Hanoi to host Vietnam-RoK economic forum

Around 350 delegates will attend a Vietnam-RoK economic development forum scheduled to take place in Hanoi on Oct. 21-22.

Deputy Director of the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s Strategy Development Institute Nguyen Ba An told the press on Oct. 15 that the forum will focus on the situation of bilateral economic ties and new orientations for development cooperation. Vietnam will present its socio-economic development strategy at the event while experts from the Republic of Korea (RoK) will share development experiences.

Six smaller forums will be held for in-depth discussions on financial policy, the POSCO, broadcasting-telecoms, land development, intellectual property and vocational training development.

Deputy Director of the RoK Trade, Investment and Development Agency in Vietnam Kwon Kyoung Doug said that the forum will be made an annual event where the two countries’ leading experts share ideas and experiences on economic development.

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