Members of the RoK delegation visit booths showcasing signature agricultural products from Đà Lạt – Lâm Đồng. — VNA/VNS Photo

LÂM ĐỒNG — The central province of Lâm Đồng wants to strengthen cooperation with partners from the Republic of Korea (RoK) in investment, trade and tourism, focusing on areas where both sides have strong potential.

A business networking conference for promoting trade, investment and tourism ties between Lâm Đồng and Korean partners took place in Xuân Hương – Đà Lạt ward on October 8, gathering local authorities, businesses, and representatives from both sides.

The event, co-hosted by the provincial Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Centre and the Vietnam–Korea Business and Investment Association, provided an opportunity for the Korean delegation to learn about the province and discussed concrete collaboration opportunities with local authorities, associations, and businesses.

Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the Lâm Đồng People’s Committee Nguyễn Ngọc Phúc said that during 2026–2030, the province prioritises projects using modern technologies and advanced management practices, making efficient use of resources, generating high value added and connecting with global production and distribution chains.

It is particularly interested in sectors in which Korean businesses have strengths, including agriculture, green energy, the circular economy, high-quality tourism, healthcare, education, human resources training and digital transformation, he said.

Provincial authorities are committed to accompanying Korean investors, providing transparent information and facilitating their research, surveys and project implementation in line with local master plans, regulations and sustainable development orientations, Phúc added.

Kim Woon Nam, a member of the Gyeonggi Provincial Council, said Lâm Đồng possesses abundant resources, with Đà Lạt standing out as an attractive tourism destination for Korean visitors as well as tourists from many other countries.

Local agricultural products, coffee and other specialties also have significant potential in the RoK market, he opined.

Kim called for stronger cooperation between Gyeonggi and Lâm Đồng, including more exchanges between the two sides' authorities and enhanced partnerships between their businesses and private sectors, which could gradually expand to cooperation among universities, businesses and key industries.

At the event, the Lâm Đồng Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Centre and the Vietnam–Korea Business and Investment Association signed a memorandum of understanding covering various areas such as investment, trade and tourism promotion, business and production cooperation, market expansion for agricultural products and the opening of air routes.

In the first nine months of 2026, Lâm Đồng’s exports to the RoK reached US$56.15 million, accounting for about 1.7 per cent of the province’s total export value. Key products included alumina, coffee, vegetables, fresh flowers, fishery products and garments.

The RoK has also remained Lâm Đồng’s largest source of international tourists in recent years, with agricultural tourism, wellness services and high-end resorts among products suited to Korean travellers. — VNA/VNS