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JAPAN'S INVESTMENT IN VIET NAM TOTALS USD 3.5 BILLION

  
   Ha Noi, Apr. 19 (VNA) -- Japan's investment in Viet Nam doubled in 2001 thanks to its improved investment environment, bringing Japan's total investment in the country to USD 3.5 billion.
   This was announced at a press briefing held in Ha Noi on April 18 by the Japanese delegation to the third regular session of the Viet Nam-Japan Working Group on trade and investment.
   The session took place in an atsmosphere of openness, frankness and mutual trust.
   The Japanese side expressed their appreciation for the Vietnamese Government's clear resolve to continue building on the great achievements it has gained in improving the country's invesment environment.
   The two sides agreed to convene the next regular sessions of the joint working group in early 2003. They expressed their belief that with the signing of the Viet Nam-Japan Trade Agreement and preparations to celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2003, the bilateral trade relations as well as cooperation between Viet Nam and Japan in improving investment environment will see an active development for the benefit and prosperity of both countries.--VNA