Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Ann Måwe has published a note from her visit to the Hitachi ABB production site and EVN-NPT power station in Bac Ninh province, as follow: …
Ambassador Måwe visited EVN-NPT and Hitachi ABB in Bac Ninh Read More
Fresh and frozen fish is a large part of the diet in Malaysia. According to a report released by the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC), 87 percent of the Malaysian respondents …
Norweigan Seafood Council reports on seafood consumption in Malaysia Read More
On 11 January 2021 the Finland embassy in Hanoi announced: Are you interested in diverse immigration issues in an interesting environment? Apply for the consular service team of the Embassy …
Embassy of Finland in Hanoi is looking for new team members Read More
Norway welcomed 2021 with a launched of a new Climate Action Plan for 2021 – 2030. The new white paper to the Norwegian Parliament presents a path on how to …
Norway launched a new Climate Action Plan for 2021 – 2030 Read More
Mr. Arild Haugan, Norwegian Honorary Consul in Ho Chi Minh City awarded on behalf of the Norwegian Embassy 1st prize winner Ms. Do Vuong Nguyet Linh on 7 January. Ms. …
Winner of logo contest ’50th anniversary of Norway-Vietnam diplomatic ties’ found Read More
Finland embassy in Hanoi announced on 8 January 2021 that Concept Papers for the Public Sector Investment Facility should be submitted for appraisal no later than by 5 March 2021. …
Concept Papers for the Finnish Public Sector Investment Facility has deadline by 5 March 2021 Read More
Kuala Lumpur-based Ulrika Brunner, who has already had a long career in Asia, has just climbed up another step at her career ladder: appointed CEO at Inspire Group Asia (a …
Behaviour change in focus for Ulrika Brunner and Inspire Group Asia Read More
Looking for some of the best treks in the world? Then look no further than Asia! From the adventurous trails in the deserts, to the breathtaking jungles, to the encounters …
Eight Best (And Challenging) Treks In Asia Read More
According to a 32-nation study in December, China, Vietnam, and Denmark had the highest levels of Covid-19 vaccine acceptance. The survey was done across 32 countries with almost 27,000 respondents …
China, Vietnam and Denmark most positive about Covid-19 vaccine Read More
Royal Embassy of Denmark released on 9 January 2021 an update on the latest travel restrictions. A flight ban has been imposed on transportation of passengers from the entire world, …
Denmark introduces entry restrictions for all travelers until 17 January 2021 Read More
Henley & Partners has released the latest results of the 2021 Henley Passport Index which shows how powerful the Asian and Nordic passports are in terms of travel freedom. The …
Asia’s & Scandinavia’s best and worst visa-free passports revealed Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce invites to the first event of the year – Vietnam Economic Outlook 2021 – with honoured speakers from the World Bank and BIDV | Hanoi …
EuroCham Vietnam invites to the first business briefing of the year on 8 January Read More
Norway has been elected by the General Assembly for the 2021-2022 term and the country took up seat as non-permanent members in the United Nations Security Council on 4 January …
Norway and Vietnam take up seats as non-permanent members of UN Security Council Read More
The year of 2020 will be remembered as a milestone in Vietnam’s ICT history as three of the country’s largest mobile operators, Viettel, VNPT, and MobiFone gave consumers the first …
Vietnam launched 5G network through its relationship with Ericsson Read More
Study in Finland announced on 2 January 2020 that the joint application period to studies starting in autumn (September) 2021 will be open 7-20 January 2021 at Studyinfo.fi. See instructions …
Study in Finland Autumn programmes 2021 open for applications on 7 January Read More
Vietnam has signed an agreement to secure the purchase of 30 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine produced by AstraZeneca Plc, British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical company, the government said …
Vietnam secures 30 million doses of Swedish-British AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines Read More
“Connecting Jazz” musical event organized by the Sweden Alumni Network in Vietnam took successfully place in Hanoi on 29 December 2020. The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi says: “It was …
The Connecting Jazz event by Sweden Alumni Network Vietnam was a success Read More
Effective from 2 January 2021, the Norwegian government has imposed mandatory Covid-19 testing for all travelers entering Norway. The test must be done as soon as possible and within 24 …
Norway introduces mandatory Covid-19 testing and digital registration for all travelers Read More
The Danish company Nordic Gin House has aligned with new global partners in China, Singapore, Vietnam and Myanmar in the midst of the pandemic, to secure export opportunities and save …
Export to Asia saved Nordic Gin House during the pandemic Read More
The young football talents will not be allowed to play in the championship planned to be held in Indonesia next year, as the International Football Association (Fifa) have postponed the …
FIFA men’s U20 World Cup in Indonesia postponed to 2023 Read More
Commercial Counsellor, Director of Innovation Norway, Arne-Kjetil Lian shared some insights with Lao Dong as Vietnam is planning to develop the country’s marine aquaculture on an industrial scale. From experience …
Innovation Norway shares Norway marine aquaculture experience with Vietnam Read More
December 22, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto discussed ways to boost Vietnam-Finland relations during a phone conversation. Pekka Haavisto …
Foreign Ministers talk ways to boost Vietnam-Finland relations Read More
The second Joint Committee under the European Union (EU) – Viet Nam Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Framework Agreement (PCA) met online on 15 December 2020. The EU delegation was led …
The EU-Vietnam joint committee’s meeting discussed further bilateral corporation Read More
From 13 December 2020, the rules for quarantine hotels upon entry into Norway have been changed, according to Norwegian Government’s announcement on the same day. The most important changes are …
Norway update travel restrictions effective from 13 Dec Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Hanoi have released a collection of photos from the Lucia procession at the Swedish ambassador’s residence. In the comments, the Embassy says: “It was a fantastic …
Swedish Embassy in Hanoi released Lucia celebration photo album Read More
On 10 December 2020 the government of Sweden, a long-time ally of Vietnam, guaranteed up to $2bn in loans from its banks to help fund Vietnamese airport projects, including Long …
Sweden guaranteed $2Billion in loans to fund Vietnamese airport projects Read More
On 10 December 2020, Executive Director David Beasley accepted the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 on behalf of the World Food Programme. In the closing statement of his Acceptance Speech, …
World Food Programme received the Noble Peace Prize: “Food is the pathway to peace” Read More
On the International Anti-Corruption Day 9 December, the Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Mr. Kim Højlund Christensen and the Executive Director of Towards Transparency Ms. Nguyen Thi Kieu Vien signed …
Denmark signed agreement to support anti corruption efforts in Vietnam Read More
On 2 December 2020 the Deputy Head of Mission at the Danish Embassy, Ms. Louise Holmsgaard and Deputy Director General of Vietnam Social Security, Mr. Pham Luong Son, signed the …
Denmark signed healthcare MOU in Vietnam for another two years Read More
In the afternoon of 4 December 2020 the Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide had a constructive discussion with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on numerous …
Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide discussed 50 year anniversary celebrations Read More
Frederiksborg Gymnasium & HF gives their 1st year and 2nd year students a different school day with the purpose of strengthening students’ global outlook and continuing to raise funds …
Danish students donate a day of work worth DKK 194.680 to school in Hanoi Read More
The European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) upgraded at the 23rd EU-ASEAN ministerial meeting their longstanding relationship to Strategic Partners. This elevates their partnership with a …
EU-ASEAN upgraded to Strategic Partnership Read More
In the evening of 8 December 2020 three speakers from Norway including H.E. Marte Ziolkowski, State Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs; H.E Marita Sørheim-Rensvik, Special Envoy for Women, Peace …
Norway attended the Vietnam International Conference on 7-9 Dec Read More
Royal Norwegian embassy in Hanoi invites to the next energy webinar on 15 December: “Are you a Vietnamese company working in the LNG sector?,” asks the embassy. “Do you want …
Norwegian webinar on exploring LNG opportunities in Vietnam Read More
Swedish fashion giant, H&M, donated 100,000 USD to the Philippine Red Cross to meet immediate needs of the 130,000 most vulnerable people affected by the recent typhoons. Olle Castell, Head …
H&M Foundation donated US$100,000 to help typhoon effected families in Philippines Read More
Study in Finland released the latest of the ‘Future is made in Finland’ webinar on 25 November 2020 that said: We live in an era of artificial intelligence and quantum …
‘Future is made in Finland’ webinar highlights women in science Read More
The Norwegian Government offers scholarships for an MBA in Sustainability Management to students from the Philippines and other countries in the ASEAN region. The application deadline is 21 January 2021, …
Norway offers Sustainable Management MBA scholarship to ASEAN students Read More
On 24 November 2020 Norwegian Mission to ASEAN and the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi, in coordination with the ASEAN Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, successfully organised …
ASEAN Women in Sustainable Peace and Security workshop success Read More
Sweden Alumni Network in Vietnam invites members to Sweden Talks: A Glimpse of the Nobel Prize. Sweden Talks is an online forum where alumni meet each other and expert speakers …
Sweden Alumni invite to “Sweden Talks” about the Nobel Prize on 3 Dec Read More
In the morning of 17 November 2020 the Norwegian Chargé d’affaires a.i. Mr Jan Wilhelm Grythe had a successful meeting with Colonel Nguyen Le Phuong, Deputy Director, and staff of …
Norwegian Chargé d’affaires met with Colonel Nguyen Le Phuong to discuss cooperation Read More
Last week, the Ambassador of Denmark to Vietnam, H.E Mr. Kim Højlund Christensen, had a meeting with the Management Board of Ecco Vietnam, headed by the General Director Mr. Alexander …
Ambassador Christensen met Management Board of ECCO Vietnam Read More
Last week, Norwegian Chargé d’affaires a.i. Jan Wilhelm Grythe and the Group of Four (G4) Ambassadors, Deborah Paul (Canada), Wendy Matthews (New Zealand), and Ivo Sieber (Switzerland) paid a visit …
Norwegian Charge d’ Affaires joined G4 ambassadors visited Dak Lak province Read More
Danish Ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Kim Højlund Christensen and the CEO of Lazada Vietnam Mr. James Dong signed on 19 Nov 2020 an MOU to form an exclusive cooperation aimed …
Denmark signed MOU with Lazada Vietnam Read More
Did you know that incorrect disposal of electronic waste is one of the most problematic challenges in waste management? In Finland, used and serviced smart phones are gaining popularity: They’re …
Finnish SWAPPIE helps in electronic waste challenge Read More
The Swedish Ambassador Ann Måwe released the latest activity memo on 16 November 2020 that said: Sustainability and combating climate change are high priorities for the Swedish government. That’s why …
Ambassador Måwe joined Sweden Alumni Network Vietnam’s clothes swapping and “plogging” event Read More
12 November 2020 the Embassy of Denmark and the Vietnam Denmark Friendship Association (VIDAFA) co-hosted the award ceremony of the Denmark in Your Eyes 2020 contest. The contest received huge …
Denmark in Your Eyes 2020 contest winners announced Read More
The world is changing at a more rapid pace than ever before. This is the time to join forces and collaborate to help shape the new normal through sustainable innovation. …
Swedish Innovation Pioneers Summit 2020 event was a success Read More
The embassy of Finland announced on 11 November 2020 “We are excited to participate in the European Film Festival in Vietnam 2020!“ The Magic Life of V, starring Veeran maaginen …
Finland participating in European Film Festival in Vietnam 2020 Read More
The ASEAN-EU Business Summit is back for its 8th edition, slated to be held in Singapore on 19 November 2020. This year’s edition follows on from a highly successful run …
Limited seats available for the ASEAN-EU Business summit 2020, register today Read More
Nordic Chamber of Commerce Vietnam invites to a joint chamber event to celebrate the Christmas spirit on 27 November. “Let’s get into the Christmas spirit with NordCham and German Business …
NordCham Vietnam invites to networking in Christmas spirit on 27 Nov Read More