Firms in south central region seek cooperation opportunities with RoK
An exhibition showcasing products of businesses in the south central region and the Republic of Korea (RoK) was held in Ninh Thuan province on September 24.
A RoK business introduces it products at the exhibition (Photo: VNA)
Ninh Thuan (VNA) – An exhibition showcasing products of businesses in the south central region and the Republic of Korea (RoK) was held in Ninh Thuan province on September 24.
At the event, 56 enterprises from the region introduced their distinctive products, particularly a diverse range of agricultural, forestry, and fishery items from each locality.
Meanwhile, 32 companies from the RoK actively exchanged information with each participating enterprise. They thoroughly explored the operations of the businesses, including their investment, production and processing activities, consumer preferences in both domestic and international markets for their products, as well as their development orientations.
Truong Van Tien, Director of the Investment, Trade, and Tourism Promotion Centre of Ninh Thuan, stated that this is a good opportunity for Korean enterprises to learn about the investment environment in Ninh Thuan and the south central region at large.
Through the exchanges between enterprises, Korean investors will gain a better understanding of the potential and investment opportunities, enabling them to focus their resources on investing in Ninh Thuan and other localities in the region.
Tran Hai Linh, Chairman of the Vietnam-Korea Businessmen and Investment Association, said that this is also a great chance for businesses to explore touriജsm potential and attract more visitors to both countries in the coming time./.
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