Can Tho, Wakayama discuss multi-faceted cooperation prospects
Authorities of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and Japan’s Wakayama prefecture discussed multi-faceted cooperation prospects during their working session in Can Tho on September 10.
A large-scale paddy field in the Mekong Delta (Photo: VNA)
Can Tho (VNA) – Authorities ofVietnam’s Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and Japan’s Wakayama prefecturediscussed multi-faceted cooperation prospects during their working session inCan Tho on September 10.
Director of the Business Promotion DepartmentSeizo Tsuji said Wakayama wants to transfer high technology to Can Tho throughofficial development assistance (ODA) projects to help the city improve thequality of farm produce to export to choosy markets, including Japan.
The Japanese prefecture also wants to opentraining courses for local agricultural officials, farmers and farminghouseholds to develop human resources in the field and promote farm producetrading in Can Tho, he added.
The Wakayama administration will encourage andcreate all possible conditions for Japanese businesses in general and Wakayamaenterprises in particular to increase investment in Can Tho and neighbouringlocalities to improve cultivation techniques for locals, as well as expand theapplication of high-tech agricultural models and post-harvest technology tocreate more high-quality products, he said.
The prefecture hopes Can Tho authorities willsupport the introduction and distribution of products made from Wakayama’sspecial seedless persimmon varieties to customers in the southwestern region.Vice versa, the Japanese locality will import local fruit specialties such asNam Roi grapefruit, Lo Ren star apple, and Can Tho orange.
Regarding urban management and environmentalprotection, Tsuji said Wakayama is willing to support Can Tho to create softwarefor urban planning calculation, check-up and maintenance of water drainagefacilities, and database management to promptly detect and settle possibleincidents in the field.
The prefecture will also help Can Tho connectwith Japanese investors and experts specialised in designing solar energy usagesystems for public lighting to study urban infrastructure management, he added.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’sCommittee Duong Tan Hien agreed on the aforesaid proposals and cooperationplans of Wakayama, and affirmed that Can Tho will create the best conditionsfor Japanese organisations and enterprises to cooperate and invest in thecity.-VNA
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A large-scale paddy field in the Mekong Delta (Photo: VNA) 
