vietnam willing to host trump kim summit report

Vietnam 'willing' to host Trump-Kim summit: Report

Vietnam's premier has said his country is willing to host a much-anticipated second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
korean investors on ma offensive

Korean investors  on M&A offensive

Financial institutions in Vietnam have welcomed the fresh influx of South Korean partners, who look to support the growing flow of capital between the two countries.
son sparks koreans to asian cup win as iran fire blanks

Son sparks Koreans to Asian Cup win as Iran fire blanks

An effervescent Son Heung-min inspired title-chasing South Korea to a comfortable 2-0 victory over China on Wednesday (Jan 16) to finish top of their Asian Cup group.
top south korean animal rights group slammed for destroying dogs

Top South Korean animal rights group slammed for destroying dogs

The leader of one of South Korea's largest animal rights groups has been accused of secretly exterminating hundreds of rescued dogs - despite a declared no-kill policy - to ensure a continued stream of donations.
factory tour for north koreas kim on secretive beijing visit

Factory tour for North Korea's Kim on secretive Beijing visit

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reportedly visited a pharmaceutical factory in China on Wednesday (Jan 9) as he seeks economic support from his key ally along with diplomatic backing before his expected summit with Donald Trump.
hyundai shows off walking car project

Hyundai shows off walking car project

South Korean car maker Hyundai on Monday (Jan 7) gave a look at work it is doing on a vehicle with robotic legs to let it walk or crawl over treacherous terrain.
growing korean influence in vietnamese financial and banking market

Growing Korean influence in Vietnamese financial and banking market

South Korean giants are entering the Vietnamese financial and banking market by mergers and acquisitions (M&A) or directly compete with indigenous financial institutions in Vietnam.
north koreas kim jong un and wife on visit to china

North Korea's Kim Jong Un and wife on visit to China

Kim Jong Un is on a four-day visit to China to meet President Xi Jinping, Chinese and North Korean state media said on Tuesday (Jan 8), after a special train was reported to have been seen crossing the border.
korean air worker awarded compensation over nut rage incident

Korean Air worker awarded compensation over 'nut rage' incident

Korean Air on Wednesday (Dec 19) was ordered to pay 20 million won (US$17,770) to a flight attendant who was kicked off an airplane by the firm's heiress in 2014 in a now infamous "nut rage" episode.
500 startups brings silicon valley accelerator to vietnam

500 startups brings Silicon Valley accelerator to Vietnam

500 Startups Vietnam today announced that it will bring 500 Startups’ Silicon Valley accelerator curriculum to Vietnam in 2019 in partnership with Korean multimedia retailer GS Shop.
korean air to raise refund fees after k pop fans board plane just to take pictures of boyband

Korean Air to raise refund fees after K-pop fans board plane just to take pictures of boyband

Korean Air Lines said on Tuesday (Dec 18) it will raise refund penalties after K-pop fans got on a plane only to take pictures of a boyband on the flight, then demanded to get off before it departed and got refunds on their tickets.
trial of indonesian accused of kim jong nam murder on hold

Trial of Indonesian accused of Kim Jong Nam murder on hold

The trial of an Indonesian woman accused of assassinating the North Korean leader's half-brother was put on hold Tuesday (Dec 18) due to a row over witness statements, the latest delay in the case.
vietnam will keep aff cup trophy home

Vietnam will keep AFF Cup trophy home

Park Hang-seo said he would meet South Korean and Vietnamese supporters’ demands by keeping the ASEAN Football Federation Championship trophy at home on Saturday at the My Dinh Stadium.
korean investors seek assurances

Korean investors seek assurances

South Korean investors are seeking further funding ­opportunities in Vietnam’s capital market and are keen to dive in, providing the country further strengthens existing legal frameworks in order to support an efficient capital market.
new korean policy broadens horizons

New Korean policy broadens horizons

Amidst the trade war between China and the US, Vietnam is expected to see a new wave of South Korean investment in transport infrastructure, smart/ICT, and renewable energy on the back of President Moon Jae-in’s New Southern Policy, but varied concerns are rising above the horizon. Bich Thuy reports.