Long An bolsters trade promotion with RoK’s enterprises
Long An (VNA) – A meeting of representatives of enterprises from the
Republic of Korea (RoK) and the Mekong
Delta province of Long An was held to bolster trade promotion between the two sides by the provincial Department of Industry and
Trade on October 18.
At the event, Korean enterprises were
briefed about local potential, advantages and development orientations
as well as typical products, thereby helping seek business opportunities
with foreign partners, including those from the RoK.
Kim Jung
Ryoo, Chairman of the Zenith Group, said that
with strengths in e-commerce and food industry, Korean businesses hope
for cooperation opportunities in Long An province. Specifically, they
are interested in importing frozen products such as fruit and
vegetables, studying to open new technology rice processing factories,
and developing infrastructure and green
energy.
Duong Truc Giang, head of the Long An Investment and Startup
Club, said that her club is focusing on developing ecological
zones. Therefore, the club is inviting businesses to invest in this field so as to
have more diverse products and services in the locality.
According to Huynh Van Quang Hung, Director of the
provincial Department of Industry and Trade, said that province always opens doors to and stands ready to welcome investors.
Currently, Long An has more than 1,215 FDI foreign investment projects with a total capital of 10.5
billion USD. With 207 projects and a total capital of nearly 1
billion USD, the RoK ranks second in the number of projects
and third in capital among 40 countries and territories investing in the
province./.