Hitachi showing interest in developing Andhra ports.

Japanese multinational company Hitachi has shown interest in developing ports in Andhra Pradesh.Hitachi vice president 'Akira Shimizu' said that land acquisition and taxation are the two challenges faced by Japanese firms in India. It also helps in building smart cities across AP.

Japan to Support for building AP Capital.

Japan will extend full cooperation to the new state of Andhra Pradesh in its development and also in building the capital city.Hitachi officials were quoted as saying that the company is interested in developing infrastructure (ports) in Andhra Pradesh but needed good connectivity and incentives.AP has invited Hitachi too to be part of building AP's capital city and requested the company to study the capital city plan and also set up an office in the State.