Speaking at the fourth annual Mekong Delta Investment Conference that began yesterday in Can Tho, Vo Hung Dung said the delta region “has great demand for agricultural mechanisation and smart technologies development”. With favourable conditions for agriculture, the delta “plays an essential role in the country’s socio-economic development,” he added. The conference aims to promote cutting-edge technologies and improve cooperation between delta firms and foreign partners in hi-tech agricultural trade and investment. Hong Kong is the biggest investor with five projects worth $67.93 million, followed by Taiwan with nine projects worth $41.98 million, Japan with five projects worth $30.02 million, Australia with seven projects worth $19.85 million, two American projects worth $11.96 million and Israel with one project worth $5.2 million. The conference was co-organised by VCCI Can Tho and the Mekong Delta Club of Promotion Centres for trade, investment and tourism.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 13, 2016 02:46 UTC