Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Finnish telecommunication firm, Nokia, announced its partnership with Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications (VNPT) on Tuesday to bring the first deployment of 10G fiber broadband into Vietnam. According to a …
Nokia partners with Vietnam telecom to bring 10G broadband to region Read More
Deputy Head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, Ha Van Sieu, shared that the amount of foreign tourists coming to Vietnam may surpass this year’s target of eight million. …
Vietnam may surpass its foreign tourist target this year Read More
Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Le Thi Thu Hang, attended the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Stockholm, Sweden organized by Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom and High Representative of …
Vietnam attends EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Sweden Read More
The Lao Trade Portal reported that Laos’s trade deficit in April 2023 was recorded up to 17 million USD. According to the Vientiane Times, the total value of trade in …
Laos reports trade deficit up to 17 million USD in April Read More
Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and the Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe recently had a meeting in Hanoi on 9 May 2023 to discuss potential …
Vietnam eyes to expand trade and investment cooperation with Sweden Read More
The European Literature Days event was scheduled to be held from 11-21 May 2023 in Hanoi, Vietnam, to bring readers, writers, and publishing houses closer under the beauty of diverse …
European Literature Days event to be held in Hanoi Read More
Vietnam reported the highest temperature ever recorded in Thanh Hoa, 44.1 degree celsius. Experts have predicted that it would soon be surpassed because of climate change, reported Yahoo News. In …
Vietnam hits highest temperature ever recorded 44.1 celsius Read More
On the April 30th, Vietnamese community held “Valborg Festival 2023” in Ostergotland region, Sweden. Attending the event were Vietnamese Ambassador to Sweden Phan Dang Duong, leaders of some Vietnamese associations …
Exciting “Valborg Festival” for the Vietnamese community in Sweden Read More
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Le Thi Thu Hang and the Norwegian State Secretary Erling Rimestad co -chaired on March 1, 2023 in Hanoi the 9th political consultation …
The 9th political consultation between Vietnam and Norway Read More
A 26-year-old Vietnamese man was found dead on a farm west of Hadsund, Denmark, on Saturday, April 29, after a work accident. This is written by Nordjyske media after information …
Vietnamese agricultural apprentice has died in a work accident in Denmark Read More
Finnish-based Virta who is a provider of charging services for electric vehicles, has raised 85 million euros to expand its operations in Southeast Asia. The capital have been donated by …
Finnish EV firm raises 85 million euros for Asian expansion Read More
Nguyen Thuc Hien, Vice Chairman of the Can Tho municipal People’s Committee met with the Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam, Ann Måwe to discuss boosting their cooperations in trade and other …
Vietnamese city “Can Tho” seeks to boost trade cooperation with Sweden Read More
IKEA is trying to help its suppliers switch to clean energy. In 2021, the firm launched a program to support its suppliers in China, India and Poland in accessing more …
IKEA announces plan to help its suppliers switch to clean energy Read More
The Da Nang Department of Tourism announced on 21 April 2023 that the “Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2023 (DIFF)” will be held from 2-8 June 2023. The event will …
Foreign delegations to attend “Da Nang International Fireworks Festival” in Vietnam Read More
Aqua-Spark, the Netherlands-based global aquaculture investment fund, recently launched investment projects in aquaculture tech firms in Finland and Vietnam. The company together with Tesi, Valio, Voima Ventures, and Nordic Foodtech …
Aqua-Spark invests in aquaculture tech firms in Finland and Vietnam Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) recently organized a workshop to discuss the developing offshore wind power and marine spatial planning toward the blue economy …
Norway and Vietnam discuss developing offshore wind power and marine spatial planning Read More
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha hosted a meeting to discuss further cooperation of energy transition with Principal Adviser on Energy Diplomacy at the European Union, Tibor Stelbaczky, and …
Vietnam seeks support from international partners in energy transition Read More
The fairy tale “The Wild Swans” written by Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen will be performed in a musical version in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in May 2023. The …
Danish fairy tale “Wild Swans” to be performed in Vietnam Read More
Thailand, Vietnam and India are the most improved Asian countries in which to do business. This is according to a newly released report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The …
Thailand and Vietnam among most improved countries in which to do business Read More
The Smart City Asia International Expo and Forum 2023 was launched at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Thursday, 13 April 2023 and …
Vietnam holds Smart City Asia International Expo in HCM City Read More
Vietnam’s music games publisher Amanotes has invested in the Swedish startup Reactional Music. Reactional Music lets gamers personalize their personas and gameplay with their favorite music. It is a platform …
Vietnamese music games publisher invests in Swedish startup Read More
Non-life insurance from the Vietnam National Aviation Insurance Joint Stock Corporation (VNI) and Military Insurance Corporation (MIC) in Vietnam has attracted foreign investors during the first quarter of 2023. According …
Non-life insurance market in Vietnam attracts foreign investors Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (NordCham Vietnam) will host “Easter Nordic Happy Hour” on Wednesday,12 April 2023 in both Hanoi (at Angelina Bar) and Ho Chi Minh City …
Join “Easter Nordic Happy Hour” in Vietnam Read More
Eight Filipino journalists recently joined a two-week program on media self-regulation in Stockholm, Sweden, reported Phil Star. The program was funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency aiming to …
Filipino journalists join media self-regulation program in Sweden Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham Vietnam) and Bain & Company invites you to join a business luncheon on 12 April 2023 at Park Hyatt Saigon in Ho …
EuroCham Vietnam and Bain & Company organize event to discuss future of digital economy Read More
Vietnam pledges to join hands in managing consequences of bombs and mines left over from the war during a debate session on the occasion of the International Day for Mine …
Vietnam pledges to joint actions in managing bombs and mines left over from the war Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Vietnam with other 11 members of EU National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) have co-organized the creative competition “European Characters in Vietnam” (Sáng tác về nhân …
Free your imagination with “European Characters in Vietnam” competition Read More
Ho Chi Minh City’s health authority reported that patients in need of kidney dialysis treatment were out-numbered the medical equipment and dialysis fluid. This had led staff of dialysis centers …
Ho Chi Minh City hospitals in need for more kidney dialysis treatment Read More
The Ho Chi Minh Department of Tourism and the Vietnam Golf Association have been hosting the first Golf Festival at Tan Son Nhat Golf Course from Wednesday, 29 March 2023 …
Ho Chi Minh City hosts first Golf Festival to boost golf tourism Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham Vietnam) and BECIS will host a workshop, “Beyond Solar to Reach Your Decarbonization Target,” on 5 April 2023 from 2 PM to …
EuroCham Vietnam to host workshop on alternative energy solutions Read More
More than $5 billion of upstream assets are available for sale across Southeast Asia, according to Norwegian Rystad Energy. Most of the opportunities are in Indonesia, where more than $2 …
Upstream assets available for sale across Southeast Asia Read More
“My name is Iris Dager. My Vietnamese name is Nguyen Mai Thanh. I was born on September 21, 1992. I was adopted when I was 2 months old (November 1992). …
Vietnamese-Swedish woman wishes to find her mother after 31 years Read More
Vietnamese tuna exporters have aimed to explore small markets such as the Republic of Korea, the UK, Australia, Finland, and Algeria. According to the Vietnam Plus, the overall revenue of …
Vietnamese tuna exporters aims to explore small market Read More
Textile and garment firms in Vietnam are proceeding in switching to green production to suit requirements from its EU partners. Annually, the EU imports over 4 billion USD worth of …
Vietnam textile and garment firms switching to green production to suit EU partners Read More
Vietnam’s government is seeking to relax visa requirements to boost the tourism industry. This includes offering more visa waivers for foreign tourists, expanding the e-visa program, and increasing the duration …
Vietnam to ease visa requirements to gain more foreign visitors Read More
The Nordic Embassies in Vietnam of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden recently organized a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City this week to share with Vietnam their experiences in green …
Nordic countries share experiences in green solutions to Vietnam Read More
The Commercial Section of the Finnish Embassy in Vietnam recently launched the “Talent Boost” program on Tuesday, 21 March 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City which aimed to seek high-skilled …
Finland launches “Talent Boost” program to seek high-skilled workers from Vietnam Read More
The showcase, “Hoa Trên Hoa Kết Tinh (Flowers on Crystallized Flowers)” presenting thirteen crystallized porcelain items created by Lê Ngọc Thạch and painted by the Norway-based artist, Hồng Đức Thanh, …
Showcase of unique porcelain items created by Vietnamese artists organized in Hanoi Read More
The 2023 Legal Partnership Forum on Digital Transformation in the Justice Sector was recently held on 20 March 2023 in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the event, Deputy Minister of Justice, Nguyen …
Vietnam proposes digital transformation in justice sector Read More
A large number of foreign tourists have urged the Vietnamese government to adjust visa policy from a one-month, single-entry e-visa to a three-month visa. “We’ve waited very long for Vietnam’s …
Foreign tourists await Vietnam 3-month visa policy Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, Nicolai Prytz, shared that Vietnam has a great opportunity in developing offshore wind power during a seminar, “Promoting Vietnam’s offshore wind power development: International practices …
Denmark foresees more opportunities for Vietnam in offshore wind power area Read More
Norway and ASEAN reaffirmed their commitment to further cooperation during the 8th Meeting of the ASEAN-Norway Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee which was held on 14 March 2023 at the ASEAN …
Norway and ASEAN countries reaffirm their further cooperation commitment Read More
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Sweden’s AstraZeneca recently signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vietnamese Ministry of Health to enhance healthcare and expand sustainable development collaborations in Vietnam. “In the next five years …
AstraZeneca joins hand with Vietnamese Ministry of Health for sustainable collaborations Read More
A Vietnamese delegation has been attending the annual meeting of the Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments (ASGP) from 11 March 2023 and will continue to 15 March 2023. The …
Vietnam attends Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments meeting Read More
On Monday morning, the sisters Quyens, Trams and Vys began their deportation journey to Vietnam. “It’s horrible, being forced to leave them,” says emergency contact person Irena Zekan. Sunday to …
Vietnamese sisters have been deported from Sweden Read More
Can Tho University and the Global Crop Diversity Trust held a seminar on March 13 to discuss biodiversity development in Vietnam. The theme of the event is part of a …
Norway funds hybrid rice farming in Vietnam Read More
The head of EuroCham Vietnam’s Policy Department, Dang Tuyet Vinh, recently shared that several members of the Chamber have voiced complaints over complicated long-term work permit applications the Vietnamese government …
European firms in Vietnam voice complaints over complicated work permit applications Read More
Thomas Bo Pedersen, Danish businessman in Vietnam for many years and former Danish diplomat, has written a thriller “The Hanoi Revenge” which will be particularly exciting reading for any Nordic …
Danish long time resident of Vietnam writes thriller Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line is installing three ships to the Asia Pacific in 2024 and 2025. Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Sky are set to sail Asian routes, while Norwegian Spirit will …
Norwegian Cruise Line deploys three ships to the Asia Pacific Read More