On the morning of January 23, 2026, the HOAVAVA Association, in coordination with the People’s Committee of Tan Son Nhat Ward and the Ho Chi Minh City Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA HCM), organized the Investment Promotion and Social Welfare Exchange Program. The event aimed to strengthen cooperation and connectivity among local authorities, enterprises, and domestic and international organizations.
At the event, Mr. Kim Dae Jong, Chairman and representative of HOAVAVA, delivered a welcome speech and expressed his sincere appreciation for the attention and support of local authorities and partner organizations. He affirmed that HOAVAVA aspires to serve as a bridge to promote cooperation between Korean and Vietnamese enterprises, while actively participating in social welfare activities in the local community.
Subsequently, Mr. Lee Bum Soo, Secretary-General of the HOAVAVA Association, provided an overview of the network of Korean enterprises participating in the program, noting their diverse areas of operation, including golf, cosmetics, education and study abroad, trade, and services. Nearly ten member companies also introduced their businesses, sharing their strengths, development orientations, and potential opportunities for future cooperation.
In his remarks, Major General, Associate Professor, PhD, People’s Doctor Nguyen Hong Son, Chairman of VAVA HCM, emphasized the significance of strengthening cooperation among grassroots authorities, enterprises, and international organizations. He noted that such collaboration not only expands investment opportunities but also contributes to promoting social responsibility, particularly in supporting victims of Agent Orange/dioxin.
Representing the local government, Mr. Doan Van Du, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Tan Son Nhat Ward, presented an overview of the area’s socio-economic situation, development potential, and priority sectors for investment cooperation. This information helped Korean enterprises gain a deeper understanding of the local investment environment.
During the business networking and introduction session, several outstanding models and projects were presented, including Tan Son Nhat Community Village, the Vietnam–America School System (VA Schools), the Ohana Village Project, and other Vietnamese enterprises. The participating organizations and companies introduced their development strategies, services, and prospects for cooperation with enterprises within the HOAVAVA member network in the coming period.
On this occasion, HOAVAVA presented support gifts to ten victims of Agent Orange in Tan Son Nhat and Tan Son Hoa wards, demonstrating its commitment to social responsibility and its spirit of sharing with the community.
As part of the program, representatives of HOAVAVA, VAVA HCM, and the People’s Committee of Tan Son Nhat Ward signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), laying the foundation for the implementation of cooperative initiatives linking investment promotion with social welfare activities in the next phase.
The program not only contributed to expanding investment cooperation opportunities between Vietnamese and Korean enterprises but also reaffirmed HOAVAVA’s role in connecting resources and networks, promoting economic development combined with social responsibility, and contributing to sustainable development in the local community.