singapore rok agree to boost defence cooperation

Singapore, RoK agree to boost defence cooperation

Senior defence officers of Singapore and the Republic of Korea (RoK) agreed to strengthen cooperation in cyber security, counter-terrorism and other defense-related areas during their talks in the Southeast Asian nation on January 26.
rok firm invests 200 million usd in solar power in vietnam

RoK firm invests 200 million USD in solar power in Vietnam

Nami Solar, a subsidiary of Vietnam’s Nami Energy company, and SK Ecoplant, a member of the Republic of Korea’s conglomerate SK Group, sealed a joint venture deal on January 24 to pump 200 million USD into solar energy development in Vietnam.
hanwha life vietnam and viettel post team up on insurance distribution

Hanwha Life Vietnam and Viettel Post team up on insurance distribution

South Korean life insurer Hanwha Life Vietnam has recently signed an agreement with military-run Viettel Post Corporation on the distribution of insurance products.
vietnam rok businesses boost cooperation in tourism economic recovery

Vietnam, RoK businesses boost cooperation in tourism, economic recovery

The Vietnam-Korea Business and Investment Association (VKBIA) and Yongpyung Resort Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Gangwon, the Republic of Korea on January 20 to boost cooperation between the Vietnamese and Korean businesses in tourism promotion and economic recovery post pandemic.
south koreans stay at summit of flow charts

South Koreans stay at summit of flow charts

South Korean investors have yet again managed to stay at the top of the food chain in Vietnam’s investment environment in 2021. However, their presence also entails a network of satellite businesses that leave little room for domestic competitors.
sustainability solutions for production zones

Sustainability solutions for production zones

Investment flows into industrial zones have been moving towards a smart model. Hong Sun, vice chairman of the Korea Chamber of Business in Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Bich Thuy about sustainable investment trends in the field.
shinhan life vietnam and bom finance sign insurance business partnership

Shinhan Life Vietnam and BOM Finance sign insurance business partnership

South Korean life insurer Shinhan Life Vietnam Co., Ltd. has just signed a strategic cooperation with BOM Finance Service Vietnam on the provision of professional consultancy and distribution of life insurance products.
binh duong and gangnam enter strategic cooperation

Binh Duong and Gangnam enter strategic cooperation

The People’s Committee of Binh Duong province in southern Vietnam and Gangnam-gu district in South Korea signed an MoU on January 6, marking a strategic cooperation to promote international trade and cultural exchange.
vietnam approves my an cao lanh expressway project worth more than 2 billion

Vietnam approves My An-Cao Lanh Expressway project worth more than $2 billion

The prime minister has signed Decision No.2203/QD-TTg in late December, authorising the investment strategy of the first phase of the My An-Cao Lanh highway, which would be financed by loans from the South Korean government.
authority proposes increasing flights to japan rok taiwan

Authority proposes increasing flights to Japan, RoK, Taiwan

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has proposed the Ministry of Transport increase the frequency of flights to Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK), and Taiwan (China), given the great demand for returning home among overseas Vietnamese.
kocham and novagroup sign comprehensive cooperation

KOCHAM and NovaGroup sign comprehensive cooperation

The Korea Association of Commerce and Industry in Ho Chi Minh City (KOCHAM) and NovaGroup on December 27 officially signed a cooperation agreement in many fields.
kyobo life insurance in talks with potential vietnamese partners

Kyobo Life Insurance in talks with potential Vietnamese partners

Kyobo Life Insurance, South Korea's third-biggest insurer, has expressed intentions to partner up with Vietnamese insurers.
no let up in south korean affiliation after three decades

No let-up in South Korean affiliation after three decades

Vietnam and South Korea are witnessing their heyday in bilateral ties, with the former becoming a more attractive destination for investors from the latter – and cooperation is expected to get brighter thanks to a free trade deal about to take effect.
vietnam rok firms look to boost trade in apparel footwear

Vietnam, RoK firms look to boost trade in apparel, footwear

The Republic of Korea (RoK) is the largest investor in the textile - garment and leather - footwear industries of Vietnam, which holds considerable chances to boost the export of these commodities to the Northeast Asian market, heard a recent teleconference.
south korean banks add to prospects in vietnam

South Korean banks add to prospects in Vietnam

Vietnam is well-positioned to become an alluring investment constituent in Southeast Asia, particularly for South Korean financial holdings.