industrial property boosts appeal to investors

Industrial property boosts appeal to investors

A large number of companies from Europe, the Republic of Korea, Japan, and China are choosing to invest in building manufacturing facilities in Vietnam, promising a boost to the development of the industrial property segment.
labour ministry to recruit 4000 vietnamese to work in rok

Labour ministry to recruit 4,000 Vietnamese to work in RoK

Nearly 4,000 Vietnamese labourers working in the manufacturing, construction and fishery sectors will be recruited to work in the Republic of Korea (RoK) under the Employment Permit System (EPS) programme.
japan slams wto ruling on south korea fukushima food row

Japan slams WTO ruling on South Korea Fukushima food row

Japan Friday attacked an "extremely regrettable" ruling by the World Trade Organization that upheld a ban by South Korea on some seafood from Fukushima imposed after the 2011 nuclear disaster.
south korea takes over china in vietnam trade deficit ranking

South Korea takes over China in Vietnam trade deficit ranking

For the first time, South Korea superseded China last year to become the country towards which Vietnam ran the biggest trade deficit, with the country’s total import-export turnover hitting $480.17 billion.
truong hai and hyundai thanh cong deny fire risk in vehicles in vietnam

Truong Hai and Hyundai Thanh Cong deny fire risk in vehicles in Vietnam

Truong Hai and Hyundai Thanh Cong, the Vietnamese manufacturers of Korea-based Hyundai and Kia, have just denied the risk of fire hazard in their vehicles circulating in Vietnam.
boeing difficulties could assist rivals

Boeing difficulties could assist rivals

In the wake of the ­second Boeing 737 MAX crash in six months, a number of ­international airlines have continued to keep the model grounded, opening up more opportunities to Boeing’s main competitor, Airbus.
south korean ma part of wider plan

South Korean M&A part of wider plan

South Korean investment into Vietnam via mergers and acquisitions is heading upwards, as the foreign investor aims to build a stronger presence in the country.
kim jong nam trial vietnam woman accepts new charge likely to walk free

Kim Jong Nam trial: Vietnam woman accepts new charge, likely to walk free

A Vietnamese woman suspected of assassinating the North Korean leader's half-brother accepted a lesser charge Monday and looks set to be freed soon, after her Indonesian co-accused was released last month.
korean air stops serving peanuts after teens flight disrupted by allergy

Korean Air stops serving peanuts after teens' flight disrupted by allergy

Korean Air Lines said on Sunday (Mar 31) it has stopped serving peanuts as snacks to customers in response to a recent incident when two teenage brothers were unable to board a flight because of a peanut allergy.
vietnamese korean artists hold joint exhibition for friendship

Vietnamese, Korean artists hold joint exhibition for friendship

Artists from Vietnam and South Korea are showcasing their works at a joint exhibition to express their friendship and share their same passion for art.
north korea woos vietnam tourists after hanoi summit

North Korea woos Vietnam tourists after Hanoi summit

North Korean tourism officials on Thursday (Mar 28) urged Vietnamese travellers to seize a "golden" opportunity to visit the country following a summit between Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump in Hanoi last month.
korean air delays b737 max 8 plans over safety concerns

Korean Air delays B737 MAX 8 plans over safety concerns

Korean Air, South Korea’s largest airline, has announced that it will not operate B737 MAX 8 until the aircraft’s safety is perfectly assured.
nemo partners tms to bridge danang and korean investors

Nemo Partners TMS to bridge Danang and Korean investors

Earlier this week, Danang Investment Promotion Agency has signed a memorandum of understanding to co-operate with Nemo Partners TMS from South Korea to promote investment in the city.
south koreas sk group to buy 1 billion stake in vingroup

South Korea’s SK Group to buy $1 billion stake in Vingroup

South Korean conglomerate SK Group plans to acquire a $1 billion stake in Vingroup through the issuance of shares through private placement.
southern region attracts strong wave of investment from rok

Southern region attracts strong wave of investment from RoK

Southern localities of Vietnam has been a major destination for investment from the Republic of Korea (RoK) in recent years, and local textile-garment and footwear industries have proved to be a magnet for an influx of capital from this country.