Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
On July 2, the Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Grete Lochen worked with the Vietnamese Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha and Ms. Caitlin Wiesen, UNDP Resident Representative …
Norway and Vietnam prepare for international conference Read More
The Danish band Lukas Graham has recently collaborated with the talented Vietnamese artist Vũ and released a new bilingual version of the song “Happy For You”. In a recent interview, …
Danish Lukas Graham collaborates with Vietnamese artist on bilingual song Read More
On 29 June, Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide and her Vietnamese counterpart Bùi Thanh Sơn discussed the two countries’ relations and cooperation at the United Nations Security Council during …
Vietnam and Norway collaborate as UN Security Council members Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and Hanoi invites you to join Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide as she presents Norway’s new international strategy for the promotion of freedom …
Freedom of Expression: Launch of Norway’s new International Strategy Read More
On June 22, Ambassador Grete Lochen attended the Asia – Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Hanoi which is a High-level Policy Dialogue forum to enhance relations and various forms of cooperation …
Ambassador Grete Lochen attended the Asia – Europe Meeting in Hanoi Read More
The summer is fast approaching and many Scandinavians residing in Asia have not been back to their native country for a very long time. As the pandemic seems to ease …
Infographic – COVID-19: travel from third countries into the EU Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam has just extended its MoU with the Medical Services Administration under the Vietnamese Ministry of Health for another two years. According to a statement, …
Denmark and Vietnam extend collaboration on health Read More
Nguyen Thi Dieu Linh, Provincial Programme Manager at Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) in Vietnam has become the first Vietnamese individual to brief the Security Council under Rule 39, which invites …
NPA provincial program manager first Vietnamese to brief UN Security Council under rule 39 Read More
Finland is facing an acute workforce shortage with the country’s working-age population decreasing. The Finnish government has warned that the nation needs to raise immigration levels to 20.000 to 30.000 …
Finland faces acute workforce shortage, eyeing experts from Southeast Asia Read More
Denis Brunetti is the president of Ericsson in Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, and in an interview with Vietnam News, he talks about how the development and implementation of 5G …
Ericsson Vietnam: How 5G will accelerate the digital transformation Read More
On 16 June 2021 the VNExpress reported 924 volunteers participated in the third phase of human trials for the homegrown Covid-19 vaccine Nanocovax. At least one of the participants experienced …
Final phase trials: 924 volunteers vaccinated with made-in-Vietnam vaccines Read More
Addressing the virtual Arria-formula meeting on “the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on international efforts to prevent and counter terrorism and violent extremism” on 16 June 2021 , Ambassador Pham Hai …
The United Nation Security Council addressed post-Covid terrorism threats Read More
The Norwegian Embassy In Hanoi signed 17 June 2021 an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support a new project ‘Scaling-up Integrated and Inclusive Waste Management Models …
Norway supports UNDP waste management models in Viet Nam Read More
In a recent update, The Embassy of Sweden in Vietnam congratulated two female students, Vietnamese Thuy Vu from Stockholm School of Economics and Thi Diu Cap from Mälardalen University on …
Two Vietnamese students receive Global Swede 2021 Award Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam is assisting a Danish company, the La Gan Wind Power Corporation, in recruiting a legal counsel to their team. The following announcement explains all: …
La Gan Wind Power Corporation seeks legal counsel Read More
Norwegian People’s Aid Vietnam is for the first time conducting an intensive course on International Mine Action Standards Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Level 3 in the central Quang Tri Province …
Norwegian People’s Aid conducts explosives training in Vietnam Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam shared on 14 June an interview with the Danish Minister for Climate, Energy, and Utilities Dan Jørgensen with Vietnamese Investment Review on Vietnam – …
Danish energy leaders welcome Vietnamese partnership Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce invites stakeholders to join an online conference for an update on the Covid-19 situation in Vietnam. The invitation says: Dear Members, Taking into account the …
NordCham Vietnam updates on Covid-19 situation Read More
On 11 June 2021 the Royal Danish Embassy in Vietnam announced: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Denmark and Vietnam, the Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Mr. Kim …
Ambassador Christensen in exclusive interview Read More
The Virtual Finland village is a week-long event organized by Finland-Seura ry. and the Suomi-village is a meeting place for all Finnish expats abroad. The village aims to create cross-border …
Virtual Finland village open for Finnish expats abroad Read MoreOn 7 June 2021 the Royal Danish Embassy in Vietnam introduced 4 new Danish brands on Lazada online marketplace, that read: Abena, Bambo Nature, Jabra and Scanpan are now available …
Danish embassy introduces 4 more brands on Lazada Vietnam Read More
On 7 June, the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam celebrated World Food Safety Day, raising awareness and urging action by highlighting what everyone can do to ensure food safety. The …
Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam celebrates World Food Safety Day Read More
Norway is alarmed by the high and rapidly-increasing levels of plastic pollution in the ocean. It joins more than seventy countries in calling for a new and legally-binding global agreement …
Norway and UNDP Vietnam tackle maritime plastic pollution Read More
On 4 June 2021 the Royal Norwegian embassy in Hanoi released a statement for Norwegians aboard living in Laos and Vietnam for Election 2021, that said: Election Day for the …
Norway Election 2021 regulations for Norwegians in Laos and Vietnam Read More
25 May 2021 Norway had updated travel regulations for visitors, that said: Main rules for entry quarantine and stays at a quarantine hotel Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Norway has …
Norwegian embassy in Vietnam updated travel regulations for travelers from all countries outside EEA/Schengen/UK Read More
The partnership between ASEAN and Norway was recently reviewed at the 6th ASEAN-Norway Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee meeting and notes were placed on the progress made between the cooperation between …
ASEAN and Norway deepens cooperation Read More
Sweden is open for business with Southeast Asia, one of the most dynamic regions in the world, with robust growth figures and increasing wealth for many people, the Embassy of …
Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit aims at #reset Read More
The Royal Norwegian embassy in Hanoi writes: Due to the current outbreak of Covid-19 in Vietnam, the Norwegian Honorary Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City is operating with reduced opening …
Norwegian Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City will reduce opening hours Read More
The Finnish Chambers of Commerce in Asia invites you to its next virtual conference, titled ‘Circular Economy in Emerging Markets: Unlocking the Potential for Green Recovery in Developing Asia.’ The …
Potential for Green Recovery in Developing Asia Read More
Not only is biking good for the environment with its zero greenhouse gas emissions, but you get the opportunity to see the most beautiful parts of cities hassle-free and that …
Ambassador Ann Mawe enjoys exploring Hanoi on her bicycle Read More
Norway and UNDP Vietnam support Human Rights in Vietnam and steps have been taken to ensure support of the Government in Vietnam, the Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam writes in a …
Norway and UNDP Vietnam support Human Rights in Vietnam Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam proudly introduces the Danish pavilion on Lazada Vietnam as the first and only national pavilion on an online marketplace in Vietnam. The Danish Pavilion …
Danish Pavilion remains Lazada Vietnam’s only online national pavilion Read More
On 27 May 2021, the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi published the following statement by Luong Nhung, the newest member of its team: Hello friends! My name is Luong Nhung. …
Swedish Embassy in Hanoi introduces new chef Read More
Construction of Norwegian paint maker JOTUN’s new $100 million water-based and powder coatings factory is expected to be completed this summer in Hiep Phuoc Industrial Park of Ho Chi Minh …
Vietnam’s paint industry is growing well Read More
On 25 May 2021 the Embassy of Sweden released a vdo clip of Ambassador Ann Måwe explaining to Swedish businesses why Vietnam should be another place to consider investing in. …
Ambassador Måwe shares why Swedish business should invest in Vietnam Read More
On 24 May 2021, the Norwegian government released an update on travel restrictions. It reads: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends the travel advice that discourages all travels that are …
Norway extends travel restrictions until 1 July Read More
The Norwegian ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Grete Løchen, has been catching the attention of national media with all her dedications. On 22 May 2021, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi …
Ambassador Grete Løchen catches attention in Vietnam Read More
Swedish illustrator Sofia Holt has teamed up with Belgian author Geralda De Vos on a bilingual Vietnamese – English comic book entitled ‘Chiec Dep That Lac’ which means The Lost …
Swedish Sofia Holt is the illustrator behind Vietnamese-English comic book Read More
On 22 May 2021 the Royal Norwegian embassy Hanoi released the latest achievement with Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), the statement says: The LOI was signed yesterday …
Norway signed aquamarine agreement to collaborate with MARD Vietnam Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Kim Højlund Christensen hosted on Thursday a virtual signing contract for the La Gan Offshore Wind project in Vietnam. According to The Embassy of Denmark …
More Danish contracts in the La Gan Offshore Wind project in Vietnam Read More
Tiem Mot bookstores were launched on the idea of giving Vietnamese people access to the Vietnamese language and culture while living abroad and the bookstores are now available in several …
Vietnamese mother and friends open online bookstores in Scandinavia Read More
H.E. Mr. Dang Hoang An, Vietnam’s Vice Minister for Industry and Trade (MOIT), met on Thursday 20 May 2021 with the Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Mr. Kim Højlund Christensen. …
Ambassador Christensen discussed energy collaboration with Mr. Dang Hoang An Read More
Norway’s Stena Power & LNG Solutions has won the front-end engineering and design contract for the use of its jetty-less LNG transfer and regasification solutions for Delta Offshore Energy’s Bac …
Stena Scoop secured contract to provide Vietnam with LNG to power Read More
To address skills and labor shortage in Vietnam, the Danish manufacturer of smaller flexible industrial collaborative robot arms, Universal Robots has advised Vietnamese manufacturers to implement cobots, media The Star …
Danish company advises Vietnam’s manufacturers to install cobots Read More
On 20 May 2021 Maersk announced an achievement in South East Asia, the statement read: We are proud to announce that Maersk Vietnam has been chosen as the winner of …
Maersk Vietnam won “Best Warehouse” award Read More
On 18 May 2021 the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam, Innovation Norway Vietnam, the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development (MARD) and Vietnam Chamber of Commerce & Industry will …
Norway invites Vietnamese fisheries to learn about Marine Aquaculture Read More
On 18 May 2021 the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi released a statement to support #loveislove campaign, along with Nordic embassies in South East Asia to introduce the world to …
Nordic embassies supports the world of diversity Read More
After fighting for months for Danes abroad to be included in the Danish corona vaccination program, Danes Worldwide has succeeded in its case, Danes Worldwide reports in a recently …
Denmark opens for Covid-19 vaccine for Danes abroad Read More
Team Sweden in Vietnam, represented by the Embassy, Business Sweden and the International Council of Swedish Industry as well as the National Board of Trade in Sweden invite you to …
Team Sweden Vietnam webinar on EVFTA’s progress Read More
Are you a woman, struggling to grow that winner business idea? You need a mentor! Buckle down and join the UN Women Care Accelerator to build your care business plan …
UN Women Care Accelerator extends registration date to 19 May Read More