National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines inaugurated a new direct air service linking Busan - the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s second-largest city with Nha Trang, the renowned beach destination in Vietnam’s central province of Khanh Hoa on June 1.
Ninh Thuan chili powder brand has officially returned to the shelves of Bach Hoa Xanh and Co.op Mart supermarket chains, marking a key milestone in the restoration of the local value chain from production to consumption.
Amid complicated developments of the global and regional situation, especially increasing risks of trade wars, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to maintaining political and socio-economic stability, building an independent and self-reliant economy while proactively pursuing extensive, substantive, and effective global integration.
Over half of Vietnam's nearly 100 million population being gamers and the country's competitive labour costs are among reasons for Korean gaming firms' expanding presence in Vietnam.
Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh applauded the RoK’s proposal to organise a railway cooperation forum, seeing it as an opportunity for state management agencies, experts, research institutions, universities, and businesses of Vietnam to gain insights from the RoK’s experience in planning, construction, maintenance, and developing high-speed rail industry.
By January 2025, the RoK had emerged as HCM City's third-largest foreign investor, boasting 2,286 projects with a total of 5.5 billion USD in registered capital.
The Vietnamese energy market is expected to be very dynamic, and Vietnam is keen to welcome foreign investors, including those from the RoK. The country also welcomes comprehensive strategic partners with rich experience and knowledge in nuclear power.
With its promising market, high-quality workforce, and attractive support policies, Vietnam is emerging as an ideal destination for technology giants to expand production and investment.
An international public healthcare collaboration programme is taking place in the Mekong Delta region on February 16-19, benefiting about 3,000 locals.
Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Vo Van Minh said that the RoK currently ranks 5th among 65 countries and territories investing in Binh Duong, with 776 projects and total investment amounting to 3.45 billion USD.
Vietnam continued solidifying its position as the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s third-largest trading partner in 2024, trailing only China and the US, marking the third consecutive year of the significant trade relationship.
The General Department of Vietnam Customs and the Republic of Korea (RoK) Customs Service have signed a mutual recognition agreement (MRA) on authorised economic operator (AEO).
The Asia Tourism Development Institute (ATI) and the Korea Tourism Management Association organised a conference in Hanoi on November 30 to promote tourism, trade, and education cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).
The Mekong Delta province of Long An aims to foster cooperation with investors from the Republic of Korea (RoK) to develop logistics infrastructure projects, including warehouses, ports, and support services, along with technology transfer, especially advanced technologies for industrial production and sustainable development.
The Vietnam Directorate of Market Surveillance (DMS) has collaborated with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) and Korean Intellectual Property Protection Agency (KOIPA) to host a workshop discussing counterfeits of those from the Republic of Korea’s brands in Vietnam.
The Namdong National Industrial Complex in the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Incheon city on November 4 announced the establishment of a 15-company market research group to support local small and medium-sized cosmetics firms to break into Vietnam, one of the most dynamic markets in ASEAN.
A business connection programme to foster cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) in smart city development is underway in Ho Chi Minh City.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Chairman of Hyosung Group Cho Hyun-joon in Hanoi on October 14, applauding the Korean firm’s intention to invest another 4 billion USD in Vietnam.
Investment of the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Vietnam has gradually expanded from heavy industries to a wide range of high-tech industries, significantly contributing to the development of the manufacturing industry and high technology transfer between the two countries, according to the Korean Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (KOCHAM).
Governor of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Jeju province Oh Young Hoon underscored the significance of setting up regular direct air routes between the tourist island and Vietnam, while meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador Vu Ho on October 8.
A delegation from the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, led by alternate member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Vu Manh Ha, paid a working trip to the Republic of Korea (RoK) from September 30 to October 4, seeking ways to bolster cooperation with the East Asian country.
The export of Korean office furniture to Vietnam via the Incheon internation port since April this year has witnessed initial results, according to the port authority.
