PM promises optimal conditions to Korean investors
The Vietnamese Government always supports and creates favourable conditions for domestic and foreign investors to expand business operations in the country, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) presents a souvenir to Chang Dae-Whan, Chairman of the RoK-based Maekyung Media Group (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Government always supports and creates favourableconditions for domestic and foreign investors, including those from theRepublic of Korea (RoK), to expand business operations in the country, saidPrime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
PM Phuc made thestatement while receiving Chang Dae-Whan, Chairman of the RoK-based MaekyungMedia Group, in Hanoi on December 5.
He lauded thecoordination between Maekyung and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)to hold a Vietnam-RoK economic forum, marking the 25th foundinganniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The PM saidVietnam wants RoK groups to develop manufacturing hubs in different fields suchas electronics and auto components in the country, adding that investors must ensureenvironmental standards.
As a majorcommunications group in the RoK, Maekyung needs to disseminate more informationso as to encourage Korean enterprises to invest in Vietnam, thus contributingto the bilateral friendship and cooperation, he said.
Chang Dae-Whansaid Vietnam is emerging as a leading nation in ASEAN, adding that the RoKgovernment expects that the Vietnamese government will provide more support forKorean enterprises, particularly for those who are carrying out majorindustrial projects.
He expressed hisbelief that the Vietnam-RoK economic forum would be a success, thus attractingmore Korean investments into the country.-VNA
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PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) presents a souvenir to Chang Dae-Whan, Chairman of the RoK-based Maekyung Media Group (Photo: VNA) 
