Launched in 2016, the K-Startup Grand Challenge is conducted and financed by the South Korean government with aim at helping startups from across the world to expand into Asia by using the Korean market as a stepping-stone. The selection process is composed of three rounds, including worldwide application, global auditions and final selection. A total of 80 startups selected in the global auditions will be invited to work at Pangyo Startup Campus and receive about US$11,130 to cover living expenses in equal installments over 3.5 months in Korea. Out of the 80, the top 40 startups will be chosen in the final selection and provided with additional support of US$22,727 of each for settlement in Korea in six months. The program chooses Vietnam as one of the main places for the regional rounds in this year. The elimination round will be held in Hanoi on July 9-10 and in HCMC on July 11-12. By TRAN BINH – Translated by Kim Khanh Tags: K-Startup Grand Challenge startups … [Read more...] about K-Startup Grand Challenge opens to Vietnamese startups
Trump cancels N. Korea summit
Viet Nam News WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Thursday cancelled a planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, citing the latter’s "tremendous anger and open hostility." Trump informed Kim of the cancellation in a letter released by the White House. "We greatly appreciate your time, patience, and effort with respect to our recent negotiations and discussions relative to a summit long sought by both parties, which was scheduled to take place on June 12 in Singapore," the letter said. "Sadly, based on the tremendous anger and open hostility displayed in your most recent statement, I feel it is inappropriate, at this time, to have this long-planned meeting." He did not say which statement he was referring to, but last week Pyongyang started to issue a series of written warnings against US calls for "unilateral" denuclearisation. The regime took particular offense at talk of a Libya-model for denuclearisation, which would see the regime give up its … [Read more...] about Trump cancels N. Korea summit
Vietnam, RoK increase anti-crime cooperation
Nhập mô tả cho ảnhMinister of Public Security To Lam (R) meets with deputy commander of KNPA Min Gab Ryong (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security (MoPS) and the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) are expected to strengthen cooperation in preventing all types of crime in the future. At a reception for visiting deputy commander of KNPA Min Gab Ryong in Hanoi on May 24, Minister To Lam said the cooperative ties between the MoPS and Korean law enforcement agencies, including the KNPA, have seen positive development. The effective cooperation between the two sides has contributed to elevating the strategic partnership between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea to a new height, he said. Lam added that his ministry is deeply aware of the importance of cooperating with police forces from other countries, including the KNPA, in crime prevention and combat for security and order in the respective nations as well as in the … [Read more...] about Vietnam, RoK increase anti-crime cooperation
Vietnam-Belarus Business Council debuts
At the event (Source: Internet) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) held a ceremony in Hanoi on May 24 to debut the Vietnam – Belarus Business Council. The council, which was formed under the direction of President Tran Dai Quang and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in accordance with the Joint Statement during President Quang’s visit in June 2017, aims to extend ties between Vietnamese and Belarusian businesses in the fields of trade, investment, science-technology, and tourism. It will also offer a dialogue channel between businesses and the two governments. VCCI Vice Chairman Hoang Quang Phong said VCCI commits to partnering with businesses to lift two-way trade to meet expectation of the State and government leaders. A seminar on business with the Belarusian market was held following the ceremony, marking the first step of the council, Deputy Chairman of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce Sergei Nabeshko … [Read more...] about Vietnam-Belarus Business Council debuts
CapitaLand: Safety is the top priority
CapitaLand: Safety is the top priority Editor’s Note: The project to build D’Edge towers in Thao Dien Ward in District 2 got off ground last year. During its construction of the basement, several houses surrounding the construction site have been impacted. Chen Lian Pang, CEO of CapitaLand Vietnam as the project owner, speaks about the problem and solutions to address it. Question: It is said that D’Edge construction site is eroding the foundations of neighboring houses. What is your opinion about the problem? Chen Lian Pang, CEO CapitaLand Vietnam: Human safety is our priority and we are working closely with local authorities and independent experts to solve the problem. This is a big concern as the matter may ruin our future and investment plan Vietnam. Currently, based on contractual terms between CapitaLand Thanh Nien as the developer and Tuan Le Company as the main contractor, the developer has handed over the building site to the contractor. Thus, all external … [Read more...] about CapitaLand: Safety is the top priority