krx trading system to begin official operation

KRX trading system to begin official operation

On April 21, the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange announced that it would adopt a new trading infrastructure from the Korean Exchange (KRX) starting May 2.
le meridien saigon launches new series of chefs table

Le Méridien Saigon launches new series of Chefs' Table

Le Méridien Saigon aims to leave a remarkable impression through its "Pause + Savour" event series. Each event is led by Chef Nguyen Phi Cong, recognised as Chef of the year 2023 by LUXUO magazine, in collaboration with many talented chefs.
scaleup receives investment from nextrans

ScaleUP receives investment from Nextrans

ScaleUP, a provider of innovative solutions for e-commerce, announced on March 22 that it has received seed funding from the South Korean venture capital fund Nextrans.
korean investors need transparency in investment conditions

Korean investors need transparency in investment conditions

Korean investors demand transparency in investment conditions, including legal ownership percentage criteria for Korean-Vietnamese investments, as well as the simultaneous elimination of unnecessary merger and acquisition approval procedures.
agritech startup techcoop raises 5 million

Agritech startup Techcoop raises $5 million

With financing from local VC firm Ascend Vietnam Ventures (AVV) and Singapore-based VC firm TNB Aura, agritech startup TechCoop Pte. Ltd. secured over $5 million in equity and debt from local banks on March 21. Ethos Ventures, South Korean impact investor MYSC, and Mandala Capital also participated in the fundraising.
korean air says to sign 137 billion deal with airbus

Korean Air says to sign $13.7 billion deal with Airbus

South Korean flag carrier Korean Air said Thursday it will sign a $13.7 billion deal with Airbus to purchase 33 A350 series aircraft to strengthen its long-term fleet operations.
renowned korean singer donates money to mangrove forest development in vietnam

Renowned Korean singer donates money to mangrove forest development in Vietnam

Singer Jisoo of Blackpink, one of the Republic of Korea’s most famous music bands, has recently donated all of the profits she has earned from her YouTube channel to charity organisation Save the Children that will use the money to develop mangrove forests in the Vietnamese southernmost province of Ca Mau, the Korean media reported.
sk group proposes new energy production and storage model in vietnam

SK Group proposes new energy production and storage model in Vietnam

SK Group, one of the largest South Korean conglomerates, is keen on applying a new model for hydrogen production and carbon storage in Vietnam.
south korean diplomat outlines strategies to enhance vietnams stock market

South Korean diplomat outlines strategies to enhance Vietnam's stock market

In a conference on February 28 to outline the objectives for the development of Vietnam's securities market in 2024, Sang Key Yoon, Commercial Counsellor at the Embassy of South Korea in Vietnam, detailed a vision for bolstering the Vietnamese stock exchange.
shinhan life vietnam organises career orientation programme for school students

Shinhan Life Vietnam organises career orientation programme for school students

On March 1, Korean-backed insurer Shinhan Life Vietnam launched the S-Career programme for high school students in collaboration with the career education company SIF Career in Dong Thap province.
shinhan life vietnam launches new insurance distribution channel

Shinhan Life Vietnam launches new insurance distribution channel

Korean-backed Shinhan Life Insurance Vietnam Co., Ltd. officially introduced its financial consultancy FC Channel today, underlining the company’s strong commitment to implementing sustainable and long-term growth strategies in the Vietnamese market, while providing Vietnamese customers with access to comprehensive and tailored financial protection solutions.
investment from south korea awaits greater thrust

Investment from South Korea awaits greater thrust

South Korean businesses and investors are waiting for more legal improvements to expand their activities in Vietnam in 2024 following signals of recovery in late 2023.
wanted crypto boss do kwons terraform files for us bankruptcy

Wanted crypto boss Do Kwon's Terraform files for US bankruptcy

South Korean entrepreneur Do Kwon's Terraform Labs, whose cryptocurrencies crashed dramatically in 2022, is seeking bankruptcy protection in the United States, according to court documents filed Sunday.
hyosung to invest an additional 2 billion in vietnam in 2024

Hyosung to invest an additional $2 billion in Vietnam in 2024

South Korean industrial conglomerate Hyosung Group has just unveiled its intention to inject an additional investment of $2 billion into Vietnam in 2024.
south korea to open 14 million logistics centre in dong nai

South Korea to open $14 million logistics centre in Dong Nai

On January 4, South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced that it has set up a corporate body to open a logistics centre in Vietnam to support South Korean small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).