Denmark will upgrade its office in Ho Chi Minh City to a consulate general as part of a new diplomatic reorganisation. The change is aimed at strengthening Danish efforts in southern Vietnam, where many Danish and Nordic companies are based.
According to the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the consulate general will make it easier to promote Danish economic interests. It will also improve support and guidance for Danish businesses and citizens operating in and around Ho Chi Minh City.
At the same time, Denmark plans to close its embassy in Myanmar towards the end of 2026. Danish engagement in the country has been gradually reduced since the military coup in 2021.
The Ministry notes that working conditions in Myanmar have worsened and are unlikely to improve in the near future. Resources will instead be redirected to regions where Denmark sees greater possibilities to protect its political and economic interests.
