Traditional costumes performance at the Vietnam-RoK Festival, Da Nang, September 7 (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA)𝄹 – The Vietnam – Republic ofKorea (RoK) Festival was kicked off in the central beach cityof Da Nang on September 7.
Several cultural, culinary exchanges and entertainment activities will be held during the three-day event, including traditional costumes performance, art, dances, and folk games. Deputy Chairman ofthe municipal People Committee Tran Chi Cuong, head of the festival organising board,said that after more than three decades of diplomatic ties, the Vietnam - RoK’s relations have achieved fruitful outcomes in many areas.Their relationship was upgraded to a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” in 2022. TheRoK currently ranks first in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam. Thefields of culture and sports have become a bridge connecting peoples of the twocountries. For his part, RoK Consul General in Da Nang Kang BooSung expressed his belief that the festival will be a valuable opportunityto deepen mutual understanding, strengthen goodwill and develop relationship between the two countries through human resources and cultural exchangeactivities, economic and cultural development between the peoples of the RoK andVietnam. The Consulate General of RoK will continue to implement activities tofurther enhance understanding and cooperation between the two countries. Trade between the Vietnam and the RoK haveincreased 175 times from since the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations. TheRoK has become the largest investor in Vietnam. In 2019, the number of the RoKvisitors to Da Nang reached 1.7 million. In the first half year of 2023, thecentral beach city welcomed about 620,000 visitors from the East Asian country./.
The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) and the Korea Federation of Textile Industries (KOFOTI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation, KOFOTI announced on August 24.
The Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) Festival will take place in the central city of Da Nang from September 7-9, according to the municipal Department of Foreign Affairs.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and President of the Republic of Korea (RoK) Yoon Suk Yeol have affirmed their commitments to continue close coordination to develop the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership in a more profound and comprehensive manner, contributing positively to peace, stability, and development in the region and the world.
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In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
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Traditional costumes performance at the Vietnam-RoK Festival, Da Nang, September 7 (Photo: VNA) 
