CONINCO – NIPPON KOEI (Japan): Enhancing Collaboration, Driving Strategic Development in Railway and Other Infrastructure Projects

On the afternoon of March 4, 2025, representatives of Nippon Koei Group met with Consultant and Inspection Joint Stock Company of construction technology and equipment (CONINCO., Jsc) to discuss collaborative ventures in railway infrastructure consulting and other areas.

Attending the meeting from Nippon Koei Group (Japan) were Mr. Toshiyuki Fukuda - General Director of Nippon Koei Vietnam; Mr. Daiki Abe – Chief Representative of Nippon Koei Group; Mr. Takuhiro Gyotoku - Senior Urban Planning and Smart Solutions Expert of Nippon Koei Group; Mr. Pham Van Buong - Head of Technical Infrastructure Development of Nippon Koei Vietnam; Mr. Tran Vinh Ha - Head of Urban Development of Nippon Koei Vietnam; Ms. Nguyen Thi Viet Bang - Head of Marketing of Nippon Koei Vietnam; Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy Linh - Deputy Head of Marketing of Nippon Koei Vietnam; Mr. Ngo Viet Thuc - Deputy Head of Technical Infrastructure Development of Nippon Koei Vietnam; Ms. Nguyen Phuong Thao - Senior Architect, Head of Architectural Planning Team of Nippon Koei Vietnam; and Mr. Vu Ngoc Thai - Section Head of Marketing of Nippon Koei Vietnam.

Representing CONINCO were Mr. Nguyen Van Cong – Chairman of the Board of Directors; Mr. Phan Ngoc Cuong – Member of the Board of Directors, General Director; Mr. Nguyen Manh Tuan – Member of the Board of Directors, Deputy General Director; Mr. Nguyen Luong Binh – Deputy General Director, Head of Technical Management; Mr. Le Thanh Minh – Deputy General Director, Chief of Staff of the Board of Directors; Mr. Tran Thanh Hai – Deputy General Director; Mr. Nguyen Dac Phuong – Deputy General Director; and Ms. Pham Thuy Linh – Head of Business Development.

CONINCO and Nippon Koei have maintained close collaboration and held numerous discussions. This meeting further solidified the robust partnership between the two organizations, with the shared objective of enhancing consulting service quality and advancing key infrastructure projects in Vietnam.

In February 2025, a senior leadership delegation from CONINCO visited and worked with Nippon Koei Group in Japan. General Director Phan Ngoc Cuong expressed gratitude to Nippon Koei Group's leadership for their hospitality and for arranging a visit to an urban railway and high-speed railway operation training center. This provided the CONINCO delegation with valuable insights into state-of-the-art technology and modern operational procedures.  The knowledge and experience gained during the visit will be applied to future projects, bolstering CONINCO's capabilities. General Director Phan Ngoc Cuong also expressed his hope that the collaborative efforts between the two companies would include the development of training programs for highly-skilled railway engineers.

The partnership between CONINCO and Nippon Koei extends beyond information exchange to encompass the implementation of specific collaborative initiatives. Mr. Nguyen Van Cong, Chairman of the Board of Directors, stated that, as Vietnam actively invests in transportation infrastructure to fuel economic growth, pursuing railway projects is a long-term strategic goal for CONINCO's involvement in the infrastructure sector. CONINCO is a premier consulting firm in Vietnam, having successfully executed thousands of important, large-scale, prestigious, and modern projects. Nippon Koei, a pioneering construction consulting firm in Japan with infrastructure developments in 160 countries and involvement in over 6200km of railway projects globally (including project management, design, and supervision consulting), provides a strong foundation for cooperation.  This partnership will serve as a driving force for enhancing capabilities and expanding market reach for both companies, not only in transportation infrastructure but also in other construction sectors.

Mr. Toshiyuki Fukuda, General Director of Nippon Koei Vietnam, expressed his appreciation for the insights shared by Chairman Nguyen Van Cong and General Director Phan Ngoc Cuong. He was in full agreement with CONINCO's proposed collaborative efforts and expressed his desire to partner in other areas where CONINCO possesses expertise. 

During the meeting, Nippon Koei's experts shared their experiences and the challenges encountered in railway project implementation. They expressed hope that collaboration with CONINCO would help address human resource challenges, thereby enhancing the competitive edge and project execution capabilities of both organizations.

In a trusting, sincere, and open atmosphere, the leadership of both parties discussed in detail the future cooperation plan and promising new ventures. Based on their respective capabilities, experience, and discussions, and with a strong belief in their joint endeavors, the leaders of Nippon Koei and CONINCO agreed to strengthen their partnership by signing a cooperation agreement, laying the groundwork for future development opportunities.