Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (L) meets DPRK Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho in DPRK on February 13 (Photo: Kyodo/VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has affirmed Vietnam would work with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to promote bilateral cooperation in the areas that match potential and interests of each side, as well as national and international regulations, for peace and development in the region and the world. Minh made the remarks during the talks with DPRK Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho and Ri Su Yong, Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party and head of its International Department, as part of his official visit to the DRPK at the invitation of Ri Yong Ho from February 12-14. Vietnam stands ready to share its experience in national construction, socio-economic development and international integration with the DPRK at its requests, he … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea seek stronger ties
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Việt Nam the Republic of Korea’s fourth largest trading partner this year
Việt Nam’s bilateral trade with the Republic of Korea reached US$62.6 billion in the first 11 months of the year. — Photo congnghiepcongnghecao.com.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s trade with the Republic of Korea (RoK) increased 7 per cent in the first 11 months of this year, making the country the RoK’s fourth largest trading partner after China, the United States and Japan. For the period ending in November, bilateral trade volume reached US$62.6 billion, the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said on Wednesday in Seoul. Việt Nam’s exports to Korea increased 22 per cent to reach US$18.1 billion in the period while Korea’s exports to Việt Nam rose just 1.9 per cent to $44.5 billion. The surge in products flowing from Việt Nam to Korea was down to strong demand for displays and electronic parts manufactured by Korean companies in Việt Nam. Việt Nam was RoK’s … [Read more...] about Việt Nam the Republic of Korea’s fourth largest trading partner this year
Vietnam to face Republic of Korea in friendly match
At the Vietnam - RoK match in ASIAD 2018 in Bogor, Indonesia on August 29 (Source: Xinhua) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam, the just-crowned champions of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018, will face the Republic of Korea who won the East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) Football Championship in 2017, in a friendly match next spring. The two football bodies reached an agreement on December 15 in Hanoi to pit the winners of their respective regional tournaments against each another every two years. The one-and-done showdown will be called the AFF-EAFF Champions Trophy. The inaugural match will be held on March 26. After Vietnam won the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 in Hanoi on December 15, the AFF-EAFF Champions Trophy has become a focus of attention in the Republic of Korea, where coach Park Hang-seo’s squad will face the team of his motherland. Vietnam held the AFF Suzuki Cup trophy again after 10 years by beating Malaysia 1-0 in the second-leg final (and 3-2 on … [Read more...] about Vietnam to face Republic of Korea in friendly match
NA Chairwoman leaves for official visit to Republic of Korea
Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan left Hanoi on December 4 morning for a four-day official visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) at the invitation of Speaker of the RoK National Assembly Moon Hee-sang. Joining the delegation were Chairman of the NA Committee for External Relations Nguyen Van Giau; Secretary General of the NA and Chairman of the NA Office Nguyen Hanh Phuc; Chairman of the NA Committee for Deputy Affairs Tran Van Tuy; Chairwoman of the NA Committee for Justice Le Thi Nga; Minister of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung and Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh, among others. The visit is of significance as it signals the importance Vietnam has attached to the strategic cooperative partnership with the RoK as well as its wish to elevate the relationship to a new height. Through the visit, Vietnam wants to affirm its support for the … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman leaves for official visit to Republic of Korea
Sport tournament connects overseas Vietnamese in Republic of Korea
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