VOV.VN - The Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) cultural exchange got underway on November 20 in Hanoi as part of activities aimed at marking the 30th anniversary since the establishment of joint diplomatic ties and welcome the National Congress of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS).

The People's Committee of Hanoi in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), has recently held a seminar on promoting investment and trade between Hanoi and the RoK.

The fifth Republic of Korea-Vietnam Seminar for the Future was held in Seoul on November 10, attracting 200 participants.

The Vietnam-Republic of Korea Cultural, Trade and Investment Cultural Week opened in Ho Chi Minh City on October 28 night, offering a wide series of cultural activities introduced by artists from both countries.

The People’s Council of central Thua Thien-Hue province held a meeting on October 26 to discuss and adopt important draft resolutions for socio-economic development, including a project on the Vietnam-Republic of Korea peace village in A Luoi district.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Labor Management Office under the EPS (Employment Permit System) Program (VEWMO) in collaboration with the Siheung City Foreign Workers Support Center held a meeting on October 13 to provide legal advice to Vietnamese workers in Gyeonggi province and surrounding areas.

VOV.VN - With Vietnamese exports to the Netherlands over the first nine months surging by 40.1% year on year to US$7.817 billion, the country is anticipated to rake in more than US$10.4 billion from exports to this demanding market this year.

As Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) further ease COVID-19 border entry regulations for foreigners, Vietnamese businesses are confident in the growth of tourism.

VOV.VN - The 10th Vietnamese culture-tourism festival, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea, is underway in Seoul and Gwang, from October 14 to October 19.

VOV.VN - The past nine months of the year saw Vietnam import over 6.5 million tonnes of petroleum worth US$6.833 billion, up 22.7% in volume and 131.8% in value year on year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.