Forum highlights RoK firms’ corporate social responsibility in central region
The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Consulate General in Da Nang on June 2 held a forum in Quang Nam province on June 2 to highlight the corporate social responsibility (CSR) that RoK firms have shown in the central region.
About 250 Korean businesses operating in the cenrtral region have showed high level of satisfaction about the local business environment.-Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)
Quang Nam (VNA) – The Republic of Korea (RoK)’sConsulate General in Da Nang on June 2 held a forum in Quang Nam province on June 2 to highlight the corporate social responsibility (CSR) that RoK firms have shown in the central region.
Participants noted that since Vietnam and the RoK set uptheir diplomatic relations, their partnership has grown fast in all fields, especiallyeconomy. The RoK is currently Vietnam's biggest investor with totalinvestment of 81 billion USD.
Two-way trade rose over 160 times in 30 years to 81.1billion USD in 2022, and the two countries have become each other’s thirdlargest trade partner.
Although the central region of Vietnam has received lessthan 10% of the RoK’s total investment in Vietnam, it has drawn increasing attentionfrom Korean firms thanks to the Government’s policies to ensure equal development amongregions and investment attraction efforts of regional localities.
About 250 Korean businesses operating in the region have showedhigh level of satisfaction about the local business environment.
Over the years, the firms have made positive contributionsto the local community by generating jobs as well as charity activities. Theyhave helped improve the infrastructure system and health care services, andprovided financial support to disadvantaged people in the society.
Kang Boo Sung, RoK Consul General in Da Nang, said that theforum aims to seek measures to ensure that the regional localities and Korean firms can enjoy benefits during the businesses’ operations.
Le Tri Thanh, Chairman of the People’s Committee of QuangNam province, said that CRS activities of RoK companies have not onlycontributed to the sustainable socio-economic development of the locality butalso improved the living conditions for workers in particular and the localcommunity in general.
He noted that RoK firms that are operating in Quang Nam have conductedvarious CRS activities in the locality. The Hyosun Quang Nam JSC has poured nearly5.8 billion VND into the activities since 2020, while Panko Tam Thang has spentover 4 billion VND since 2017, he noted./.
Vietnam is among the top three most favourite tourist destinations for Korean visitors in Asia, according to statistics from KB Kookmin Card of the Republic of Korea (RoK).
Cooperation between localities of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) has seen the engagement of not only authorities but also businesses and people, heard a seminar in Seoul on May 30.
Vietnam is among the top three most favorite tourist destinations for Korean visitors in Asia, according to statistics from KB Kookmin Card of the Republic of Korea (RoK).
A master plan on implementation of recommendations accepted by Vietnam under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) took effect on June 17.
Running until June 21, the festival brings together more than 80 central and local media organisations, featuring nearly 130 exhibition booths that cover the full spectrum of national life, encompassing economy, politics, culture, society, defence, security, and foreign affairs.
As of June 17, Ca Mau province had achieved its target of supporting the construction and renovation of 4,400 homes, with a total budget of over 235 billion VND (about 9 million USD).
Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh has called for technology to be leveraged not to replace identity, but to enhance it—allowing Vietnamese journalism to reach both local and global audiences.
In recent years, with strong support from the Party and State, and building on its tradition as a heroic news agency, the VNA has not only actively participated in OANA but also proactively proposed various ideas for cooperation, helping shape a fresh image of effective media collaboration in the digital era, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.
The education sector has been one of the foundations playing a vital role in deepening Vietnam – New Zealand ties, said Prof. Damon Salesa, Vice-Chancellor of the Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
Tien Giang province has addressed the housing needs of 608 poor, near-poor, and policy-beneficiary families facing housing difficulties. Of these, 370 houses were newly constructed while 238 underwent major renovations.
Dr Pham Minh Hung from the University of Economics and Business under Vietnam National University, Hanoi, said the fixed-term contract mechanism is a correct step, liberating the entire system from traditional constraints which have long stood in the way of innovation.
The partnership will focus on studying and recommending LRT routes that connect the city’s transport network with urban development zones, industrial parks, and TOD areas. The research will cover Thu Dau Mot city and surrounding areas, with completion scheduled before August 15, 2025.
Media must not only serve as a channel for information but also act as a vanguard in shaping public opinion, combating misinformation, upholding the Party’s ideological principles, and reinforcing unity between Vietnam and Laos.
In Vietnam, the voluntary blood donation movement was first launched on January 24, 1994. In 2008, the Prime Minister established the National Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation.
Currently, 20 Vietnamese citizens remain in Iran, including embassy staff and personnel. All are safe, mentally stable, and in regular contact with the embassy.
A VietnamPlus survey of 764 young people shows that 83.9% of Gen Z use smartphones to read news, only 12% use computers, and the rest access content via tablets.
GVB Startup 2025 attracted the participation of nearly 150 individuals and organisations from across Vietnam. The event seeks to promote bold and ambitious startup ideas and projects, contributing to the future of global innovation, and supporting startups through the provision of resources, networking opportunities, and market insights.
AI could not replace human judgment in verifying information and sensitive political events, and that humans remain the final gatekeepers of content, said Leonid Kovachich, head of the Asian department at Sputnik's international broadcasting division.
A veteran journalist of Argentina has praised the modern evolution of Vietnam’s press, which now serves a dual purpose: introducing Vietnam to the world while bringing global perspectives to domestic audiences.
The court announced that Quyet had submitted a written request to be tried in absentia, citing serious health issues. According to an official statement from Hospital 19/8, the defendant is suffering from multiple illnesses, experiencing fatigue and shortness of breath, with doctors warning of a “very high risk of death.”
A senior Party official highlighted the VNA’s consistent role over the past eight decades, noting that it remains a mainstream, uninterrupted, timely, accurate, and authoritative source of news that helps shape public opinion, strengthen public trust, and safeguard the ideological foundation of the Party.
About 250 Korean businesses operating in the cenrtral region have showed high level of satisfaction about the local business environment.-Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) 
