New Swedish ambassador to Vietnam
The Swedish government has appointed Johan Ndisi to be the new Swedish ambassador to Vietnam. He will start in the new position in Hanoi in autumn 2024. Johan Ndisi is …
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Vietnamese Deputy PM hosts reception for Danes
The Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha hosted a reception for Deputy head of Mission of the Danish embassy in Vietnam, Mette Ekeroth, and President and CEO of Vestas …
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Deputy PM in Vietnam reach out to Nordic countries for cooperation
The Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang underlined on a a conference on 12 March 2024, that there is still amble room for cooperation between Vietnam and the Nordic countries. …
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Danish embassy in Singapore greets five Danish adventure cyclists
The Danish embassy in Singapore greeted five Danish adventure cyclists on Sunday 10 March 2024 as they had reached the goal of their journey from Istanbul to Singapore. The five …
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Finnair forced to make stops on long trips
The Finnish airline company Finnair has been forced to add stops on long-haul trips to add fuel. The decision has been made due to the strikes that is currently happening …
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Danish and Vietnamese energy companies work together
The Danish company Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has signed a so-called Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vietnamese oil, gas, and renewable energy group PetroVietnam. Together they plan to launch a …
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LEGO and Save the Children launch new program
A new program called ‘Girls Unstoppable’ was launched by the LEGO Group, the LEGO foundation and Save the Children on International Women’s Day, 8 March 2024. The program aims to …
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Sweden invests in women for a climate-resilient future
Sweden, Germany, New Zealand and Switzerland announced their commitment to supporting the second phase of the EmPower Programme “Women for Climate-Resilient Societies” on 6 March 2024, only two days prior …
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Denmark and Vietnam continue healthcare collaboration
The collaboration on healthcare between Denmark and the northern province of Thai Binh in Vietnam will continue, according to both Sophie Løhde Jacobsen, Danish Minister of Health, and Tran Thi …
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Norway and ASEAN collaborate to reduce plastic pollution
The government of Norway and ASEAN have launched phase two of the ASEAN-Norway Cooperation project to reduce maritime plastic pollution in the ASEAN region. Phase two of the so-called ASEANO …
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Virtual Manufacturing: Lean production facilitators
– Streamlines processes and industry 4.0 adoption; enables green manufacturing, efficiency, and production improvements Virtual Manufacturing (VM) in Thailand is now an established Swedish-Thai lean consultant facilitating and spearheading Smart …
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Vietnamese agricultural trainees replace Ukrainian trainees in Denmark
The amount of agricultural trainees in Denmark from Vietnam has almost quadrupled since 2021. Many agriculture trainees in Denmark used to be from Ukraine, but since the start of the …
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Sweden, EU and IOM launch $12 million program to protect migrant workers rights
Sweden, the European Union and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) launched a $12 million program on 21 February 2024 to protect the rights of migrants in Asia from exploitation, …
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Norwegian Ambassador met with ASEAN Secretary-General
The Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr Kao Kim Hourn, and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to ASEAN, Kjell Tormod Pettersen, met yesterday, 20 February 2024, for a work lunch. …
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Norway terminates Au Pair Scheme for non-EEA nationals
Norway terminates au pair Scheme for non-EEA country nationals from 15 March 2024. This was declared by the Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security today. The ministry says the …
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Thailand offers medical coverage for tourists
The scheme covers tourists in Thailand from 1 January 2024 and will run until 31 August 2024. Tourists can claim the compensation within 15 days of their accident and the …
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Tourism Tax in Bali has already earned $100,000
Over USD 100,000 has already been collected, says leaders from Bali. The head of Bali Tourism Office, Tjok Bagus Pemayun, told reporters from The Bali Sun the following: “We tested …
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Vietnamese ship can be released for $12 million
A Vietnamese ship was on its way from Indonesia towards Denmark, when it made a stop in India. Here, the authorities discovered 22 kg. of cocaine aboard the ship. The …
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Swedish Institute offers full scholarships for global students
Applications are open for the Swedish Institute Scholarships 2024/2025 for international master students for the autumn semester. The scholarship is an academic scholarship for full-time one-year or two-year master studies …
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Tighter conditions for family reunification in Finland
The Finnish Ministry of Interior plans to make the rules more strict concerning family reunification in Finland. The main changes involve family reunification to only include spouses and children, and …
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Norwegian oil sold in Asia again
Crude oil from Norway’s Johan Sverdrup oilfield is heading to Asia once again, following a several months long break, because of a closed arbitrage window and a strong demand from …
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Ambassadors pay tribute to Vietnamese street workers
Ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration (also known as Tet Festival) the Norwegian ambassador among others released a video paying tribute to all the Vietnamese street workers – …
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Vietnam increases import of Norwegian cod
An impressive amount of Norwegian frozen cod has been exported to Vietnam. 1,382 tons, which is 141 percent higher than in the same month last year, according to The …
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Nations with low average IQ also have low GDP per capita
A new map produced by researchers at the Ulster Institute shows the world’s most intelligent nations based on IQ scores. Intelligence quote scores aren’t the only metric used, however, with …
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Staff awarded for Norwegian mine clearing in Vietnam
Three staff members of Norwegian People’s Aid in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam, were awarded individual Certificates of Merit on Friday, 26 January 2024. The Awards were given to NPA/RENEW Provincial …
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Norway decides to continue support for UN in Gaza
Norway on Saturday welcomed investigations of some UN aid agency staffers’ alleged involvement in the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel but said it will continue to support Palestinians via the …
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Swedfund investment accelerates energy transition in Southeast Asia
On December 22, 2023, Swedfund invested 12 MUSD in Southeast Asia Clean Energy Fund II (SEACEF II). This investment will contribute to providing scale-up capital to early-stage companies focused on …
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SEB Group targets Vietnam for expansion
SEB Group, a Swedish financial institution, is targeting Vietnam for expansion. Marcus Wallenberg, SEB Group’s Chairman, praises Vietnam’s development, positioning it as a key investment destination. In a strategic move, …
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The Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam and Stockholm International Peace Research Institute signed MoU
The Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) signed on 11 January 2024 a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two sides. The ceremony …
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Danish ambassador express readiness to support Vietnam in green transition
Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, Nicolai Prytz, in an interview with Vietnam News Agency, expressed Denmark’s commitment to assist Vietnam’s green transition. Praising Vietnam’s resilience amid global economic challenges, Prytz highlighted …
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Philippines considered the third safest country in Southeast Asia
The Philippines has emerged as the third safest country in Southeast Asia, according to the 2023 Global Law and Order Report by Gallup. With an index score of 86, the …
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Vietnamese salt coffee conquers Finnish consumers
Three Vietnamese high school students studying in Sulkava, southern Finland, have gained popularity for introducing locals to the unique taste of Vietnamese salt coffee. Na Uy, Phung Gia Phat, and …
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Swedish L:a Bruket – a fusion of Scandinavian spa and Asian skincare wisdom
In a recent interview with Tatler, Mats Johansson, the Swedish founder of L:a Bruket, reveals the brand’s success lies in its early embrace of sustainability and a unique blend of …
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Students from Sweden and Vietnam awarded for joint plant-based venture
A team of students from Lund University in Sweden and Hanoi University of Science in Vietnam has been recognized for their plant-based food project at the annual APAC Food Innovation …
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55th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Sweden
Today, January 11, 2024, is the exact day of the 55th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Sweden (January 11th 1969 – January 11th 2024). On this …
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Vietnamese artist Thao Nguyen Phan unveils solo exhibition in Scandinavia
Renowned Vietnamese artist, Thao Nguyen Phan, brings her unique blend of moving images, painting, and sculpture to Scandinavia with her first solo exhibition, “Reincarnations of Shadows,” at Kunsthal Charlottenborg. Running …
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Emma Broms, Business Sweden Malaysia: Great optimism, towards green transition
’Pioneering the possible’ is what Business Sweden (BS) is doing in Malaysia, under the new leadership (since 2022) of Trade Commissioner Emma Broms. Post covid-19 she is very optimistic about …
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Finland and Vietnam discuss gender equality in natural disaster prevention
The Vietnam Hydro and Meteorology Administration organized a seminar on gender equality within natural disaster prevention departments, in collaboration with the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI). On 23-24 November 2023, the …
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The Norwegian Warrior who fought in Vietnam
Norwegian Col. Henrik ‘Hank’ Lunde published a book about his experiences in the U.S Army as a senior military officer rank during the Vietnam War. Lunde was born in Norway …
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Norwegian People’s Aid Vietnam receives Certificate of Merit and Token of Appreciation
In Hanoi, Norwegian People’s Aid Vietnam received a Certificate of Merit and Token of Appreciation from Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations. This is due to its ‘outstanding performance’ in 2023, …
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Finnish Embassy organizes maritime workshop in Vietnam
The Embassy of Finland organized the workshop “Solutions for Transitioning Vietnam’s Ports to Smarter and Greener – Experiences from Finland” in HCMC on 23 December. It did so in collaboration with …
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What post-concert blues is and how to overcome it
The curtains were shut and you were lying on your bed, hiding away from the world. You really did not know what was the matter, but you felt kind of …
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Finland wants to help Vietnamese provinces with sustainable development
A Team Finland delegation led by Deputy Head of Mission Mr. Touko Piiparinen visited DakLak and Khanh Hoa provinces of Vietnam. According to the Embassy of Finland in Hanoi, the …
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I was Shot with a Pussy-Needle at a Ping Pong Show
I had a friend of mine from Ho Chi Minh City, visiting Bangkok for the first time. Like so many other first-time tourists, she had heard a lot about the …
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Teens in Finland sell Vietnamese salt coffee
A Vietnamese teenager sat up a table in early December in Finland, and hung up a sign in Finnish saying “Selling Vietnamese Salt Coffee.” Na Uy is a 17-year-old boy …
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QR Code Generators: Free E-commerce Tools
In the dynamic world of e-commerce, efficiency, and accessibility are key factors that can make or break a business. One tool that has gained significant prominence in recent times is …
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Children paint Vietnamese boats in Nyhavn in Art Contest “Denmark In Your Eyes”
Children worldwide are participating in the Danish art contest named “Denmark in Your Eyes.” The headline of the competition is “Green Future” and it has received over 21 thousand entries, …
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Singapore and Scandinavia among strongest passports in the world
Both Singapore, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway are in the top 10 of strongest passports in the world of 2023. The scores are calculated by VisaGuide World Passport Index, which …
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Vietnam and Denmark empower youths to stand for sustainable future
Vietnam and Denmark jointly held “Youth For SDG16 Roundtable: Toward An Inclusive Climate Future” on Monday, 18 December 2023 to empower young people with principles in creating a sustainable future. …
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Finland creates application for foreign employees
Finland introduced a mobile application, “Work Help Finland” to foreign employees and urged them to download it. The application was created for foreign employees coming to Finland and residing in …
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