This event not only underscores Vietnam's capacity to meet the stringent technical standards of one of the world’s most demanding markets but also paves the way for the Vietnamese pomelo industry to expand its global footprint.
During a meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, South Korean President Lee agreed with the proposals, affirming coordination with Vietnam to identify measures to raise bilateral trade to $150 billion by 2030 in a more balanced manner, and to facilitate deeper participation by Vietnamese firms in the RoK’s global supply chains.
In particular, the South Korean delegation praised the Vietnam-Korea Institute of Science and Technology (VKIST) as a flagship model for bilateral cooperation.
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung reaffirmed this stance during a meeting with Mr. Mikhail Chudakov, Deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in Hanoi on April 22.
Under the Politburo’s Resolution 57, at least 3% of total annual State budget expenditure should be allocated to science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.