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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 …
Tighter conditions for family reunification in Finland Read More
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 …
Norwegian oil sold in Asia again Read More
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 – …
Ambassadors pay tribute to Vietnamese street workers Read More
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 …
Vietnam increases import of Norwegian cod Read More
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 …
Nations with low average IQ also have low GDP per capita Read More
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 …
Staff awarded for Norwegian mine clearing in Vietnam Read More
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 …
Norway decides to continue support for UN in Gaza Read More
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 …
Swedfund investment accelerates energy transition in Southeast Asia Read More
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, …
SEB Group targets Vietnam for expansion Read More
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 …
The Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam and Stockholm International Peace Research Institute signed MoU Read More
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 …
Danish ambassador express readiness to support Vietnam in green transition Read More
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 …
Philippines considered the third safest country in Southeast Asia Read More
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 …
Vietnamese salt coffee conquers Finnish consumers Read More
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 …
Swedish L:a Bruket – a fusion of Scandinavian spa and Asian skincare wisdom Read More
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 …
Students from Sweden and Vietnam awarded for joint plant-based venture Read More
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 …
55th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Sweden Read More
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 …
Vietnamese artist Thao Nguyen Phan unveils solo exhibition in Scandinavia Read More
’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 …
Emma Broms, Business Sweden Malaysia: Great optimism, towards green transition Read More
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 …
Finland and Vietnam discuss gender equality in natural disaster prevention Read More
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 …
The Norwegian Warrior who fought in Vietnam Read More
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, …
Norwegian People’s Aid Vietnam receives Certificate of Merit and Token of Appreciation Read More
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 …
Finnish Embassy organizes maritime workshop in Vietnam Read More
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 …
What post-concert blues is and how to overcome it Read More
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 …
Finland wants to help Vietnamese provinces with sustainable development Read More
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 …
I was Shot with a Pussy-Needle at a Ping Pong Show Read More
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 …
Teens in Finland sell Vietnamese salt coffee Read More
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 …
QR Code Generators: Free E-commerce Tools Read More
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, …
Children paint Vietnamese boats in Nyhavn in Art Contest “Denmark In Your Eyes” Read More
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 …
Singapore and Scandinavia among strongest passports in the world Read More
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. …
Vietnam and Denmark empower youths to stand for sustainable future Read More
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 …
Finland creates application for foreign employees Read More
This year, tourism rates has made quite a recovery in Asia, since countries simplified its visa requirements and entry procedures for international tourists. Vietnam In June, Vietnam approved to triple …
Southeast Asian visa simplifications increases tourism Read More
Denmark has been supporting Vietnam to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels gradually, according to the Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolai Prytz. The collaboration also resulted in an increasing rate …
Denmark helps reduce Vietnam’s use of fossil fuels Read More
Sweden is organizing a one year International Training Programme on sustainable forestry, and the programme is still open for applicants from Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. The deadline for applying is …
Swedish Training Programme on Sustainable Forestry still open for applicants from Thailand, Laos & Vietnam Read More
Danish furniture and design company, BoConcept held an activity in Vietnam for people to create handmade scented candles for the upcoming Christmas, according to its Instagram account. “Each person prepares …
BoConcept Vietnam holds activity for creating handmade products Read More
Sweden and Vietnam are counting down to the celebration of their 55th Anniversary of their diplomatic relations, which will be on 11 January 2024. According to the Embassy of Sweden …
Sweden and Vietnam to celebrate 55 years of diplomatic relations Read More
Denmark’s Seaborg Technologies and another Danish nuclear firm are interested to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) on deploying sea-based small modular reactor …
Danish nuclear firms interested to make deal with Philippines on sea-based modular reactor tech Read More
“The Science of Happiness” event was held in Hanoi on Saturday, 9 December 2023 by the Danish Embassy in Vietnam and Ashui.com for Danes to share perspectives on happiness with …
Danes share about science of happiness in Vietnam Read More
The Finnish Embassy in Vietnam held a ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam – Finland relations. Also to celebrate the 106th Independence Day of Finland. In HCMC …
Finnish Embassy celebrates 50th anniversary of Vietnam Read More
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh recently met with his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson at COP 28. At the meeting Pham Minh Chinh stated that Vietnam always attaches importance to …
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson at COP 28 Read More
Cambodia and Vietnam jointly launched a cross-border QR code payment system on Sunday, December 3. The new method will allow people in Cambodia and Vietnam to make payments using local …
Cambodia and Vietnam launch cross-border QR code payments Read More
Celebrating the 106th anniversary of Finland’s Independence Day and the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Vietnam, a tree planting day was held at Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh …
Tree planting marks 50th anniversary of cooperation between Vietnam and Finland Read More
Vietnamese Prime Minister, Pham Minh Chinh, held a meeting with Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, on the sidelines of COP28 on Friday, December 1. During the meeting, PM Chinh mentioned …
Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen at COP28 Read More
During her official visit to Norway, Vo Thi Anh Xuan, the Vice President of Vietnam, led a delegation to Equinor’s office in Oslo to explore offshore wind collaboration between the …
Vietnamese Vice President explores offshore wind collaboration with Equinor in Norway Read More
Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan praised the growth of Vietnam-Norway relations in all fields at her meeting on Thursday, November 30, with Crown Prince of Norway Haakon Magnus …
Vietnam and Norway strengthen multifaceted cooperation Read More
It is not long before we enter the gift season which will be followed by countless cheerful activities, spending time choosing presents for people that are special to us, including …
Discover unique scents with “DANiche” Read More
A delegation led by the Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, Nguyen Ho Hai, visited Finland on November 22, to strengthen ties and celebrate the 50th …
HCMC delegation visited Vietnamese Embassy in Finland Read More
In a meeting between Vietnamese Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen on November 21, both nations affirmed their commitment to implementing the …
Vietnam, Denmark agree to soon implement green strategic partnership Read More
BoConcept, the Danish furniture and design company, continued making its way in Vietnam, having opened six stores in both major cities of the country like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh …
Danish furniture BoConcept makes way in Vietnam Read More
Last Friday, the Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) on Statistics from Denmark visited Vietnam. The aim of the visit was to ‘leverage administrative data from the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) database …
Tea enhances collaboration Read More