VOV.VN - Phones and components continued to lead the way among Vietnam’s key export items during the opening seven months of the year with their value increasing by 11.9% to reach US$29.35 billion, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

A Vietnam Innovation Network in the Republic of Korea (VINK) is slated to make its debut on July 31, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST).

VOV.VN - US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin touched down at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on the afternoon of July 28 to start his two-day visit to the country following an invitation by Vietnamese Defence Minister General Phan Van Giang.

VOV.VN - The Korea Import Goods Fair 2021 is scheduled to take place from July 22 to June 24 with the primary aim of seeking greater export opportunities for high-quality local agricultural products amid ongoing COVID-19 challenges.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his counterpart of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Kim Boo-kyum have discussed a range of specific measures aimed at promoting the bilateral strategic co-operative partnership ahead of the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties between both sides.

The eighth Vietnam-Republic of Korea Women’s Forum was held in Hanoi on July 21, exploring the impact of digital technology on women’s participation in economic activities and finding solutions to existing problems.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc applauded the Republic of Korea’s businesses in Vietnam for stopping the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in factories and business establishments, and contributing millions of US dollars to the pandemic prevention and control work in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Despite the COVID-19 pandemic impacting seafood consumption globally, fish cake and surimi exports have continued to record growth in the opening five months of the year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

The Vietnam – Korea Business Forum with the theme of “Cooperation for a sustainable future” was held virtually on July 8.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) are set to host the Vietnam-Korea Business Forum on July 8 via a video teleconference and livestream on YouTube.