KOTRA HCMC and VFAEA Strengthen Vietnam - Korea B2B Cooperation
Recently, the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) in Ho Chi Minh City, in coordination with the Vietnam Farms and Agricultural Enterprises Association (VFAEA), facilitated three online B2B meetings with Korean companies operating in the agricultural sector. Mr. Tran Quoc Duy, Chief of Office of VFAEA, actively participated in the meetings, exploring potential business opportunities and providing practical guidance to Korean enterprises on market entry procedures and business development opportunities in Vietnam.
Connecting Korean Enterprises with Vietnam's Agricultural Market
In September 2026, three B2B meetings were held with TAKII KOREA Co., Ltd., ASIA SEED Co., Ltd., and BARAEBONG-BIRYO FARMING ASSOCIATION CORPORATION, creating opportunities to explore potential cooperation in seed development, agricultural technologies, and organic fertilizers. three B2B meetings were held with TAKII KOREA Co., Ltd., ASIA SEED Co., Ltd., and BARAEBONG-BIRYO FARMING ASSOCIATION CORPORATION, providing opportunities to explore cooperation in seed development, agricultural technologies, and organic fertilizers.
TAKII KOREA Co., Ltd. is part of Japan's Takii Seed group, whose origins date back to 1835. The company specializes in research, breeding, and the development of high-quality vegetable seeds.
ASIA SEED Co., Ltd., established in 2004, focuses on vegetable seed research and commercialization. The company maintains research and development (R&D) capabilities, an international business network, and an established presence in Vietnam.
An executive of ASIA SEED (South Korea) presented the company’s products and discusses cooperation opportunities in the Vietnamese market during the B2B meeting facilitated by KOTRA HCMC.
Meanwhile, BARAEBONG-BIRYO FARMING ASSOCIATION CORPORATION specializes in organic fertilizers derived from livestock manure and biochar-related soil improvement products, reflecting growing interest in sustainable agriculture and circular economy solutions.
During the meetings, Mr. Tran Quoc Duy, Chief of Office of VFAEA, engaged directly with the Korean representatives to better understand their products, business capabilities, and expansion strategies.
He also provided practical guidance on import procedures, product testing and evaluation, relevant regulatory requirements, and approaches to identifying suitable business partners in Vietnam.
These discussions helped the Korean enterprises gain a clearer understanding of market requirements, necessary preparations, and potential opportunities for business development and cooperation with Vietnamese partners.
Mr. Tran Quoc Duy, Chief of Office of VFAEA, discussed cooperation opportunities with ASIA SEED (South Korea) during the B2B meeting facilitated by KOTRA HCMC.
Promoting Two-Way Business Matching and Korean Supply Chain Opportunities
Beyond supporting Korean enterprises seeking to develop their business in Vietnam, Mr. Tran Quoc Duy, Chief of Office of VFAEA, is also actively working with KOTRA Ho Chi Minh City to identify and screen qualified Vietnamese manufacturers capable of supplying OEM components and precision-engineered parts to a Korean agricultural equipment manufacturer.
The sourcing requirements focus on companies with capabilities in CNC machining, metal cutting, bending, welding, surface treatment, painting, and assembly for tractor attachments, with the aim of developing long-term supplier relationships and potential exports to South Korea.
Leveraging his extensive cross-industry business network in Vietnam, Mr. Duy is assessing potential suppliers based on their manufacturing capabilities, OEM experience, technical qualifications, and ability to meet the Korean manufacturer's requirements.
This approach is intended to facilitate targeted business matching and help Korean partners identify suitable Vietnamese manufacturers for further technical and commercial discussions.
As Chief of Office of the Vietnam Farms and Agricultural Enterprises Association (VFAEA), Mr. Duy has been involved in international trade promotion and business networking activities, including participation in Buy Korean Food+ (BKF+) 2025 and 2026.
Through these engagements, he has developed business connections across agriculture, technology, precision engineering, industrial automation, and supporting industries.
Combining practical market knowledge with a diversified business network enables him to facilitate cooperation in both directions: helping Korean enterprises explore opportunities in Vietnam while connecting qualified Vietnamese manufacturers with potential Korean buyers and supply chain partners.
These ongoing engagements with KOTRA Ho Chi Minh City reflect a practical approach to international trade promotion, emphasizing targeted business matching, market understanding, and long-term partnership development. By bridging business needs with relevant capabilities, such initiatives contribute to stronger bilateral trade, technology cooperation, and sustainable supply chain integration between Vietnam and South Korea.