Japan supports 18 projects in VN's localities

The activity is part of the Japanese Government's non-refundable aid program for Vietnamese localities.

These projects focus on a number of areas including healthcare, primary education, agricultural production, bomb clearance, vocational training and local infrastructure, Japanese Ambassador to Viet Nam Umeda Kunio said, praising the meaning of these projects, which are expected to contribute to the sustainable development of Viet Nam.

The localities will cooperate with relevant agencies to launch the project effectively, said Chairman of the People's Committee of Tan Son District, Phu Tho Province Nguyen Ba Khuyen, expecting that Vietnamese localities will continue receiving assistance from the Japanese Government.

Earlier on March 10, the Japanese Government provided US$ 344,489 in non-refundable aid to Viet Nam to implement five projects.These projects will be launched in Ho Chi Minh City and three other provinces of Dak Lak, Ninh Thuan and Tra Vinh.

The aid will be used to build kindergartens and water supply systems and purchase equipment for hospitals.