VCCI Strengthens Connectivity and Dialogue with Korean Business Community

VCCI and the Korean side exchanged solutions to advance investment cooperation, address bottlenecks, and strengthen policy dialogue to foster a stable business environment for the business communities of both countries.

The VCCI working delegation led by President Ho Sy Hung holds a meeting with Ambassador Choi Young-sam and representatives of Korean associations and enterprises in Vietnam

On January 29, 2026, at the headquarters of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Vietnam, a working delegation of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), led by VCCI President Ho Sy Hung, met with Ambassador Choi Young-sam, together with representatives of Korean trade promotion organizations, associations, and enterprises operating in Vietnam.

Participants in the meeting included representatives of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), the Korean Chamber of Business in Vietnam (KOCHAM), the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), as well as associations such as the Korea Energy Association and the Korea Manufacturing Industry Association, along with leading Korean conglomerates investing in Vietnam, including Samsung and SK Group.
The meeting took place as the Vietnam-Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership continued to be consolidated, with economic, investment, and business cooperation serving as a core pillar.

VCCI President Ho Sy Hung presents a commemorative gift to Ambassador Choi Young-sam

Speaking at the meeting, Ambassador Choi Young-sam affirmed that Korea consistently regards Vietnam as an important strategic economic partner in the region. The Ambassador expressed appreciation for VCCI’s role in connecting the business community, advancing bilateral economic cooperation, and maintaining effective channels of dialogue between enterprises and regulatory bodies.

According to the Ambassador, Korea is among Vietnam’s largest trade and investment partners, with bilateral trade turnover continuing to grow and Korea maintaining its position as a leading foreign investor in Vietnam. In the period ahead, Korean enterprises are expected to remain interested in expanding investment in Vietnam in high value-added sectors such as high technology, foundational industries, energy, green transition, and digital transformation.
Ambassador Choi Young-sam underlined that, amid volatility in the global economy, maintaining regular and substantive dialogue between business representative organizations and competent authorities is a key factor in addressing difficulties in a timely manner, strengthening confidence, and laying the groundwork for medium- and long-term investment decisions.

At the meeting, representatives of KCCI, KOCHAM, KOTRA, and Korean business associations shared challenges encountered in the course of production and business operations in Vietnam. The discussions focused on several new regulations related to management, strategic control, investment licensing procedures, and policy transition periods.

According to feedback from enterprises, the issuance and application of certain regulations within a short timeframe created uncertainty during implementation, affecting medium- and long-term investment plans, affecting not only Korean enterprises but also Vietnamese enterprises involved in supply chains and export activities.

The associations proposed that VCCI continue to consolidate business feedback and submit recommendations to the competent authorities of the Government of Vietnam, with a view to refining policies toward greater transparency, stability, and appropriate roadmaps, thereby creating a more favorable investment environment for enterprises of both countries.

VCCI President Ho Sy Hung affirmed that VCCI consistently values cooperation with the Korean business community and is ready to work closely with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, KCCI, KOCHAM, KOTRA, and business associations to advance policy dialogue and implement practical cooperation programs.

VCCI President Ho Sy Hung stressed that the recommendations of Korean enterprises constitute an important basis for VCCI to consolidate, convey, and propose to regulatory authorities, contributing to improvements in the investment environment and creating favorable conditions for Vietnamese and Korean enterprises to cooperate effectively, steadily, and sustainably in the period ahead.

Thu Huyen (Vietnam Business Forum)