On 18 September 2026, the deputy secretary of the Can Tho City Party Committee, Nguyen Tuan Anh hosted a delegation from the Republic of Korea. The Korean side included Ahn Hyonsu general director of ANH Structure Co., Ltd. and Jaegyun Kwag director of Seokyeong Broadcasting Co., Ltd. together with representatives from Jinju city. City officials such as Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diep vice chairman of the People’s Committee, and heads of the Finance Department and the Export Processing and Industrial Zones Authority also participated. The meeting set the stage for a new chapter of bilateral cooperation, emphasizing research, investment and people-to-people ties.
Strategic focus on aviation, ICT and high-tech investment
The Korean delegation expressed keen interest in aviation technology and the establishment of a joint research and development hub. ANH Structure highlighted its expertise in aircraft structural design, composite materials and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) research, proposing a test facility that could support smart-agriculture drones, environmental monitoring, rescue missions and logistics across the Mekong Delta. In parallel, the city pledged to funnel information about its digital technologyinformation-communication technology (ICT) and high-tech zones to Korean investors, with the Finance Department and the Export Processing Zones Authority preparing detailed investment dossiers.
Human-resource development and university links
Both sides agreed to launch joint training programmes to produce a skilled workforce for the aerospace sector. Ahn Hyonsu suggested collaborations between Can Tho’s universities and South Korean institutions to teach precision mechanical engineering, composite technology and aerospace systems. These initiatives aim to supply the emerging high-tech industry with locally trained engineers, reducing dependence on overseas talent and fostering long-term innovation.
Media, cultural and tourism cooperation
Beyond technology, the meeting addressed soft-power collaboration. Jaegyun Kwag proposed co-producing media content that showcases Can Tho’s tourism attractions, cultural festivals and investment potential. The city’s media agencies were invited to exchange expertise with their Korean counterparts, creating joint programmes for broadcast and digital platforms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diep highlighted upcoming events, including the 2nd Can Tho City River Culture Festival and the 2026 Can Tho-South Korea Investment Promotion Conference, aiming to attract more than 12.3 million visitors that year.
Infrastructure and future investment pathways
Can Tho’s strategic location—linked to seaports and an international airport—combined with its modern transport network, positions it as an attractive destination for high-tech investors. The city’s leadership emphasized plans to expand infrastructure, develop smart-city solutions, and promote green-energy projects within its industrial parks. Korean partners were asked to clarify specific investment plans, enabling the city to tailor incentives and streamline regulatory procedures.
By aligning Can Tho’s burgeoning tech ecosystem with South Korea’s advanced aerospace and media industries, the partnership aspires to transform the Mekong Delta into a regional hub for innovation and international collaboration.
