aircity secures seed funding from south korean fund sopoong

AirCity secures seed funding from South Korean fund Sopoong

AirCity, a Vietnamese tech-driven startup specialising in building management, announced an undisclosed seed round investment from South Korean-based Sopoong Ventures on October 3.
high expectations for lotte mall west lake hanoi complex

High expectations for Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi complex

The $643-million Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi, which has just been officially inaugurated, is the most important project of the South Korean conglomerate in Vietnam.
hana micron vina launches pioneering semiconductor factory in northern vietnam

Hana Micron Vina launches pioneering semiconductor factory in northern Vietnam

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang launched the Hana Micron Vina semiconductor plant in Bac Giang, a pioneering project with future plans to invest over $1 billion and create 4,000 jobs by 2025.
sk ecoplant partners with netspa on vietnam based fishing net recycling initiative

SK Ecoplant partners with Netspa on Vietnam-based fishing net recycling initiative

South Korean waste management company, SK Ecoplant, announced on September 13 its strategic collaboration with Netspa, a pioneering startup headquartered in Busan that specialises in recycling discarded fishing nets. The marine waste collected from Vietnamese waters will be used to produce recycled nylon.
korean exchange system overhaul around the corner

Korean Exchange system overhaul around the corner

Vietnam’s stock market anticipates significant advancements with the impending launch of the Korea Exchange system, set to enhance market capabilities and potentially transition Vietnam from a frontier to an emerging market.
rok vietnam womens forum held in seoul

RoK - Vietnam Women’s Forum held in Seoul

The 10th Republic of Korea (RoK) - Vietnam Women’s Forum, held by the Korean Women’s Development Institute (KWDI) and the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU), took place in Seoul on September 12.
foreign lenders dominate financials

Foreign lenders dominate financials

While local banks grapple with challenges and declining profits, their foreign-invested counterparts are registering stellar performances in Vietnam.
orion extracts 825 million dividend from its vietnamese subsidiary

Orion extracts $82.5 million dividend from its Vietnamese subsidiary

South Korean confectionery firm Orion said that it will extract a dividend of 110 billion won ($82.5 million) from its Vietnamese subsidiary for the first time.
rok wants to lure vietnamese talents in startups

RoK wants to lure Vietnamese talents in startups

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) of the Republic of Korea (RoK) will launch K-Tech College, a programme that offers training programs in software and provides job placement opportunities with Korean startups to talented students from developing nations, including Vietnam.
korean businesses expect answers over vat impasse

Korean businesses expect answers over VAT impasse

Major delays in tax refunds are hindering major South Korean companies that would be otherwise keen to invest large sums in Vietnam.
shinhan bank vietnam celebrates 30 years in vietnam

Shinhan Bank Vietnam celebrates 30 years in Vietnam

South Korean financial conglomerate Shinhan Bank has marked 30 years of presence in Vietnam and is proud to be a “trusted financial partner” to millions of Vietnamese customers.
mda group to invest 163 million in thai nguyen golf course

MDA Group to invest $16.3 million in Thai Nguyen golf course

South Korean conglomerate, MDA Group, is set to construct an 18-hole golf course in the Thanh Cong commune, Pho Yen city, with an investment totalling more than VND 387 billion (approximately $16.3 million).
korean ngo support children in phu tho

Korean NGO support children in Phu Tho

The Union of Friendship Association of the northern midland province of Phu Tho has actively appealed for foreign aid and implemented many projects support local people and children funded by foreign organisations, helping improve living conditions for the disadvantaged people in Phu Tho.
south korean dongwha pharm buys majority stake in vietnams trung son pharma

South Korean Dongwha Pharm buys majority stake in Vietnam's Trung Son Pharma

The retail pharmaceutical landscape in Vietnam is poised for further heating up as Dongwha Pharm, a South Korean conglomerate, joins the fray.
over 3000 intl visitors come to hanoi for blackpink concert

Over 3,000 int'l visitors come to Hanoi for BlackPink concert

The Hanoi Department of Tourism on August 5 announced that out of 70,000 peopple flocking to Korean girl band Blackpink’s concert at the Hanoi-based My Dinh National Stadium on July 29 and 30, over 3,000 ones are international visitors.