Binh Duong officially becomes a member of the WTA

Update: 18-08-2018 | 20:47:55

Tran Thanh Liem, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee paid a working visit to the leaders of Daejeon (Korea) and the President of the Association. World Technopolis Association (WTA). Along with the delegation were Nguyen Van Hung, Standing Member of the Provincial Party Committee, General Director of Becamex IDC Corporation and leaders of some departments and offices of Binh Duong Intelligent City. On this occasion, the WTA Chairman handed over the decision to officially certify a member of the WTA.

The provincial delegation is working in Korea

Relationship and cooperation tightened

On the basis of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992, Vietnam and Korea have increased their strategic cooperation partnerships by 2009. South Korea is the largest investor in the total of 125 countries and territories investing in Vietnam, with a total registered capital of $ 57.7 billion by 2017. One point of emphasis is the Vietnam-Korea Free Trade Agreement (VKFTA), which came into effect in December 2015, bringing the two countries' trade balance to $ 60 billion, estimated at $ 100 billion. in 2020.

Binh Duong and Daejeon (South Korea) officially signed a cooperation agreement between the two provinces on May 17, 2005. Then, on October 30, 2006, the delegation of the Daejeon delegation paid a working visit to Binh Duong and signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the two localities. On the basis of the signed cooperation agreement, Binh Duong and Daejeon leaders regularly exchange senior delegations to visit and work to strengthen the friendship and cooperation, as well as evaluating the implementation of agreements signed between the two localities.

On that basis, the Center for Cultural Exchange Vietnamese economy - South in Binh Duong province was inaugurated and put into operation in 2013, established the representative office in Binh Duong in 2017. In particular, May 11-2015, a high-level delegation led by Kwon Sun-Taik, Governor of Daejeon and Mrs. Kim in-sik, chairman of the board and members of Daejeon delegation to visit and work in the Pacific to reviewing and evaluating the results of cooperation between the two localities in the past 10 years and discussing the direction for the coming time, re-signing the cooperation agreement between the two localities.

Over the past 13 years, the two provinces have implemented many cooperation programs in the field of health, education, social culture and promote the investment of Korean enterprises in Binh Duong province. The Government of the Republic of Korea has approved an ODA program for the Government of Vietnam to support Binh Duong province to establish a Vietnamese-Korean College to help Binh Duong Province develop and develop its programs, equipment, supplies and technology transfer, with the cost of 6 million USD to serve the training of skilled workers and Binh Duong province has invested contributed contribution is 34.8 billion. The investment and construction of schools in accordance with Korean standards is appropriate and essential for the cause of industrialization and modernization, bringing about positive impacts both for local and regional.

In addition, Daejeon has supported and cooperated between Thu Dau Mot University and Hannam University to open the Korean language code with the participation of 3 professors from Hannam University and the program Will enroll and teach from September to 2019. Leaders want Daejeon, Hannam University and continue to support human resources for this program.

At the meeting, on behalf of the provincial leaders, Tran Thanh Liem, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee congratulated the local government election on June 13, 2018 in Korea. Her Tae Jeong. Chairman of the provincial People's Committee affirmed that winning the election has confirmed the belief and love of the people of Ho Chi Minh City. Daejeon for you. With his leadership experience Jeong Tae Her, Daejeon will continue to achieve many more great achievements in the construction and development of the city, deserve the title of being the cradle of scientific - technical of Korea. Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Tran Thanh Liem also wishes in his position as Mayor, the cooperation between two provinces of Binh Duong - Daejeon will grow stronger. Especially the support of Daejeon and his personal mayor in building intelligent cities on the basis of the memorandum that the two provinces signed will be a great success.

Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Tran Thanh Liem thanked the Mayor and Daejeon as well as the WTA for coordinating, supporting and supporting Binh Duong province over the past time and wish to continue the support and Cooperation in the coming time. He also wished the friendly relations between Vietnam and Korea in general, as well as Binh Duong and Daejeon in particular prosperity and development.

Binh Duong officially becomes a member of the WTA

At the meeting, Her Tae Jeong, the new Governor of Daejeon thanked the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee for congratulating on his new position. He stressed that in the past, relations between Binh Duong and TP.Daejeon have been better and he appreciated the economic development of Binh Duong.

At the reception, the Mayor sent congratulations to Binh Duong province for joining the WTA. He emphasized that Daejeon would support all and hope to cooperate more deeply with Binh Duong.

At the reception, Her Tae Jeong introduced the highlights of Daejeon, especially Daejeon is the center of science and technology of Korea. About the City of Intelligence, the Mayor said Daejeon has built many large research centers on intelligent cities and has extensive experience in intelligent city building. He asserted, Daejeon will support Binh Duong in building smart city.

On this occasion, the Governor of Daejeon handed over the decision to officially become a member of WTA.

Binh Duong becomes a member of the WTA and is determined to build Binh Duong into a smart city that will be the driving force, an opportunity, an important premise for Binh Duong to become a civilized city. and sustainable development in the future. By hosting the WTA events of 2018 on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the founding of WTA contributing to the image of Binh Duong to WTA members in the world, while helping Binh Duong become a leading place. In building a smart city in Southeast Asia. This has further strengthened the relationship of friendship and cooperation in many fields between Daejeon and Binh Duong in building a smart city.

Reported by Phuong Le – Translated by Vi Bao

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