Dong Nai pledges to create favourable conditions for RoK investors

On October 14, Vo Tan Duc, Deputy Secretary of the Dong Nai City Party Committee (CPC), met with a Republic of Korea (RoK) delegation led by Lee Miyon, Ambassador of the RoK to Viet Nam.

An overview of the meeting. Photo: Ngoc Lien

The meeting was also attended by Ngo Le Van, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; Le Truong Son, Member of the CPC’s Standing Committee and Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee; Duong Minh Dung, Member of the CPC’s Standing Committee; and Jung Jung Tae, Consul General of the RoK in Ho Chi Minh City. Representatives of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), the Korean business community in Viet Nam and RoK companies operating in Dong Nai also attended.

Vo Tan Duc, Deputy Secretary of the CPC, chairs the meeting with the RoK delegation. Photo: Ngoc Lien

Ambassador Lee Miyon praised Dong Nai’s economic performance in the first nine months of the year, saying the results had strengthened its position as one of Viet Nam’s leading economic centres. She attributed the achievements to the city leadership’s decisive direction and local administrative reforms, while noting that support from the central government had also played an important role.

Lee Miyon, Ambassador of the RoK to Viet Nam. Photo: Ngoc Lien

Deputy Secretary Vo Tan Duc congratulated Lee Miyon on her appointment as Ambassador of the RoK to Viet Nam and expressed his hope that she would continue to help strengthen friendship and cooperation between the two countries. He also said Dong Nai hoped to receive her support in promoting cooperation between the city and RoK partners.

Deputy Secretary of the CPC Vo Tan Duc stressed that, under the Viet Nam–RoK comprehensive strategic partnership, Dong Nai attaches great importance to cooperation with RoK agencies, localities and businesses. He also recognised the RoK business community’s contributions to the city’s economic development, job creation and improved living standards.

Ngo Le Van, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. Photo: Ngoc Lien

The RoK is currently Dong Nai’s largest source of foreign investment, with 469 active projects and total registered capital of more than US$8.37 billion. RoK businesses make substantial contributions to industrial production, exports and job creation, while their continued success supports the city’s broader economic development.

Representatives of the MoFA and Dong Nai City attend the meeting. Photo: Ngoc Lien

Dong Nai is entering a new phase of development. Politburo Resolution No. 16-NQ/TW, dated July 21, 2026, on the development of Dong Nai through 2035, with a vision to 2065, sets out a long-term vision for the city’s future. Dong Nai aims to develop green and smart urban areas, high-tech industries and an aviation-based economy, with science and technology, innovation and digital transformation serving as key drivers of growth. These are also areas in which the city seeks to strengthen cooperation with RoK partners.

Deputy Secretary of the Dong Nai CPC Vo Tan Duc presents a Bien Hoa ceramic vase to the RoK ambassador as a souvenir. Photo: Ngoc Lien

Dong Nai aims to attract investment projects that use advanced technologies, apply modern management practices, make efficient use of resources and meet environmental standards. Priority will be given to high-tech industries, supporting industries, logistics and services linked to the aviation economy. Alongside attracting new investment, Dong Nai encourages RoK businesses already operating in the city to expand their operations, transfer technology and strengthen links with domestic enterprises. The city also seeks to help local businesses integrate more deeply into South Korean companies’ supply chains while expanding cooperation in workforce training, research and innovation.

The RoK ambassador presents a gift to Deputy Secretary of the Dong Nai CPC Vo Tan Duc during her visit to the city. Photo: Ngoc Lien

The CPC will continue to direct relevant authorities and agencies to improve the investment and business environment, enhance public services and strengthen dialogue with businesses. The city administration will proactively listen to businesses’ concerns, promptly address difficulties and obstacles within its authority, and create favourable conditions for RoK partners to invest, cooperate and pursue long-term growth in Dong Nai.

By N. Lien – Translated by M.Nguyet, Thu Ha