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South Korea, Vietnam leaders to meet as Hanoi seeks high-tech investment
The agreements include cooperation on artificial intelligence, nuclear power and digital transformation as the two countries target $150 billion in trade by 2030, officials said.
- On Wednesday, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Vietnam's President To Lam met in Hanoi, signing 12 non-binding agreements to boost cooperation in nuclear energy, technology, and infrastructure.
- South Korea serves as Vietnam's largest source of foreign investment, with two-way trade exceeding $90 billion last year as both nations seek to strengthen supply chains amid global trade turmoil.
- Vietnam reviews reviving its nuclear program through joint feasibility studies, while digital cooperation agreements promote collaboration in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
- Leaders reaffirmed a goal to reach $150 billion in bilateral trade by 2030, while Lam pushes a "new growth model" prioritizing digital innovation to escape the "middle-income trap."
- Infrastructure projects include a deal expected Thursday for South Korean exports of metro systems to Ho Chi Minh City, as leaders noted cooperation is vital amid supply chain instability from Middle East volatility.
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The Straits TimesSouth Korea, Vietnam agree to boost nuclear energy, high-tech cooperation
HANOI: Vietnam and South Korea's leaders agreed to boost cooperation in nuclear energy and high-tech at a meeting in Hanoi on Wednesday (Apr 22), as the two countries seek to strengthen supply chains amid global trade turmoil.In their second meeting since August, Vietnam's top leader To Lam and South Korean P
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Vietnam, South Korea sign deals on tech, nuclear power
Vietnam's top leader To Lam hosted South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Hanoi on Wednesday, announcing a dozen cooperative agreements including on tech innovation and development of nuclear power plants.
South Korea, Vietnam leaders to meet as Hanoi seeks high-tech investment
Vietnam's leader To Lam will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday, marking their second meeting in less than a year, as Hanoi seeks more support for its high-tech ambitions from its top investor.
President Lee Arrives in Hanoi, Vietnam; Summit Tomorrow, 3-Day, 4-Night State Visit Schedule. President Lee Jae-myung arrived in Hanoi on the afternoon of the 21st (local time) after concluding his state visit to India, beginning his 3-day, 4-night state visit to Vietnam. The presidential plane carrying President Lee and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung departed from Noi Bay, Vietnam this afternoon.
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연합뉴스-Yonhap News AgencyLee departs for Vietnam after wrapping up India visit
President Lee Jae Myung wrapped up his three-day trip to India on Tuesday and headed to Hanoi for a state visit that will include talks with Vietnam's top leader, To Lam. Lee held a bilateral summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday, where they agreed to closely coordinate in addressing uncertainties in the global energy market and supply chain disruptions stemming from the war between the United States and Iran. Th…
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