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Speaking at the event, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Bui Van Tinh affirmed that the event provided the two sides with an opportunity to explore each other’s potential and advantages, and for RoK firms, investors and credit institutions to study the province’s business climate. … [Read more...] about Hoa Binh woos RoK businesses

At the 21st ASEAN+3 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Minh said this is time for the ASEAN+3 mechanism to prove its value and capacity in the pandemic combat, and suggested China, Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) continue their coordination with ASEAN in this regard, towards sustainable regional recovery. The ministers consented to continue implementing the resolutions adopted by leaders at the Special ASEAN+3 Summit on COVID-19, and committed to enhancing cooperation in food security via the ASEAN+3 Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR), digital transformation, regional financial and economic stability through the Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralisation (CMIM) Agreement, and health care. They were also resolved to soon conclude the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement. … [Read more...] about ASEAN steps up cooperation with China, Japan, RoK

Seoul (VNA) - A fire broke out on a vessel with 10 Vietnamese on board in waters off Tongyeong city in the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s southern province of Gyeongnam, at around 3.50 am on September 11, according to the Korea Coast Guard. The commander of the vessel appealed for urgent help from the maritime traffic control centre. All 60 crew members, comprising 49 Korean nationals, 10 Vietnamese, and one Italian, were evacuated on a tugboat about 12 minutes after the fire broke out. None suffered serious injuries but seven were hospitalised with smoke inhalation. The Tongyeong coast guard deployed 16 ships and helicopters to put out the flames. The fire began when crew members were laying submarine cables connecting Busan city with Jeju Island. The Korea Coast Guard is investigating the cause of the fire, which is believed to have started near the engine room./. … [Read more...] about Fire breaks out on vessel in RoK waters with 10 Vietnamese on board

Seoul (VNA) - Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha has called for Asia-Pacific countries to send a "unified message" for the resumption of dialogue with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), renewing Seoul's resolve to forge ahead with efforts for lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula. Speaking at the virtual ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) on September 12, Kang also highlighted the Republic of Korea (RoK)'s push to improve inter-Korean ties through various projects for cross-border cooperation, which she called a "cornerstone" of peace on the peninsula, the Yonhap News Agency reported. "Minister Kang said that although it would be difficult to resolve the long-standing distrust on the Korean Peninsula in a short period of time, the peninsula issue can be settled only through sustained dialogue and cooperation," the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release. "The minister said she expects the ARF to send a unified message calling for a peaceful … [Read more...] about RoK calls for ‘unified message’ for resumption of dialogue with DPRK

This is the company’s second investment in an e-commerce start-up based in Việt Nam. Earlier in January, it poured $3 million into the e-commerce venture firm, Leflair, which focuses on premium-branded products for women, men, children and homes. Việt Nam is considered one of the fastest-growing countries in the tourism industry, and a favourite destination for Korean tourists thanks to its low costs and diverse tourist attractions. The number of Korean visitors to Việt Nam rose by 24 per cent in the first three months of the year, exceeding the one-million mark for the first time in the period. The figure is expected to surpass four million for the whole year. After topping the one-million level for the first time in 2015, the annual number of Korean tourists to Việt Nam rose to 2.42 million in 2017 and 3.44 million last year. — VNS … [Read more...] about RoK company invests $1.2 million in Vietnamese startup Luxstay