Experts from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have gathered at a seminar in Hanoi to seek ways to foster the bilateral relationship in the new context.
Hanoi (VNA)ღ - Experts from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have gathered at a seminar in Hanoi to seek ways to foster the bilateral relationship in the new context.
The event was jointly organised by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) and the Academy of the Diplomatic Academy of RoK on November 3.
Dr. Hoang Minh Hang from the VASS’s Institute for Northeast Asian Studies stressed the need for a multilateral security cooperation mechanism for the whole region as countries and territories are tending to show off their military strengths and sea and island sovereignty disputes are increasing.
Hang also highlighted the potential for elevating the bilateral relations between Vietnam and the RoK in the context, saying that they need mutual support and cooperation in protecting their territorial sovereignty.
Both nations have participated in a number of regional cooperation mechanisms, such as the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), the expert said, adding that such mechanisms help strengthen mutual understanding and trust and lay the foundation for a tighter relationship between the two countries.
Meanwhile, Director of the RoK academy Wooseon Choi underlined the similarities in history, culture and experience between his country and Vietnam.
In order to raise the Vietnam-RoK ties to a new height, the two nations should enhance strategic dialogues on and mutual understanding of their shared changing benefits in the region, he underscored.
Maritime security cooperation should be strengthened to protect their marine transport systems, while joint efforts are needed to develop mutual trust for the peaceful resolution of territorial disputes and regional stability, he affirmed.
In addition, the two countries can also collaborate in other fields such as technology, socio-economic development, cultural exchanges and national defence, he added.
Vietnam and the RoK established their bilateral strategic cooperative partnership in 2009.
In 2010, the two nations signed a Memorandum of Understanding on defence cooperation.
They have been holding bilateral strategic defence dialogues at the deputy ministerial level since 2012.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on radiation and nuclear safety between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) was signed in Vienna, Austria on September 15, reported the Ha Noi Moi newspaper.
Vietnam is keen to share information and build a coordination mechanism with the Republic of Korea in the search for soldiers missing in action during wartime.
Top representatives of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s financial bodies have underlined the necessity for the country and Vietnam to foster cooperation for the regional financial stability.
Education managers and experts from the Republic of Korea hared experience and information related to IT application and development in education with their Vietnamese counterparts in Hanoi.
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Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
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.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
Illustrative image (Source: Internet)
