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Modernising the heritage and deepening the trade relationship key goals for Swedish Ambassador Johan Ndisi

February 15, 2026February 23, 2026 - by Joakim Persson - Leave a Comment

There has undoubtedly never before been a more vibrant time for Swedish-Vietnamese trade relations than now. Swedish investments into Vietnam, paired with various bilateral collaborations, are at an all-time-high, and …

General news / Sweden / Vietnam

Vietnam’s Gia Lai province backs Sweden’s Syre on renewable power deals

February 14, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Vietnam’s central province of Gia Lai says it will help Sweden’s Syre secure direct renewable power purchases. Syre is developing a large polyester recycling complex designed to run on 100% …

Business in Asia / Norway / Vietnam

Vietnam pushes Norway over $136 billion energy plan

February 13, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

Vietnam has encouraged Norway to increase investment in renewable energy projects as the country plans to invest an estimated $136 billion in expanding its power system, according to Báo Nghệ …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Transportation, maritime / Vietnam

Vietnam and Denmark explore next steps in green shipping

February 12, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

This week, representatives from Denmark’s Investment & Trade team met with the Vietnam Maritime and Waterway Administration and the Vietnam Register in Hanoi, the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam reports. …

Business in Asia / Norway / Vietnam

Norfund invests USD 4 million in plastic recycling expansion in Vietnam

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

Norfund has invested USD 4 million in a plastic recycling company in Vietnam to expand production at a plant near Ho Chi Minh City. The funding will support Circular Plastics …

International relations / Norway / Vietnam

Vietnam and Norway deepen multilateral and multisectoral cooperation during High-Level meetings

February 11, 2026 - by Moulik Jahan - Leave a Comment

Vietnam and Norway held a series of high-level meetings on 10 February to advance bilateral cooperation across trade, investment, green growth, and sustainable development. Politburo member and Minister of Foreign …

General news / Norway / Vietnam

Counterfeit Jotun paint operation uncovered in Da Nang: Three suspects charged

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

Police in Da Nang have uncovered a large operation producing and selling fake products branded as Jotun, a Norwegian paint manufacturer, according to Vietnam News. According to local police, officers …

International relations / Sweden / Vietnam

Swedish Ambassador meet with Vietnamese Prime Minister

February 11, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam, Johan Ndisi, and a delegation from SYRE met Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on 6 February. The Swedish Embassy in Hanoi said the talks focused on …

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Sweden tightens citizenship requirements

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

Sweden will introduce stricter requirements for people applying for Swedish citizenship, including a longer residency period, income thresholds, and language and culture tests, according to Reuters. The changes will be …

General news / Indonesia / Malaysia / Philippines / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam

Swedish Institute opens master’s scholarship for applicants from international students

February 10, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

The Swedish Institute has opened applications for its SI Scholarship for Global Professionals for master’s studies in Sweden. The application window runs until 25 February 2026. The scholarship covers one- …

Community news / Sweden / Vietnam

Vietnam–Sweden Uong Bi Hospital donates Tet gifts to patients in Quang Ninh

February 9, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

On Thursday 6 February, Vietnam–Sweden Uong Bi Hospital in Quang Ninh province, which was established in the early 1980s with assistance from Sweden, donated 200 Tet (Lunar New Year) gift …

Denmark / International relations / Vietnam

Vietnam looks to Denmark for guidance on disease prevention

February 5, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

Today, non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer cause 79 per cent of all deaths in Vietnam. As living standards rise, people live longer and lifestyles become more …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Thailand / Vietnam

Pandora to shift platinum-plated jewellery in Thailand and Vietnam as silver prices surge

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Pandora will launch platinum-plated versions of its best-selling bracelets after silver prices more than doubled in 2025, Reuters reports. The company said it will first use a third party for …

Automotive / China / Indonesia / Innovation & Technology / Malaysia / Services / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam

Concept idea: Old cars redesigned and modernised

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

A Dutch design studio has launched a programme offering owners of a classic Volvo model the possibility to have the car comprehensively redesigned and modernised, while retaining its original character. …

General news / Sweden / Vietnam

Vietnam and Sweden mark 50 years of health research ties at Stockholm forum

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

The Vietnam–Sweden Health Partnership Forum was held in Stockholm in late January, co-organised by the Vietnamese Embassy and Karolinska Institutet. The event brought together government, research and healthcare representatives to …

General news / Iceland / Philippines / Thailand / Vietnam

New Icelandic book offers cultural guide for foreigners

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

A new book has been published in Iceland that aims at helping foreigners in the country better integrate into Icelandic society. Titled “Handan dalanna” (Beyond the Valleys), the book focuses …

Community news / Sweden / Vietnam

Vietnam uses culture to strengthen ties with Sweden

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 - by Helene Sadjadi-Munk - Leave a Comment

The Vietnamese Embassy in Sweden hosted a large cultural gathering in Malmö on February 1st, using the event to strengthen ties between Sweden and Vietnam and to highlight the role …

International relations / Norway / Vietnam

Norway’s Minister of International Development to visit Vietnam

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 - by Freja Nanna Mogensen - Leave a Comment

Norway’s Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, will visit Vietnam to hold meetings with Vietnamese authorities and partners on 9-10 February, according to the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi. The embassy …

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ScandAsia Magazine February 2026

February 2, 2026 - by News Desk - Leave a Comment

The February 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …

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Finland looks to Australia as debate grows over banning children from social media

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Finland is considering restrictions on children’s access to social media platforms, drawing inspiration from Australia’s recently introduced ban, as concerns grow over the impact of digital platforms on young people. …

International relations / Sweden / Vietnam

Vietnam welcomes planned Swedish circular textile investment

February 1, 2026 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Vietnam values its long-standing friendship with Sweden and welcomes increased Swedish investment, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said during a meeting in Hanoi with Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam Johan Ndisi …

Cambodia / China / Denmark / Finland / Indonesia / International relations / Norway / Singapore / Sweden / Vietnam

Indonesia, Vietnam accepts invitation to Trump’s Board of Peace – Nordic countries decline

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Indonesia and Vietnam have confirmed that they will accept an invitation from United States President Donald Trump to join his newly established Board of Peace, a move that has sparked …

Business in Asia / Carousel / Innovation & Technology / IT Telecom / Services / Singapore / Taiwan / Vietnam

Reducing Regression Testing Time Without Sacrificing Quality

January 21, 2026January 22, 2026 - by News Desk - Leave a Comment

In today’s fast-paced software development landscape, speed and quality are equally critical. Development teams face constant pressure to release updates quickly, yet rushing releases without thorough testing can lead to …

Denmark / General news / Vietnam

Danish tourist rescued after being trapped in rock crevice off Vietnam coast

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Two foreign tourists, one German and one Danish, were rescued after rough waves swept them into a narrow rock crevice off Vietnam’s south-central coast on 19 January 2026. Vietnamese police …

Denmark / Innovation & Technology / IT Telecom / Singapore / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

Security reminder: urgent requests are the biggest scam

January 20, 2026 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Practical scam rules for all staff: Never believe it’s me (or any manager) if I ask for passwords, codes, or urgent payments. I do not ask for passwords, MFA codes, …

Cambodia / China / Finland / General news / Hong Kong / Indonesia / Malaysia / Philippines / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam

Extreme cold disrupts flights at Finnish Arctic airport

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

Thousands of travellers were stranded in northern Finland last week after flights at Kittilä Airport were cancelled due to extreme cold and icy conditions. Temperatures dropped to around minus 37 …

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Visa-free entry expands across Southeast Asia

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

Several Southeast Asian countries have eased visa rules over the past year, helping drive a strong rebound in international tourism and making travel in the region simpler for foreign visitors. …

Business in Asia / Finland / Vietnam

Finnish fund sees strong potential in Vietnam

January 16, 2026 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

Foreign investor interest in Vietnam is showing signs of recovery, with a Finland-based investment fund expressing growing optimism about the country’s stock market outlook as 2026 begins. The PYN Elite …

Community news / Denmark / Vietnam

Danish author’s novel released in Vietnamese

January 15, 2026 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

A Vietnamese edition of Những Bóng Ma Trở Lại (The Returning Ghosts) by Danish author Thomas Bo Pedersen has been published, placing him among a small group of Danish writers …

Denmark / General news / Laos / Vietnam

Danish-Vietnamese study maps saola DNA and outlines rescue path

January 14, 2026January 15, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

A Danish-Vietnamese research team supported by Copenhagen University has published a saola genome study in the journal Cell. The saola is often called the “Asian unicorn” because it is rarely …

Cambodia / International relations / Laos / Malaysia / Myanmar / Norway / Philippines / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam

ASEAN secretary-general meets Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN for talks on partnership

January 13, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn hosted a working dinner with Mariann Ruud Hagen, Norway’s ambassador to ASEAN. ASEAN said they discussed strengthening the ASEAN–Norway Sectoral Dialogue Partnership. The ASEAN post …

Business in Asia / Norway / Vietnam

Ocean Infinity orders robotic vessels from Norwegian and Vietnamese yards

January 13, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Ocean Infinity has selected Vard, a Norwegian shipbuilder to design and build four optionally crewed vessels. The contract for the four multi-purpose robotic vessels is valued at more than €200 …

International relations / Norway / Vietnam

Vietnam and Norway step up green cooperation ahead of 55-year anniversary

January 9, 2026 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

Vietnam and Norway are set to strengthen cooperation in green transition, circular economy and climate change response as the two countries prepare to mark 55 years of diplomatic relations in …

Cambodia / China / Malaysia / Myanmar / ScandAsia magazines archive / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam

ScandAsia Magazine January 2026

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 - by News Desk - Leave a Comment

The January 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …

Business in Asia / China / Norway / Thailand / Vietnam

Great catch: Norway’s seafood exports hit record NOK 181.5bn in 2025

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Norway exported 2.8 million tonnes of seafood worth NOK 181.5 billion in 2025. The Norwegian Seafood Council called it a record export value. Undercurrent News reported that exports to China …

Denmark / General news / Norway / Sweden / Vietnam

FFAV mourns Norwegian director Anders K.A. Krystad

January 7, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Football for All in Vietnam (FFAV), a grassroots programme founded by the Football Association of Norway and the Vietnam Football Federation, previously covered by Scandasia, has announced the death of …

Denmark / Estonia / Finland / General news / Iceland / Sweden / Vietnam

Vietnam starts 2026 with strong tourism momentum

January 6, 2026 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

Vietnam welcomed its first international visitors of 2026 on New Year’s Day, as major destinations reported a busy start to the year following a record-breaking tourism performance in 2025. At …

Business in Asia / Norway / Vietnam

Norwegian embassy urges stricter EPR enforcement in Vietnam

January 5, 2026 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Vietnamese businesses highlighted green transformation and the circular economy at the Vietnam Economic Forum 2025, Outlook 2026. Companies said greener production can also deliver economic benefits. Speakers also said state …

Cambodia / Community news / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam

Voyage Mode – An interview with the vision behind the lens

January 4, 2026January 16, 2026 - by Agneta de Bekassy - Leave a Comment

Remarkable things can happen when creative energy meets reinvention. This is exactly what happened to my longtime friend Daniel. After more than a decade dedicated to producing a world-class cycling …

China / Finland / News / Singapore / Sweden / Taiwan / Thailand / Vietnam

Finland arrests crew members over new cable damage on New Year’s Eve

January 4, 2026 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

Finnish police have arrested two crew members of a cargo vessel suspected of damaging an undersea telecommunications cable between Finland and Estonia, according to Yle. Police have asked the court …

China / Denmark / General news / Iceland / Singapore / Thailand / Vietnam

ChatGPT uses energy similar to half of Denmark’s annual electricity consumption

December 20, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - 1 Comment

The electricity consumed annually by ChatGPT to answer user prompts alone is now roughly equivalent to the total yearly electricity consumption of Iceland, or about half of Denmark’s annual electricity …

International relations / Norway / Vietnam

Norway highlights marine planning as key to sustainable ocean economy in Vietnam

December 19, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

Norway’s ambassador to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken, has highlighted marine spatial planning as a key tool for developing a sustainable ocean economy, drawing on Norway’s experience in fisheries, aquaculture and offshore …

Business in Asia / Sweden / Vietnam

Swedfund invests 20$ million loan in Vietnam’s EVF to expand MSME finance

December 19, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Swedfund has invested in Vietnam’s EVF General Finance JSC through a loan of up to 20$ million. The funding is intended to expand access to capital for micro, small and …

International relations / Sweden / Vietnam

Sweden promotes child road safety in Vietnam

December 18, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

Sweden is promoting child road safety in Vietnam through a school-based campaign focused on proper helmet use, inspired by the Swedish Vision Zero approach. The initiative was marked on Tuesday …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Vietnam

First direct flight from Copenhagen to Ho Chi Minh City takes off

December 18, 2025 - by Maria Xaver Dover - Leave a Comment

Vietnam Airlines launched its new direct route between Copenhagen and Ho Chi Minh City on Monday 16 December, marking the first-ever nonstop connection between Denmark and Vietnam’s largest city. The …

Community news / Denmark / Vietnam

Copenhagen cited in report on how to cut Hanoi air pollution

December 15, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

A recent report argues Vietnam could reduce air pollution by up to 80% by applying approaches used in Europe. The article links the discussion to recent haze and public debate …

China / General news / Norway / Singapore / Sweden / Thailand / Vietnam

The Nobel Prize ceremonies

December 13, 2025 - by Gregers Møller - Leave a Comment

The 2025 Nobel Prize ceremonies were held on Tuesday 10 December 2025 in two separate Nordic capitals, in line with long-standing tradition. The Nobel Prizes in Medicine, Literature and the …

China / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / General news / Iceland / Philippines / Sweden / Vietnam

Vietnam set new record with more than 19 million international visitors in 2025

December 8, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Vietnam has set a new tourism record in 2025, welcoming more than 19 million international visitors in 11 months. The figure already surpasses the 18 million visitors recorded in 2019, …

Denmark / International relations / Myanmar / Vietnam

Denmark plans to boost presence in Vietnam and close embassy in Myanmar

December 7, 2025 - by Alexander Vittrup - Leave a Comment

Denmark will upgrade its office in Ho Chi Minh City to a consulate general as part of a new diplomatic reorganisation. The change is aimed at strengthening Danish efforts in …

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ScandAsia Magazine December 2025

December 4, 2025 - by News Desk - Leave a Comment

The December 2025 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …