Opening Ceremony of IHI ASIA PACIFIC PTE.LTD. Yangon Branch
Yanogon, October 24, 2014 – IHI Corporation has announced today that IHI ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD., its Singapore-based regional headquarter is celebrating the opening of its branch office in Yangon, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
Mr. Fusayoshi Nakamura, Executive Vice President of IHI Corporation, said: “We are glad to announce the opening of our branch office in Yangon, in the impressively growing economy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. As 2014 represents the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Myanmar and Japan, we feel much honored to open our office in Myanmar at such a memorable occasion.”
In Myanmar, IHI has been active in provision and maintenance of Gas Turbines, supply of Agricultural Machinery and maintenance for Diesel Multiple Units. “Opening a branch office here in Yangon presents an important new chapter in IHI’s business in Myanmar. From now on, we plan to use our cutting-edge technology and engineering know-how to grow in this market, and at the same time to contribute to the economic growth of Myanmar,” said Mr. Taku Kitayama, Chief Representative of Yangon Branch office. “Myanmar has a young and energetic young labor force which will lead Myanmar’s economy to its prosperity in the future. Many countries have great expectations on this country’s economic development. However, there are still challenges with a stable power supply which affects both domestic and foreign business entities. This might be causing the loss of business opportunities. We want to help solve that problem to improve this country’s businessclimate to attract more foreign investment. IHI can offer solutions for Myanmar’s challenges by our environmental-Friendly technologies”, Mr. Kitayama explained, “our corporate message is “Realize your dreams”, and we will strive to use our world-leading engineering know-how and technology to help realizing the dreams of the people of Myanmar”.
IHI Corporation is one of the biggest Japanese engineering companies with a history spanning 160 years and currently employs more than 27,000 people around the world. As a world’s leader in engineering, IHI is striving to solve various environmental, industrial, social, and energy related challenges by its engineering expertise. IHI’s businesses in Myanmar include provision and maintenance of gas turbines, supply of agricultural machinery and maintenance for Diesel Multiple Units. The opening of IHI ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. Yangon Branch reflects IHI’s wish to grow over a long term in partnership with the people of Myanmar.
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