Hanoi, Oct. 15 -- Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha hosted a reception on October 15 for Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Marco Della Seta and leaders of Fincantieri Group to discuss potential investment cooperation in high-tech shipbuilding in Vietnam.

Ha praised the dynamic and comprehensive activities of the Italian Embassy in Vietnam. He affirmed that Vietnam has strong potential for developing its shipbuilding industry, particularly in coastal localities.

Despite periods of fluctuation, Vietnam is pursuing a strategy to revitalise and modernise its maritime fleet, aiming to produce internationally standardised vessels.

The Deputy PM noted that Fincantieri's high-tech ship products not only suit the Vietnamese market but also meet gl...