Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Iceland is stepping up efforts against labour trafficking after a high-profile case involving a Vietnamese–Icelandic businessman exposed widespread exploitation of foreign workers. In March 2024, police raided restaurants and hotels …
Iceland tackles labour trafficking after Vietnamese worker exploitation case Read More
On 15 September, Danish Industry (DI), Denmark’s largest business and employers’ organisation, officially opened its first office in Southeast Asia, located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The new office …
Danish Industry opens first Southeast Asia office in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
Danish students graduating with an International Baccalaureate (IB) will in from now on have their results compared more fairly with the Danish studentereksamen. Until recently, the conversion of IB grades …
Danes Worldwide helps secure yearly review of IB grade conversion Read More
A UK-based health media company, Fixing US, is seeking two to three Nordic individuals who have experienced Japanese encephalitis to participate in a disease-awareness project for the Nordic region. The …
Do you know Nordic people who ever had Japanese encephalitis Read More
NordCham Vietnam has announced that the Nordic Business Awards 2025 is taking place this week, bringing together the Nordic business community in Vietnam for an evening of celebration and recognition. …
Nordic Business Awards 2025 to be held in Vietnam Read More
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen met with Vietnam’s Acting Foreign Minister Lê Hoài Trung on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York. The …
Danish and Vietnamese foreign ministers strengthen Green Strategic Partnership at UN Assembly Read More
On 24 September 2025, Vietnam’s Minister of Public Security, General Luong Tam Quang, met with Norway’s Minister of Justice and Public Security, Astri Aas-Hansen, in Oslo to discuss strengthening bilateral …
Vietnam and Norway strengthen cooperation in crime prevention Read More
The Port of Gothenburg has signed a cooperation agreement with Long An International Port in Vietnam, marking a new step in strengthening trade and logistics ties between Sweden and Vietnam. …
Port of Gothenburg signs logistics agreement with Vietnam’s Long An International Port Read More
Viking Rubber, a Danish manufacturer of scandinavian-style workwear, has opened a new production facility in Vietnam. The company is known for its durable and innovative designs and is among the …
Danish Viking Rubber opens new factory in Vietnam Read More
We previously reported that Copenhagen City Hall had become known as “the Las Vegas of Europe” for international couples. But now the city is tightening rules after years of soaring …
Copenhagen limits foreign weddings after surge in demand Read More