korean paint warehouse fined for fire violation

Korean paint warehouse fined for fire violation

On March 7, the Police Department of Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue (C66) under the Ministry of Public Security imposed a VND102 million ($4,579) fine on Korean shoe maker TeaKang MTC Vietnam Company in the southern province of Dong Nai for violating fire prevention regulations, according to newswire BaoDongnai.com.
samsung licensed despite concerns

Samsung licensed despite concerns

South Korean tech giant Samsung Group’s recent investment certificate for a large-scale research and development centre in Hanoi has been met with mixed sentiments as many believe that the company’s investment demands may outweigh the benefits to Vietnam.
sungha jung returns to vietnam on another performance tour

Sungha Jung returns to Vietnam on another performance tour

A 20-year-old talented Korean guitarist Sungha Jung will perform two concerts at Vietnam’s Youth Theatre in Hanoi on April 16 and at HCMC Conservatory of Music in Ho Chi Minh City on April 17.
south korean vietnamese governments consider cooperation in providing 4g service

South Korean, Vietnamese governments consider cooperation in providing 4G service

The Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) on April 1, in cooperation with South Korea’s Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, is going to hold a conference on deploying 4G LTE in Vietnam.
korean bands to sweep through vietnam in april

Korean bands to sweep through Vietnam in April

Three famous Korean bands are expected to excite Vietnamese fans at a Spark Concert to be staged on April 17 in Hanoi.
south korea confirms first case of zika report

South Korea confirms first case of Zika: Report

Authorities in South Korea have confirmed the first case of the Zika virus in the country, the Yonhap news agency reported.
lower tariffs raise korean investment

Lower tariffs raise Korean investment

Many South Korean firms are boosting their investments into Vietnam, and raising their imports thanks to tariff slashes under the Vietnam-South Korea Free Trade Agreement.
lotteria fined vnd146 million for mass food safety violations

Lotteria fined VND146 million for mass food safety violations

On March 18, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Food Safety issued a fine of VND146 million ($6,549) to South Korean fast food store-Lotteria Vietnam and three of its restaurant units due to violating food safety regulations, according to nld.com.vn.
cj still in the running for vissan bid

CJ still in the running for Vissan bid

CJ Cooperation will remain running in the upcoming auction to become a strategic investor of Vietnam’s leading meat processor Vissan despite doubt over the South Korean firm’s ability to satisfy all selection criteria.
korean investors flock to vietnamese potential

Korean investors flock to Vietnamese potential

As one of the largest foreign investors in the Vietnamese stock market, Korean stakeholders have expressed high hopes for the country’s growth potential.
koica funds metro projects in hcm city

KOICA funds metro projects in HCM City

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has granted HCM City a fund of US$5 million to make a feasibility study of the 14.5km long Metro Line No5 in stage 2's construction phase, connecting Bay Hien Intersection and Can Giuoc Bus Terminal in the city.
vietnam to become one of koreas four crucial export markets

Vietnam to become one of Korea’s four crucial export markets

South Korea considers Vietnam one of its four strategic export markets, along with China, Iran, and Brazil. 
thua thien hue destined for intl air balloon festival

Thua Thien-Hue destined for int’l air balloon festival

The International Hot Air Balloon Festival 2016 will be organized in Thua Thien-Hue with the participation of pilots and balloonists from Thailand, the Netherlands, Malaysia, Switzerland, the Republic of Korea, the United States and the Philippines on May 4-5.
t ara girls charming in vietnamese ao dai

T-ara girls charming in Vietnamese ao dai

After their arrival in Vietnam last weekend, T-ara Eun Jung and Qri from Korean girl pop group wore Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) to attend a meeting with their fans at a studio in Ho Chi Minh City on March 14.
cj to invest 500 million more into vietnam in 2016

CJ to invest $500 million more into Vietnam in 2016

South Korean conglomerate CJ is going to spend $500 million in 2016 on its expansion plans in Vietnam.