Tuan expressed his confidence that LH, with its expertise and experience, would swiftly implement the urban area project, contributing to a modern urban landscape for the province.
The two-week KAMANDAG exercise, jointly led by the Philippine and US Marine Corps, took place through June 13, drew the participation of the troops from the RoK and Japan, as well as personnel from nine other observer countries.
The agreement was formalised with a memorandum of understanding signed between the Vietnam Recreational and Electronic Sports Association (VIRESA) and the Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA) on the sidelines of the KeSPA Global E-sports Forum 2025, held in Seoul from June 6–7.
Today, Vietnam in particular and Southeast Asia and Asia in general hold a more strategic position. With a comprehensive strategic partnership, the bilateral relations become a mutually supportive and mutually beneficial relationship.
In their messages, Party General Secretary Lam and President Cuong expressed their firm belief that with the prestige, mettle, and strategic vision of President Lee, the RoK will continue to develop strongly, achieve greater accomplishments, and affirming its international role and standing in the coming time.
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.
Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism Pham Van Thuy emphasised the RoK as a top tourism market, noting 1.58 million Korean arrivals in Vietnam in the first four months of 2025.
President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien hosted Cuban Ambassador Rogelio Polanco Fuentes and Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Choi Youngsam in Hanoi on May 27.
On May 16, 2025, Vietnam and Thailand elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's official visit to Vietnam, bringing the total countries having such partnership with Vietnam to 13.
The RoK currently ranks first in FDI in Vietnam, with 10,128 projects and a total registered capital of over 92 billion USD; second in official development assistance (ODA), labour, and tourism; and third in trade cooperation
The latest round of talks for an FTA is scheduled to kick off in Kuala Lumpur for a three-day run, involving some 70 trade officials from the two countries.
It’s expected that the first batch of 50 electric EV Buses will be delivered to the Republic of Korea (RoK) for operation in the second quarter this year.
The latest round of talks for the EPA is set to run for four days in Bangkok. The two sides plan to focus on making progress in 13 sectors that cover goods, services and investment, as well as sustainable development.
The Vietnamese football scene in the RoK has seen remarkable growth, now boasting nearly 100 amateur teams. Every year, the Vietnam Football Association in the RoK organises two major tournaments, gathering around 30 teams and over 1,500 participants, along with numerous smaller-scale events throughout the year.
Welcoming Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul on his first official visit to Vietnam in his new role, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son said the trip will contribute to the substantive development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries amid complex and unpredictable global and regional situations.
At the meeting, Director of HCMC C4IR Le Truong Duy shared the city’s vision to establish a world-class public-private technology exchange platform. This hub will serve as a gateway for cutting-edge technologies from the US, Japan, and the Republic of Korea to enter Vietnam, enabling collaborative innovation and creating valuable tech products for the global market.
RoK Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae Yul will visit Vietnam from April 15 to 17 to attend the fourth Partnership for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit.
