Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 7 hosted a reception for Hironori Kamezawa, CEO of Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), during which he invited the Japanese financial giant to participate in the development of an international financial centre in Vietnam.
According to Vietnam News Agency, the meeting underscored Vietnam’s commitment to strengthening its financial infrastructure and creating a competitive financial hub in the region.
During the reception, Prime Minister Chinh emphasized the strategic importance of the proposed financial centre, highlighting its potential to enhance Vietnam’s economic landscape and attract global investments. He encouraged MUFG to leverage its expertise and resources in contributing to the planning and operation of this significant project.
MUFG’s CEO Hironori Kamezawa expressed interest in the proposal and acknowledged the opportunities that Vietnam presents in the financial sector. The discussion between the Prime Minister and the CEO also touched upon potential collaborations that could further enhance bilateral ties between Vietnam and Japan in various economic sectors.