HCM City (VNA) – Vietnam and the Republic ofKorea (RoK) boast huge potential cooperation in energy development, especiallyclean energy, said a RoK expert.
Yeo Sungku, Director of the Energy Valley EnterpriseDevelopment Institute (EVEDI), madethe statement at a Vietnam-RoK investment forum held by the Vietnam Chamber ofCommerce and Industry’s Ho Chi Minh City Branch (VCCI-HCM) on July 17.
He said that RoK’s energy industry possesses strengthsin clean energy production and high-quality technologies while Vietnam’s demandfor energy is high and will be on the rise.
Therefore, boosting cooperation between Vietnam andRoK enterprises in the field will help create an energy supply-demand chain toserve the development of both countries, he added.
Talking about advantages of RoK energy firms, Directorof BA Energy Company Choi Jiwon said RoK businesses have not only paid attentionto producing energy but also seeking solutions to maximise energy saving.
Developing technologies, materials and equipment usingnatural and renewable power for sustainable development is a priority of RoKfirms in their cooperation plans with Vietnamese counterparts, he noted.
VCCI-HCM Director Vo Tan Thanh said Vietnam is lookingfor solutions for energy efficiency and environmentally-friendly energy, whichare advantages of RoK companies, to ensure sufficient supply and environmentalprotection.
Vietnam and RoK have jointly launched cooperationprogrammes in thermoelectricity, renewable energy, nuclear energy and energysaving in recent years, he said.
Strengthening partnership between Vietnamese and RꦬoKenterprises will contribute to lifting up value and sust🗹ainability of their tradeand economic ties, Thanh added.-VNA
The environment ministries of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) agreed to renew the way they cooperate to improve the quality of their cooperation at their 13th ministerial-level meeting in Hanoi on March 29.
A forum took place in HCM City on May 12 to exchange views on policies and enhance cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea in applying advanced technology in water treatment and environment.
The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Gyeongsangbuk province opened its representative office in Vietnam’s southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City on May 30 to promote the bilateral comprehensive relations.
Information on Vietnam’s advantages, preferential policies and orientations in the mechanical and electronic field was updated at a workshop in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK), on June 8.
Developed with state-of-the-art infrastructure, the Da Nang FTZ is designed to become a leading regional economic centre and a strategic growth pole in Vietnam’s new development landscape.
The Binh Duong Association of Supporting Industries (BASI) is expected to promote the usage of domestically manufactured components while supporting businesses in accessing international markets, strengthening linkages, and promoting deeper integration into global supply chains.
PwC Vietnam forecasts a vibrant M&A market in Vietnam’s healthcare sector in 2025, driven by rising demand for high-quality medical services and a growing middle class. Pharmaceutical companies, private hospitals, and specialised medical facilities, particularly in ophthalmology and oncology, are predicted to be key targets for M&A.
The central province of Quang Nam is set to become a hub for the medicinal plant industry, with Ngoc Linh ginseng designated as the core crop, under the Prime Minister's decision issued earlier this year.
The North-South Expressway project is scheduled for completion by 2030, aiming to establish the groundwork for Vietnam’s modern railway industry and stimulate regional economic development, positioning the country for a significant economic leap in the era of national rise.
The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways was born as a perfect piece in Sun Group’s strategic vision to build a premium ecosystem of tourism, entertainment, real estate, and aviation. With a pioneering ambition, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is not just an airline, but a symbol of connection – bringing the world to Phu Quoc and taking Phu Quoc to the world.
A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at 20 million VND (765 USD) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.
In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
The OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report focuses on analysing the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, the impact of international integration on attracting foreign investment and trade, and the country’s prospects for developing a low-carbon economy.
Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
Illustrative photo (Photo: VNA) 
