Ribbon-cutting ceremony held today, celebrated the opening of DIGI-TEXX Vietnam's first branch in Can Tho City. – VNS Photo

CAN THO (Biz Hub) — DIGI-TEXX Vietnam, a 100 per cent foreign direct invested company from Germany opened its first branch in Can Tho City's Ninh Kieu District on November 20, creating 250 jobs.

The branch is expected to satisfy the company's need for new production and operation sites as well as an expanded workforce after 12 years in Viet Nam.

The company said Can Tho had good infrastructure, open administrative policies and quality human resources.

From January to June this year, Can Tho attracted 64 foreign investment projects generating a registered investment of US$938.3 million. These projects are expected to offer 6,700 jobs by 2016.

Most of the investment was in industrial, agriculture, hospitality, residential and resettlement projects.

DIGI-TEXX is one of several IT companies that have invested in Can Tho. The company expects to promote the city as a potential destination for business process outsourcing to the global market. – VNS