Ho Chi Minh City on June 18 hosted an exchange between more than 50
information technology (IT) businesses from Vietnam and the Republic
of Korea (RoK).
Attendees were introduced to the latest
microchip and software development projects and the market’s latest
computers and mobile phones, according to Radio the Voice of Vietnam
(VOV) website.
The Ho Chi Minh City Computer Association (HCA)
and the Korean Daegu Mobile, Information, and Communications Centre
signed a memorandum of understanding pledging support to businesses
seeking distributors, expanding markets, and transferring new
technologies.
In early June, 12 Korean leaders in microchip
technology, electronics, and information and communications technology
(ICT) visited Vietnam on a quest for suitable Vietnamese partners.
Vietnam is currently the fourth largest exporter of ICT
products to the RoK. In 2012, Vietnam ’s Korean imports – mainly
electronic components – were valued at 5.7 million USD.-VNA