Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Vestas has secured more contracts with China and Vietnam on 11-12 August 2020. The Vietnam order means Vestas secured the 8th project for the country, while 2 other agreements with …
Vestas signs 1GW orders from Vietnam and China Read More
The Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN H.E. Mr. Morten Høglund reflect his opinion on Vietnam’s role in ASEAN to mark the 25 anniversary for Vietnam joining the Organization. Please read the …
Norway’s Ambassador to ASEAN reflects on Vietnam as ASEAN’s Chairman Read More
Norcham Vietnam, on behalf of EuroCham Vietnam, has announced the date for the annual Gala Dinner to be 30 October 2020. The EuroCham Gala Dinner 2020 is one of EuroCham’s …
EuroCham Vietnam’s annual Gala Dinner 2020 set for 30 October 2020 Read More
The Sanfrancisco base company, Food System 6 has a program sponsored by the Finnish companyHuhtamaki Suomi, aimed at surfacing and supporting the most innovative circular economy startups worldwide. As …
The Finnish Huhtamaki is looking for the most innovative start ups to promote circular economy Read More
The Sweden Alumni Network Vietnam – Hanoi Chapter invites Sweden Alumni / students to Sweden institutes and researchers to join Fika session on 8 August 2020. The gathering brings alumni …
Sweden Alumni Network Hanoi hosts a send off gathering on 8 August 2020 Read More
Finland embassy in Bangkok announced online course for early childhood education available to teachers starting from 22 August to 12 September 2020. Finland is well known for early education methods …
Finnish Early Childhood education courses online available to Asian teachers Read More
A 70 years old man was recorded as patient 428 became the first reported death from COVID-19 in Vietnam. The man lived in Hoi An Town of Quang Nam Province. …
First death from Covid-19 in Vietnam Read More
EuroCham Vietnam is also in charge of developing and updating publications in the Intellectual Property (IP) field. The firm has an important role in building and maintaining relationships with enforcement …
EuroCham Vietnam is looking for Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Business Adviser Read More
New Covid-19 cases were found in Danang, Vietnam on 26 July 2020. The Government were quick to announce another restriction to curb spreading including restriction protocols that were lifted are …
Finland embassy urges Finns in Danang to stay informed while Air traffic is suspended for 15 days Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to ASEAN H.E. Morten Hoglund gave on 27 July 2020 the Radio Voice of Vietnam an exclusive interview on the occasion of Vietnam’s 25th anniversary of the ASEAN …
Norwegian Ambassador to ASEAN reflects his view in an exclusive interview with Voice of Vietnam Read More
The Swedish embassy in Vietnam sums up a successful event organized with the aim to empower women and connect women entrepreneurs in Vietnam on 27 July 2020. Marie Schram, the …
Swedish Charge d’ Affaires participated in event connecting women entrepreneurs in Vietnam Read More
The Norwegian Chargé d’affaires a.i. Mr Jan Whilhelm Grythe attended the Launching Ceremony of the UNFPA’s State of World Population (SWOP) 2020 report event on 17 July 2020. Speaking as …
Norwegian Charge d’ Affairs attended UNFPA’s event Read More
Ms. Aisma Vitina, a Danish Energy Agency’s expert, presented the long-term perspectives for sustainable energy transition in Vietnam at the Vietnam Energy Summit 2020. One of the key recommendation is …
Denmark signed MOU with Binh Thuan People’s Committee to develop the 3.5 GW offshore wind project Read More
In the wake of Vietnam’s first ever National Energy Summit in July 2020,the Swedish ambassador Ann Måwe reflects over Sweden’s journey, and areas where the two countries can cooperate in …
Ambassador Måwe on how Sweden’s renewable energy helps economy growth Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador H.E.Grete Løchen recently shared her thoughts with the Dangkongsan newspaper about the importance of consular affairs in the crisis situation like the Covid-19 pandemic, and the need …
Ambassador Løchen shares thoughts on consular affairs during pandemic Read More
The Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam has announced regarding a vacant post of temporary secretary working within the Cooperation Section with a 6-month contract on 17 July 2020. …
Job opportunity at the Delegation of EU Vietnam Read More
The number of available spots at Swedish universities has been increased due to the coronavirus pandemic – and despite a record intake of students, thousands of places remain open to …
Academies in Sweden still open for late applications Read More
The Immigration Bureau in Bangkok has opened a temporary visa extension center at Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi province. From Monday, 13 July 2020, the new Immigration office started operating …
The Immigration Division1 (Bangkok) opens extra office to relieved congestions Read More
The year 2020 has been a challenging year so far globally, yet NordCham Vietnam chose not to let the obstacles prevent their members from a good time. In cooperations with …
NordCham in Vietnam offers special summer staycation 2020 package Read More
The Swedish ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Ann Måwe published a report of her visit to Vietnam’s Ethnology Museum on 3 July 2020. The Ambassador noted that it was a great …
Ambassador Måwe visited Vietnam Ethnology Museum in Hanoi Read MoreOutside the Nordic communities in Ho Chi Minh City few people noticed when five years ago two Danes opened a restaurant with the crazy name “MAD House”. Today, five years …
MAD House Saigon: Casper and Camilla’s journey from Denmark to Vietnam Read More
The embassy of Denmark in Myanmar announced on 13 July 2020 progress regarding Denmark’s partnership with governments worldwide to reduce carbon emission. The statement said: “The Danish Energy Agency cooperates …
Denmark progressing in partnership project for green house gas reduction Read More
The Ambassador of Finland to Vietnam H.E. Mr. Kari Kahiluoto participated in a signing ceremony of a project named “Strengthening Communication Capacity for Better Climate Resilience in the Mekong River Delta …
Finland supports project to assist urgent water resolution for Mekong delta Read More
The embassy of Denmark in Vietnam published a work on bilateral relationship, Danish contribution and future development in agriculture field in Gia Lai province, on 2 July 2020. The statement …
Denmark discussed future development in sustainable agricultural field with Vietnam Read More
A new ranking by the Henley Passport Index shows that Singapore and the Scandinavian countries have some of the most powerful passports in the world. The Henley Passport Index releases …
Singapore, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland amongst most powerful passports Read More
Kienthuc, a Vietnamese daily news published a work of Swedish photographer Karl W. Gullers showing life in Sweden back in the 40’s. For anyone wondering what Sweden looked like in …
Vietnames daily news showing appreciations on Swedish’s photography work Read More
The Norwegian Charge d’affaires a.i. Mr Jan Whilhelm Grythe recently participated in a TV Talk Show on oceans and solutions for the sustainable development of Vietnam’s ocean economy, according to …
Norwegian Charge d’ affaires discussed threats to the ocean in Vietnamese talkshow Read More
The Finnish ambassador H.E. Kari Kahiluoto, along with important key members joined EuroCham Vietnam’s event at Meliá Hanoi on 30 June 2020 The event,entitled “Administrative Reform: A Key Role in …
Ambassador Kahiluoto attended EuroCham Vietnam’s Annual Whitebook launch Read More
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Duong Anh Duc announced that Ho Chi Minh City is willing to partner with Denmark in potential areas, at a meeting session with …
Ho Chi Minh City ready to collaborate with Denmark in education, energy, environment Read More
The Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Ann Måwe published on her latest work regarding EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and Sweden motive for the occasion in an interview with VITV,VTC8 …
Sweden focuses on Innovation and Sustainability once the EVFTA enters into force 1 August Read More
Vietnam’s Council of Ministers has approved the EU-Vietnam trade and investment agreements. The agreement is set to bring unprecedented benefits for European and Vietnamese companies, consumers and workers, while promoting …
EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on 1 August 2020 Read More
The Finnish ambassador to Vietnam met with the leader of Ho Chi Minh City(HCMC) Metro project to discuss Finnish technology on 26 June 2020, according to The Embassy of Finland …
Ambassador Kahiluoto discussed Finnish technology with HCMC metro project leader Read More
The Danish integrated shipping company Maersk announced their route expansion on 30 June 2020. The announcement invites all business to reach out to Laos and Vietnam via East-West Economy Corridor …
MAERSK expands land journey from Thailand to Laos and Vietnam Read More
Universities in Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Taiwan take several top spots in the newly published list of the best universities in the world. Only two Scandinavian universities made …
Asia dominates top 100 list of best universities worldwide Read More
After three months of suspension, several Danish Consular authorities have resumed their acceptance of visa applications, reports Schengen Visa Info News. You can file an application for a Danish student …
Denmark reopens several visa application centers in Asia Read More
The Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Kari Kahiluoto paid a visit to The COPLUS center in Hue on 6 June 2020 to show his support. The Finnish embassy’s statement said: …
Finnish ambassador to Vietnam visited education center to show support Read More
The United Nation Development (UNDP) Vietnam announced an invitation for all to participate in a challenge aiming to stop marine litter in Halong Bay and Koh Samui, funded by Norwegian …
Norway supports competition how to fight marine garbage in Vietnam and Thailand Read More
The Royal Embassy of Norway in Kuala lumpur, along with other Norwegian embassies in ASEAN countries published various thank you notes to all UN members for elected Norway as a …
Norway to join UN Security Council in 2021-22 Read More
The Swedish ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Ann Måwe says that the latest discussion with Vietnam regarding potential collaboration enhancing climate smart solutions in energy sector is going forward, on 17 …
Vietnam discussed potential cooperation in renewable energy sector with Sweden Read More
The embassy of Finland in Hanoi published an official statement for travelers to consider options regarding restrictions during Coronavirus crisis on 15 June 2020. The statement said: Due to a …
Finnish embassy in Hanoi published travel advice to travelers Read More
As of this week – 15 June 2020 – Iceland is welcoming tourists from all EU and Schengen countries, and the UK. Visitors are offered the option of getting tested …
Iceland now welcomes EU tourists Read More
The Royal Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam published an announcement on 12 June 2020, inviting all to participate in a Nordic Talk Grant. The statement said: “If you have an …
Embassy of Denmark Vietnam invites all to explore ideas for Nordic Project grant Read More
Danish crane and access and heavy lift group BMS has formed a strategic alliance with Vietnam’s Dang Gia corporation. Based in Hanoi, northern Vietnam, Dang Gia provides crane services to …
Danish crane company joins force with Vietnamese Dang Gia Corperation Read More
The Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands (VASI) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) announced on 8 June 2020 that the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Norwegian …
Norway to help Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines tackle waste and pollution Read More
On 8 June 2020, the Danish Ambassador H.E. Mr. Kim Højlund Christensen together with the EU Ambassador H.E. Mr. Giorgio Aliberti and other EU countries’ representatives attended the ninth session …
Deputies in the national’s assembly of Vietnam approved free trade agreement with the EU Read More
The embassy of Sweden in Singapore announced on 3 June 2020 to get comfortable and ready to celebrate national day together online. The statement said: 3 days to go! Swedish …
Swedish embassy Singapore invites all to celebrate national day together online Read More
The Norwegian Film Institute has awarded six international film productions with a monetary award, amongst which two of the projects are Southeast Asian; one from Vietnam and one from Myanmar. …
Norwegian Film Institute awards two SEA film-projects Read More
The Finnish embassy in Vietnam is looking for the consular service team. For anyone interested to entry please send an application by 8 June 2020. For more information please click …
Finnish embassy Vietnam is looking for Consular service team Read More
The KidsRights Foundation has released their survey of children’s rights, covering 182 countries. Scandinavian countries are well-known for ranking high in surveys researching human rights – and this survey is …
Scandinavia and Thailand top children’s rights survey Read More
Vestas announced their latest achievement on an official statement on 28 May 2020. They had secured its largest order in Vietnam to date for a total of 144 MW for …
Vestas won a largest order of 3 wind farms in Vietnam Read More