Accepting the invitation from Mr. Joe Biden - the U.S President, our President Võ Văn Thưởng, along with a high-level Vietnamese delegation, participate in the High-Level Week of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC) 2023, combined with bilateral activities in the United States. The APEC 2023 High-Level Week is scheduled to take place in San Francisco, the U.S, from November 11 to 17, 2023, featuring various events. Among them, a Roundtable Discussion connecting U.S. businesses with localities in Vietnam marks the collaboration and practical actions for the sustainable development of the regions.

The 30th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting kick off from November 11 to 17 in San Francisco, USA with the theme "Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All”. The year 2023 marks 30 years since the first APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting was held in the U.S (in 1993) and marks 25 years since Vietnam has joined APEC (in 1998).

The Meeting is focused on three priorities: “Interconnected” – Building a resilient and interconnected region that advances broad-based economic prosperity; “Innovative” – Working to enable an innovative environment for a sustainable future; and “Inclusive” – Affirming an equitable and inclusive future for all. "The Vietnamese delegation, led by President Võ Văn Thưởng, engages in several significant activities, such as participating in dialogues among APEC leaders and conducting bilateral interactions with leaders of APEC economies.

The President - Mr. Vo Van Thuong had a Speech in the Round Table Conference on Connecting U.S. Businesses with Vietnamese Localities

After elevating the bilateral relationship between Vietnam and the US to a Comprehensive Partnership for Peace, Cooperation, and Sustainable Development, the two countries have undertaken numerous activities to enhance comprehensive cooperation. During the Roundtable Discussion which was held on November 15th 2023 by the Ministry of Planning and Investment in San Francisco, aimed to connect U.S. businesses with localities in Vietnam. In the presence of the President, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, representatives from the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, and the Green Alliance, a Memorandum of Understanding on coordinating research and analysis of emission reduction opportunities in Ho Chi Minh City was signed. Additionally, a Memorandum of Cooperation on researching, developing, and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the transportation sector was also signed."

The President - Mr. Vo Van Thuong witnessed the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the Saigontel Green Alliance and the representatives of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City

The Memorandum of Understanding acknowledges the commitment of the parties to support Ho Chi Minh City in researching technologies and developing pathways for low-emission and "net-zero" renewable energy sources, energy storage technologies, carbon capture and utilization technologies. It also commits to supporting relevant agencies and organizations within Ho Chi Minh City in promoting low-emission and "net-zero" emissions in the production of construction materials, developing green urban areas, eco-cities, green infrastructure, and sustainable urbanization. The parties further commit to developing agriculture in the direction of ecological agriculture, organic farming, low emissions, and "net-zero" emissions. The Green Alliance also pledges support for the city in developing a strategy to contribute to greenhouse gas reduction, identifying the causes of areas/sectors with significant emission sources.

In the collaboration for researching, developing, and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the transportation sector, after signing the Memorandum of Understanding, the parties expect to propose innovative solutions for a smart city transportation initiative. This involves implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to enhance traffic management, reduce congestion, minimize emissions from transportation, introduce low-carbon transport solutions, optimize transportation infrastructure, and propose monitoring and emission reduction strategies for the city. 

In the presence of the President, the Saigontel Green Alliance along with the representatives of the People's Committee of Hưng Yên province carried out the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation.

Stimultaneously in San Francisco, under the witness of President Võ Văn Thưởng, the People's Committee of Hưng Yên Province, the Green Alliance, a Memorandum of Understanding on coordinating research and analysis of opportunities for net emission reduction in Hưng Yên Province was signed. The parties acknowledge their commitment to supporting Hưng Yên in achieving green growth objectives. These objectives include researching technologies and developing pathways for low-emission renewable energy sources, promoting emission reduction in the transportation sector, developing agriculture in the direction of ecological agriculture, organic farming, low emissions, protecting and restoring resources, and developing natural ecosystems.

Investment Promotion Department.

On October 31, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), the American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi (AmCham), and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington jointly organized the 6th US-Vietnam Business Summit to enhance trade and business relations between the two countries.

The conference marks the opportunities from the decision to elevate the relationship between the two countries to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership following the recent visit of President J. Biden. Attending the conference in person from Vietnam were Deputy Prime Minister - Mr. Tran Luu Quang and senior leaders from central ministries and agencies. From the United States, United States secretary of commerce - Ms. Gina Raimondo and Mr. Kurt Campbell - the National Security Council Coordinator for the Indo-Pacific, participated online. Representing one of Vietnam's major enterprises at the conference was Mr. Dang Thanh Tam - Chairman of Saigon Investment Group (SGI) and Chairman of Saigon Telecommunication & Technologies Corporation (SAIGONTEL).

Deputy Prime Minister - Mr. Tran Luu Quang had a speech at the conference

In the speech at the conference, Deputy Prime Minister - Mr. Tran Luu Quang suggested: “Both sides should continue to prioritize and allocate resources to realize the commitments in the joint statement on upgrading the relationship between the two countries. Businesses on both sides need to vigorously promote economic and trade cooperation, enhance the import and export of each other's strengths, and mutually support deeper participation in new supply chains, contributing to the expansion of global supply chains in Vietnam, including in supporting industries. Strive to achieve a trade turnover of $200 billion in the near future”.

According to the conference agenda, discussions focused on addressing bottlenecks in resource mobilization, production, and business; meeting the demand for energy development and promoting the transition to clean and renewable energy; ensuring access, affordability, and innovation in the healthcare sector; harnessing the full potential of the digital economy; upgrading from a near-border market to an emerging market; and promoting sustainable investment and supply chain integration, such as preparing for opportunities in the semiconductor industry.

Mr. Dang Thanh Tam - Chairman of Saigontel shared in the first discussion session on the path to Net-Zero.

In the first discussion session, Mr. Dang Thanh Tam - Chairman of Saigontel shared insights on the path to Net Zero: renewable energy, carbon reduction solutions, and essential infrastructure needed to implement this direction. The journey towards Net Zero is a long one, and the advantages of businesses actively transitioning to green will become increasingly clear. It is no longer voluntary but has become a mandatory condition for global market participation. As a leading industrial development group in Vietnam, Saigontel has initiated green transition activities. Specifically, for existing industrial parks, the company plans to gradually transition by installing rooftop solar energy. For new industrial parks, it will collaborate with international partners to develop emission reduction plans.

Communication Department.

On the afternoon of October 29th, Former President - Mr. Truong Tan Sang; Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee of Long An, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council of Long An - Mr. Nguyen Van Duoc; Chairman of the People's Committee of Long An Province - Nguyen Van Ut; Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Long An Province - Nguyen Minh Lam, and Huynh Van Son, along with the leaders of the Departments of Construction, Natural Resources and Environment, Planning and Investment, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee of Can Giuoc District, Chairman of the People's Committee of Can Giuoc District, and relevant departments, visited on the Nam Tan Tap Industrial Park and the Nam Tan Tap Resettlement Area project.

The Nam Tan Tap Industrial Park received the Prime Minister's approval for investment direction in Decision No. 1420/QD-TTg, dated August 20, 2021, and Decision No. 9267/QD-UBND, dated September 22, 2021, of the People's Committee of Long An Province on the establishment of the Nam Tan Tap Industrial Park in Tan Tap commune, Can Giuoc district, with Saigontel Long An Company Limited - a member of Saigontel as the investor.

During the working session, Former President - Mr. Truong Tan Sang, and provincial leaders received a progress report on the project implementation schedule of the Nam Tan Tap Industrial Park and the Nam Tan Tap Resettlement Area in Can Giuoc district. They also discussed the difficulties and proposed solutions to overcome them. The project affects 1,498 households, covering an area of 158.56 hectares, with compensation of approximately 2,112 billion VND. Presently, the project has cleared over 73.6% of the land area (including public land and agreed-upon areas). The Nam Tan Tap Resettlement Area project invested by Saigontel Long An Company Limited which is located in Tan Tap commune. The People's Committee of Can Giuoc district has issued a notice to recover land with a total area of over 22.4 hectares. As of now, the project has essentially completed the boundary demarcation and census work.

Former President - Mr. Truong Tan Sang along with leadership of Long An Province and Can Giuoc Distric visited on the Nam Tan Tap Industrial Park and the Nam Tan Tap Resettlement Area project

Based on the visiting, former President Truong Tan Sang expressed the desire for the leadership of Long An province, provincial departments, and Can Giuoc district to accelerate land clearance efforts. This would enable the investor to proceed with the implementation of the Nam Tan Tap Industrial Park project promptly, facilitating its operation, attracting investment, and contributing to the overall socio-economic development of Long An province and specifically Can Giuoc district.

During the working session, Former President - Mr. Truong Tan Sang emphasized the need for close collaboration between SAIGONTEL and the local authorities in developing a high-quality workforce, dedicating resources to gain a competitive advantage. In the process of attracting investment, it is crucial for SAIGONTEL to work closely with the local community to develop a high-quality workforce, willing to allocate resources to create a competitive advantage and attract high-tech corporations. According to statistics, Vietnam's labor force is approximately 55 million people, with an annual average of 1.5-1.6 million young people in the working age group needing to upgrade their professional qualifications to meet international integration requirements. Therefore, SAIGONTEL, as the entity responsible for industrial infrastructure development and attracting direct FDI, is required to collaborate with local authorities to establish training programs, upgrade workforce skills, and contribute to improving income levels and living standards for the local population.

Delegates attended the working session after the survey

Accepting the directive from the Former Leadership, Saigontel Group along with its partners include the National Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Development (NATEC), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Valey Campus Saigon Company (VCS - Japan), and the provincial leaders of Long An which are collaboratively incorporating opinions and working together to formulate the project.

It's known that SAIGONTEL – NATEC and ADB are currently comprehensive strategic partners in developing open innovation, including human resource development. SAIGONTEL plays the role of an investment attraction, connecting domestic and international resources to jointly develop the project. NATEC, with its mission assigned by the Ministry of Science and Technology, supports the development of science and technology enterprises in Vietnam and promotes the development of Vietnamese resources to meet global integration goals. The Asian Development Bank (ADB), experienced in implementing open innovation human resource development projects in countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, will serve as the consulting organization to build and implement the initiative. Additionally, ADB will provide financial support during the project preparation and ODA loans if conditions are met.

During the working session, the representative from VCS Japan also shared insights into the workforce training model in high-tech agriculture. This model aims to produce high-quality agricultural products in Vietnam for export to Japan. Furthermore, the program involves training high-tech agricultural engineers on-site and sending them to Japan for further education and work opportunities if desired. VCS will collaborate with the province to train IT engineers according to Japanese standards in the near future.

In conclusion, Former President - Mr. Truong Tan Sang proposed that all parties focus immediately on three human resource areas within the semiconductor manufacturing industry: 4.0 AI technology, IoT, and environmental technology. The expectation is that the workforce in these sectors will bring breakthroughs for Long An in attracting high-tech investment, enhancing the capacity to absorb and apply science and technology, fostering local innovation, and timely supplementing the necessary resources for the country. This is closely tied to the current development requirements of the country and contributes to the sustainable development of the entire Mekong Delta region.

To achieve this goal, teaching and learning platforms also need to be upgraded and expanded to provide more opportunities for workers to access knowledge. Additionally, training curricula and educational facilities should be adequately equipped to create conditions for workers to have more opportunities for practical experience and access to practical scientific and technical knowledge, thereby enhancing their skills. 

On the morning of October 29, Saigon Telecommunication and Technology Corporation (Saigontel), together with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Valey Campus Saigon Company (VCS), held a working session with the People's Committee of Long An Province on the issue of training and developing the province's human resources to achieve green growth goals.

Welcoming the working delegation, representatives from the People's Committee of Long An Province included Mr. Pham Tan Hoa, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee, along with leaders from local departments and agencies. The meeting was attended by representatives from the National Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Development (NATEC), leaders of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) delegation, Saigon Telecommunication and Technology Corporation (Saigontel), and Valey Campus Saigon Company (VCS).

Working session between Long An People’s Committee, Saigontel, NATEC, ADB and VCS

At the working session, Saigontel representatives provided consultancy and proposed a plan for the province's human resources development program. They conducted a preliminary assessment of the current state of the province's workforce, noting its abundance but acknowledging the need for higher quality. The proportion of individuals with degrees or certificates was observed to be low, and there was a shortage of technically skilled and highly skilled workers for industrial and agricultural development. As a result, the proposed solutions included updating training programs based on the needs of high-tech businesses, emphasizing the incorporation of knowledge and green skills into the curriculum. The plan also suggested creating an interactive learning environment, fostering technology access, encouraging research, and innovation. Additionally, the proposal highlighted the importance of training and enhancing the quality of educators, emphasizing international partnerships, and ensuring quality through evaluation. The aim is to establish an environment that encourages research and innovation among students to enhance the quality of the province's workforce.

Next, NATEC representatives introduced the Open Innovation Center and the strategy to attract international resources for developing the open innovation ecosystem, fostering green skills and entrepreneurship innovation skills for Vietnamese labor, including the workforce in Long An province.

From the side of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Mr. Sung Sup Ra – ADB Deputy Director General, presented projects supporting education and vocational training worldwide and in Vietnam. ADB and Saigontel will explore and provide local support in updating training programs for specific industries such as the environment, high-tech agriculture, and renewable energy—industries identified as local needs but lacking vocational training facilities.

During the working session, representatives from Valey Campus Saigon introduced a model for training high-tech agricultural labor in a practical environment and an information technology workforce training program following Japanese standards.

At the end of the meeting, Mr. Pham Tan Hoa - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, expressed joy and gratitude for the delegation's visit and committed to cooperating in implementing the discussed initiatives for green growth. They agreed on the importance of ensuring regional connectivity, especially with neighboring provinces such as Ho Chi Minh City, Tien Giang, and Dong Thap, to create a collaborative bloc for producing better and more efficient products. To actualize the discussed initiatives, the Vice Chairman proposed forming expert teams to exchange and build a roadmap, identifying steps for each year to achieve the goals as quickly as possible.

Communication Department.

Following the directive of the Prime Minister in the official letter No. 5845/VPCP-KGVX dated August 01, 2023, from the Government Office, the Ministry of Planning and Investment is tasked with organizing the Vietnam International Innovation Expo 2023 (VIIE2023) at the new National Innovation Center - Hoa Lac High-tech Park (NIC Hoa Lac). The event starts from October 28, 2023, to November 01, 2023, showcasing the futuristic landscape of technology from leading domestic and international innovative technology enterprises.

Specifically, on the morning of October 28, at the inauguration ceremony of the National Innovation Center (NIC) in Hoa Lac and the opening of the Vietnam International Innovation Expo 2023 (VIIE 2023), Mr. Pham Minh Chinh - Prime Minister, Mr. Le Hoai Trung - Secretary of Party Central Committee, Director of CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations, and leaders from various ministries, departments, central and local agencies, research institutes, universities, domestic and international corporations, investment funds, embassies, international organizations, innovation support organizations, students, intellectuals, and relevant individuals attended the event.

Welcoming Prime Minister - Mr. Pham Minh Chinh and the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee of Dong Nai Province, Mr. Nguyen Hong Linh, to visit the Saigontel booth.

Following the invitation of the Ministry of Planning and Investment, Saigontel conduct expo booth with partners from the Green Infrastructure Development Alliance in the National Innovation Center. Under the theme "Saigontel's Green Growth Journey," the alliance along with its green bus that takes visitors on a tour of various exhibition stands, offering experiences related to the Green Growth Journey through interesting stops. These stations include the Green Growth, Low-Carbon Industrial Infrastructure, Green Transportation, and optional visits to stations focused on green agriculture, eco-friendly materials, etc. which depend on the visitor's interest. Moreover, this is an opportunity for Saigontel to share information with partners and organization about the model of Low-Carbon Industrial Parks being pilot-tested in Vietnam. This model is applied to build a green production ecosystem and a circular economy, emphasizing resource efficiency and energy savings through a foundation of science and technology, digital applications, and digital transformation. This contributes to enhancing competitiveness and minimizing environmental impact.

Under the witness of Prime Minister - Mr. Pham Minh Chinh, the Saigontel Green Growth Alliance donated some electrices bus to Dong Nai Province and the Vietnam National Innovation Center (NIC) in the framework of green growth project.

Beside of the inauguration of NIC Hoa Lac and the opening of VIIE2023, Saigontel's expo booth hosted a ceremony to give a memorandum of understanding for sponsoring electric buses for Dong Nai Province and the Vietnam National Innovation Center. This sponsorship not only helps reduce emissions through green transportation in the province but also introduces a green investment model where carbon credits from the project serve as collateral for green credit. This approach is the most effective solution for large corporations and companies using the credit offset mechanism. It directly benefits residents, workers, and students in the province, aligning with the government's commitment to reducing net emissions. This initiative serves as evidence that emission reduction requires support in awareness, specific solutions, and implementation methods, rather than being hindered by investment capital constraints.

Communication Department.

On October 27th, Hepza Businesses Association (HBA) successfully organized the seminar "Manufacturing Enterprises and Sustainable Development Trends." SAIGONTEL, not only a key sponsor of the program but also actively participated in sharing its vision, direction, and methods for greening existing industrial parks.

In the opening speech, Mr. Dao Xuan Duc, Chairman of HBA, stated that the seminar aimed to provide useful information to the business community in export processing zones, industrial parks, and high-tech zones in Ho Chi Minh City about sustainable development trends worldwide and in Vietnam. The event facilitated the exchange of experiences and successful solutions that some domestic and foreign enterprises have applied in their journey toward sustainable business activities.

Mr. Dao Xuan Duc – Chairman of Hepza Businesses Association (HBA) had the opening speech

According to experts join in the program and representatives of businesses, the world is increasingly adopting ESG criteria (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in their operations. Many companies are making continuous efforts to reduce carbon emissions and waste, responsibly source inputs to meet ESG criteria, which are becoming increasingly important in the eyes of investors and consumers.

Mr. Ho Anh Tung – Saigontel Green Infrastructure Development Alliance representative shared in the discussion session of program.

Within the framework of the seminar, during the discussion session, Mr. Ho Anh Tung - Representative of the Green Infrastructure Development Alliance Saigontel, shared more details about the mission and goals of the Alliance in developing green industrial parkss according to the global Net-Zero standards. This means industrial parks with the ability to self-supply energy from renewable sources, emit no carbon, and efficiently use high resources. This is an important and necessary goal in the context of climate change and Vietnam's sustainable development needs. Saigontel Alliance aims to contribute to the implementation of Vietnam's commitments at COP26, namely reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 9% compared to the reference scenario by 2030 and possibly reducing an additional 27% with international community support.

Additionally, regarding the roadmap and efficiency of green shifting for existing industrial parks, Saigontel Green Alliance will apply a three-stage approach: Stage 1, assess the current situation and determine carbon emission reduction targets for each industrial park. Use analysis and measurement tools to estimate the current carbon emissions of industrial parks based on parameters such as area, number of businesses, operational industries, types and quantities of energy usage, types and quantities of generated waste. Then, define emission reduction targets for each stage, complying with international standards such as the Science Based Targets initiative or the Carbon Disclosure Project. Stage 2, select and implement green transformation solutions for each industrial park, providing energy technology solutions and green technical infrastructure. Stage 3, mobilize green funding sources and monitor implementation results. Investment efficiency will be calculated based on criteria such as capital costs, operating costs, energy savings, risk reduction, and enhanced credibility.

Communication Department.

With the object of establishing Innovation hubs in the future, Saigon Telecommunication and Technology Corporation (SAIGONTEL) is honored to collaborate with the Ministry of Science and Technology, the National Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Development (NATEC), State Committee for Overseas Vitenamese (SCOV), the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City, the Open Innovation & Technopreneur Institute (OITI), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and other partners organize the TECHTRAVERSE 2023 event - "Where technology meets industry," focus on sustainable development.

As part of the activities leading up to the National TECHFEST and WHISE HCMC 2023 and contributing to the implementation of Project 844, the Open Innovation Day (OID 2023) event took place from October 25-26 at the Saigon ICT Building - Saigontel, Quang Trung Software Park, Ho Chi Minh City. The event was attended by leaders from central ministries, the city People's Committee, as well as representatives from embassies and international organizations.

In today's context, Innovation is one of the three breakthrough strategies which promotes the development of each country, including Vietnam. Particularly, after strong commitments to the international community regarding the roadmap for reducing net emissions by 2050, Vietnam has made efforts to refine policies, encourage innovation activities, and focus on Green Growth. Therefore, the Open Innovation Day 2023 is organized to efficiently harness domestic and international resources in the field of innovation, aiming towards Green Growth. It provides a shared space for participants to discuss strategies, showcase technologies, green products, and explore opportunities for implementing innovative and entrepreneurial projects aligned with green transformation and sustainable development goals.

Ms. Nguyen Cam Phuong – the CEO of Saigontel had a speech in the opening ceremony of event

At the OID 2023 event, Saigontel, along with members of the Green Infrastructure Development Alliance, set up an exhibition booth showcasing models of green growth. The aim was to share and discuss information, solutions, and products related to innovation towards the goal of greening projects in Vietnam. Additionally, this was an opportunity for Saigontel to share with relevant agencies the model of exemplary industrial parks that are being applied to build a green production ecosystem. This includes models of circular economy, resource efficiency, and energy efficiency based on scientific and technological foundations, digital technology applications, and digital transformation. These initiatives contribute to enhancing competitive capacity and minimizing environmental impact.

Mr. Ho Anh Tung - Representative of the Green Alliance, shares insights on the topic "Promoting Sustainable Progress - Open Innovation in Response to ESG Practices”.

Additionally, representatives from the Saigontel Green Alliance participated in two panel discussions on green growth with the following themes: (1) Promoting Sustainable Progress - Open Innovation in Response to ESG Practices; (2) Innovative Solutions in Action: Projects Applying Green Solutions in Transportation in Bien Hoa.

Within the event framework, the National Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Development (NATEC) under Ministry of Science and Technology, Saigon Investment Group (SGI), and Saigon Telecommunication and Technology Corporation (Saigontel) signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on supporting the implementation of the national startup innovation ecosystem towards the set goals for 2025 and the vision for 2030.

The National Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Development (NATEC), Saigon Investment Group (SGI), Saigontel signed a memorandum of understanding

It's known that the Saigontel Green Infrastructure Development Alliance includes companies with extensive experience in analyzing and advising on carbon reduction plans, developing clean energy projects, and green infrastructure in the United States and Europe. Currently, the alliance has been actively involved in consulting and collaborating with various localities such as Dong Nai, Long An, to assess the current situation and work towards reducing emissions at the local level. They provide insights into key projects, propose plans for emission reduction, coordinate in policy development, implement emission reduction plans, and enhance competitiveness. The alliance also aims to attract green financing from foreign investors and multinational corporations.

Communication Department.

On October 23rd, at Lotte Seoul Hotel, Korea, there was a meeting and between the leadership of Long An Province and nearly 20 leading Korean corporations in various sectors such as finance, banking, retail, real estate, construction, food, logistics, green industry, etc. The event was organized by the People's Committee of Long An Province in collaboration with the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam in the Republic of Korea, Saigon Telecommunication and Technology Corporation (Saigontel), and Small and Medium Business Link Company (SMBL).

The working session was attended by Mr. Nguyen Van Duoc, Member of the Central Party Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee of Long An; Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the Republic of Korea - Mr. Nguyen Vu Tung, and representatives of the provincial departments. Particularly, the event saw the participation of leaders from nearly 20 leading Korean corporations in various sectors such as finance, banking, retail, real estate, construction, food, green industry, including Lotte, apM Group, SNS VINA, Industrial Bank of Korea, Korea Development Bank, AJ Networks, CJ Cheiljedang Food, ZENITH, SMBL, Wooyang Shipping, Soosan Group, TORAY, ECO-UC, LS, among others. Saigontel was represented by Ms. Nguyen Cam Phuong, the CEO of Saigon Telecommunication and Technology Corporation who plays a role as the representative of the Green Infrastructure Development Alliance.

Especially, among the over 10,000 Korean enterprises that have invested in Vietnam, Long An Province has attracted more than 1,000 businesses interested in direct connection through the province's investment promotion programs which facilitated by SaigonTel since early 2021. Speaking at the working session, Mr. Nguyen Van Duoc emphasized that Long An's development is entering a new turning point, thanks to the investment attraction activities in the province and Vietnam at this time. Long An has many advantages in terms of location to continue attracting large projects. The province is the only gateway by road connecting Ho Chi Minh City, the Southeast region with the provinces of the Mekong Delta. The locality shares a border with Cambodia, has an economic border area, including the international Binh Hiep border gate and the Long Khot sub-border gate. To enhance investment attraction from both domestic and foreign sources, the province has organized various investment promotion events, such as receiving delegations from Yangsan City, Gyeonggi Province (Korea), Japan; organizing business connection conferences with Taiwan, Europe, the United States, etc.

Following with the world's Net Zero trend and aligning with the government's prioritization in climate change policies during the national economic recovery process. Recent statistics show that Vietnam's recent Net Zero strategy commits to a 43.5% reduction by 2030, making Vietnam one of the most ambitious countries in Southeast Asia. Ambassador Nguyen Vu Tung - the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam to Korea said "The cooperative relationship between the two countries has entered a new stage of comprehensive strategic development since 2022. Korea is one of the few countries with close ties to Vietnam. This will open up broader cooperation opportunities in many areas, not only diplomacy, economics, people-to-people exchanges, regional security, etc., but also in new areas such as green growth, digital economy, smart cities, new energy, etc. Personally, he and the officials of the Vietnamese Embassy in South Korea will continue to pay attention, support, and enthusiastically assist Korean businesses in overcoming difficulties and investing in Vietnam conveniently. At the same time, they will convey the opinions and wishes of Korean businesses to the high-level leaders of the Vietnamese government."

A clear evidence is the implementation of the Green Growth Cooperation Agreement signed at the Long An Provincial Planning Announcement Conference on July 25, 2023, between the Provincial People's Committee and Saigon Telecommunication and Technology Corporation (SAIGONTEL) and its partners in SAIGONTEL's Green Infrastructure Development Alliance, including Energy Capital Vietnam (ECV), Allotrope Partners (AP), Chart Industries (CI), Babcock & Wilcox (B&W), among others, in the field of clean energy and the environment. This agreement outlines and supports the implementation of green energy and technical infrastructure solutions in SAIGONTEL's green industrial parks in Long An, specifically Tan Tap Industrial Park and Nam Tan Tap Industrial Park.

With the goal of reducing carbon emissions and becoming an internationally certified Net-Zero standard industrial park in Vietnam, the meeting provided Korean businesses with a more comprehensive understanding of Long An Province's direction. It aims to build collaborative relationships, consult on carbon reduction plans, and establish a Net-Zero roadmap with a vision until 2050 for the entire province. Additionally, it supports the province in attracting green development funds, contributing to the realization of the Vietnamese government's commitment to achieving "0" net emissions by 2050.

This orientation aligns well with Long An Province's recent efforts to address climate change. The close collaboration between public and private partners will contribute to building specific action plans, moving towards the national Net Zero goal. The organization of today's discussion reflects the cooperative efforts between the two countries over time, opening up new opportunities for collaboration. Opportunities always come with challenges. However, challenges are also an integral part of the journey to success.

Communication Department.

At the Ramada Plaza Hotel in Suwon City, Korea, on October 5th, under the sponsor of the The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam in the Republic of Korea and Hwaseong CCI, the investment promotion conference with the theme "Thai Nguyen - The successful destination for investors" was successfully held. This conference was organized by the People's Committee of Thai Nguyen Province in collaboration with Saigon Telecommunication and Technology Corporation (Saigontel).

Attending the conference from Thai Nguyen Province were Mr. Dang Xuan Truong, Member of the Standing Committee of the Thai Nguyen Province, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Mr. Hoang Van Hung, Member of the Standing Committee, Chairperson of Committee for Inspection of Province, along with leaders from several relevant departments, sectors, and local businesses and investors. in the side of Saigontel, there was Ms. Nguyen Cam Phuong, the CEO of Saigon Telecommunication and Technology Corporation, and other company leadership members. Additionally, the conference saw the participation of representatives from the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Vietnamese Embassy in Korea, the Hwaseong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in Korea, and nearly 100 Korean businesses.

Ms. Nguyen Cam Phương – the CEO of Saigon Telecommunication and Technology Corporation (Saigontel) along with other representatives attend the conference

In the speech at the Conference of Mr. Dang Xuan Truong, the Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee that expressed the province's desire for Thai Nguyen to continue being an attractive destination for both domestic and international investors in the coming time. The province will focus on implementing favorable policies, openness in attracting investment, improving the quality of administrative reforms, digital transformation promotion, dealing with difficulties and obstacles, and enhancing trust with investors who have undertaken projects in Thai Nguyen.

During the conference, Mr. Vu Van Chung, the Deputy Director General Foreign Investment Agency, Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), shared an overview of Vietnam's economy in 2023 and solutions to enhance foreign investment attraction in the coming period. International organizations have consistently rated Vietnam as one of the two countries in Asia with a stable and positive long-term credit index, leading the Southeast Asian region in post-pandemic recovery (ranking 8th globally). Therefore, it is crucial to prioritize projects with advanced technology, high-tech, clean technology, modern management, high added value, impactful technology transfer, and global supply chain connectivity.

Mr. Nguyen Anh Tu – Deputy General Director of Saigon Telecommunication and Technology Corporation (Saigontel) had a speech at the conference.

Saigontel's representative, Mr. Nguyen Anh Tu - Deputy General Director of the company shared insights at the workshop on the direction of transforming traditional industrial parks into smart and green industrial parks. The object is on attracting investment in high-tech industries, environmentally friendly supporting industries, and creating high added value. For new investment industrial parkss, Saigontel will build a Net-zero carbon industrial park model with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions, certified globally by reputable organizations such as Envision and Bureau Veritas. Along with a smart, modern, and sustainable industrial park model, ensuring reliable safety, located in an area with a strong presence of Samsung and nearly 300 supporting businesses for Samsung, we can envision a Vietnam-Korea industrial park with the first Net-zero standard in Vietnam.

Participating in the conference on behalf of the Vietnamese Embassy in Korea, Ambassador Nguyen Vu Tung expressed confidence that with the joint organization of the People's Committee of Thai Nguyen Province, Hwaseong CCI, and Saigontel - one of the leading infrastructure development companies in Vietnam. The conference would help efficiently explore and connect opportunities. This is evidence of the general economic cooperation between Vietnam and South Korea, including cooperation between dynamically developing localities based on the upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2022.

Communication Department.

Currently, the semiconductor industry continues to attract foreign investors. Recently, from September 25 to September 27, a Taiwanese delegation of businesses — the world's second-largest in semiconductor industry development—visited and worked with various departments in Hanoi. Accompanying the delegation on this working trip to Vietnam was SSaigon Telecommunication & Technologies Corporation (SAIGONTEL).

In the side of the Taiwanese delegation, Mr. Hoàng Tề Nguyên (English name: CY Huang) - the founder of the Southeast Asia Influential Alliance (SIA) and Chairman of FCC Partner Investment Fund led the delegation. Notably, the delegation included leading global semiconductor companies such as Ennoconn Group, Marketech International Group, Foxconn Technology Company, and Ennowell Company. On the SaigonTel's side, Ms. Nguyễn Cẩm Phương, the CEO of Saigon Telecommunication and Technology Corporation.

As part of the working program, the Taiwanese delegation and SaigonTel engaged in specific discussions on the current status and ecosystem of the semiconductor industry in Vietnam. Additionally, they exchanged ideas on collaboration in workforce training, investment experiences, policies, and future semiconductor material cooperation opportunities.

Ms. Nguyễn Cẩm Phương - the CEO of SaigonTel had a friendly meeting, sharing experiences on investment and exploring collaboration opportunities between the parties.

Especially within the Taiwanese business delegation, the participation of Ennoconn Group established in 1999, Ennoconn is a subsidiary specializing in computer design and industrial motherboard production under the Foxconn Group—the global leader in electronic manufacturing services (EMS). Ennoconn stands out as a leading enterprise in various application fields such as smart cities, smart manufacturing, ESG technology, network security, transportation, etc. With 60 smart technology solutions, Ennoconn has collaborated and provided support to both private entities and government bodies across various sectors. Notable examples include the implementation of cybersecurity solutions in countries and regions such as the United States, Japan, India, Taiwan, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Their IT infrastructure and integrated management center solutions are widely used in numerous locations across Taiwan.

Additionally, in the work agenda, on the first working day, the Taiwanese delegation had a meeting with representatives from the Ministry of Health. During the meeting, both sides discussed the investment potential in Vietnam. Mr. Châu Phú Thuyên, the Chairman of Ennoconn Group, also shared the achievements and experiences of the group in the healthcare sector. He expressed the desire to collaborate with technology companies like Saigontel to share and provide intelligent solutions for hospital systems and invest in the production of state-of-the-art medical equipment to enhance the quality and modernization of Vietnam's healthcare industry.

Following that, in a working session with representatives from the Ministry of Construction, Taiwanese businesses shared their experiences in the construction sector, smart city solutions, smart buildings, and energy management used for schools, banks, public buildings, and smart industrial zones that Saigontel is researching and deploying. The delegation also expressed the desire to cooperate with the Ministry of Construction and explore opportunities to support the government and relevant agencies in the digital transformation process.

Currently, the Vietnamese economy is undergoing a robust modernization process. With this vision, Ennoconn Group aims to cooperate and explore opportunities to support the government and relevant agencies in the digital transformation, promoting sustainable development. Alongside this, the group is committed to bringing top-notch technical solutions that have been proven and highly regarded in many countries and territories worldwide to Vietnam.

Vietnam - Taiwan semiconductor industry ecosystem seminar in Hanoi.

On the following working day, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Department of Science and Technology for Economic Technical Branches - Vietnam Ministry of Science and Technology, in collaboration with the Southeast Asia Influential Alliance (SIA), organized a seminar on "Vietnam - Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Ecosystem." Saigontel was one of the key participants in the workshop.

During the seminar, Vietnam was represented by Mr. Nguyễn Phú Hùng - Head of the Department of Science and Technology for Economic-Technical Branches, and Taiwan was represented by Mr. Trần Lương Cơ - Professor of Electrical Engineering, Senior Expert, Former Minister of Science and Technology of Taiwan, and Mr. Hoàng Tề Nguyên. The seminar featured various presentations on the current status and ecosystem of the semiconductor industry in Vietnam, the development strategy of the semiconductor industry in Taiwan, and the direction of investment cooperation in Vietnam. Opportunities for Vietnam-Taiwan cooperation in the semiconductor sector in the future were discussed, along with specific issues related to research collaboration and workforce training between Vietnamese and Taiwanese partners.

Communication Department.