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NA President concludes official visit to Republic of Korea

National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation left Seoul on September 9, concluding their official visit to the Republic of Korea.

NA President meets RoK-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group chief

President of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man met with Chairman of the Korea-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group Moon Jin Seok in Seoul on September 8 morning (local time).

Top Vietnamese legislator meets leaders of major RoK conglomerates in Seoul

National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man met with leaders of major Republic of Korea (RoK) conglomerates investing in Vietnam during his official visit to the country on the afternoon of September 8.

Vietnam, RoK seek to expand trade cooperation

Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have become major economic partners since they established diplomatic relations in 1992, with bilateral trade and investment continuing to grow.

Vietnamese NA President holds talks with RoK counterpart

National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man and his RoK counterpart Cho Jeong-sik held talks in Seoul on September 7, agreeing on measures to deepen their countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership.

Vietnam's top legislator meets with Democratic Party of Korea leader

President of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man met with Chairman of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) Kim Min Seok in Seoul on September 7, part of his official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Deputy PM visits AI data centre in Seoul to seek hi-tech collaboration

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung visited a SK Telecom-operated artificial intelligence (AI) data centre in Seoul on September 7, within the framework of National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man's official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Hanoi, Seoul promote strategic bilateral cooperation

Hanoi People’s Committee Chairman Vu Dai Thang met Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on September 7 during National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man’s official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Vietnamese NA President meets with Korean Prime Minister

Vietnam attaches great importance to its relations with the Republic of Korea (RoK) and seeks deeper, more effective and sustainable ties under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man welcomed in Seoul on official South Korea visit

South Korean National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong Sik hosted an official welcome ceremony for Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and a high-ranking delegation in Seoul on the morning of Sept. 7.

Samsung’s Vietnam factories surge back with $2.3 billion profit

Samsung’s four major Vietnam plants generated more than $2.3 billion in profit in the first half of 2026, marking a dramatic turnaround as the global AI boom drives chip demand.

HCM City hands three Interpol Red Notice suspects to South Korea

Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested three South Korean nationals wanted under Interpol Red Notices and handed them over to South Korean authorities at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

Daegu innovation space opens in Da Nang

Da Nang has launched a technology and innovation space featuring the RoK’s Daegu city, creating a new platform for cooperation in science, technology and innovation.

Vietnam's 22-match unbeaten run draws praise from RoK media

Vietnam's national football team has drawn strong praise from the Republic of Korea (RoK) media for its 22-match unbeaten run under head coach Kim Sang Sik, which has propelled the team into the semifinals of the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

Vietnam–Korea Festival 2026 kicks off in Da Nang

The Vietnam–Korea Festival 2026 opened in Da Nang on August 7, bringing a range of cultural, art, investment and trade promotion activities and people-to-people exchange to the central coast city.

Eight Interpol red notice fugitives extradited from Vietnam to South Korea

Vietnamese authorities have handed over eight South Korean nationals wanted by Interpol over an alleged online fraud ring that investigators say defrauded hundreds of victims of more than US$12 million.

Cho Hae Ryong: The Korean voice captivating Vietnamese audiences

Korean soprano Cho Hae Ryong has become a familiar face on Vietnamese stages, earning praise for her crystal-clear voice and remarkably natural Vietnamese pronunciation despite not speaking the language fluently.

Vietnam, South Korea chart deeper strategic ties at Hanoi forum

Vietnamese and South Korean policymakers and scholars gathered in Hanoi to discuss new strategies for strengthening their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in an increasingly uncertain global environment.

Australia pledges nearly A$100 million in aid to Vietnam

Australia will provide nearly A$100 million in development assistance to Vietnam during the 2026-2027 fiscal year, Ambassador Gillian Bird announced during a meeting with Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 29.

Vietnam, RoK deepen press cooperation in digital age

President of the Vietnam Journalists Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh held a working session with President of the Journalists Association of Korea (JAK) Park Jong-hyun in Hanoi on June 22, wishing to draw lessons from Korean fellows.