The RoK remains one of HCM City's top partners in trade, investment, and tourism, with a thriving Korean community of over 80,000 people and more than 2,000 businesses contributing significantly to the city’s development and strengthening Vietnam-RoK ties.

By January 2025, the RoK had emerged as HCM City's third-largest foreign investor, boasting 2,286 projects with a total of US$5.5 billion in registered capital.

At the dialogue, participants acknowledged the city’s proactive measures to support businesses, attract investment, and drive economic recovery. The city's officials pledged to maintain a stable business environment and ensure optimal conditions for foreign enterprises, particularly Korean firms, to operate efficiently and sustainably.

Looking forward, HCM City plans to focus on developing high-tech industries, enhancing support services, and positioning itself as an international financial and digital technology centre.

The city will also prioritise attracting investment through public-private partnerships (PPP) in key sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare, education, culture, and sports. Additionally, efforts to improve the investment environment, streamline administrative procedures, and support businesses will remain a top priority.

RoK businesses to explore cooperation opportunities in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Two delegations consisting of 23 exporting companies from Jeonnam and Chungbuk provinces of the Republic of Korea will visit Vietnam and engage in an Korea-Vietnam trade exchange in Hanoi, according to the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA Hanoi).