The cost of maintaining the safety of ships passing through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore is rising implacably. Coastal states and users of this vital waterway must agree on a collaborative framework before a major accident occurs. Drawing on the history of the Horsburgh Lighthouse as an example, those who benefit from the Straits must gain a voice by committing funds to improving their safety, while cooperating with coastal states to build a framework for safety there.
Selected Papers No.5(p.21)

Rapid economic and social globalization is wreaking immense changes on the world's ports, with especially significant impact on the ports of the developing world. This trend is compelling a wholesale transformation in Japan's ongoing programs of technical cooperation.

JICA has gained an opportunity to assist Vietnam in an advisory role in the training of personnel for coastal radio stations. JICA intends to report on the current status of marine safety in Vietnam while assessing the way forward in international cooperative activities. All efforts will be founded on a spirit of mutual cooperation and the cultivation trust among people.