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South Korea and Vietnam expand energy and trade cooperation
South Korea and Vietnam are strengthening bilateral cooperation across energy, industry, and trade sectors to support sustainable development and net-zero commitments. During recent high-level meetings, officials from South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy, Environment and Natural Resources and Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade discussed practical implementation plans following a summit in April.
Key areas of collaboration include the expansion of power grids, renewable energy, and the full lifecycle of nuclear power development, including operation and workforce training. South Korea aims to share its expertise in grid construction and management to help Vietnam meet rising electricity demands driven by rapid industrialization.
In addition to energy, the two nations are working toward a bilateral trade target of $150 billion by 2030. Discussions also focused on industrial cooperation, such as technology transfer, supporting industries, and human resource training to integrate Vietnamese enterprises more deeply into global supply chains. Experts from both countries also convened in Hanoi to discuss green finance, carbon market mechanisms, and public-private partnerships to facilitate the transition to low-emission infrastructure.
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Kang Sungjin · Kim Seong-hwan · Kim Sung-hwan · Korea University · Korean Economic Association · Lê Mạnh Hùng · Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment · Ministry of Climate, Energy, Environment and Natural Resources · Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam · South Korea · Ta Minh Tuan · Vietnam
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vietnam and Myanmar aim to reach 1 billion USD in bilateral trade turnover.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Myanmar's government will facilitate Vietnamese businesses in sectors including telecommunications, education, and food.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vietnam and South Korea agreed to enhance cooperation in energy security and clean energy development. nhandan.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vietnam and South Korea aim to increase bilateral trade turnover to 150 billion USD by 2030. nhandan.vn