HA NOI — Im Taeyeon of South Korea won the fourth stage of International Cycling in the Northern Delta Tournament while Trinh Duc Tam of Ha Noi retained the overall yellow jersey yesterday. The 175km stage from Ha Long City to Mong Cai City saw the competition of South Korean Choi Sukyoon, Im Taeyeon and Do Tuan Anh of Domesco Pharmacy Dong Thap 1. After the first 20km, they broke away from the pack and created a gap of more than 3min. When there was 40km to go, Darren Benson and John Ebsen of Dutch CCN and Nguyen Tan Hoai of Domesco Pharmacy Dong Thap 1 joined the leading group. In the bunch behind, Tam followed hard on Dutch Lex Nederlof's wheels to keep the two minute distance on the standings. Six cyclists in the top group headed to the finish together but Taeyeon powered through to cross the finish line first in a combined time of 4hr 12.58min. Hoai and Sukyoon were in second and third, respectively. Finishing the race in 4:16.00, Tam still kept the yellow jersey after … [Read more...] about South Korea’s Im claims stage win
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Vietnamese people association opens office in South Korea
SEOUL — The Vietnamese People's Association in South Korea yesterday officially opened its headquarters in Incheon City, about 50km east of Seoul. Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador Tran Trong Toan praised the association's provisional executive board and its branches for helping expat Vietnamese integrate into the local community. He highlighted the association's contributions to friendship and co-operation between the two countries, even though it was only established on December 22, 2010. The ambassador expressed the hope that the association would launch more activities to consolidate relations and exchanges between the two countries' people. — VNS … [Read more...] about Vietnamese people association opens office in South Korea
More VN women have children in South Korea
HA NOI — The number of children by Vietnamese mothers in South Korea has doubled from 436 in 2011 to 909 in 2012 and the figures are expected to keep rising in the future, according to the South Korean Ministry of Public Administration and Security. The ministry said that in the next three years, the number of children by Vietnamese mothers would be the largest among children born into multicultural families, topping the number of children by Chinese mothers, currently the largest group. — VNS … [Read more...] about More VN women have children in South Korea
South Korea to boost IT for small businesses
HA NOI — The Viet Nam Software and IT Service Association (VINASA) and South Korea's Daegu Metropolitan Mobile Technology Convergence Centre signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) last Friday on mutual co-operation for ICT infrastructure services and development. Under the agreement, the two countries will exchange information to help small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to prosper. They will also exchange and disseminate information relevant to the enhancement of business co-operation between the SME industries from both countries. In addition, the two sides will co-operate in other areas of the information security field. Speaking at the signing ceremony, VINASA's vice chairman Nguyen Nhat Quang said Vietnamese and South Korean businesses had co-operated productively in the ICT sector, especially in e-learning and digital content. "We expect the MoU to facilitate co-operation in the mobile sector, contributing to bringing trade turnover between the two countries … [Read more...] about South Korea to boost IT for small businesses
Multifaceted co-operation agreed with South Korea
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak (right) receives Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung in Seoul yesterday. — VNA/VNS Photo Duc Tam SEOUL — Viet Nam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have reached a consensus on a number of measures to deepen the two countries' strategic partnership during talks between Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak. The two leaders agreed in Seoul yesterday to continue exchange of delegations to enhance mutual understanding. They also agreed to increase dialogue and practical co-operation in diplomacy, national defence and security, working closely together to mark Viet Nam-RoK Friendship Year and strengthen friendship and co-operation between the two peoples. In addition to deepening co-operation in trade and investment, the two sides consented to gradually reduce Viet Nam's trade deficit with South Korea and promptly complete procedures to launch … [Read more...] about Multifaceted co-operation agreed with South Korea
PM to attend nuclear summit in South Korea
HA NOI — Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung will lead a Vietnamese Government delegation to join the second nuclear security summit in Seoul next Monday and Tuesday. Viet Nam and other countries are expected to discuss measures to prevent nuclear terrorism and improve nuclear safety in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan last year. He will also officially visit South Korea from March 28-29. — VNS … [Read more...] about PM to attend nuclear summit in South Korea
Viet Nam to face South Korea in inaugural youth football tourney
Viet Nam has been placed in the same group with Korea according to the draw for the qualifying stage of the inaugural Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-22 Asian Cup, which took place on Tuesday. Viet Nam and South Korea are in group G, which also includes Malaysia, Myanmar, Chinese Taipei and the Philippines. A total of 41 countries, with 23 in the qualifying rounds for the West Zone and 18 in the East Zone, have been grouped into seven groups consisting of either six or five teams. The top two teams from each group will qualify for next year's finals, while a berth is also available for one best third-place team and the AFC U-22 Asian Cup 2013 hosts. All the qualifying matches will be played between June 23 and July 3. The finals will be played in 2013, and the next edition of the biennial competition in 2015 will serve as the qualifying matches for the 2016 Olympics.-VNS … [Read more...] about Viet Nam to face South Korea in inaugural youth football tourney
Press to tour South Korea
The seven-day Amazing Photo Tour will also visit the UNESCO World Heritage Jeju Island. VNS Photo dulichvtv.com HA NOI – A group of 13 Vietnamese photographers and travel reporters next week will visit many of South Korea's travel destinations.Organised by the Korea Tourism Organisation and the Vietnamese magazine Travellive, the seven-day tour aims to offer fresh travel experiences to the visitors.Well-known photographers Thai Phien, Tran Viet Duc, Xuan Binh are among the members of the tour.Entitled Amazing Photo Tour, the journey will visit South Korea's second largest metropolis, Busan, and Ulsan seaside city, known for its whaling heritage and as the country's industrial hub. The tour will also visit the UNESCO World Heritage Jeju Island.An exhibition showcasing the photos made during the trip will open to public from July 19 at the Sheraton Ha Noi Hotel. – VNS … [Read more...] about Press to tour South Korea
South Korea to assist VN in organising Asiad 18
South Korea will also help Viet Nam complete facilities for the event.—Photo Thethaovietnam HA NOI (VNS)– General director of the National Sports Administration Vuong Bich Thang has signed a memorandum on sports co-operation with Chung Jung Teak, chairman of South Korea Sports Promotion Foundation in Ha Noi.Under the memorandum, South Korea will support Viet Nam in training human resources and sharing experience as well as handing over technology to help Viet Nam host the Asian Games 18 in Ha Noi in 2019.South Korea will also help Viet Nam complete facilities for the event. – VNS … [Read more...] about South Korea to assist VN in organising Asiad 18
A medical tourism hub in South Korea
A hospital with a view: Gyeongbokgung Palace gives tourists the chance of learning about the country's history and culture. The hospital is becoming increasingly popular with medical tourists. —File Photo At the Gangnam Severance Hospital patients are treated like five-star hotel guests. Do Minh reports.As I take my first sip from a hot cup of coffee, a cry of pain escapes from my lips as my hands are scalded. A receptionist immediately notices and hands me a cup holder with a friendly smile. I am not staying at a hotel but a hospital in Seoul. I am surprised and moved that she realises my need despite the crowd in the room. Clean, modern facilities, and a warm welcome like this greet hospital patients all over South Korea, including the … [Read more...] about A medical tourism hub in South Korea