South Korea

South Korea to invest $7 billion in AI by 2027

April 11, 2024 | 15:00

South Korea will invest almost $7 billion in artificial intelligence by 2027 in an effort to become a global leader in cutting-edge semiconductors, President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday.

Hyundai to invest more than $50 bn in South Korea in major EV push

March 29, 2024 | 11:26

Hyundai on Wednesday revealed plans to invest more than $50 billion in South Korea by 2026, with a huge chunk dedicated to boosting the development and production of electric vehicles.

South Korea to boost ODA to Vietnam by 50 per cent this year

March 22, 2024 | 11:41

Overseas development assistance (ODA) from South Korea to Vietnam is expected to hit more than $52 million in 2024, an increase of 50 per cent on year.

Vietnam South Korea's third-largest trading partner in 2023

February 05, 2024 | 16:54

Vietnam was the third-largest trade partner of South Korea in 2023.

Vietnam-South Korea Digital Forum discusses new cooperation opportunities

November 10, 2023 | 12:34

Policymakers, organisations, and businesses from Vietnam and South Korea gathered at the third Vietnam-South Korea Digital Forum in Hanoi on November 6-7.

Innosimulation launches programme series in Hanoi

November 06, 2023 | 09:53

Extended reality simulation systems provider INNOSIMULATION from South Korea is launching a series of programmes in Hanoi on November 6-7.

SK Group reaffirms commitment to Vietnam

November 01, 2023 | 19:41

SK Group has declared its intentions to intensify investment in Vietnam, countering withdrawal speculations amid investment portfolio adjustments.

South Korean cable maker expands into Vietnamese market

October 14, 2023 | 21:04

LS C&S Asia is partnering with a Vietnamese state-owned enterprise to expand into the subsea cable market in Vietnam.

Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park set to welcome strategic investors

August 17, 2023 | 10:06

Nam Dinh Vu, the only industrial park in Haiphong with an internal seaport, is ready to hail investors from major markets such as South Korea and Japan.

Japan, South Korea issue warnings as storm Khanun moves north

August 09, 2023 | 13:27

Airlines cancelled several hundred flights and authorities issued warnings Wednesday as tropical storm Khanun barrelled off Japan's southern coast towards South Korea.

South Korean giants to pour billions of dollars into Vietnam

June 23, 2023 | 22:00

More than 100 MoUs were signed by South Korean and Vietnamese businesses at the Vietnam-South Korea Business Forum on June 23.

South Korean chairmen and CEO delegation led by President Yoon Suk Yeol to visit Vietnam

June 17, 2023 | 08:00

Chairmen and CEOs from top South Korean conglomerates, including Samsung, SK, Hyundai, LG, Hanwha, Hanjin, and Hyosung, join President Yoon Suk Yeol on his groundbreaking state visit to Vietnam, fostering a transformative landscape for unprecedented colla