Speaking at the event, Deputy Secretary of the Dong Nai Party Committee Vo Tan Duc, said that 51 countries and territories had invested in the locality, with 2,304 projects and total registered capital of 47.1 billion USD. The RoK was Dong Nai City’s largest investor, with 469 active projects and total registered capital of more than 8.37 billion USD.
The presence and effective operations of Korean enterprises in Dong Nai in recent years had made important contributions to economic growth, job creation, technology transfer, enhanced production capacity, and the locality’s international integration, according to Vo Tan Duc.
Dong Nai City’s leaders hoped that the programme would provide an opportunity to continue hearing feedback and proposals from Korean enterprises investing, manufacturing, and doing business; promptly discuss and resolve difficulties and obstacles; and consolidate recommendations for submission to central authorities to improve mechanisms and policies in line with practical conditions.
The event also provided an opportunity for Dong Nai City to present its development orientations, potential, advantages, and cooperation and investment opportunities, as well as provide information on mechanisms, policies, and new regulations relating to investment, manufacturing, and business activities. These efforts aim to create favourable conditions for Korean enterprises to invest with confidence, expand production, improve operational efficiency, and maintain a long-term presence in Dong Nai.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van spoke highly of the two discussion topics at Meet Korea 2026 in Dong Nai: breakthroughs in trade, invsestment, and high-quality human resources in the digital era; and science, technology, and cultural industries for green, sustainable, and inclusive growth.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs leader proposed that delegates focus their discussions on leveraging the advantages of transport connectivity infrastructure and promoting balanced and sustainable trade and investment; encouraging Korean enterprises to make long-term investments in high-tech industries, supporting industries, and clean energy; and building resilient and secure supply chains, particularly in semiconductors, energy, and strategic minerals, with Vietnamese enterprises playing an increasingly significant role.
He also called for stronger links among authorities, businesses, and training institutions to develop high-quality human resources, alongside expanded safe, legal, and effective labour cooperation.
Cooperation in science, technology, innovation, and cultural industries should also be expanded, while the digital economy, circular economy, tourism, and sustainable agriculture should be promoted to create new growth drivers for localities in the two countries.
For its part, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam would continue to work alongside and support Dong Nai City and localities nationwide in effectively implementing cooperation agreements signed at the conference.
Speaking at the programme, RoK Ambassador to Viet Nam Lee Miyon said this year’s Meet Korea was particularly significant as it was being held in Dong Nai, a locality that could be considered a typical example of Korean enterprises’ overseas investment activities.
Korean enterprises have been actively investing in Dong Nai in various fields, including manufacturing, components and spare parts, and logistics, since shortly after the RoK and Viet Nam established diplomatic relations.
The programme featured two discussion sessions: breaking through in trade and sustainable investment while developing high-quality human resources in the digital era; and promoting science, technology, and cultural industries in digital transformation to foster green, sustainable, and inclusive growth.
On this occasion, memoranda of understanding on cooperation were signed between several Vietnamese localities and Korean partners.
