A seminar entitled “Development Orientations towards Green Growth for Da Nang’s Hi-tech Industrial Park (IP)” took place in the city last Friday.  The event was co-organised by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) in Viet Nam, and the Seoul Research Institute, South Korea.  The purpose was to enhance trust and mutual understanding between Da Nang and Seoul for their bilateral long-term cooperation. 

Participants discussed suitable plans and solutions for the development of the local Hi-tech IP to fully tap the city’s great advantages and potential for promoting its progress. 

Vice Chairman Viet speaking at the seminar

Speaking at the event, the municipal People’s Committee Vice Chairman, Mr Phung Tan Viet, remarked that Da Nang is expected to become part of the Indochina Development Triangle and an important gateway, as well as a dynamic drive, to the economic development of the central region and highlands.

The city leader said he hopes that the Korean experts will contribute more opinions and recommendations to improve the development of the local IP.  He also took the opportunity to appeal for businesses from South Korea to invest in the Hi-tech IP in order to develop Da Nang into an eco-city with sustainable economic development.

Prof Kim Donyun from the Sungkyun Kwan University stressed the need for Da Nang’s Hi-tech Park to create a very favourable working environment to attract more intellectuals.  He also remarked that the city should give top priority to developing qualified human resources, and promoting the development of science and technology.  Special attention should also be paid to making the Hi-tech IP a venue for working, entertainment and living.