The central city of Da Nang and Japan ’s Yokohama city on
April 9 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on technical
cooperation in a range of areas, particularly urban development.
Accordingly, the two sides will conduct joint surveys of investment environment and infrastructure in Da Nang .
The two cities also plan to work together to encourage Japanese
businesses to invest in Da Nang’s hi-tech zones; develop the East-West
Economic Corridor II; and accelerate the establishment of direct flights
between Da Nang and Japan.
The two sides will also seek
investment for infrastructural development in Da Nang such as subway
construction, rubbish and waste water treatment and the second phase in
upgrading Tien Sa port.
Yokohama , the second largest city
in Japan with a 3.7 million population, is a prominent port and also
a major commercial hub of the Greater Tokyo Area.-VNA