Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
The Swedish investment company EQT AB has raised $15.6 billion to invest in companies across Asia. The largest fund of its kind in the region right now, according to Channel News …
Swedish giant raises billions as Asia Read More
Vietnam is seeing a strong rise in international tourism in 2026, with Nordic markets playing a growing role in the country’s record-breaking recovery, Vietnam.vn reports. The country welcomed 6.76 million …
Vietnam tourism boosts as Nordic travellers shift patterns amid regional tensions Read More
A meeting between the Vietnamese Embassy in Sweden and Vingroup has outlined plans to bring electric taxi services to Sweden and the wider Nordic region, the Vietnam Embassy in Sweden …
Vietnam-backed electric taxis planned for Sweden Read More
Bangkok is gearing up for one of its most unique Songkran celebrations yet. This year, all water-splashing festivities across the city will be strictly alcohol-free, and activities will wrap up …
Bangkok declares alcohol-free Songkran to ensure safety Read More
Airlines across Asia are cancelling flights as the Middle East conflict tightens jet fuel supplies and pushes prices higher, Bangkok Post reports. In Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines has cut 23 domestic …
Jet fuel shortages force Asian airlines to cancel flights Read More
Vietnam is introducing a new emergency law that could give authorities sweeping powers over businesses and daily life in times of crisis. The law was approved in December 2025 and …
New law gives Vietnam more power over businesses and daily life Read More
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Tourists from Denmark, Sweden and Norway are heading to Vietnam in growing numbers as the country records its strongest tourism start ever. Vietnam welcomed 6.76 million foreign visitors in the …
Nordics are choosing Vietnam like never before Read More
In northern Vietnam, local hospitals are transforming emergency care through international collaboration. Thuy Nguyen Medical Center recently performed its first successful thrombolysis on a 68-year-old stroke patient, restoring mobility within …
Swedish-Vietnamese hospital collaboration boosts emergency care in Vietnam Read More
Creativity and climate awareness took center stage in Hanoi on April 2 as the Danish Embassy celebrated the 10-year journey of its art competition, “Denmark in Your Eyes”. The event …
Young Vietnamese artists shine in decade-long Danish creativity initiative Read More
Foreigners in Vietnam could now face faster deportation under sweeping new rules that came into force this week. The changes allow authorities to remove people more quickly if they fail …
Break the rules and you’re gone: Vietnam tightens deportation laws Read More
Vietnam’s textile industry is on the verge of a major shift. ABB, the global engineering giant, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Swedish startup Syre to explore technologies for …
Textile waste in Vietnam could get new life through Swedish partnership Read More
Eurovision goes asian. Bangkok will host the first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia in November 2026, marking the competition’s first multinational expansion beyond its traditional format, according to an announcement from …
Bangkok to host massive new song contest as Eurovision invades Asia Read More
Southeast Asia continues to attract Nordic travellers seeking longer stays, whether for winter escapes, remote work or semi-retirement. However, visa rules across the region have changed significantly in recent years, …
Thailand vs Malaysia vs Vietnam: Where is it easiest for Nordic expats to stay long-term? Read More
Vietnam is among the countries where women travelling alone feel relatively safe, according to a recent overview by BBC. The assessment is based on global data, including the Women, Peace …
Vietnam praised as safe for solo women travellers Read More
Norway and Vietnam are looking to work closer together to improve conditions for workers, according to Lao Dong. Representatives from Norwegian General Confederation of Labour met with Vietnam’s main labour …
Norwegian union moves in: New push for workers’ rights in Vietnam Read More
Airlines in Asia are raising fares and reducing flight operations as jet fuel prices surge following the conflict in the Middle East. Jet fuel prices have surged sharply, with some …
Rising oil prices hit tourism in Asia as flight and transport costs surge Read More
Thousands of passengers are being impacted as a wave of flight disruptions is hitting major airports across Asia, Travel and Tour World reports. Nearly 2,800 flights are delayed and more …
Nearly 3,000 flights disrupted across Asia Read More
At a ceremony in Hanoi on March 25, ten young Vietnamese were honored for their exceptional contributions across science, education, culture, business, sports, and community service, Vietnam VN reports. Among …
Vietnamese scientist in Sweden recognized as young face of 2025 Read More
As Hanoi chokes on congestion and fumes, Norway shows how a 30‑year plan can turn electric mobility into everyday reality. At the Zhongguancun Annual Forum, experts stressed that countries moving …
Cleaner streets ahead: Vietnam looks to Norwegian models Read More
Vietnam has become the fastest-growing market for Norwegian salmon in Southeast Asia, with strong demand expected to continue through 2026, Vietnam Plus reports. Fresh salmon exports to Vietnam rose 16% …
Vietnam emerges as fastest growing market for Norwegian salmon Read More
Denmark has just held a general election, deciding the composition of its 179-seat parliament. With all votes now counted, Nordic expatriates in Asia follow developments closely, as Denmark’s foreign policy …
No majority in Danish election: ruling coalition weakened as parties prepare for coalition talks Read More
Sweden is looking to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in railway development, including the country’s planned high-speed rail project, according to Ministry of Construction. Sweden’s ambassador to Vietnam, Johan Ndisi, raised …
Sweden wants to join Vietnam’s 1,541km high-speed railway Read More
Two students from Hanoi have both secured full scholarships to Aalto University in Finland, according to VietNamNet. The students, Ho Huu Dai and La Tuan Hung, study in the same …
Two Vietnamese students win full scholarships to Finnish university Read More
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) has hosted a delegation from Veterans for Peace Chapter 160 during their annual visit to Vietnam. The group visited Quang Tri Province on 19–20 March. The …
Norwegian People’s Aid hosts US veterans delegation in Quang Tri Read More
Norway’s ambassador to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken, has emphasised the importance of transparency and public participation as Vietnam rolls out changes to its local governance system, according to VietnamPlus. She said …
Norwegian ambassador on Vietnam’s new local system: Trust and transparency are key Read More
The Dutch brewer Heineken will phase down large-scale production at its Tuas brewery in Singapore by the end of 2027 as part of a shift to a new supply model, …
Heineken to phase out Singapore production and move it to Malaysia and Vietnam Read More
As Vietnam accelerates its transition towards a high‑tech, green economy, the country is introducing new tools to balance growth with sustainability, The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam reports. The GreenREFORM …
University of Copenhagen partners with Vietnam on climate policy model Read More
APM Terminals, part of Danish shipping group A.P. Møller – Mærsk, has become a 49 percent minority shareholder in the Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HHIT) in northern Vietnam. …
APM Terminals takes stake in major Hai Phong Read More
Nordic embassies across Southeast Asia marked Nordic Day on 23 March, highlighting cooperation between Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, along with the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Åland. The day …
Nordic embassies mark Nordic Day across Southeast Asia Read More
A Vietnam–Sweden research project shows that cultural beliefs play a big role in when babies are born in Vietnam, according to research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The goal is …
Why fewer babies are born on ‘unlucky days’ in Vietnam Read More