A forum on technology and energy cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from June 25 to 27 (Illustrative photo: laodong.vn)
HCM City (VNA) – A forum ontechnology and energy cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea(RoK) will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from June 25 to 27.
This year’s event, co-organised by theState Agency for Technology Innovation under the Ministry of Science andTechnology and the Korea Energy Agency, is designed to bolster exchangesbetween government agencies in the energy sector of Vietnam and the RoK.
It is also hoped to help firms of the RoKshare information and seek chances of investment and technology transfer andcooperation with ministries and localities of Vietnam.
According to organisers, policies on energyand energy saving in Vietnam will be introduced at the forum, along withinformation on development orientations of Vietnam’s electricity system.
In addition, domestic and foreign firmswill be briefed on Vietnam’s policies on renewable energy, as well as planning forenergy sources in the coming time. Incentives for businesses operating inrenewable energy development in localities nationwide will also be presented.
A number of workshops and symposiums willbe arranged within the framework of the forum, notably an event on policies andplanning of Vietnam’s energy sector, and another introducing potential projectsin the south-central and southern regions. -VNA
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A forum on technology and energy cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from June 25 to 27 (Illustrative photo: laodong.vn) 
