(BNP) - On the afternoon of June 12th, at the Provincial People's Committee Headquarters, Mr. Pham Van Thinh, Member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, chaired a meeting with representatives from Lee Kim Alliance Co., Ltd. (Korea) and the representative office of the Cheongju Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hanoi to discuss opportunities and promote investment cooperation in the province.
Attending the meeting were representatives from several relevant provincial departments and agencies. The Korean delegation included Mr. James Kang Zai Yuan, representative of Lee Kim Alliance Co., Ltd. in Hanoi, and Mr. Kang Hyeon-Soo, Head of the representative office of the Cheongju Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hanoi.
Vice Chairman Pham Van Thinh and Mr. James Kang Zai Yuan at the meeting.
During the meeting, representatives from Lee Kim Alliance Co., Ltd. and the Cheongju Chamber of Commerce and Industry highly appreciated the development potential and investment environment of Bac Ninh province, and stated that many Korean businesses remain interested in and are seeking opportunities to expand investment in Vietnam. As the national trade and investment promotion organization of Korea, they expressed their desire to collaborate with the province during the 2026-2030 period; to enhance the promotion of Bac Ninh's image and advantages to the Korean business community; and to strengthen networking, investment promotion, and economic cooperation between the two sides.
The delegation also introduced several localities, organizations, and business associations that can support investor connections, share information on the business environment, and explore cooperation opportunities. They also expressed their wish to continue working with Bac Ninh province in attracting Korean businesses and expanding exchange and cooperation activities in the future.
Delegates attending the meeting.
During the meeing, Vice Chairman Pham Van Thinh welcomed the Korean business delegation and highly appreciated its visit to Bac Ninh. He emphasized that the Republic of Korea is currently the province’s leading strategic partner in terms of total registered investment capital, playing a vital role in developing a high-tech industrial ecosystem, generating employment opportunities, and enhancing local governance capacity. As of the end of May 2026, Bac Ninh had attracted more than 1,150 FDI projects from Korean investors, with total registered capital reaching nearly USD 16.5 billion, making Korea the largest foreign investor in the province.
Vice Chairman Pham Van Thinh affirmed that Bac Ninh is actively implementing a range of strategic infrastructure projects, including the development of high-tech industrial parks and clusters, innovation centers, and the construction of Gia Binh International Airport. The province is also accelerating its energy transition by optimizing the development of wind power, next-generation thermal power, and solar energy sources.
He emphasized that Bac Ninh is committed to accompanying and supporting Korean enterprises throughout their investment and business operations in the province. The provincial government will continue to create the most favorable conditions for investors, including providing office space and facilities for representative offices to facilitate business activities and long-term cooperation.
Vice Chairman Pham Van Thinh (fourth from the left) presents a gift to the delegation.
The Vice Chairman requested that businesses and the Hanoi representative office of the Cheongju Chamber of Commerce and Industry provide information on relevant legal mechanisms and requirements for the province to review and assess. This would enable provincial authorities to promptly support enterprises and ensure the smooth and efficient implementation of their investment and business activities.
He expressed his hope that Lee Kim Alliance Co., Ltd. and the Cheongju Chamber of Commerce and Industry would serve as effective bridges connecting Bac Ninh with Korean investors, particularly high-tech and environmentally friendly enterprises, helping them invest, operate successfully, and contribute to the province’s sustainable development.
