As part of the event “Busan Days in Ho Chi Minh City” from November 9 to 11, the concert “Viet Nam – Korea Cultural Night” took place at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House yesterday. The concert featured traditional and contemporary music of the two countries.On stage were dancers of the HCMC Opera and Ballet Group, Korea’s XTC hiphop band and adorable artists of the HCMC Children’s House to name a few. One of the highlight performances was that of Samul Nori, a type of traditional percussion music originating in Korea, preformed by Korean artists.Meanwhile, a seminar “Strengthening Cooperation in Cinema Between Viet Nam and Korea” opened the same day at the Diamond Cinema Complex. It had the participation of the city’s leaders and Director, Park Kwang Su, chairman of the Busan International Film Festival Association. Mr. Oh Seok Kun, of Balcon Company, also attended the conference. Mrs. Nguyen The Thanh, deputy … [Read more...] about Viet Nam – Korea Cultural Night
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Viet Nam – Korea food & culture festival 2017 to open next week
The Viet Nam – Korea food and culture festival 2017 will be held at My Dinh Stadium in Ha Noi on October 27-29 with the participation of many Vietnamese and South Korean artists. Visitors will have a chance to enjoy exciting performances by artists of the two countries, such as Noo Phuoc Thinh, Soobin Hoang Son, famous Vietnamese DJs, and South Korean entertainer Haha and actor Lee Kwang Soo and baritone Kim Dong Kyu . The beloved chef of Korea, Lee Won Il will participate in the Viet Nam-South Korea MasterChef competition as instructor and judge. The festival will also include a series of fascinating programs and activities, the Viet Nam-South Korea Talent Scout competition, and film screening at Lotte Cinema. Gastronomers will have a chance to experience the culinary and traditional culture of Viet Nam and South Korea at display booths of Korean and Vietnamese restaurants, food and beverage companies. The event is co-organized by the Viet Nam’s Ministry of Culture, … [Read more...] about Viet Nam – Korea food & culture festival 2017 to open next week
Many famous artists attend Viet Nam – Korea food and culture festival 2016
The Viet Nam – Korea food and culture festival 2016 will take place in Ha Noi from November 11th-13th. Illustration image (Source: Internet) The festival is co-organized by the Viet Nam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Viet Nam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, in collaboration with Korean Embassy in Viet Nam, Korean Community in Ha Noi, Korea Agro-Fisheries Trade Corp (aT), Korea Project on International Agriculture (KOPIA), and Korean Cultural Center in Viet Nam, and other sponsors. According to the organizers, participants have chance to enjoy exciting performances by Korean and Vietnamese artists/bands such as LABOUM, UKISS, Pyeon Seung Yeop, Hari Won, My Linh, Nhat Thuy, and Tien Tien. According to a representative from Korean Community in Ha Noi, apart from enjoying the typical cuisines from both nations like Tteokbokki, Gimbap, Kimchi, Vietnamese kebab rice noodles, “pho”, and spring roll; beautiful performances such as … [Read more...] about Many famous artists attend Viet Nam – Korea food and culture festival 2016
Viet Nam – Korea food and culture festival 2015
The Ha Noi’s My Dinh national stadium will host the Viet Nam - Korea food and culture festival 2015 from November 28th - 29th. Press conference annoucing the event held in Hanoi on November 23rd. (Photo: ATP) Participants have chance to enjoy exciting performances with Running Man – Haha, OST queen Baek Ji Young, Comedian Jung Jun Ha, the Nolza, Lee Jung, Vietnamese singers Minh Hang and Thanh Duy. Organized by the Viet Nam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with Korean Embassy in Viet Nam and Korean Community in Ha Noi, the sponsors of this year's festival include Korea Agro-Fisheries Trade Corp (aT), Korea Project on International Agriculture (KOPIA), Korean Cultural Center in Viet Nam, Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) and KAFDA. According to Mr Ko Sang Goo, Head of Korean Community in Ha Noi, apart from enjoying the typical cuisines from both nations like Tteokbokki, Gimbap, Kimchi, Vietnamese kebab rice … [Read more...] about Viet Nam – Korea food and culture festival 2015
Viet Nam – Korea art exhibition opens in Ha Noi
The Viet Nam - Korea art exhibition titled “Love” featuring 2 photographs and prints by Korean photographer Lee Sang Bok and young female artist Vu Bach Lien is being held at the Korean Cultural Center in Ha Noi. An image from the exhibition Lee Sang Bok works as a teacher in Viet Nam. He has fallen in love with the country and thus, has tried to capture meaningful moments wherever he goes. Young artist Vu Bach Lien is interested in exploring contemporary visual art through prints and digital art. Her works reflect deep feelings toward Korean culture. The event will run until October 26. … [Read more...] about Viet Nam – Korea art exhibition opens in Ha Noi
Viet Nam-Korea trade ties set to flourish
The future for bilateral trade is bright, says Park Chul Ho, General Director of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) in Ha Noi. He was speaking on the occasion of the Korea Expo 2016 taking place in Ha Noi. The Viet Nam-Korea Free Trade Agreement (VKFTA) is expected to boost bilateral trade to US$70 billion in 2020.What are the reasons behind Korean interest and participation in Viet Nam’s retail market?Viet Nam’s retail market is growing rapidly, so it has potential, but it also poses great challenges for investors. The country has seen an average retail growth of 7.3 per cent a year between 2010 and 2015. In 2015, its market value reached US$112 billion, or an annual increase of 10.6 per cent. The modern retail market share accounted for 25 per cent of total retail sales – that is an average increase of 12 per cent between 2010 and 2015.Between 2016 and 2020, retail trade is expected to grow by 12 per cent a year, and its market value to exceed $180 … [Read more...] about Viet Nam-Korea trade ties set to flourish
Viet Nam, Korea seek co-operation in renewable energy
The Vietnam Energy Association (VEA) and South Korea’s association of energy storage industry development (KEIDA) on Tuesday jointly organised an international conference on new technologies in power and renewable energy.The implementation of the national strategy for developing renewable energy till 2030, with a vision to 2050, makes new technologies in this field important for Viet Nam, said Hoang Quoc Vuong, deputy minister of industry and trade, speaking at the conference, which was held in Ha Noi.Tran Viet Ngai, chairman of VEA, said that as Korea was the third major economy in the Asia Pacific region with a developed energy industry, the conference would offer business opportunities to both countries in terms of seeking partners and co-operation in technology transfer.Korea’s Wongwang Electric Power has already granted US$5 million for the implementation of some solar energy projects in Viet Nam, Ngai noted.Chang Ho Choi, president of KEIDA, said that energy storage … [Read more...] about Viet Nam, Korea seek co-operation in renewable energy
Viet Nam-RoK forum connects SMEs
SEOUL (Biz Hub) — The Viet Nam-Korea Business Forum took place in Seoul on April 14 with the focus on opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The forum was organised by the Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises and the Vietnam Trade Office in the Republic of Korea to connect businesses in the two countries. Present at the event were Vietnamese Ambassador to the RoK Pham Huu Chi, President of the Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association (VICOFA) Luong Van Tu, Second Deputy Head of the Trade and Investment Unit of ASEAN-Korea Centre Moon Ki-bong and representatives of about 50 SMEs from both sides. Ambassador Pham Huu Chi said the RoK was now Viet Nam's biggest investor, with about US$45 billion pumped into Viet Nam. The RoK is also Viet Nam's third largest trading partner while Viet Nam is the fourth largest of the RoK. Last year, bilateral trade exceeded $36 billion, he noted. Chi said that the two sides had huge potential to develop trade and … [Read more...] about Viet Nam-RoK forum connects SMEs
Korean investment in Viet Nam up 82 per cent
It has been a mixed bag elsewhere for the country, with its investment rising in the US and Singapore but falling in Europe and China.Korean companies invested a total of US$17.45 billion abroad in the first half, a year-on-year increase of 12.1 per cent, mostly in wholesale and retail distribution, finance, insurance, and mining, the ministry said.In Viet Nam Korea is the top investor this year with total registered capital worth $1.52 billion.Samsung Display opened its $1 million plant in March in the northern province of Bac Ninh to produce high-resolution displays for smart phones in Viet Nam and around the world.On May 19 Samsung started work on a $1.4 billion project in HCM City.A $5billion complex is expected to be built by a South Korean firm near the Ba Son Shipyard in HCM City, with construction by EUNSAN & OUE Group expected to begin on September 2. Source VNS … [Read more...] about Korean investment in Viet Nam up 82 per cent
Plaza opens to facilitate Viet Nam-Korea relations
HA NOI (Biz Hub) – The Viet Nam - Korea Win-Win Innotech Plaza opened its doors in Ha Noi on Sunday.Run by the Korea Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) in Ha Noi, the Plaza focuses on providing training courses, consultancy and supporting business foundations for Korean and Vietnamese young people, and matching Korean and Vietnamese students with Korean companies.It also aims to formulate useful models to strongly boost CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and CSV (Created Shared Value) for Korean enterprises invested in Viet Nam by combining the Korea International Cooperation Agency's co-operation forms with Vietnamese policies.The Korean Government has assessed Viet Nam as a strategic partner and potential market, KOTRA Ha Noi Director General Lee Kyuseon said, adding that the Viet Nam Korea Win-Win Innotech Plaza will play an active role in boosting further co-operation development between the two countries. – VNS … [Read more...] about Plaza opens to facilitate Viet Nam-Korea relations