more tests needed to rule out mers for south korean in slovakia

More tests needed to rule out MERS for South Korean in Slovakia

A South Korean man in isolation at a Slovakian hospital will undergo another round of tests to ensure he is not infected with the potentially fatal MERS virus, the hospital in Bratislava said on Sunday.
korean electronics firm to construct spare parts plant

Korean electronics firm to construct spare-parts plant

The Haengsung Electronics Vietnam Co. will construct a US$100-million plant to manufacture electronic spare parts in the northern city of Hai Phong.
tech giant moves on sehc

Tech giant moves on SEHC

The $1.4bn investment in a hi-tech production complex by the Korean-based giant Samsung is expected to be a new driving force for the development of the Saigon Hi-tech Park in Ho Chi Minh City.
spike predicted in korean investment

Spike predicted in Korean investment

South Korean direct investment inflow to Vietnam is expected to soar in the near future, as businesses scramble to capitalise on the recently-signed free trade agreement between the two countries.
ao dai featuring modern ho chi minh city to be displayed in s korea

‘Ao dai’ featuring modern Ho Chi Minh City to be displayed in S. Korea

A noted Vietnamese fashion designer will take his latest “ao dai” (traditional long gown) collection which features images of a bustling, dynamic Ho Chi Minh City to a  South Korean cultural fest early next week.
korean companies launch affordable supermarkets to cater to vietnamese workers

Korean companies launch affordable supermarkets to cater to Vietnamese workers

Two Korean-owned companies in Vietnam are running their own supermarkets which offer goods at low prices to their workers in a bid to improve their living conditions.
police arrest two south koreans over deadly scaffolding collapse in vietnam

Police arrest two South Koreans over deadly scaffolding collapse in Vietnam

Police in central Vietnam on Tuesday detained two South Koreans who hold managerial positions at a firm under Samsung Group over a scaffolding collapse that killed 13 Vietnamese workers and injured 29 others in March.
samsung ramps up vietnam operations to sharpen competitiveness of smartphones

Samsung ramps up Vietnam operations to sharpen competitiveness of smartphones

South Korean electronics conglomerate Samsung has decided to beef up its operations in Vietnam in an effort to increase the competiveness of its smartphones in the global market so that they can keep up with top products from rivals like Apple Inc.
vietnams highest building valued at 770mn on verge of being acquired report

Vietnam’s highest building, valued at $770mn, on verge of being acquired: report

The highest building in Vietnam is reportedly being acquired at a price much lower than the US$1.05 billion investment of its South Korean owner.
korean girl band mamamoo to unveil new album during vietnam trip in june

Korean girl band Mamamoo to unveil new album during Vietnam trip in June

Emerging Korean girl band Mamamoo is poised to visit Ho Chi Minh City early next month to partake in an event and launch their new album.
south korean tops fdi list in vietnam

South Korean tops FDI list in Vietnam

In the first four months of 2015 South Korea became the biggest foreign investor in Vietnam with 197 projects and $908.88 million in capital, making up 24.4 per cent of the total $3.72 billion in terms of foreign direct investment flowing into the country, according to a recent report by the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA).
korean firm to build factory in ha nam

Korean firm to build factory in Ha Nam

ACE Technology Corporation's Project Management Director M H Kim said the firm would construct a factory in Ha Nam province, to produce wireless antennas and filters used in smartphones.
daewoo ec proposes long an thermal power plant

Daewoo E&C proposes Long An thermal power plant

Korean firm Daewoo E&C wants to build a thermal power plant in the southern province of Long An.
central city to open liaison office in korea

Central city to open liaison office in Korea

The central city plans to open its representative office in South Korea to promote investment, trade and tourism between the city and its Korean partners this year.
lotte mart inks deal to buy da lat vegetables fruits

Lotte Mart inks deal to buy Da Lat vegetables, fruits

The Korean-owned Lotte Mart supermarket chain is set to buy Da Lat farm produce.