Vietnamese PM calls at Shibata Gousei Company in Japan

Shibata Gousei is one of the typical firms of Gunma that is actively implementing digital transformation, applying digital technology in operation and production, and realizing fully automated production lines using machines. The firm has introduced solutions to produce environmentally friendly and low-carbon products. It employs approximately 400 local and foreign workers, including 30 Vietnamese nationals.

Talking to leaders of Shibata Gousei, Chinh highly appreciated the firm’s green production solutions, saying this is a mandatory requirement in the face of the profound impact of climate change globally. He recalled that at the recent 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, he met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and the two leaders vowed to work towards realizing the net zero emissions commitments by 2050.

He said he was happy to learn that there are many Vietnamese engineers and employees working hard at the company, holding many key positions in manufacturing automation equipment there. He thanked the firm’s leadership for supporting Vietnamese employees and asked them to consider recruiting more Vietnamese workers to help them hone in new skills and learn about Japan’s advanced technology.

The Prime Minister wished the firm further success, and asked it to invest in Vietnam, contributing to promoting the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Japan.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo on December 15 to attend a commemorative summit marking half a century of the friendship and cooperation between ASEAN and Japan at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. During his stay from December 15 to 18, he will engage in a number of bilateral activities in Japan.