National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) presents a gift to Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman and CEO Han Jong-hee (Photo: VNA) Hue stressed that Vietnam and the RoK are exerting efforts tobring their relations to a new height towards the 30th anniversaryof bilateral diplomatic ties next year, with economic cooperation considered animportant pillar.
Leaders of Korean businesses appreciated Vietnam's shift to the stage of safely adapting to the COVID-19 pandemicand preparing to carry out a master plan on post-pandemic economic recovery.They said they believe that Vietnam will continue to be an attractivedestination to foreign investors, including those from the RoK.
They also pledged to continue making long-term investmentsin Vietnam and hope to cooperate closely with the country in such fields as energy, semiconductorand information communications and technology (ICT); expand investments inhigh-tech industries, green industries, clean energy; and support Vietnameseenterprises to participate in the global supply chain.
At the meeting with top executives of SamsungElectronics, Hue said that Vietnam welcomes Samsung Group's investment in the innovationresearch centre in Vietnam, wishing Samsung to consider the manufacture semiconductors in Vietnam soas to establish a close high-tech production line in accordance with the company'sthree strengths in Vietnam.
Samsung Electronics has poured a total of 17.7 billion USDin Vietnam.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (L) presents a gift to SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won (Photo: VNA)SK has invested 2 billion USD in several businesses inVietnam, including Vingroup, Masan and Imexpharm. It also donated 1 million USD to Vietnam's COVID-19 vaccine fund.
In his reception for representatives from Lotte Group, Hue appreciatedthe group’s efforts to expand its operations over the past times. The groupstarted its business in Vietnam in 1996./.
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