On the morning of October 18th, 2022, the Vietnam National University - University of Economics and Business (VNU-UEB) cooperated with the Viet Nam - Republic of Korea Friendship Association, Pusan National University (Korea), and the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KORCHAM) organized the Vietnam-Korea Economic and Trade Forum 2022 (VIKOEF 2022) with the theme "Vietnam - Korea Economy 2022: The transformation of economic development model towards a green and creative economy". The seminar attracted the participation of numerous domestic and international delegates.
The Forum aims to promote the comprehensive development cooperation relationship in economy and trade associated with education and training, science and technology, environmental protection and response to climate change between the two countries. In addition, the event serves as a place to connect trade, service and investment partners of Vietnam - Korea, assess the current situation and find solutions to remove technical barriers in international trade.
Vietnam - Korea Economic and Trade Cooperation: Orienting towards sustainable development goals in the future.
Dr. Vũ Tiến Lộc - Member of the National Assembly, Member of the National Assembly's Economic Committee, Chairman of the Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC), Chairman of the Vietnam - Korea Friendship Association (VIKOFA)
Assoc.Prof. Nguyễn Trúc Lê - Chairman of the VNU-UEB speaks at the conference
There were three subcommittees of the Forum, including: (1) “Digital transformation, entrepreneurship and innovation in Vietnam and Korea”; (2) “Developing a green economy in Vietnam and Korea”; (3) "Vietnam - Korea economic, cultural, educational and sports cooperation" professors, PhDs, leading research lecturers of the two countries exchanged about the main contents such as policy green growth book; sustainable development, multi-field economic - cultural - bilateral trade cooperation between Vietnam - Korea.
In addition, the Forum also discussed green development policies and environmental protection - one of the most concerned issues that received the attention of both countries. The achievements and experiences in the implementation of the Green Growth Policy of Korea will be very useful to developing countries like Vietnam, contributing to reducing environmental pollution, restructuring the economy, and developing sustainably. Korea's policy of strengthening international cooperation on green development also opens up opportunities to further develop the Vietnam-Korea cooperation relationship.
Lessons learned from the economic picture of Vietnam - Korea.
Notably, the book "Economic transformation of Vietnam and Korea in the 21st century towards a green and creative economy" was launched as special publication of the Forum. The book is the crystallization of research works of economic experts from Vietnam and Korea. This is also a publication to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the Republic of Korea's National Day, the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, and the elevation of the two countries' relations to the level of a "comprehensive strategic partnership".
The book “Economic transformation of Vietnam and Korea in the 21st century towards a green and creative economy” launched during the forum
The Vietnam - Korea Economic and Trade Forum (VIKOEF 2022) took place successfully, affirming the ability to connect and organize international seminars of the University of Economics, VNU, as a destination. gathered many scientists, policymakers, businesses and organizations. It is hoped that the Forum has provided a more general view of the Vietnam - Korea economy, and made appropriate policy recommendations to contribute to the sustainable development of the two countries in the future.