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A mine clearance team from Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) has found and removed 18 unexploded wartime explosives buried in a forest in Hue in central Vietnam. The explosives included artillery …
18 wartime explosives cleared in Hue Read More
Vietnamese teachers and volunteers in Sweden have launched the country’s first Vietnamese Teachers’ Club, creating a national network to strengthen Vietnamese language education and preserve cultural heritage among younger generations. …
Vietnamese teachers launch first national language club in Sweden Read More
Future growth in demand for Norwegian seafood is expected to come increasingly from emerging markets in South and Southeast Asia, according to a new report from the Norwegian Seafood Council, …
New report highlights Asian opportunities for Norwegian seafood exports Read More
After four years in Hanoi, Norwegian ambassador Hilde Solbakken is concluding her term in Vietnam. The ambassador paid a farewell visit to Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade on 8 …
Norwegian ambassador Hilde Solbakken concludes four years in Vietnam Read More
Finland has rejected the majority of this year’s seasonal work visa applications for foreign wild-berry pickers after authorities identified risks of labour exploitation and concerns over employers’ ability to meet …
Finland rejects 1,400 berry picker visa applications over exploitation concerns Read More
Vietnam Social Security (VSS) and the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam have signed a new three-year agreement to strengthen cooperation on sustainable healthcare and health insurance, VnEconomy reported. The memorandum …
Denmark and Vietnam renew healthcare partnership Read More
Danish brewer Carlsberg and Japan’s Sapporo Breweries are expanding their partnership by forming a new joint venture across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, the Carlsberg Group announced on July 6. …
Japanese brewer invests US$643 million in Carlsberg-led joint venture Read More
Vietnam welcomed nearly 12.3 million international visitors in the first half of 2026, a 14.9 percent increase compared with the same period last year, according to the Vietnam National Authority …
Vietnam welcomes 15 percent more international tourists, while arrivals from Denmark and Sweden also rise Read More
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and Vietnam have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement, Reuters reports. The decision is the ending of more than a decade of talks …
EFTA concludes free trade agreement negotiations with Vietnam Read More
Fine Scandinavia operates as a trusted, versatile provider for industrial metal solutions (including warehouse trolleys, roll containers, and industrial workstations etc.) alongside quality mixed-material residential furniture. Vietnam-based, this Swedish-founded manufacturer …
What Happens When a Metal Manufacturer Moves Beyond Material Handling Read More
Thirty former international students from Swedish universities will begin paid traineeships at Swedish companies abroad in 2026 through a programme launched by the Swedish Institute. The programme includes 21 Swedish …
Swedish companies in Asia offer paid traineeships to international graduates Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Hanoi has introduced a new electronic appointment booking system for selected consular services from June 2026. The new system covers appointments for residence permit identification …
Finland launches new online appointment system at embassy in Vietnam Read More
Denmark has appointed Lina Gandløse Hansen as its next ambassador to Vietnam and Laos, with the posting taking effect on 1 August. Gandløse Hansen announced the appointment on LinkedIn, saying …
Lina Gandløse Hansen appointed Denmark’s new ambassador to Vietnam and Laos Read More
A new methanol-ready offshore vessel built in Vietnam has begun its journey to Norway. Norwegian shipping company Rem Offshore announced that its second Energy Subsea Construction Vessel (ESCV), REM Ocean, …
Vietnam-built vessel heads to Norway for final completion Read More
Carlsberg Vietnam joined a green cycling event in Da Nang on June 20 as part of celebrations marking 55 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Denmark. The “DaNang–Copenhagen: Green …
Carlsberg Vietnam joins green cycling event celebrating 55 years of Denmark-Vietnam ties Read More
Vietnam is pushing ahead with major plans to expand offshore wind power, according to The Investor, as part of efforts to secure future energy supplies and support fast economic growth, …
Vietnam accelerates offshore wind push with support from Denmark and Norway Read More
Sweden’s parliament has passed a controversial law requiring certain public sector employees to notify police if they encounter migrants who are not authorised to live in the country. The legislation …
Sweden adopts law requiring some public workers to report undocumented migrants Read More
Sweden has passed a new law allowing authorities to revoke residence permits from immigrants for conduct that does not necessarily constitute a criminal offence, Reuters reports. The legislation, approved by …
Sweden adopts ‘good behaviour’ law that could affect Southeast Asian immigrants Read More
Outgoing Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolai Prytz paid a farewell visit to Vietnam’s top leader, To Lam, in Hanoi on 15 June as the two countries prepare to celebrate 55 …
Danish Ambassador bids farewell as Vietnam and Denmark mark 55 years of ties Read More
Danish renewable energy investor Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has joined Vietnamese infrastructure company FECON in proposing a 1,000MW onshore wind power project in Laos aimed at exporting electricity to Vietnam, …
Danish investor backs major Laos wind project to supply electricity to Vietnam Read More
A Swedish sustainable tourism company is exploring plans for a net-zero luxury eco-resort and wellness retreat in central Vietnam. Representatives from Stockholm-based Peak Education met with the Vietnam National Authority …
Swedish company explores net-zero luxury resort project in Vietnam Read More
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Vietnam’s rapidly growing economy is creating an urgent need for more electricity, opening new opportunities for Danish renewable energy investor Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), Vietnam.vn reports. During a meeting on …
Danish energy giant eyes major opportunities in Vietnam Read More
A Vietnamese province is looking to deepen ties with Finland in areas ranging from investment and skilled labour to tourism, Vietnam Investment Review. A delegation from Phu Tho province met …
Vietnamese province seeks closer cooperation with Finland Read More
A Swedish investor could soon help put central Vietnam on the map for a new generation of eco-conscious travelers, Tuoitre News reports. Plans are underway for a premium wellness resort …
Swedish investor plans green luxury retreat in Vietnam Read More
A football match became a diplomatic meeting point in Dhaka as diplomats from Norway, Sweden, Malaysia and Vietnam joined colleagues from several other countries for a friendly match against a …
Nordic and Asian diplomats strengthen friendship through football Read More
A new regional partnership between Norway and ASEAN aims to reshape how Southeast Asia uses its oceans, with a focus on fishing, food production and long-term sustainability, Antara News reports. …
Norway launches major ocean partnership with ASEAN in Jakarta Read More
Norwegian Ambassador to ASEAN, Mariann Ruud Hagen, has described ASEAN as an important pillar of stability in an increasingly uncertain world marked by geopolitical tensions, conflict, and economic challenges. In …
Norwegian ambassador highlights ASEAN’s role in regional stability Read More
A delegation from the Vietnam Women’s Academy, under the Vietnam Women’s Union, recently visited Norway as part of a wider Northern Europe working trip focused on strengthening international cooperation and …
Vietnam Women’s Union reaches out to women living in Norway Read More
From June 1 to 5, the Vietnam-Sweden Children’s Film Week will take place at Ngọc Khánh Cinema on Kim Mã Street in Hanoi. The event is organised by the Vietnam …
Vietnam and Sweden bring children’s cinema together in Hanoi festival Read More
Vietnam has introduced new health quarantine rules for people entering, leaving or transiting through the country, with the measures taking effect from 1 July. Under the new decree, travellers may …
Vietnam introduces new health quarantine rules for travellers Read More
A young man’s death after a tragic traffic accident in Vietnam has given seven other patients a second chance at life. Doctors at Vietnam-Sweden Uong Bi Hospital carried out a …
Tragic loss gives seven patients new hope at Vietnam-Sweden hospital Read More
Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang met with Danish ambassador Nicolai Prytz on 19 May as the diplomat concluded his term in Vietnam. During the meeting, …
Vietnam and Denmark highlight growing green partnership as ambassador ends term Read More
NordCham Vietnam hosted its flagship employer branding conference, Work the Nordic Way 2026, in Ho Chi Minh City on 21 May. The event brought together business leaders, HR professionals, founders …
NordCham Vietnam hosts conference on Nordic workplace culture Read More
Senior officials from both countries met on May 18-19 to expand cooperation in areas closely linked to economic development, including clean energy, digital transformation, innovation, and education, Vietnam.vn reports. At …
Vietnam and Sweden push for stronger green and tech cooperation in Hanoi talks Read More
Danish-born David Tuan Anh Nguyen is NordCham Vietnam’s new Executive Director (ED). Introducing him also allows getting an update on this chamber of commerce’s focus and activities. Vietnam is today …
Strengthening the ‘Nordic Voice’ the highest priority for NordCham Vietnam and its new Executive Director Read More
More than five decades after Norway became one of the first Western European countries to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam during the war years, the two countries are now expanding …
Vietnam and Norway celebrate 55 years of diplomatic ties Read More
Swedish recycling company Syre has signed a deal with U.S. retail giant Target to supply recycled polyester for clothing and textiles. According to the company, Syre will deliver 70,000 tons …
Swedish firm secures huge U.S. fashion deal: Factory is planned to open in Vietnam Read More
Vietnam is pushing to strengthen defence cooperation with Sweden following high-level talks in Hanoi this week. During a meeting on May 12, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phan …
Vietnam wants closer defence ties with Sweden Read More
A majority of Finns support reducing the European Union’s technological and economic dependence on both China and the United States, according to a new survey by the Finnish Innovation Fund …
Finns want Europe to stand more on its own – and less on China Read More
A Vietnamese architect from Hanoi, Hoang Thanh Tung, spent three weeks exploring Norway’s scenic Vietnamese couple stunned by Norway’s Lofoten Islands, including the village of Å. According to VietNamNet, Hoang …
“Like another world”: Vietnamese architect stunned by Norway’s Lofoten Islands Read More
Young Vietnamese students and professionals from across Europe gathered in Paris on May 9 as a major Vietnamese youth network expanded to 14 countries – including Finland. According to Vietnams …
Vietnamese youth network expands to Finland and 13 other countries Read More
A single welfare claim could now cost a foreign student their right to stay in Finland. That is the direction of a new bill that would sharply tighten the rules …
Asian students in Finland face stricter residency rules under new bill Read More
International students in Finland could lose their residence permits after applying for welfare support just once under proposed new rules from the Finnish government. Under the proposal, foreign students who …
Finland may kick out foreign students who receive welfare support Read More
Vietnam has taken over the rotating chairmanship of the ASEAN Committee in Copenhagen for the next year, marking a new phase in ASEAN’s diplomatic coordination in Denmark, Viet Nam News …
Vietnam takes over ASEAN chairmanship in Copenhagen Read More
Danish shipping giant Maersk plans to help turn Da Nang into a major logistics hub in Southeast Asia. The company is involved in building a new container port called Lien …
Danish giant bets big on Vietnam: Maersk to build major port hub Read More
Students from Vietnam and Denmark took part in a public speaking and debate contest on green growth, marking 55 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The event was …
Youth debate strengthens Vietnam–Denmark green partnership ties Read More
Danish toy giant Lego Group says it has no regrets about investing in Vietnam. Jesper Hassellund Mikkelsen, senior vice-president of Asia Operations at the company, says Lego sees strong growth …
Lego continues to invest in Vietnam Read More
A new kind of library has opened in Ho Chi Minh City, but without books, according to VOV World. The concept, known as a “Human Library”, is based on a …
New library opens in Vietnam without books Read More
Norway and Vietnam have signed a “Green Strategic Partnership” aimed at boosting cooperation on climate and sustainable industries. The Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam said in a press release. The agreement …
Norway and Vietnam team up on green projects together Read More