Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Swedish designer Sofia Holt recently left Vietnam after 7 years in the country. In a recent post by the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi, she talks about some of her …
Designer Sofia Holt on her memorable time in Vietnam and her future plans in Sweden Read More
In a recent statement, the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi highlights Norway and Vietnamese partners’ support for ‘Girls call for CHANGE!’ According to the statement, every girl should have the same opportunities as …
Norway and Vietnamese partners support ‘Girls call for CHANGE!’ Read More
On 7 September, the Embassy of Sweden Hanoi teamed up with the embassies of Canada, France, Mexico, and Spain, as well as UN Women in Vietnam for a first-ever Feminist Foreign Policy …
Sweden, UN Women Vietnam and partners joined Feminist Foreign Policy dialogue Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam assists in the recruitment of a General Manager of a factory for a Scandinavian company in the sport and outdoor premium garment sector in …
Job opportunity: General Manager for a Scandinavian company in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
On 5 October, Ambassador Grete Lochen, together with the Director of MUNCH Museum, Mr. Stein Olav Henrichsen held a digital press meeting on the opening of the new MUNCH Museum …
Ambassador Lochen held digital press meeting on the opening of the new MUNCH Museum Read More
The Swedish engineering group Trelleborg is expanding geographically by establishing manufacturing operations in four countries including Vietnam, Japan, Russia, and Morocco. The new production facilities will be the Group’s first …
Trelleborg expands in four countries including Vietnam and Japan Read More
Do you dream of moving to Denmark with your foreign spouse, but the process seems unmanageable? Danes Worldwide helps you understand the rules and the application process at their three …
Danes Worldwide webinar: Family reunification according to the Danish rules Read More
Swedish–Swiss multinational corporation ABB has entered a partnership with Vietnam-based CMC Creative Space, the company recently announced. CMC Creative Space is one of the largest data center facilities combining a Tier …
ABB’s smart solutions safeguard power to one of Vietnam’s largest data centers Read More
Swedish shipbuilder Stena Power & LNG solutions said on 4 October, that the company has completed the successful testing of a jettyless LNG receiving terminal ahead of deployment to Vietnam. …
Stena Power & LNG Solutions completes successful model testing for Vietnam LNG-to-power project Read More
Although Danish authorities recently announced that the citizens of the country can now travel to most countries and regions worldwide, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised that all Danes …
Danes advised to refrain from traveling to China, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore Read More
On 30 September, Vietnam’s President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc hosted a reception in Hanoi welcoming the Finnish Ambassador Keijo Norvanto who came to present his credentials. Ambassador Keijo Norvanto is the …
Ambassador Keijo Norvanto present his credentials to President Nguyen Xuan Phuc of Vietnam Read More
On 28 September, Ambassador Ann Måwe and acting country manager for Business Sweden Vietnam Ludvig Hermansson outlined what they see as the prospects of entering the Vietnamese market today during …
Ambassador Ann Måwe: More Swedish companies showing interest in Vietnam Read More
EuroCham Vietnam invites you to sign up for this interactive webinar to learn how coworking and flexible workspaces in Vietnam transform the work environment in an ever-changing narrative where community …
Learn more about coworking in Vietnam: where opportunity meets growth Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to Vietnam Grete Løchen will co-host the Digital Press Meeting on the Grand Opening of the MUNCH museum together with Director of MUNCH Museum, Stein Olav Henrichsen. The …
Ambassador Løchen to co-host Digital Press Meeting on Grand Opening of MUNCH museum Read More
Local and regional elections will be held in Denmark on Tuesday 16 November 2021. Voters who are eligible to vote in the election can submit their postal vote at their …
Danes can vote by mail for the local and regional elections at their local Embassy Read More
Foreign companies including the Swedish-Swiss multinational food packaging and processing company, Tetra Pak continue to expand their businesses in Vietnam despite the country’s Covid-19 setbacks. VN Express writes that several …
Foreign firms expand investment in Vietnam despite covid-19 setback Read More
Finland is a leading country in many new, cutting-edge technologies. Sign up for the “Future is Made in Finland” webinar series between 7 October – 24 November 2021 to learn …
The upcoming “Future is Made in Finland” webinar covers how to study and work in Finland Read More
UNDP, with support from the Government of Sweden, is launching “Getting the Story – Reporting Business and Human Rights: A handbook for journalists, communicators, and campaigners” on 30 September. The …
UNDP launches new handbook with support from Sweden Read More
In a recent statement, the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi affirmed its commitment to increase bilateral collaboration with Vietnam in innovation, science, and technology. Sweden remains one of the most …
Sweden looks to increase bilateral collaboration with Vietnam in innovation, science, and technology Read More
Denmark’s K2 Management (K2M) has been appointed as owner’s engineer for two of TSV Investment’s onshore wind projects with a combined capacity of 350 MW in Vietnam’s Gia Lai province, …
K2M appointed as owner’s engineer for TSV Investment’s Gai Lai onshore wind projects Read More
On 17 September, Denmarks Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Højlund Christensen paid a courtesy call to H.E. the Permanent Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, Mr. Pham Binh Minh. According to the Embassy …
Denmark and Vietnam discussed bilateral cooperation Read MoreThe majority of students at the Finnish LAB University of Applied Sciences are at the moment Vietnamese. The university’s strong campaign to promote themselves in Vietnam has been very effective …
Finnish university has success bringing Vietnamese students to their faculties Read More
Between 26 August to 16 September, VnExpress Hope Foundation organized a campaign inviting participants to post articles, photos, and videos on home workouts to raise funds for Medicine packages for …
Ambassador Ann Måwe helped raise funds for Covid-19 campaign in Vietnam Read More
On 16 September, Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) had the honor of hosting his Excellency Ambassador Le Hong Lam and Counsellor Nguyen Luong Giang in Oslo, the organization writes in a recent article. NPA Secretary …
Vietnam’s Ambassador to Norway visits NPA Head Office in Oslo Read More
The Danish Jewelry maker Pandora is the world’s largest jewelry maker by production capacity and on 14 September the company announced new financial targets and a detailed roadmap for its new growth …
Danish Jewelry maker Pandora aims to triple revenue in China Read More
Plogging is exercise and caring for the environment all in one and in connection with World Cleanup Day today 17 September, Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe highlights Team Sweden’s efforts to …
Team Sweden has been ‘Plogging for the Planet’ in Vietnam Read More
Finnish dairy and food company Valio has entered into an agreement with food and beverage ingredient distributor DKSH on the distribution of special milk powders to Valio’s industrial customers in …
Finnish dairy firm Valio enters into a distribution partnership with DKSH for SE Asian market Read More
Simba Hansen is not a typical Vietnamese name and the story behind the name is even more unusual. She was named after the Danish-flagged ETA (Det Østasiatiske Kompagni or ØK) …
Vietnamese boat refugee named after Danish-flagged ship and crew who rescued her Read More
Last week, Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) and Finnish Nokia Corp signed a cooperation agreement on the upgrade and development of VNPT’s digital infrastructure in Vietnam, Phnom Penh Post reports. The …
Nokia sign agreement on digital infrastructure development in Vietnam Read More
The Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Vuong Dinh Hue recently paid an official visit to Finland to promote the Vietnam – Finland traditional friendship …
Vietnamese NA Chairman meets with Finnish leaders and businesses during Finland visit Read More
On 9 September, the Danish Ambassador Kim Højlund Christensen attend a meeting with Vietnam’s Prime Minister H. E. Mr. Pham Minh Chinh to discuss challenges faced by businesses during the …
Denmark and Vietnam discuss challenges faced by businesses during the pandemic Read More
Denmark-based Ørsted, the world’s most sustainable energy company, and T&T Group, one of Vietnam’s leading companies with activities in several industries and 80,000 employees, signed on 9 September a letter …
Ørsted and T&T sign letter of intent for strategic cooperation on offshore wind projects in Vietnam Read More
Business Sweden Vietnam has released the 2021 Vietnam Business Climate survey. The survey is an appreciated tool to map opportunities and challenges Swedish companies face when doing business in Vietnam …
Business Sweden Vietnam releases the 2021 Vietnam Business Climate survey Read More
Luc Tan Le was a child when he and his sibling fled communistic Vietnam in 1979. His escape from Vietnam landed him in Denmark where he has lived ever since. …
Vietnamese refugee Luc is running for municipal election in Denmark Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce Vietnam invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled ‘EU-Vietnam dialogue on air quality and sustainable transport’ on 21 September. More about the event: The …
EuroCham invites to EU-Vietnam dialogue on air quality and sustainable transport Read More
The Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Vuong Dinh Hue will pay an official visit to Finland from September 10-11 at the invitation of Speaker …
Vietnamese Legislator’s Finland visit expected to boost Vietnam-Finland bilateral relations Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi recently welcomed Lina Röine who is joining the embassy team as the new Head of Administration, Migration and Consular Affairs. Lina Röine has been to Vietnam …
Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi welcomes new Head of Administration, Migration and Consular Affairs Read More
Thailand-based Modern Energy Management (MEM), a specialist in developing, constructing, and operating investment-grade renewable energy projects in emerging markets, recently announced that it is engaged to provide operation asset management …
MEM to provide Scatec operational support for the Dam Nai wind farm in Vietnam Read More
A substance banned by Norway and EU called ethylene oxide – which is linked to causing cancer – has been found in an instant noodle product from the Thien Huong …
Norway recalls Vietnamese noodle brand from stores Read More
The European Chamber of commerce Vietnam is in cooperation with the European Chamber of commerce Singapore hosting a webinar on the investment law reform in Vietnam and its impact on …
Learn more about the investment law reform in Vietnam and its impact on trade Read More
In a recent update, Ola Karlman, the new Head of Trade, Economic, and Political Affairs at the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi introduces himself. Ola Karlman writes that he just arrived …
Meet new Head of Trade, Economic and Political Affairs at the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi Read More
On 27 August, Mr. Stig Maasbøl, CEO of ScanCom International and ScanCom Vietnam were awarded the 2021 HRH Crown Prince Frederik International Business Award in the Green Solutions category, according …
CEO of ScanCom International and ScanCom Vietnam wins International Business Award Read More
From 1 September, Johnson & Johnson’s covid-19 vaccine will be released for private directing in Denmark and offered for a fee amongst other things as an offer for foreign seafarers …
Johnson and Johnson to be offered for a fee to foreign seafarers and Danes abroad Read More
China aims to speed-up negotiations for new Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) such as the China-Norway FTA, China-Japan-Republic of Korea FTA, China-Gulf Cooperation Council FTA, and the free trade agreement between …
China to speed-up negotiations with Norway on Free Trade agreement Read More
Nordic Impact Cooperation is a unique financing platform for impact investing in developing countries established earlier this year between Finnfund, the Finnish Fund for Sustainable Development, and Norway’s Norsk Solar. …
Nordic group invest in a Norsk Solar-developed solar PV-project in Vietnam Read More
Tsinghua University in eastern China and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark are the two highest-ranked Asian and Nordic universities listed on the 2021 global Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), …
China and Denmark ranked highest on 2021 Shanghai Ranking amongst Nordic and Asian universities Read More
German utility Uniper UN01.DE recently announced the sale of its 450-megawatt gas power plant in Malmo, Sweden to Dutch PACO Holding which plans to dismantle the facility and rebuild …
Buyer of power plant in Sweden to negotiate re-sale with potential buyers in Vietnam and Dubai Read More
The Global School (Globalskolen) is an online teaching platform offering Norwegian, social studies, and KRLE for primary school-age students living abroad. The offer is adapted to families who want to …
The Global School accepts fall semester applications for Norwegian children abroad Read More
Danish Kristian Sidelmann and Rasmus Fiil Svarrer have used their own children as test bunnies so to speak and now their Danish design you can play with have become a …
Danish design you can play with produced in Vietnam via Danida project Read More