At the meeting, Cheo Hock Kuan told the Vietnamese leader that Temasek was keen to intensify investment in Vietnam and seek partnerships in finance, hi-tech, consumer goods and healthcare. Deputy Prime Minister Phuc lauded the effective investment by Temasek as a contribution to forging investment links between the two nations. Vietnam has taken steps to improve its investment and business environment and the government is ready to facilitate foreign investment, the deputy prime minister said while suggesting the group invest in mineral processing, food technology and tourism.