Ministry of SMEs and Startups Collaborates with Vietnamese National Assembly to Support Globalization of SMEs and Venture Companies

Minister Oh Young-joo Discusses Cooperation Plans with Vice Chairman of Vietnam National Assembly

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups is promoting cooperation with the Vietnamese National Assembly to support the global expansion of Korean small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups.

On the 28th, Oh Young-joo, Minister of SMEs and Startups, held a meeting with Nguyen Thi Thanh, Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly, and other Vietnamese lawmakers at the Vietnamese National Assembly building, exchanging views on future-oriented cooperation between the two countries.

Minister Oh Young-joo of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups is meeting Nguyen Thi Thanh, Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Vietnam, at the National Assembly building in Vietnam on the 28th, greeting each other and taking a commemorative photo. (Photo by Ministry of SMEs and Startups)

This meeting was arranged at the invitation of Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh. She has served as a member of the National Assembly from the 13th to the 15th term since 2011 and was appointed Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly in June. She also serves as the president of the Vietnam-Korea Parliamentary Friendship Association, showing great interest in expanding exchanges with Korea.

In addition to Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh, the meeting was attended by Vu Hai Ha, Chair of the National Assembly's Committee on External Relations, Huynh Thanh Dat, Minister of Science and Technology, Nguyen Anh Tuan, Party Secretary of Bac Ninh Province, and several other lawmakers, discussing overall cooperation in the SME and startup sectors between the two countries.

Both sides mentioned the close cooperation Korea and Vietnam have cultivated in various fields such as economy, society, and culture, emphasizing that future cooperation in the SME and startup sectors based on innovation will play an important role in the economic development of both countries.

Minister Oh Young-joo also noted that since Vietnam is a key market for Korean SMEs and startups, she addressed various difficulties these companies face locally and requested continuous attention and support from the Vietnamese National Assembly to ensure that Korean companies can smoothly conduct business and grow in the Vietnamese market.

After the meeting, both sides strengthened their friendship and discussed ongoing exchanges and cooperation over lunch held separately within the National Assembly.

Minister Oh Young-joo stated, “Vietnam is a key country for the expansion of our SMEs and startups. It was a meaningful time to have an in-depth conversation with Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh and confirm the potential for cooperation in the SME and startup sectors between the two countries.” She added, “We will continue to expand our cooperative relationship with Vietnam in various ways based on mutual trust to enhance the global competitiveness of our SMEs and startups.”

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