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Vietnam Night dazzles Busan with stars, cinema, and cultural flair

Vietnam’s film industry spotlighted at BIFF with top projects and famous artists from Asia and beyond.

Vietnam and South Korea sign deal to boost AI and chip cooperation

A new MoU paves the way for deepening joint efforts in semiconductors and artificial intelligence development.

Digitalisation in spotlight at Mekong–RoK forum

The 13th Mekong–Republic of Korea (RoK) Business Forum opened in Ho Chi Minh City on September 15, centring discussions on digitalisation and innovation as drivers of transformation and cooperation.

Da Nang photo collection to be exhibited in RoK

The photo collection, which features typical landmarks and landscapes as well as the culture and lifestyle of Da Nang people, aims to introduce the image of Vietnam's central city to Korean friends.

Vietnam reaffirms defence stance at Seoul dialogue

On the East Sea issue, Vietnam maintains a consistent stance that all maritime disputes must be solved by peaceful measures, based on international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Hue to host Vietnam – RoK Cultural Day 2025 in late September

The Cultural Day is expected to help further strengthen the Vietnam – RoK friendship while reaffirming Hue’s determination to expand international exchanges and assert its role as a cultural and tourism hub of the country.

Vietnam, RoK team up to boost worker rights, jobs

The Vietnamese workforce totals roughly 17 million, with over 8 million trade union members. Nearly 7 million are employed in industrial zones and foreign-invested enterprises.

Vietnam targets Korean investors for key sectors like energy and EVs

Vietnam invites South Korea to invest in LNG, nuclear energy, EV batteries, and more, aiming to strengthen bilateral trade and manufacturing cooperation.

Ninh Binh leaders meet Korean SMEs to boost investment cooperation

Leaders of Ninh Binh province held a working session on August 21 with representatives of the Korea Federation of Small and Medium Businesses (KBIZ), which has a strong presence in the northern locality.

Vietnam, RoK work together in first revolutionary musical

“Café banh mi” – a revolutionary musical marking the first collaborative theatrical production between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) – has been introduced in Hanoi.

Vietnam, RoK law enforcement agencies step up cooperation

Amid complex global developments and emerging security challenges, Vietnam and the RoK must continue to consolidate political trust and deepen cooperation across diplomacy, security-defence, economy, science-technology, labour, health, and education.

Korean Minister highlights "Miracles of Han and Red Rivers"

Korean Trade Minister Kim Jung-kwan said the Han and Red Rivers, each with their own historic miracle, should now flow together toward shared prosperity in industry, energy, and technology.

General Secretary To Lam pushes for Vietnam–Korea economic linkage

The significant outcomes of General Secretary To Lam’s visit to South Korea mark a major milestone, ushering in a new and promising chapter for the Vietnam–Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam wraps up state visit to RoK

Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, left Busan for Hanoi on August 13, concluding their four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea.

PM backs CT Group’s bold push into advanced technology development

CT Group stands as one of Vietnam's largest technology and innovation conglomerates, persistently pursuing a self-reliance strategy to master advanced technologies across nine high-tech sectors.

Party chief urges RoK’s Busan to expand cooperation with Vietnamese localities

Party General Secretary To Lam has asked the Republic of Korea’s Busan city to broaden ties with VN provinces and cities, support expanded investment in such priority sectors as science-technology, satellite urban development, logistics, and tourism.

Khanh Hoa steps up efforts to attract major Korean investors

Leaders of Khanh Hoa province met with executives of HD Hyundai and SK Innovation to explore opportunities to partnerships in shipbuilding and energy industries.

Vietnam pledges unwavering support for Korean firms: Party chief

Vietnam is ready to serve as an important gateway for Korean enterprises to enter the Southeast Asian market.

Vietnam, RoK chart new course for sci-tech collaboration at Seoul dialogue

In his speech, party General Secretary To Lam cited the RoK’s “Miracle on the Han River” as proof of the transformative power of technology-driven growth, urging both nations to make it a strategic pillar of their comprehensive strategic partnership.

Party chief enjoys tea, traditional music performances at RoK's Blue House

Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly joined President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hae Kyung for a tea party at the Blue House in Seoul on August 12, as part of their ongoing state visit.