fintwin expands network at k global event

Fintwin expands network at K-Global event

South Korean technology firm Fintwin Corporation took part in the 'K-Global@Vietnam 2023' event on June 8 n Ho Chi Minh City. This was the first time the K-Global event was held in Vietnam, after previously being held in China and the US.
south korean db insurance acquires 75 per cent stake in saigon hanoi insurance corporation

South Korean DB Insurance acquires 75 per cent stake in Saigon - Hanoi Insurance Corporation

DB Insurance continues its expansion in the Vietnamese insurance market with the acquisition of a 75 per cent ownership stake in Saigon - Hanoi Insurance Corporation (BSH), following its recent deal to acquire Aviation Insurance, positioning itself as a major player in the industry.
south korean chairmen and ceo delegation led by president yoon suk yeol to visit vietnam

South Korean chairmen and CEO delegation led by President Yoon Suk Yeol to visit Vietnam

Chairmen and CEOs from top South Korean conglomerates, including Samsung, SK, Hyundai, LG, Hanwha, Hanjin, and Hyosung, join President Yoon Suk Yeol on his groundbreaking state visit to Vietnam, fostering a transformative landscape for unprecedented collaboration and growth.
korean investors to invest 15 billion in haiphong

Korean investors to invest $1.5 billion in Haiphong

Haiphong has granted the investment registration certificate for four projects with the total investment capital of $230 million, and simultaneously signed an agreement with SKC.
vietnamese workers in rok updated on local laws

Vietnamese workers in RoK updated on local laws

Vietnamese workers in Changwon city of Gyeongsangnam province, the Republic of Korea (RoK), were updated on the host country’s laws at a meeting held on June 11.
kt corporation expands into vietnams healthcare market

KT Corporation expands into Vietnam's healthcare market

KT Corporation, a South Korean telecom company, has unveiled plans to establish a state-of-the-art medical checkup centre in Hanoi as part of its strategic expansion into the digital healthcare sector in the Southeast Asian nation.
hanmi semiconductor spreads wings in vietnam

Hanmi Semiconductor spreads wings in Vietnam

South Korean firm Hanmi Semiconductor has forged its path into Vietnam, capitalising on the country’s strategic foothold in Asia's high-tech supply chain and its bountiful pool of local talent.
vietnam cautious over trade deficit rise with south korea

Vietnam cautious over trade deficit rise with South Korea

A rise in South Korean investment into Vietnam resulting in an expansion in imports from the former is creating a trade deficit for the latter.
vietnams top 10 international tourist markets

Vietnam's Top 10 international tourist markets

South Korea has remained the largest international tourist market for Vietnam since the beginning of this year, while China has risen to second position after more than two months of reopening to international travel.
enhancing competition capacity of nations supporting industries

Enhancing competition capacity of nation’s supporting industries

The governments of Vietnam and South Korea are intensifying initiatives to improve the competitiveness of Vietnam’s supporting industries. Jun-Ho Lee, deputy director of the Vietnam-Korea Technology Consulting and Solution Centre (VITASK), told VIR’s Kim Oanh about the plans to promote Vietnamese supporting businesses in the automotive and electrical-electronic industries in particular.
asean rok boost business ties in food beverage

ASEAN, RoK boost business ties in food, beverage

The ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC) on May 30 opened an ASEAN Trade Fair in the framework of the Seoul Food 2023 (SF2003) to showcase food and beverage products from ASEAN countries and create opportunities for ASEAN companies to connect and establish business partnerships with partners from the Republic of Korea (RoK).
vietnams market becomes ray of hope for south korean semiconductor manufacturers

Vietnam's market becomes ray of hope for South Korean semiconductor manufacturers

Vietnam's emergence as a growing market for South Korean semiconductor manufacturers provides a much-needed boost amidst sluggish chip demand in China.
the favourable factors for fdi in the paper industry

The favourable factors for FDI in the paper industry

The trend of Asian countries such as Japan, South Korea, and China investing in the paper industry is set to continue. Vietnam Pulp and Paper Association general secretary Dang Van Son spoke to VIR’s Van Nguyen about future industry developments.
vietnam ranks second in number of students in the rok

Vietnam ranks second in number of students in the RoK

The number of Vietnamese students in the Republic of Korea (RoK) ranks second, behind China, with 37,490 students as of April 1, according to statistics released by the Korea Educational Development Institute (KEDI).
number of vietnamese labourers in rok grows

Number of Vietnamese labourers in RoK grows

The number of Vietnamese workers registered to work in the Republic of Korea (RoK) has reached more than 23,400, nearly double the agreed recruitment target between Vietnam and the RoK, the Centre for Overseas Labour under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs announced.