Minister of Public Security Lương Tam Quang (fourth, left), Representative Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Yamato Holding Nagao Yutaka (third, left), and other participants in the meeting on Monday/ VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI — Minister of Public Security Lương Tam Quang has invited Yamato Holdings, one of Japan's leading logistics groups, to study investment opportunities in warehousing and cargo transport infrastructure at Gia Bình International Airport.

Receiving Nagao Yutaka, Representative Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Yamato Holding, in Hà Nội on Monday, Quang welcomed the company's contributions to Việt Nam's socio-economic development since establishing its local subsidiary in 2015.

Reaffirming Việt Nam's goal of developing Gia Bình International Airport into a leading regional air cargo hub, Minister Quang suggested exploring operational cooperation between Yamato and Vietnamese partners once the airport becomes operational.

The minister also welcomed Yamato's planned cooperation with FPT Corporation to establish an artificial intelligence (AI) laboratory in Việt Nam to research and apply AI and big data in supply chain management, transport coordination and the development of specialised logistics services for high-tech industries, particularly the semiconductor sector, which Việt Nam has identified as a strategic priority.

Highlighting Việt Nam's population of 100 million and one of the world's fastest-growing e-commerce markets, which provide enormous potential for the logistics industry, Quang encouraged Yamato to further expand its investment by developing large-scale logistics centres, financial hubs and modern logistics infrastructure in Việt Nam's key economic regions.

He also suggested that the company give priority to recruiting disciplined and highly skilled Vietnamese workers for positions across its global operations.

The minister affirmed that the Ministry of Public Security will continue to support Yamato by ensuring a transparent and favourable investment environment and creating the conditions necessary for the company to operate safely, efficiently and in full compliance with Vietnamese law.

Expressing his appreciation for the meeting, Nagao Yutaka said he is impressed by Việt Nam's development potential and affirmed that the company would continue to study and implement major cooperation projects, contributing to stronger bilateral ties between Việt Nam and Japan. — VNA/VNS