asian investors still on lookout for deals

Asian investors still on lookout for deals

Having been the dominant players in Vietnam’s merger and acquisition market for years, new activities from Japanese, South Korean, and Singaporean investors are demonstrating that interest in the fast-growing market remain unchanged.
e grocery shopping startup bags 45 million from nextrans and do ventures

E-grocery shopping startup bags $4.5 million from Nextrans and Do Ventures

Cooky, an e-grocery shopping platform, has raised $4.5 million in a funding round led by Korea-based investment firm Nextrans and local venture capital firm Do Ventures.
discussing blockchain development in vietnam

Discussing blockchain development in Vietnam

The tech investment event on November 28 opened opportunities for participants to discuss the legal policy framework for the sector in Vietnam and South Korea.
opportunities explored for tech cooperation between vietnam and south korea

Opportunities explored for tech cooperation between Vietnam and South Korea

At 'Technological Investment Cooperation between Vietnam and South Korea' on November 29, speakers gave in-depth opinions on the legal context of blockchain in Vietnam and shared useful advice for startups and investors who are interested and intend to invest in Vietnam.
korean expectations for deals in vietnamese market

Korean expectations for deals in Vietnamese market

Since Vietnam keeps moving forward with its high economic growth rate, market potential, and developments in business sectors including IT, Vietnam is still an attractive investment destination for foreign investors. However, with synchronised interest rate increases under way globally and depreciations of South Korean currency caused by the recent global recession following the geopolitical uncertainty makes it difficult for South Korean businesses to predict their affairs, as well as the profitability of their potential targets abroad.
vietnam ranks 7th in asia pacific in terms of digital society

Vietnam ranks 7th in Asia-Pacific in terms of digital society

Vietnam ranks seventh among the countries in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of digital society, behind Australia, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia.
promoting vietnam south korea cooperation in the tech sphere

Promoting Vietnam-South Korea cooperation in the tech sphere

On November 28, Vietnam Investment Review will hold an event titled “Technological Investment Cooperation between Vietnam and South Korea”.
ace technologies to build rd centre in vietnam

ACE Technologies to build R&D centre in Vietnam

South Korea-based ACE Technologies Corp. intends to develop an R&D centre and expand its operation in Vietnam.
sk es sets solid footprint in renewable energy

SK E&S sets solid footprint in renewable energy

SK E&S, South Korea's largest private renewable energy operator, signed an agreement to buy a 99.99 per cent stake in New Renewable Energy JSC No.1, which is a subsidiary of Gia Lai Power Electricity JSC to set a foot in the renewable energy sector in Vietnam.
lotte opens fourth duty free in danang

Lotte opens fourth duty-free in Danang

South Korea's leading travel retail group Lotte Duty Free has opened a duty-free store in the centre of Danang.
vietnamese korean woman honoured for charity efforts in rok

Vietnamese-Korean woman honoured for charity efforts in RoK

Nguyen Thi Tam Tinh has been selected by authorities in Seoul to become the first foreigner with Korean citizenship to receive the prestigious Daesang award in recognition of her dedication to charitable activities.
korea vietnam ties reach top tier status

Korea-Vietnam ties reach top-tier status

South Korea and Vietnam have agreed on an upcoming plan to elevate bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership during a foreign ministerial meeting in Hanoi in late October, marking 30 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
vietnamevents achieves goals for k expo vietnam

VietnamEvents achieves goals for K-EXPO Vietnam

K-EXPO Vietnam 2022 was a significant part of a series of events held to commemorate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Vietnam that took place from October 15 to 18. Jackie Han, CEO of VietnamEvents and Media JSC – a member of HoaBinh Group – and event director for K-EXPO Vietnam 2022 spoke with VIR about the success of the event.
south koreans setting sights on expansions

South Koreans setting sights on expansions

Although Vietnam is well-placed both geographically and geopolitically to take advantage of South Korean investment waves, administrative procedures and supporting industries require further improvements in order to fully capitalise on them.
from strength to strength in south korean investment

From strength to strength in South Korean investment

Bilateral trade between Vietnam and South Korea has been on an upward trajectory for several years. Min Moonki, commercial attaché of the South Korean Embassy to Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Hoang Oanh about long-term investment plans and the hopes to elevate ties to even greater heights.