SBC seeks to boost partnerships among RoK, Asian SMEs
The Korea Small and Medium Business Corporation (SBC) said on March 19 that it has established cooperation channels with Asian countries, including Vietnam, Cambodia and India, as part of its efforts to bolster regional growth.
Logo of the Korea Small and Medium Business Corporation (SBC) (Photo: koreaherald.com)
Hanoi (VNA)– The Korea Small and Medium Business Corporation (SBC) said on March 19 thatit has established cooperatio🌊n channels with Asian countries, includingVietnam, Cambodia and India, as part of its efforꦡts to bolster regional growth.
SBC has signed agreements with its partners inVietnam, Cambodia and India to promote investments and set up close-knitindustrial relations that contributes to growth.
A delegation led by SBC chief Lim Chae-unvisited three Asian countries last week and discussed ways to strengthen tiesbetween small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Officials discussed measures to supportenterprises in setting up partnerships and boosting investments.
SBC asked India to make it easier for firms fromthe Republic of Korea to do business in the country.
The corporation is also planning to come up withfollow-up measures to help local SMEs benefit from the signed agreements.-VNA
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Logo of the Korea Small and Medium Business Corporation (SBC) (Photo: koreaherald.com) 
