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Stephen Elop, Nokia’s chief executive, has silenced rumours that the mobile phone maker’s partnership with Microsoft could lead to a takeover. Elop’s announcement comes one month after he revealed that …
Nokia Reassures Staff Amid Takeover Speculation Read MoreThai Biogas Energy (TBEC) plans to invest about US$4 million to set up a second biogas plant in Laos and is looking for further opportunities in Vietnam and Cambodia. The …
Finnish Biogas Producer Expands in Laos Read MoreAt the 9th Anti-Corruption Dialogue Meeting held recently in Hanoi , Swedish Ambassador Staffan Herrström warned against the “resource curse” in developing countries with abundant resources. The talk focused on corruption …
Swedish Focus on Vietnamese Corruption Read MoreFrom the United States to Singapore and Hong Kong, Maersk has won praise and awards for its focus on the environment.The awards reflect the increased visibility of Maersk Line’s and …
Maersk Wins Raft of Environment Awards Read MoreA modern version of Carmen will be performed at the Hanoi Opera House on May 26-27. A new, Vietnamese interpretation of the world renowned opera “Carmen” will be performedon May …
Carmen to tell a Vietnamese Story the Swedish Way Read MoreIncreasing transparency and accountability is the key to the success of Vietnam’s battle against corruption, said Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Staffan Herrstrom.Speaking at a press briefing on the threshold of …
Transparency Essential to Anti-corruption Efforts Read MoreStaffan Herrstöm, Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam was appointed as the Swedish Ambassador to Poland yesterday (26 May 2011). Today, Staffan Herrström wrote the following on his blog:“This exciting week also included one …
Swedish Ambassador to Poland Read MoreThe Vietnam Association has made debut in Oslo, Norway with the participation of a large number of Overseas Vietnamese. The association was set up to nourish and develop Vietnamese culture in …
Vietnamese Association in Norway Makes Debut Read MoreConcessional credit financing has been a sought-after financing mechanism in Vietnam. The priority sectors of environment, climate change mitigation and innovation development will focus the cooperation on areas that are …
Seminar on Concessional Credits in Vietnam Read MoreWe would like to recognise this day by joining hands throughout the global community to fight against the stigmatization of lesbian, gay and bisexual and transsexual persons (LGBT). We all …
Swedish Support to Vietnams Sexual Minorities Read More