South Korea and the Philippines are seeking closer collaboration in infrastructure development, including smart cities, transportation, and water management, Yonhap News reported Tuesday, citing the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA).
About 30 South Korean companies had a discussion with Filipino officials from the transport and energy ministries earlier in the day at a forum in Manila about potential partnerships under the Philippines' national infrastructure initiatives, the report said.
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