New visa policy to help boost Vietnam-RoK cooperation: Deputy PM
Deputy PM Trinh Dinh Dung highly appreciated the Republic of Korea’s new visa policy for Vietnamese citizens during a reception for the RoK Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Do-hyon in Hanoi on Nov. 28.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung (R) and RoK Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Do-hyon (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung highly appreciated the Republic of Korea’s new visa policy for Vietnamese citizensduring a reception for the RoK Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Do-hyon in Hanoi onNovember 28.
Under the policy, permanentresidents of Vietnam’s three biggest cities of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and DaNang will be eligible for C-3 visas from early December next year.
C-3 visa holders can stay in the RoK for up to 30days, with no restrictions on the number of visits for five years.
DeputyPM Dung said the RoK’s decision is based on the basis of political trust,strategic partnership, and the sound relationship between the two countries andpeoples.
The policy provides the conditions to increase exchanges between the twonations’ peoples, he said, expressing the hope that more people in otherlocalities of Vietnam will be granted long-term visas to the RoK in the time tocome.
Ambassador Kim underlined the great potential for the RoK and Vietnam tofurther step up their cooperation, expressing his belief that the strategicpartnership between the two countries will be stronger in the future.
He affirmed that the new visa policyis a step in the RoK Government’s plan to strengthen all-around cooperationwith Vietnam.
The RoK is among leading foreign investors in Vietnam with over 7,300 projects in55 localities and across a variety of sectors. Many leading RoK economic groupshave selected Vietnam as a destination for developing regional productioncentres with connection to global value chains.
People-to-people exchange between the two countries has developed strongly overthe years, significantly contributing to promoting the bilateral relations. –VNA
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA) of the Republic of Korea (RoK) signed an agreement on cooperation in occupational safety and health in Hanoi on October 4.
Over the past 25 years, the economic ties between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea have flourished, but the trade imbalance between the two countries has reached an alarming level.
Manufacturers from the Republic of Korea have been shifting the focus of their overseas direct investment to Vietnam from China thanks to tax benefits, cheaper labour and other favourable conditions, said a report released by the Federation of Korean Industries on November 22.
Two-way trade between the Republic of Korea (RoK) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is expected to reach 160 billion USD this year as Seoul seeks to bolster ties with the 10-member regional bloc.
The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s new visa policy for Vietnamese citizens is expected to help the two countries become greater economic allies, said RoK Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Do Hyon.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung (R) and RoK Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Do-hyon (Source: VNA) 
