In order to build a comprehensive and long-term cooperative relationship, VTC Multimedia Corporation (Ministry of Information and Communications) has signed a cooperation agreement with MEKONGLINK, a Korean company that owns a global - local open innovation platform.

MEKONGLINK specializes in solving local market problems in the Asia-Pacific region by providing global technology solutions and open innovation services.

The company's solutions mainly focus on 5 main areas: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ICT Convergence; Green and Sustainable Technology; Agriculture and Food Technology; Health and Wellness Technology; Advanced Manufacturing Technology.

In addition, MEKONGLINK also deploys open innovation services such as the ESG Living Lab.

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Leaders of VTC Multimedia Corporation and Korean company MEKONGLINK signed a cooperation agreement. Photo: Duc Manh

After signing the cooperation agreement, MEKONGLINK will support VTC in global business cooperation on AI and ICT, especially in the two markets of Vietnam and Korea.

On the other hand, VTC Corporation will support MEKONGLINK's Living Laboratory project in Vietnam through promotional communication activities.

The two companies will also cooperate on training and education programs in five sectors: AI Technology and Technology Convergence; Green & Sustainable Technology; Agriculture & Food Technology; Health and Wellness Technology; Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Along with that is the implementation of technology exchange programs and study tours related to these five technology sectors.

VTC Corporation and MEKONGLINK will establish an information network in Korea and Vietnam, promoting Korean technology products suitable for Vietnam through VTC's online and offline platforms.

The two sides also agreed on a number of principles of equal and mutually beneficial cooperation, in compliance with legal regulations, with the aim of optimizing infrastructure based on the actual needs of each side, ensuring the effectiveness of cooperative products and services.

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VTC and MEKONGLINK announced the content of the cooperation agreement. Photo: Duc Manh

According to Mr. Kim Wanjin, CEO of MEKONGLINK, the platform developed by this unit is solving local problems in ASEAN countries based on partnerships with local experts and global solution providers.

“ With the signing ceremony of the agreement between VTC and MEKONGLINK, we look forward to creating more success stories together in the future. We also hope to expand and share open innovation stories with other provinces and cities in Vietnam, inviting more localities to join this platform. Together, we can contribute to many important industries such as AI & ICT, sustainable development, advanced manufacturing, agriculture & food, healthcare, towards the goal of developing the entire ASEAN region ”, shared the General Director of MEKONGLINK.

Mr. Chu Tien Dat, Chairman of the Board of Directors of VTC Multimedia Corporation, said that the relationship between Vietnam and Korea is in a good development stage. In that general context, the cooperation between VTC and MEKONGLINK will contribute to the relationship between the two countries, at the same time helping to reduce the gap between rich and poor, and erase the gap between urban and rural areas.

VTC Corporation will support MEKONGLINK to approach local television stations to support training for the poor, develop green environment... On the other hand, through the cooperative relationship with MEKONGLINK, VTC hopes to approach global partners, especially in Korea.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of VTC Corporation believes that the cooperation between the two sides will be successful, turning this into a typical model, thereby contributing more to the people of Vietnam and Korea.

VTC has met all the conditions to turn a new page. Minister Nguyen Manh Hung suggested that VTC Corporation have new perspectives and approaches, thereby redefining itself and opening up new space for development.