​-DIALOGUE FOR QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE-

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Dec 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) --Believing Japan's quality infrastructure to be essential for achieving sustainable economic growth in Vietnam, the Government of Japan hosted the “Dialogue for Quality Infrastructure – Building Asia’s Future” at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center, the venue of Vietnam Expo in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) on Thursday, December 7, 2017. Attended by over one hundred participants, the event promoted active discussions on “Quality Infrastructure” needed for sustainable development in Vietnam and Japan’s role in this development.
 
In opening remarks on behalf of the Government of Japan, H.E. Mr. Junichi Kawaue, Consul General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City stated “Vietnam is taking a leadership role in ASEAN’s growth. To further pursue more sustainable and powerful growth, it is essential to provide an appropriate plan, funds, and technology for infrastructure development. The concept of ‘quality infrastructure’ is the guiding principle for such infrastructure development.” Consul General Kawaue also stated that the Japanese government and Japanese companies are already supporting infrastructure development in Vietnam, including HCMC’s MRT1, which contributes to the quality of life as well as economic growth.
 
Representing Ho Chi Minh City, Mr. Le Van Khoa, Vice Chairman, Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee said HCMC strongly agrees with the concept of “Quality Infrastructure.” “We seek to develop this city as a model for the future. We must continuously play a leadership role for the economy and society,” said Mr. Ho.
 
Prior to discussions, Mr. Yasuharu Funabashi, Deputy General Manager for Strategic Project Office Industry Research Department of Mizuho Bank, made a speech to set the day's agenda. Mr. Funabashi presented insightful data on Vietnam’s current and future economic outlook, reminding participants that Vietnam has the fastest growing GDP in ASEAN, and expects to grow further in an export-driven economy fueled by foreign capital and industrialization. Given fiscal austerity measures announced last year, from a financial perspective, the time to propose “Quality Infrastructure” is now.

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