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Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) on October 2 issued a Joint Statement during the visit to the RoK by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong from October 1-4.
Party leader affirms strategic cooperative partnership with RoK
Vietnam regards the development of its strategic cooperative partnership
with the Republic of Korea (RoK) as a consistent strategic decision and
a long-term priority in its foreign policy.
Vietnam welcomes RoK investors: Party leader
The General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong affirmed that
Vietnam will continue to create favourable conditions for foreign
investors, including those from the Republic of Korea.
Party leader hails Vietnam-RoK relationship
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong highlighted the flourishing
relationship between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea in his
interview granted to the Yonhap news agency before his visit to RoK starting from October 1.
Vietnam, RoK look towards stronger strategic partnership
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong will pay a State-level visit
to the Republic of Korea (RoK) from October 1-4 at the invitation of
Korean President Park Geun-hye, aiming to deepen the strategic
partnership.
Political News 26/9
Vietnam, Cambodia beef up military ties; Australia, Vietnam boost agricultural cooperation; RoK proposes trade balance with Vietnam; Chinese Communist Party delegation visits Vietnam; Vietnam backs international efforts to fight terrorism
RoK proposes trade balance with Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea
(RoK) Ahn Chong Ghee has expressed his government’s desire to strike a
trade balance between the two countries.
Social News 25/9
Vietnamese students attend World Youth Rhino Summit; RoK shares experience in agricultural mechanization with Vietnam; Vietnam’s MDG achievements highlighted at UN session;
Political News 16/9
Deputy PM Minh attends CAEXPO in China; VN helps link Russia, ASEAN; Vietnam calls for further APEC tourism cooperation; NA Vice Chairwoman hails Vietnam-Norway ties
RoK relaxes visa requirements for Vietnamese travellers
The Republic of Korea (Rok) has made it easier for Vietnamese
tourists, patients, and students to obtain a visa, requiring fewer
evidentiary documents when applying for the visa and enjoying a greatly
reduced processing time and application fee.
Phu Quoc-RoK air route to open
Air routes specifically aimed at promoting increased tourism between
Phu Quoc and the Republic of Korea (RoK) is to officially open in early
November.
Vietnam, RoK to sign free trade pact by year-end
VietNamNet Bridge – The Republic of Korea will accelerate
negotiations of a free trade agreement (FTA) with Vietnam, striving to
sign the trade pact late this year.
VN delegation discusses green growth with RoK
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said that
infrastructure connectivity and human resources were crucial for the
Mekong sub-region's development.
New SME support law takes note of Japanese, S Korean experiences
VietNamNet Bridge – Director of the Ministry of Planning and
Investment's Enterprise Development Department Ho Sy Hung spoke with Hai
Quan about a development plan to support SMEs
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 24/7
Local businesses urged to boost exports to RoK; Complex tax laws don’t deter foreign investment; HCM City to tighten energy labeling rules; Mekong Delta targets US$2.6 bln in shrimp exports; Pepper price reaches record high
Vietnam faces RoK in pingpong final
VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam A entered the final of the men's team
event beating Vietnam B 3-0 at the Golden Paddle International Table
Tennis Championships on July 18.
Social News Headlines 31/5
Vietnam, RoK cooperate in copyright protection; Workers abroad fined for violating contracts; Continued objection to China’s illegal acts; Workers hospitalised for exposure to extreme hot weather
Political News Headlines 31/5
Vietnam treasures partnership with RoK; NA passes law building programmes; Deepening Australia-ASEAN partnership; President sends condolences to Malaysia; Mexican parties call for peaceful end to East Sea row
South Korean president names former judge as prime minister
South Korean President Park Geun-hye has nominated a new prime
minister after the resignation of the previous one over the Sewol ferry
disaster.
VN, RoK hold 5th round talks for bilateral FTA
VietNamNet Bridge – The Republic of Korea (RoK) and Viet Nam began
the fifth round of negotiations for their free trade agreement (FTA) in
Seoul on May 20.
