An runner finishes the relay race at the first Gwangju – Jeonnam sport tournament (Photo: VNA) Seoul (VNA) – The first Gwangju – Jeonnam sport tournament took place in Gwangju city, the Republic of Korea (RoK) last weekend, attracting nearly 1,000 Vietnamese expatriates living in the area. Speaking at the opening ceremony, president of the association of overseas Vietnamese in the Gwangju – Jeonnam region Nguyen Viet Phong said the event aims at creating a healthy playground for and building solidarity among the expat community. Participants can meet up and together participate in various sports, including football, tug of war, relay race, and arm wrestling competitions, he added. Winners of the first Gwangju – Jeonnam sport tournament receive medals (Photo: VNA) First Secretary of the Embassy of Vietnam in the RoK Cao Minh Duc expressed his hope that more communal activities will be held to cement the community of overseas Vietnamese in Gwangju … [Read more...] about Sport tournament connects overseas Vietnamese in Republic of Korea
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Congratulations to Republic of Korea on Liberation Day
Illustrative image (Source: Reuters) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang on August 15 sent a congratulatory message to President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Moon Jae-in on the country’s 73rd Liberation Day (August 15). On this occasion, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan extended congratulations to their RoK counterparts Lee Nak-yeon and Moon Hee-sang, respectively. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh also sent a message of congratulations to RoK Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha. Vietnam and the RoK oficially established diplomatic ties on December 22, 1992. Since then, relations between the two countries have been growing fruitfully in different fields. The RoK is currently Vietnam’s largest foreign investor, with accumulative registered capital of over 60 billion USD. Up to 5,500 Korean firms are operating in Vietnam and creating millions jobs for Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Republic of Korea on Liberation Day
Vinh Phuc calls for investment from Republic of Korea
A conference to promote investment from the RoK (Illustrative photo: VNA) Seoul (VNA) – The northern province of Vinh Phuc promoted its potential and called for investment at a conference held in Gyeonggi province of the Republic of Korea (RoK) on July 27. Speaking before an audience of RoK businesspeople, Chairman of Vinh Phuc provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Tri highlighted the province’s convenient location in Vietnam’s northern key economic zone and favourable natural conditions suitable for industry, tourism and hi-tech agriculture. He informed the Korean business circle that the province has made efforts to streamline its administrative procedures, upgrade infrastructure, especially at industrial zones, and train the local labour force. The provincial leader reported that Vinh Phuc is now home to more than 300 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects, including many run by RoK corporations such as Partron Vina, Haesung Vina, Bangjoo and … [Read more...] about Vinh Phuc calls for investment from Republic of Korea
Thaco to export fuel tanks to Republic of Korea
Since the beginning of 2018, Thaco has produced and handed over three shipments to JMK, comprising more than 200 barrels of 2.5 tonnes and a 3,000 liter fuel tank. — Photo nld.com.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Trường Hải Automobile Joint Stock Company (Thaco) has completed the procedures to export 30 fuel tanks of 3,000 liter capacity to JMK Co. Ltd of Republic of Korea. The lot will be transferred by Thacovia APL N028 and will be shipped directly from Chu Lai port in Quảng Nam Province to Busan port in Republic of Korea to be handed over to JMK. JMK specialises in the production and distribution of specialised car components, fuel tank components and industrial machinery. Since the beginning of 2018, Thaco has produced and handed over three shipments to JMK, comprising more than 200 barrels of 2.5 tonnes and a 3,000 liter fuel tank. Under the cooperation plan of the two parties, in the third and fourth quarter of 2018, … [Read more...] about Thaco to export fuel tanks to Republic of Korea
Vietnam, Republic of Korea step up technological application in garment
The RoK holds strength in technology while Vietnam has an abundant supply of labourers - a supplementary factor in the bilateral partnership. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Garment and textile businesses from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) discussed the use of technology in their sector at a garment technology conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on June 27. The event was organised by the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH). According to VITAS President Vu Duc Giang, the RoK is among countries with the most foreign direct investment in Vietnam, particularly in the garment and textile sector. Most RoK projects have advanced technology, meeting latest requirements of export markets. Vietnam, in return, is the largest exporter of the goods to the East Asian country, Giang noted. The event helped create a foundation to accelerate the sustainable development of the Vietnamese garment … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Republic of Korea step up technological application in garment