Addressing the event, RoK MSS Minister Oh Young-joo, who used to be a RoK Ambassador to Vietnam, said that Vietnam is the third largest export market of his country, generating 9.4% of the total export revenue of the country’s SMEs.

Vietnamese Ambassador to the RoK Vu Ho said that Vietnam and the RoK are entering a new period in their cooperation on the foundation of bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership set up in 2022.

Vietnam is not only the RoK’s largest economic partner among the ASEAN member countries but also one of the RoK’s three largest partners in the world in terms of trade and investment, he noted. Leaders of the two countries set a goal for 100 billion USD of two-way trade in the near future and 150 billion USD in 2030, said the ambassador, adding that the two countries are promoting collaboration in the fields of green, digital economy, new energy, supply chain, economic security, food security, and defence industry both bilaterally and multilaterally.

Shim Jae-yoon from the RoK Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City briefed RoK firms on the Vietnamese market, highlighting that Vietnam is a promising land worth investment.

Currently, there are a large number of RoK companies investing in Vietnam, Shim said, adding that hiss office is carrying out various activities to support RoK firms, including a K-startup global connection programme. A council for supporting RoK’s SMEs will be organised in HCM City in the future, he revealed.

Kim Kyung-don from the Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) in Hanoi said that since the country opened the door for foreign investors 37 years ago, Vietnam has made considerable progress in the investment system in many areas. Recently, the Vietnamese Government provided incentives to lure investment in advantageous areas, Kim noted.

Participating businesses received consultations on the Vietnamese market and the economic trend as well as legal regulations of Vietnam regarding investment, finance, accounting, and import-export.

A number of Vietnamese firms including Viglacere and Sonadezi joined the event and organised booths to introduce industrial clusters of Vietnam and support to foreign investors in industrial parks in Vietnam.

Hai Phong Techfest connects Vietnamese, RoK businesses

The Department of Science and Technology of the northern port city of Hai Phong is organising the International Techfest Connect 5+, a science and technology festival to promote connectivity in the northern coastal region, from April 15-16.

Vietnam termed a bright spot in R&D field: RoK newspaper

Vietnam is seen a next generation workshop and a growing market to become an advanced research and development (R&D) centre, said an article published by Dong-a Ilbo newspaper of the Republic of Korea (RoK).

RoK to increase ODA for Vietnam in 2024

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang gave a reception in Hanoi on March 19 for President of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Chang Won-sam, during which the guest said official development assistance (ODA) from the Republic of Korea (RoK) for Vietnam will increase to more than 52 million USD, nearly doubling the figure of 2023.

Vietnam, RoK strengthen agricultural cooperation

Vietnam, one of the world’s leading agricultural exporters, wants to bolster cooperation in the field with the Republic of Korea (RoK) who boasts strengths in applying advanced technology into cultivation and processing, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan said on March 18.

Vietnam, RoK hold huge economic cooperation potential: Minister

Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) boast huge potential for economic and trade cooperation, especially after their ties were upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Vietnamese Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc said on March 8.

Vietnam, RoK deploy cooperation agreement on social insurance

The Vietnam Social Security (VSS) said on January 24 that it has signed a deal with the National Pension Service (NPS) of the Republic of Korea (RoK) on the implementation of an agreement on social insurance between the two governments.

Source: VNA