The delegation was received by Kang Mu-gil, Chairman of the Busan Metropolitan Council, and Song Sang-jo, First Vice Chairman of the Council on November 6.

Vice Chairwoman of the People’s Council Tran Thi Hang speaks at the meeting.

Also attending were Doan Phuong Lan, Vietnamese Consul General in Busan, representatives of Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Busan Business Association and South Korean companies.

At the meeting, Kang Mu-gil highlighted the positive development of Vietnam-South Korea relations across various fields ahead of the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2027.

He praised Bac Ninh's development, particularly in high-tech industries and semiconductors, saying the two localities had considerable potential to complement each other's strengths. He expressed hope that they would step up exchanges of experience and expand cooperation in the coming years.

Vice Chairwoman Tran Thi Hang thanked Busan's leaders for their warm reception and spoke highly of the city's socio-economic achievements.

Vice Chairwoman of the People’s Council Tran Thi Hang presents a Dong Ho folk painting to leaders of the Busan Metropolitan Council.

She affirmed that Bac Ninh attached great importance to strengthening cooperation with South Korea, including expanding ties with Busan in economic, cultural and people-to-people exchanges.

At a roundtable on investment and trade promotion with South Korean businesses at the Vietnamese Consulate General, the delegation presented Bac Ninh's development potential, competitive advantages and strategic priorities, focusing on its investment climate, sectors seeking foreign capital and opportunities for cooperation with South Korean companies.

She said Bac Ninh was consolidating its position as one of Vietnam's major industrial centres, with its economic scale ranking fifth nationwide. The city currently has more than 3,600 active foreign direct investment (FDI) projects with total registered capital of 51.09 billion USD.

Delegates from the Bac Ninh Municipal People's Council and the Busan Metropolitan Council pose for a group photo.

South Korea is Bac Ninh's largest foreign investor, with approximately 1,164 projects and total registered investment of around 16.7 billion USD.

These achievements provide a solid foundation for further cooperation, particularly in high technology, supporting industries and electronic component manufacturing.

As part of its development strategy, Bac Ninh is developing spaces for high technology, digital technology, research and development, data centres and innovation. The city is also prioritising semiconductors, integrated circuit design and specialised workforce training.

Bac Ninh seeks to strengthen ties with Busan-based businesses in electronics, semiconductors, supporting industries, technology research and development, artificial intelligence, logistics, trade, tourism and high-tech agriculture.

Key priorities include connecting businesses from both sides, developing supply chains and improving the capacity of domestic enterprises.

The municipal leader stressed that Bac Ninh would prioritise projects featuring advanced and environmentally friendly technologies, alongside workforce training and technology transfer.

The city also pledged to create favourable conditions for investors and called on Busan businesses to put forward concrete proposals to develop practical, effective and long-term partnerships.

Representatives of the Busan Business Association and South Korean companies described Vietnam as an important partner with significant potential for cooperation and investment.

They expressed interest in strengthening connections with Bac Ninh's authorities and businesses to explore opportunities in industrial manufacturing, trade and other sectors where both sides have competitive advantages.

RoK capital fuels Bac Ninh’s rise as a high-tech hub

BAC NINH - With its strategic location and continuously improving investment and business environment, Bac Ninh is strengthening its position as a leading destination for international investors in high-tech industries, supporting industries, and the digital economy. The Republic of Korea (RoK) ranks first in terms of registered investment capital among the 47 countries and territories investing in the province.

Bac Ninh, RoK’s Jeonbuk boost cultural, tourism cooperation

Both Bac Ninh and Jeonbuk boast rich and distinctive cultural heritage. Jeonbuk is known for Pansori, a traditional Korean vocal art, and Hanji paper, which is being nominated for UNESCO recognition. Meanwhile, Bac Ninh is home to Quan Ho folk singing and the Dong Ho folk painting tradition. 

 

Bac Ninh seeks to expand investment cooperation with South Korean businesses

BAC NINH - A delegation from the Bac Ninh Municipal People's Council, led by its Standing Vice Chairwoman Tran Thi Hang, attended a Vietnam-South Korea localities and business networking conference in Seoul, introducing the city's investment priorities and calling for stronger business ties between the two countries.

Bac Ninh meets South Korean businesses and investors

BAC NINH - Bac Ninh city recently held a meeting and dialogue with South Korean businesses and investors on to hear their concerns and discuss measures to support investment and production in the city.

Bac Ninh starts expansion of Vietnam Korean Industrial Park

BAC NINH - Bac Ninh province began construction of the expansion of the Vietnam Korean Industrial Park, a 147-hectare project aimed at increasing serviced industrial land and attracting high-quality investment on Septmber 16.