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Vietnam’s Organizations related to environment protection urges locals to join hands in improving the management of forest conservation in Quang Nam, Thua Thien Hue, and other provinces. “Community-based forest management …
Vietnam urges locals to improve management of forest conservation Read More
Vegan markets in Ho Chi Minh City are starting to be quite busy ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday or “Tet” that Vietnamese buddhists traditionally celebrate to honor their …
Vegan markets in Vietnam are growing rapidly while Lunar New Year holiday is on its way Read More
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and conservationists raises alarm after three endangered freshwater dolphins, of the Irrawaddy species, have been found dead within ten days of each other in the …
Third endangered dolphin found dead in Mekong Delta in ten days. WWF raises alarm. Read More
The Royal Thai police recently ordered all provincial police bureaus to no longer release to the media the nationalities of any arrested foreigners in Thailand. The order only applies to …
Thai police order not to reveal nationalities of arrested foreigners to media Read More
Vietnam’s Directorate of Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), and the Norwegian Embassy recently hosted a seminar “Forest carbon market: results after COP27 and roadmap to build a …
Vietnam and Norway discuss roadmap to build forest carbon market Read More
Vietnam’s President, Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia for an official state visit on Wednesday, 21 December 2022. According to Tuoitre News, he will attend …
Vietnam President arrives in Indonesia for official visit Read More
If you would like to study in Finland for autumn 2023, now is the time to apply. Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur has shared information on non-EU student scholarships, …
Finland in Kuala Lumpur calls for students to apply now for studying in Finland in autumn 2023 Read More
Christmas decoration shops in Hanoi, Vietnam are bustling as it is only five more days before the merriest time of year, Christmas. According to Vietnam Plus, real pine trees imported …
Christmas decoration shops in Vietnam are bustling Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia, stated it was delighted to have met YB Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, during the 10th ASEAN-EU Business Summit in conjunction with the …
Liew Chin Tong called for strengthened EU-ASEAN cooperation at Business Summit Read More
A number of foreign companies from both Europe and Asia have invested and announced plans to put more investments in Vietnam to make it their manufacturing centers. “The growing disbursement …
More foreign investments “have confidence” in Vietnam Read More
Norway and G7 nations include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the U.K., as well as the European Union signed the “Just Energy Transition Partnership” to provide Vietnam with $15.5 billion …
Vietnam to receive loans from Norway and G7 for net-zero carbon emission goal Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur calls for families living in Malaysia who wishes to introduce their children to, or simply increase their knowledge on, Norwegian language, culture and history. …
Call for young people to learn Norwegian culture and language at Norgesskolen Winter Read More
The European Union in Malaysia announced to have signed the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) with Malaysia in Brussels. The agreement will enhance the political dialogue on issues of global …
EU and Malaysia signed Partnership and Cooperation Agreement Read More
Norwegian Ambassador designated to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken, recently joined “Employers’ Workshop: Engaging Employers in Apprenticeship and other Work-based Training Opportunities” on Tuesday, 13 December 2022. According to the Norwegian Embassy …
Norway takes part in “Employers Workshop” in Vietnam Read More
The Swedish Ambassador designated to Vietnam, Ambassador Ann Mawe recently took part in a conference organized by EVN and Hitachi Energy to discuss energy transition in Vietnam. The event was …
Sweden actively supports energy transition in Vietnam Read More
Thailand’s government spokesperson, Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri shared that the prime minister, Prayut Chan Ocha is to have bilateral meetings with European leaders of the Czech Republic, Greece, Denmark, the Netherlands, …
Thailand PM to have discussions with European leaders on ASEAN-EU Special Summit Read More
From December 09 – 15th, 2022, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend the 45th anniversary of the EU – ASEAN relations in Brussels, Belgium and pay official visits …
Prime Minister of Vietnam to meet Swedish counterpart at EU – ASEAN summit Read More
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh left Hanoi early December 9 on a trip to attend a summit commemorating the 45th anniversary of the ASEAN – EU relations and pay …
Vietnam Prime Minister leaves for ASEAN-EU summit Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam in collaboration with Danes Worldwide and the Nordic Chamber of Commerce of Vietnam (NordCham) are to hold an online webinar, “Global Danes in Vietnam” …
Danes Worldwide to hold “Global Danes in Vietnam” webinar Read More
The Danish krone is no longer what it used to be. From being the star on the European sky, the Danish krone has now apparently been relegated to pariah status. …
60% devaluation of the Danish Krone? Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of Vietnam (NordCham) is to organize “Nordic Happy Hour: Christmas Edition” on 7 December 2022 from 6 PM to 8 PM at CTY Kitchen & …
Nordic Happy Hour in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
On November 25th, Vietnam Paper Corporation celebrated the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Bai Bang Paper Factory (1982 – 2022). Attending the celebration, on the side of the guests …
Sweden and Vietnam celebrate the founding of the friendship paper factory Read More
The Danish Embassy in Hanoi and Danes Worldwide are to hold the “Annual Danish Christmas Get-Together” on Saturday, 17 December 2022 at the Danish Residence, Villa No. 48, no. 10 …
Come join Annual Danish Christmas Get-Together in Vietnam Read More
Estonia strongly views itself as belonging to the Nordics. And for Estonia debuting in Southeast-Asia means business! Learn more about the brand new embassy and the first ambassador on the …
New Estonian embassy and Ambassador to Singapore: Priit Turk Read More
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore wants you to join them at the Bike 45 Ride on 3 December 2022. The Embassy says the Bike 45 Ride displays the EU as …
EU and ASEAN celebrates long history of rewarding partnerships with Bike 45 Ride Read More
A new study by Visa has revealed that the top five destinations that Thai travelers most desire to visit are Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Singapore and United Kingdom. The …
Japan is the number one destination for Thais Read More
The Norwegian companies including Equinor, Norsk Solar, Scatec, Empower, TerraMarine, Tomra, Jotun, Vard, Yara, Emarasia, and Visco came together at the 2022 Green Economy Forum & Exhibition (GEFE 2022) to …
Norwegian companies shares knowledge on green movement in Vietnam Read More
The training on elephant collaring project was recently held in Srepok Wildlife Sanctuary and at the Elephant Valley project in Mondulkiri Province, Cambodia. It was supported by the Ministry of …
International collaborations on wildlife conservation in Cambodia Read More
A 22-year-old Vietnamese woman recently reported her case to Vietnam’s authorities that she was tricked and sold by Moong Thi Nang and Ven Van Tuan for VND180 million (US$7,200) seven …
Vietnamese woman accuses two people of human trafficking to China Read More
The Food & Hotel Vietnam 2022 will be held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on 7-9 December 2022. The exhibition is aimed …
International Food & Hotel exhibition to be held in Vietnam Read More
The Christmas decoration shops in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, were especially crowded on 27 November 2022 as the festive season is approaching. These stores sell several products including Christmas …
Christmas decoration shops in Vietnam get busy Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Hanoi organized a workshop on organic production and management on organic products on Friday, 25 November 2022. Joining the event was the Danish Ambassador Nicolai …
Denmark and Vietnam collaborate on organic production and management Read More
The Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Finland in Hanoi, Mr. Touko Piiparinen and the Regional Education and Science Counsellor of the Embassy of Finland in Singapore, Ms. …
Meeting with Finnish education actors and companies in Vietnam Read More
The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and its partners, the Vietnam–ASEAN Friendship Organisation are hosting ASEAN food festival in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 24-27 …
ASEAN food festival to be held in Vietnam Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture of Denmark, Ashui.com, Ebbe Gehl, and Gehl Design DD are to organize the opening of “A Century …
Join the opening of “A Century of Danish Interior Design” exhibition and “Interior design stories” talk Read More
The European Union in Malaysia calls attention to the Asia-Europe Institute’s (AEI) International Symposium: EU-ASEAN AT 45: From Dialogue …
Asia-Europe Institute hosts international symposium on ASEAN-EU Strategic Partnership Read More
The Danish company, LEGO, has begun the construction of its green-invested,1 billion USD project in Binh Duong province, Vietnam. According to Vietnam Plus, the factory covers an area of 44ha …
LEGO has begun its construction of its green-invested project in Vietnam Read More
The Norwegian firm Skretting recently held the grand opening of the new fish feed plant in Long An province, Vietnam. According to Bao Longan.vn News Agency, the new factory is …
Norwegian firm Skretting opens new fish feed plant in Vietnam Read More
President of Iceland Gudni Th. Johannesson met with the Vietnamese Ambassador to Iceland Luong Thanh Nghi on Friday, 18 November 2022 to discuss more potential cooperation between the two countries. …
Iceland and Vietnam to extend cooperation in aquaculture and tourism Read More
Consumer spending is increasing everywhere, but nowhere more so than in Asia. If you ignore Asia, you risk missing out on half of the global picture, a $10 trillion consumer …
Future of Asia: The Future of Financial Services Read More
At a meeting in Singapore on Monday, Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, called for increased collaboration between Germany, Europe, and countries within the Southeast Asian economic- and political union ASEAN. …
Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls for intensified collaboration with ASEAN countries Read More
The Vietnamese Minister of Public Security, General To Lam, organized a reception to welcome the new Norwegian Ambassador designated to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken on Monday, 14 November 2022. According to …
Vietnamese Minister of Public Security welcomes new Norwegian Ambassador Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for November 2022 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia November 2022 You can also read …
ScandAsia Magazine November 2022 Read More
Norwegian Vietnamese choreographer, Tony Tran, is to perform the dance “Jakob” first premiere in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam in November 2022. The event is co-organized by …
Norwegian Vietnamese choreographer to perform “Jakob” dance premiere in Vietnam Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in VIetnam and Kim Dong Publishing House co-organized a book launch of “A Journey to the Fairy Tale World” illustrated by Danish author, Tove K Lange …
“A Journey to the Fairy Tale World” book by Danish illustrator launched in Vietnam Read More
Trawise and the Embassy of Finland in Vietnam invite any interested participants join the “Road to Finland 2023” seminar on tomorrow, 10 November 2022, at 5.30 PM at the Hotel …
Learn about Finnish Higher Education at “Road to Finland 2023” event in Vietnam Read More
The 6th Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF)l is to be held from 8-12 November 2022, featuring 123 films in the theme of “Cinema for Humanities, Adaptability and Development.” These films …
The 6th Hanoi International Film Festival is around the corner Read More
The The Embassy of Norway in Vietnam is to co-organize the event, “Vietnam Wind Power” on 1 to 2 December 2022 at Lotte Hotel with the Innovation Norway in Hanoi, …
Embassy of Norway to organize “Vietnam Wind Power” event Read More
Following the Danish Royal familiarity dispute of Queen Margrethe stripping her four grand children of their Royal Titles, Crown Prince Frederik said he had no comments to the crisis when …
Danish Crown Prince Frederik in Vietnam: family dispute is a private matter Read More
North Korea fired not less than 23 missiles Wednesday and one of them came down very close to the South Korean coastline. The missile landed 57 kilometers east of the …
North Korea fires 23 missiles escalating tensions with USA and South Korea Read More