An article published on The Diplomat magazine has looked for the reason behind an increasing number of people in the Republic of Korea learning Vietnamese, a less familiar language compared to English.
The opening ceremony of a Vietnamese language course for people in the Republic of Korea. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – An article published on The Diplomatmagazine has looked for the reason behind an increasing number of people in theRepublic of Korea learning Vietnamese, a less familiar language compared toEnglish.
It opened by showing that 800 Koreans took the languageproficiency test Vietnamese Oral Proficiency Interview in 2017, jumping by 15percent from 2016.
Meanwhile, a Vietnamese language course at the Seoul-basedonline language education Siwon School saw a 4-percent increase in the numberof students and an 11-percent increase in sales every month since it was firstlaunched in November 2016.
The article said the number of RoK people learning Vietnameseis not huge, but its growth is not a coincidence, regarding the context of thetwo countries fortifying their ties, particularly in trade.
RoK’s exports to Vietnam rose by 46.3 percent last year, andmore than doubled over the last three years. Vietnam is now expected to become RoK’ssecond largest export market by 2020.
At the end of 2017, about 5,500 RoK firms operated inVietnam. This makes the RoK the biggest foreign investor in Vietnam, with totaldirect investment reaching a record-high 7.4 billion USD in the first 11 monthsof 2017.
The article noted Vietnam’s rapidly growing economy playedan important role in the economic ties growth. It said Samsung is taking thelead of RoK investment in Vietnam, followed by other firms such as Lotte andCJ. Smaller players have also targeted the Vietnamese market. The Seoul-basedgeneral cooking and food company Ourhome has recently begun to provideVietnamese language courses for its employees ahead of its expansion to thecountry.
By the end of 2017, only 4.9 percent of high school studentsin RoK decided to take Vietnamese as a second language test for theiruniversity entrance exam, lagging behind Chinese and Japanese at 5.4 percentand 8.1 percent, respectively. However, the article said the situation might🔯change soon.-VNA
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) launched a ceremony to launch the Vietnam-Korea Institute of Science and Technology (V-KIST) in Hanoi on November 21.
Exports of the Republic of Korea (RoK) to Vietnam increased impressively in 2017, making its trade surplus with the Southeast Asian country surpassing that with the United States.
The Vietnam-RoK Strategic Cooperative Partnership has enjoyed strong and sustainable development in all fields over the past years. The RoK is now the largest foreign investor of Vietnam.
The State visit to Vietnam by President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea (RoK) from March 22-24 was highlighted in an article ran by the Korea Times – the RoK’s leading daily newspaper published in English.
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
Founded in 1842, the Vienna Philharmonic is regarded as a cultural ambassador of Austria, with prestigious conductors like Mahler and Karajan who shape its legacy. Its New Year’s Concert, broadcast to over 90 countries annually, stands as a global symbol of classical music excellence.
PM Chinh lauded the press’s historic role in the nation’s fight for independence and its ongoing process of national development, affirming that the Government always highly appreciates the close partnership and steadfast support of press agencies and journalists nationwide.
In recent decades, Vietnam’s mainstream media has become a reliable and persuasive channel for showcasing the nation’s development policies and achievements, especially in economic matters, according to a senior assistant editor at the Times of India.
A hub for sharing best practices, the event aims to forge solutions for financial sustainability, public media contracts, audience engagement, content innovation, and newsroom restructuring. It is also a moment for Vietnam’s media to accelerate its progress and figure out what the “revolutionary press” means in a new era.
From “Thanh nien”, Vietnam’s first revolutionary newspaper founded by Nguyen Ai Quoc (later President Ho Chi Minh) on June 21, 1925, the revolutionary press has remained devoted to its sacred missions -accompanying the nation, serving the Fatherland, and working for the people.
The official launch of Emirates’ Dubai–Da Nang route on June 2 has sparked a “tourism revolution” for Vietnam’s central coastal city. Da Nang is emerging as a top destination for high-end travelers, particularly from the lucrative Middle Eastern market.
Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin said VNA has been a consistent and reliable partner in OANA, contributing actively to the regional media landscape through content sharing, coordination, and policy discussions. Their coverage of ASEAN and Indochina issues adds valuable perspectives. Bernama appreciates the collaboration with VNA.
In this era of global integration and digitalisation, the press must adopt modern multimedia models to not only meet increasing information and communication demands but also align with the broader socio-economic development of the country.
A master plan on implementation of recommendations accepted by Vietnam under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) took effect on June 17.
Running until June 21, the festival brings together more than 80 central and local media organisations, featuring nearly 130 exhibition booths that cover the full spectrum of national life, encompassing economy, politics, culture, society, defence, security, and foreign affairs.
As of June 17, Ca Mau province had achieved its target of supporting the construction and renovation of 4,400 homes, with a total budget of over 235 billion VND (about 9 million USD).
Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh has called for technology to be leveraged not to replace identity, but to enhance it—allowing Vietnamese journalism to reach both local and global audiences.
In recent years, with strong support from the Party and State, and building on its tradition as a heroic news agency, the VNA has not only actively participated in OANA but also proactively proposed various ideas for cooperation, helping shape a fresh image of effective media collaboration in the digital era, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.
The education sector has been one of the foundations playing a vital role in deepening Vietnam – New Zealand ties, said Prof. Damon Salesa, Vice-Chancellor of the Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
Tien Giang province has addressed the housing needs of 608 poor, near-poor, and policy-beneficiary families facing housing difficulties. Of these, 370 houses were newly constructed while 238 underwent major renovations.
The opening ceremony of a Vietnamese language course for people in the Republic of Korea. (Photo: VNA)
