Seoul (VNA) – The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) and its arm Convention &Exhibition Centre (COEX) said on March 8 that they have signed a contract with Vietnam’s Becamex IDC to run the World Trade CentreBinh Duong New City Expo in the southern province of Binh Duong.
With a combined area of 22,000 sq.m, including11,679 sq.m for indoor space and 7,935 sq.m for outdoor area, the New City Expois the largest convention centre in Vietnam.
Its construction ended last month, and the centre currentlyawaits opening this month. It is expected to contribute to linking economic,cultural and tourism activities between the Republic of Korea and Vietnam.
About 25km distant from the centre ofHo Chi Minh City, Binh Duong lies in the southern key economic zone. It is nowthe largest industrial city of Vietnam with over 800 Korean enterprises.
A COEX representative said the centrewill connect Korean firms with countries in the RoK’s New Southern Policy./.
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