The conference on November 4 was held at the Vietnamese Embassy in South Korea as part of the Vietnam Localities Promotion Programme in South Korea 2026.

Tran Thi Hang, Standing Vice Chairwoman of the Bac Ninh Municipal People's Council, speaks at the conference.

The delegation's November 1-7 working visit aims to exchange experience in elected bodies' operations, expand export markets and explore cooperation opportunities in science, technology and innovation.

South Korea is Bac Ninh's leading foreign investor. As of the end of September 2026, South Korean investors had registered approximately 16.7 billion USD across 1,164 projects in the city, making the country the largest foreign investor in terms of registered capital.

Opening the conference, Vietnamese Ambassador to South Korea Vu Ho said the two countries' comprehensive strategic partnership provided favourable conditions for localities and businesses to strengthen cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence and smart manufacturing.

Vietnamese Ambassador to South Korea Vu Ho addresses the conference.

He called on local authorities to clearly outline their needs and cooperation conditions, while encouraging businesses to put forward specific proposals to identify suitable partners and feasible projects.

The Vietnamese Embassy in South Korea would continue to facilitate information exchanges, connect potential partners and organise field surveys, he said.

Acknowledging the contributions of South Korean businesses to Bac Ninh's industrial development and job creation, Vice Chairwoman Tran Thi Hang called on them to expand production, increase investment in research and development, and introduce more South Korean investors to the city.

She said Bac Ninh currently had 43 industrial parks with approved planning, covering approximately 13,089 hectares. By 2030, the city aims to develop 72 industrial parks with a combined area of around 21,519 hectares.

Alongside industrial infrastructure development, Bac Ninh plans to allocate space for high-tech industries, digital technology, chip design and specialised workforce training.

The city outlined four priority areas for cooperation with South Korean partners.

The first focuses on electronics, semiconductors and supporting industries, which are directly linked to the manufacturing operations of businesses from both countries.

Bac Ninh prioritises projects involving component manufacturing, precision engineering and automation, while seeking to strengthen Vietnamese suppliers' capabilities and gradually increase localisation rates.

The second area covers science, technology and innovation, with an emphasis on establishing research and development centres, laboratories and testing facilities.

For logistics, trade and urban development, Bac Ninh introduced the Gia Binh International Airport project, which is being developed to meet 4F standards. The city also highlighted opportunities to connect air transport through Gia Binh, inland waterway transport in Que Vo and international rail services through Kep.

These transport links are expected to create demand for cooperation in developing distribution centres and multimodal logistics services.

The fourth area involves culture, tourism and high-tech agriculture, with proposed projects focusing on cultural and ecological tourism products, as well as applying technology to agricultural preservation and deep processing.

Delegates pose for a commemorative photograph at the conference.

Kwon Sung Taek, chairman of the Korea-Vietnam Economic and Cultural Exchange Association (KOVECA), expressed his desire to strengthen cooperation between Bac Ninh and Seoul in high technology and cultural exchanges.

South Korean business representatives also introduced projects their groups are implementing in Bac Ninh and expressed interest in expanding cooperation with the city in urban development.

Bac Ninh pledged to continue supporting South Korean investors, helping resolve difficulties and creating favourable conditions for their operations.

The city also committed to maintaining regular exchanges and business connections to turn cooperation opportunities into practical, effective and long-term projects.

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