On 27 October in Hue City, KIM LONG MOTOR Hue signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Cooperativa Autogestionaria Vertex R.L (VERTEX R.L) to bring KIM LONG's commercial vehicles into Costa Rica and Central America. VERTEX R.L., which distributes transport vehicles in Costa Rica and is building an EV charging network, will study the market and look for business opportunities, while KIM LONG will provide technical specifications, product documents and commercial price information. The two sides will continue negotiating the appointment of VERTEX R.L. as distributor in territories to be agreed later.
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