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South Korea’s Defense Industry Eyes Historic Export to Vietnam

South Korea’s Defense Industry Eyes Historic Export to Vietnam

SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant shift that could reshape geopolitical dynamics in Southeast Asia, South Korea is on the brink of its first-ever arms sale to a communist nation. Industry insiders and government sources revealed on September 18 that negotiations to export the K9 self-propelled howitzer to Vietnam are progressing positively. While [...]

Construction of S. Korea-Vietnam Cooperation Center on Smart Cities Completed in Hanoi

Construction of S. Korea-Vietnam Cooperation Center on Smart Cities Completed in Hanoi

SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — Construction of a South Korea-Vietnam cooperation center for smart city development was completed in Hanoi on Tuesday, Seoul’s land ministry said. A completion ceremony for the Vietnam-Korea Cooperation Center for Smart City and Construction Technology (VKC) was held in the capital of the Southeast Asian nation, which was attended [...]

South Korea’s League of Legends Pro League Expands Fan Base in Vietnam

South Korea’s League of Legends Pro League Expands Fan Base in Vietnam

SEOUL, Jul. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – The League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK), South Korea’s premier professional esports league, is broadening its reach by boosting fan engagement in Vietnam, where viewership has recently surged.  According to the LCK secretariat on July 16, the Vietnamese broadcast of the 2024 LCK Spring Finals in April reached a peak [...]

S. Korea, Vietnam Host Business Forum to Promote Bilateral Economic Ties

S. Korea, Vietnam Host Business Forum to Promote Bilateral Economic Ties

SEOUL, Jul. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s industry ministry said Monday it has hosted a business forum with Vietnam to seek new opportunities for partnerships in chips, artificial intelligence and other areas. Around 500 government and business officials from both countries attended the event, which took place during Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s [...]

Christie’s International Real Estate Enters Vietnam, One of the Fastest-Growing Luxury Markets in the World, via Partnership with S&S Group

Christie’s International Real Estate Enters Vietnam, One of the Fastest-Growing Luxury Markets in the World, via Partnership with S&S Group

New venture makes Christie’s International Real Estate the first global luxury real estate brand to enter Vietnam CHICAGO and HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, May 19 (Korea Bizwire) — In recent years, Vietnam has emerged as one of the fastest-growing luxury real estate markets in the world, home to a growing number of high-end developments [...]

Vietnam Remains S. Korea’s No. 3 Trading Partner in 2023

Vietnam Remains S. Korea’s No. 3 Trading Partner in 2023

SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Vietnam remained South Korea’s third-largest trading partner for the second straight year in 2023 though exports to and imports from the Southeast Asian nation slowed, data showed Monday. South Korea’s trade with Vietnam came to US$79.43 billion last year, with exports sinking 12.3 percent to $53.49 billion, according to [...]