The Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea held a conference on November 4 to connect Vietnamese localities and businesses with South Korean partners. Participants discussed new opportunities and investment cooperation in emerging sectors.
The conference was attended by delegations from Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh, led by Vice Chairman Le Van Anh and Standing Vice Chairwoman Tran Thi Hang. Nguyen Dong Trung, Deputy Director of the External Relations and Cultural Diplomacy Department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also attended.
More than 200 Korean and Vietnamese participants attended, including representatives of Samsung, LH, Hanwha, Lotte and Shinhan Bank, as well as economic associations and organisations such as the Business Association of Vietnamese in Korea. South Korean companies discussed investment needs, the business environment and project implementation directly with representatives of Vietnamese localities.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Vu Ho said bilateral relations were developing strongly under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework. Economic, trade and investment cooperation remain major areas, while collaboration is expanding into semiconductors, artificial intelligence, digital technology, clean energy and innovation.
He said direct connections between Vietnamese localities and South Korean businesses would help use complementary strengths, expand investment opportunities and deliver practical results. The embassy will continue to facilitate partnerships, promote Vietnam's investment environment and help businesses turn cooperation opportunities into projects.
Representatives of Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh presented their development orientations, advantages and priority sectors for South Korean investment. Quang Ninh is strong in the marine economy, tourism, logistics and energy, while Bac Ninh has built an industrial base centred on electronics, high technology and foreign-invested enterprises.
Le Van Anh highlighted Quang Ninh's strategic location, seaports, border gates and transport infrastructure. The province hopes to attract South Korean investment in renewable and clean energy, green industries, logistics, smart seaports, infrastructure, smart city development and environmental technology, as well as quality tourism and high-value-added sectors.
Tran Thi Hang said Bac Ninh wanted to attract high-tech projects in semiconductors, next-generation electronics, artificial intelligence, supporting industries, research and development, smart manufacturing and automation. The province also aims to strengthen links between foreign-invested and domestic firms, promote technology transfer, develop a skilled workforce and raise the position of local businesses in global supply chains.
Kwon Sung Taek, Chairman of the Korea–Vietnam Economic and Cultural Association, stressed the need to move from diplomatic exchanges to direct links between localities and businesses centred on actual demand and concrete projects.
He said Quang Ninh could strengthen connections with South Korean localities known for tourism, seaports and the maritime economy, including Busan, Gangwon and Jeju. Bac Ninh has significant potential for cooperation with industrial hubs such as Gyeonggi, South Chungcheong and North Gyeongsang.
Kwon Sung Taek proposed cooperation projects in high-end tourism, port logistics and smart city development in Quang Ninh, as well as semiconductors, electronics, artificial intelligence, robotics and smart factories in Bac Ninh. He also called for broader collaboration in education, workforce training, student exchanges and cultural activities.
The Korea–Vietnam Economic and Cultural Association affirmed its readiness to serve as a bridge through cooperation committees, business forums, investment promotion activities and support for business networking, helping to identify and select viable projects for implementation.
Sources: VietnamPlus / Vietnam News Agency
