Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
If you can’t attend in person, there is still a chance to participate! Join the livestream for “Nordic Day: Getting to Green” today, on October 22, 2024. The event will …
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Vietnamese students are exploring study opportunities at the European Education Week 2024 in Hanoi, running from October 20-26. The event, organized by the EU Delegation and embassies, features nearly 60 …
Vietnamese students explore study opportunities at European Education Week in Hanoi Read More
Up to 200 European billionaires plan to visit Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam, in January 2025. They will arrive aboard superyachts to attend the Art For …
European billionaires to visit Ha Long Bay in January for Art For Climate Festival Read More
Finnish company Wartsila is ready to assist Vietnam in its energy transition with innovative internal combustion engine (ICE) technology. According to Wartsila’s vice president, Frederic Carron, this flexible ICE system …
Finnish company Wartsila to support Vietnam’s green energy transition Read More
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan of Vietnam met with Swedish Ambassador Johan Ndisi in Hanoi. They discussed Vietnam-Sweden development cooperation and how to share sustainable development experiences. This meeting …
Vietnam-Sweden development cooperation: Vice President meets Swedish Ambassador Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for October 2024 is out now. To download the issue as pdf file: Click Here You can also read the magazine online here: Read Online or Fullscreen Subscribe …
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The Danish Embassy in Vietnam invites you to the European Higher Education Week 2024 highlights the return of the Study in Europe Fairs. These events offer prospective students a chance …
Study in Europe Fairs 2024: Opportunities Await in Denmark Read More
This Saturday the Swedish band “Arrival from Sweden” performed ABBA songs in Hanoi. The one-and-a-half-hour show, titled “The Music of ABBA,” took place at August Revolution Square, transporting audiences back …
Swedish band brings ABBA magic to Hanoi in traditional ao dai Read More
Swedish company Assa Abloy Group has launched a new $30 million factory in Hai Phong, Vietnam. As a leader in entrance automation and door control, the company plans to export …
Swedish company Assa Abloy opens $30 million factory in Vietnam Read More
On the occasion of the European and World Day Against the Death Penalty, both the Embassy of Finland in Beijing and the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar reaffirmed their firm …
Danish and Finnish Embassies oppose death penalty Read More
Stricter family reunification rules in Finland are expected to hit foreign workers from several countries, including the Philippines and Vietnam. Critics argue for more flexible policies for workers in some …
Stricter family reunification rules hit foreign workers in Finland Read More
Norway’s highest court has declared the Norwegian chapter of the notorious motorcycle club Satudarah a criminal organization, banning its operations in the country according to Euronews. Established in the Netherlands …
Norway bans Satudarah motorcycle club with Indonesian origins Read More
Nordic green is the theme, when Nordic embassies host “Getting to Green” in Ho Chi Minh City on October 22. The Nordic embassies in Vietnam are set to host “Getting …
Nordic embassies to host “Getting to Green” at Green Economy Forum in Vietnam Read More
Politicians, decision makers, experts and global Danes gathered on 28 August 2024 at Christiansborg, the home of the Danish Parliament, to discuss the many issues that global Danes experience in …
Danes Worldwide shortlist needed changes Read More
The Nordic Business Awards 2024, hosted by the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (NordCham), highlighted the achievements of Nordic businesses in the country. The event took place on September …
Nordic Business Awards 2024 celebrate excellence in Vietnam Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Hanoi is organizing a special literary event on October 9, 2024, to celebrate 55 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Vietnam. The event, held at …
Swedish Embassy in Hanoi organizes literary event to celebrate 55 years of diplomatic ties Read More
On October 2, 2024, Norwegian Ambassador Hilde Solbakken met with Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Finance, Vo Thanh Hung, to discuss key financial and energy topics. Ambassador Solbakken pledged USD 250 …
Norway Vietnam energy support expands Read More
Finnish investment firm PYN Elite is showing strong support for Vietnamese banks by dedicating half of its portfolio to them. This highlights PYN Elite’s confidence in the growth potential of …
Finnish investment firm PYN Elite bets big on Vietnamese Banks Read More
Last week, Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam, Johan Ndisi, met with Võ Văn Hoan, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, to discuss the 55-year diplomatic relationship between …
Swedish Ambassador visits Ho Chi Minh City to strengthen economic ties Read More
Vard Vung Tau, a Vietnamese shipyard, has started constructing a new commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) for the Norwegian company Edda Wind. This milestone, marked by the keel laying, is …
Vard Vung Tau constructs a new CSOV for Edda Wind Read More
Photo: Facebookpage of the Malaysian Embassy HelsinkiThe Malaysian Embassy in Helsinki, currently chairing the ASEAN Helsinki Committee for 2024, has taken steps to strengthen ties between Southeast Asia and Scandinavia. …
ASEAN and Finland forge new ties through Malaysian Embassy initiative Read More
Yesterday hundreds of Vietnamese students gathered at Nguyen Sieu School in Hanoi to mark the launch of the “Denmark in Your Eyes 2024” painting contest, which has been taking place …
Green initiatives is the theme for this year’s “Denmark in your eyes” painting contest Read More
Finnish tech giant Nokia and Vietnam’s leading telecom provider Viettel have announced plans to jointly deploy 5G equipment across 22 provinces in Vietnam by the end of 2024. This marks …
Nokia and Viettel roll out 5G across Vietnam Read More
Visit to Denmark Last week, Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyễn Minh Hằng visited Denmark, bringing an invitation from Vietnam’s Prime Minister for Danish participation in the P4G Summit in Hanoi, …
Denmark and Vietnam boost P4G role for global climate action Read More
From humble beginnings as a personal gym trainer in Hanoi to setting up a manufacturing plant of bespoke gym equipment in Bangkok, it has been a long and interesting journey …
Fysik: Swedish-Thai designer and producer of bespoke fitness gear Read More
Singapore is set to gain six new Asia-North Europe shipping routes, while Maersk-controlled Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia will lose two, as part of a global reshuffle in shipping alliances. This …
Maersk shifts focus as Singapore gains six Europe routes Read More
Danish Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working with local partners in South and Southeast Asia can now apply for funding from the Danish Emergency Relief Fund (DERF) to assist flood-affected areas …
Danish civil society invited to apply for emergency flood relief funding Read More
Vietnam’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 received a boost through the Just Energy Transition Partnership. During a meeting on September 18 between Deputy Minister of Industry and …
Vietnam and Norway strengthen bilateral cooperation for energy transition Read More
In all the countries in Asia and in all the Nordic countries there are many children with a dual nationality whether or not it is legally registered. Imagine if we …
Let’s set up a Nordic-Asian Summer Kids exchange Read More
Vietnamese tech giant FPT has opened its first office in Stockholm, Sweden, marking a major step into the Nordic market. Located in Lindholmen Science Park, Gothenburg, the office aims to …
Vietnamese FPT opens new office in Sweden Read More
Typhoon Yagi has caused significant destruction in northern Vietnam over the past few days. The violent winds and rain have led to landslides, floods, and power outages in several cities. …
Typhoon Yagi: Videos show destructions in Vietnam, while death toll rises to 226 Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for September 2024 is out now. To download the issue as pdf file: Click Here You can also read the magazine online here: Read Online Subscribe to ScandAsia …
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The Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish ambassadors in Vietnam stress the importance of a more including future for LGBTIQ+-people in Vietnam, during this years Hanoi Pride. “Let’s gather and celebrate …
Nordic ambassadors in support of Hanoi Pride Read More
The Norwegian, Danish and Finnish embassies in Hanoi have issued urgent warnings to their citizens following the devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi in Northern Vietnam. The embassies advised against traveling …
Embassies in Hanoi warns citizens Read More
Landslides and floods have claimed 24 lives and injured 299 people in northern Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi hit the country’s east coast on Saturday. This occurred after the storm had …
Typhoon Yagi causes several deaths in Vietnam Read More
On September 6, the Vietnam-Sweden Business Forum focused on digital transformation, energy transition, and innovation. The event underscored the strong economic ties between Vietnam and Sweden, celebrating 55 years of …
Vietnam-Sweden business forum highlights digital transformation and innovation Read More
Noi Bai Airport and three other airports in northern Vietnam will be closed on Saturday as Typhoon Yagi approaches. The typhoon is expected to hit the country late Friday. Noi …
Airports in Vietnam closes Saturday due to typhoon Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Hanoi has announced on their Facebook page that the 14th European–Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival will open with the Finnish documentary Karaoke Paradise by director Einari Pakkanen. …
Finnish documentary to open European–Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival Read More A typhoon named Yagi is expected to hit the northern part of Vietnam from Friday and continue throughout the weekend. As a result, the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is …
Typhoon Yagi: Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns Danes in Vietnam Read More
Finland is not attracting foreign workers like other competitive countries, according to the Finnish media Yle News, who has interviewed multiple immigration researchers. With an unemployment rate at over 8 …
Finland falling behind in attracting foreign workers from Asia Read More
Scandinavian Embassies in Vietnam will be closed on September 2 and 3 in observance of Vietnam’s National Day. The embassies of Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark have announced the closure …
Scandinavian Embassies close during Vietnam’s National Day Read More
The city of Turku is set to host the Karaoke World Championships from October 7-12, attracting participants from over 30 countries. The event, which has been held annually since 2003, …
Karaoke World Championships draws global attention to Turku Read More
Mette Ekeroth, a representative of the Danish Embassy in Vietnam, emphasized the importance of eco-innovation for Vietnamese small and medium enterprises (SMEs) at a recent economic forum. Ekeroth noted that …
Limited resources and policy gaps challenges eco-Innovation in Vietnam Read More
In a press release Mekong River Commission Secretariat warns about high water levels. Persistent and heavy rainfall in northern Thailand and Lao PDR has significantly raised water levels along the …
Intensified rainfall puts key monitoring stations on alert Read More
Vietnamese police have arrested 16 individuals linked to a ring suspected of smuggling infants, state media reports. The arrested suspects are accused of trafficking babies aged from three days to …
Raid on baby smuggling ring in Vietnam Read More
The Việt Nam Culture Week 2024 is scheduled for September 4 to 12 in Sweden’s Stockholm and Malmö, and Denmark’s Copenhagen, celebrating 55 years of Việt Nam-Sweden diplomatic ties and …
Vietnam to host culture week in Sweden and Denmark Read More
This week, a delegation from the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research (IMR) is in Vietnam. The team, including Ms. Solfrid Saetre Hjoello, Mr. Oeivind Strand, and Ms. Anne Christine Utne …
Norwegian delegation visits Vietnam to share ocean management expertise Read More
Singapore authorities have intercepted two vessels, Maersk Campton and Maersk Candor, suspected of carrying toxic waste during their transit through Singapore. The cargo, which was en route to Thailand, has …
Southeast Asia used as a dumping ground: Two Maersk ships ordered to return Read More
Vietnam and Denmark are preparing to enter the next phase of their health sector cooperation, with a focus on strengthening primary healthcare and addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases …
Vietnam and Denmark set health priorities for next cooperation phase Read More
The Embassy of Vietnam in Sweden held on August 26, 2024, a press conference to announce all the events planned this autumn to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the National …
Many activities to celebrate 55 years of Viet Nam – Sweden relations Read More