invest and operate in Vietnam.
Lim said that the group has always been interested in investing in Vietnam and hopes to continue receiving support and facilitation from the country.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Temasek International Chia Song Hwee. Photo: Le Tuyet/VOV1
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Hosting Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Temasek International Chia Song Hwee, the top legislator expressed his hope that the corporation will continue expanding investment in Vietnam, emphasizing the country’s commitment to removing roadblocks and facilitating the operation of both local and foreign firms, including Temasek.
Chia said Vietnam’s robust economic growth coupled with its young and industrious labor force are crucial for developing the economy as well as strengthening bilateral cooperation.
 National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and Kevin Chng, Chief Financial Officer of Keppel. Photo: Le Tuyet/VOV1 |
During his meeting with Kevin Chng, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Keppel – a global asset manager and operator, the Vietnamese top legislator said Vietnam is becoming an attractive destination for many investors, including those in infrastructure development, adding Vietnamese companies are eager to collaborate with Singaporean enterprises like Keppel, particularly in infrastructure, industrial parks, urban development, and clean energy to meet Vietnam's sustainable development needs. Vietnam will continue to support and facilitate the successful and effective business operations of Keppel, he affirmed.
For his part, Kevin Chng said the company wishes to receive more support from the Vietnamese authorities to boost the effectiveness of its capital and further contribute to the nation’s sustainable development.