rok wants to lure vietnamese talents in startups

RoK wants to lure Vietnamese talents in startups

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) of the Republic of Korea (RoK) will launch K-Tech College, a programme that offers training programs in software and provides job placement opportunities with Korean startups to talented students from developing nations, including Vietnam.
vietnam rok strengthen textile cooperation

Vietnam, RoK strengthen textile cooperation

The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) and the Korea Federation of Textile Industries (KOFOTI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation, KOFOTI announced on August 24.
vietnam wins gold at 1st world taekwondo demonstration team championships

Vietnam wins gold at 1st World Taekwondo Demonstration Team Championships

The Vietnamese team on August 20 won a gold medal in the preliminary round of the Freestyle poomsae event at the first World Taekwondo Demonstration Team Championships hosted by the Republic of Korea.
korean businesses expect answers over vat impasse

Korean businesses expect answers over VAT impasse

Major delays in tax refunds are hindering major South Korean companies that would be otherwise keen to invest large sums in Vietnam.
shinhan bank vietnam celebrates 30 years in vietnam

Shinhan Bank Vietnam celebrates 30 years in Vietnam

South Korean financial conglomerate Shinhan Bank has marked 30 years of presence in Vietnam and is proud to be a “trusted financial partner” to millions of Vietnamese customers.
koica held conference on green growth action plans

KOICA held conference on green growth action plans

The Department for Science, Education, Natural Resources, and Environment, under the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) co-organised a final conference on the establishment of green growth action plans in several provinces on August 17-18.
nam dinh vu industrial park set to welcome strategic investors

Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park set to welcome strategic investors

Nam Dinh Vu, the only industrial park (IP) in Haiphong with an internal seaport, ample available land, and cutting-edge technical infrastructure, is ready to hail investors from major markets such as South Korea and Japan.
mda group to invest 163 million in thai nguyen golf course

MDA Group to invest $16.3 million in Thai Nguyen golf course

South Korean conglomerate, MDA Group, is set to construct an 18-hole golf course in the Thanh Cong commune, Pho Yen city, with an investment totalling more than VND 387 billion (approximately $16.3 million).
vietnam airlines to adjust flight schedules over typhoon khanun impact

Vietnam Airlines to adjust flight schedules over typhoon Khanun impact

Flights to and from Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) operated by national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines may have their schedules changed based on the extent of the impact of typhoon Khanun to ensure safety.
south koreas orion and thailands dutch mill partner up

South Korea's Orion and Thailand's Dutch Mill partner up

South Korea's Orion Corporation has entered into a strategic partnership with Thailand's dairy behemoth, Dutch Mill Co., to expand into Vietnam's booming dairy market. The partnership was solidified last December when Orion Food Vina wrapped up an exclusive deal to sell Dutch Mill's products in Vietnam.
japan south korea issue warnings as storm khanun moves north

Japan, South Korea issue warnings as storm Khanun moves north

Airlines cancelled several hundred flights and authorities issued warnings Wednesday as tropical storm Khanun barrelled off Japan's southern coast towards South Korea.
korean ngo support children in phu tho

Korean NGO support children in Phu Tho

The Union of Friendship Association of the northern midland province of Phu Tho has actively appealed for foreign aid and implemented many projects support local people and children funded by foreign organisations, helping improve living conditions for the disadvantaged people in Phu Tho.
south korean dongwha pharm buys majority stake in vietnams trung son pharma

South Korean Dongwha Pharm buys majority stake in Vietnam's Trung Son Pharma

The retail pharmaceutical landscape in Vietnam is poised for further heating up as Dongwha Pharm, a South Korean conglomerate, joins the fray.
over 3000 intl visitors come to hanoi for blackpink concert

Over 3,000 int'l visitors come to Hanoi for BlackPink concert

The Hanoi Department of Tourism on August 5 announced that out of 70,000 peopple flocking to Korean girl band Blackpink’s concert at the Hanoi-based My Dinh National Stadium on July 29 and 30, over 3,000 ones are international visitors.
south korea backed ampt vietnam to invest 5 billion in vietnam

South Korea-backed AMPT Vietnam to invest $5 billion in Vietnam

AMPT Vietnam plans to invest $5 billion in Vietnam, particularly in Danang, for essential infrastructure and healthcare projects, with the company set to establish an office in the city soon.