Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
At the annual EU-ASEAN ministerial consultations held in the Filipino capital of Manila on 10 March trade leaders from the EU and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed …
EU and ASEAN: free trade talks possible Read More
Saab Group and Vestergaard Company, where also among the Nordic companies attending the Inter Airport South East Asia trade show, held in Singapore on 15 – 17 February 2017. Technology …
Saab Group, Vestergaard target Asian air traffic expansion Read More
Danish companies join the Danish Pavilion that is part of Propak Vietnam, to expand their share of the market. The trade show takes place in Ho Chi Minh City 21-23 …
Danish pavilion debuts at Propak Vietnam 2017 Read More
On 8 March 2017 the Finnish Embassy to Vietnam organised a workshop in cooperation with the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The workshop took place in Ho Chi Minh …
Finland helps Vietnam with forest management Read More
Swedes living in Asia ought to pay attention: Under a bill before the Riksdag, new rules will come into force that will affect people who are permanently resident abroad and …
No more driving license for Swedes in Asia Read More
In your opinion, over the past year, has the level of corruption in this country increased or decreased or stayed the same? This was among questions asked to nearly 22,000 …
Survey: Thailand the Asian country with least increase in corruption Read More
Pereric Hogberg, Ambassador of Sweden to Vietnam, launched a photo competition highlighting gender equality in Vietnam on Monday 6 March 2017. In connection to the International Women’s Day on March …
Sweden launches gender equality photo competition in Hanoi Read More
Dewaco, a Finnish cleantech company, has broken its own record twice this month. In the start of February 2017 they first received their largest order of company history from Kuala …
Finnish cleantech company breaks record in Vietnam Read More
The Norwegian government is investing in education and job creation in developing countries. On 14 February 2017 the government announced that they had entered five new partnerships for vocational education …
Norway build skills for jobs in Vietnam, Myanmar Read More
On 17 February 2017 Pereric Högberg, Swedish Ambassador to Hanoi, met with Chairwoman of the National Assembly in Vietnam, Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, to discuss opportunities to strengthen and bring …
Vietnam desires Swedish support to reach climate goals Read More
Andreas Nordseth, Head of Danish Maritime Authority, visited Hanoi and met with counterparts in Ministry of Transport and Vinamarine to foster a new bilateral maritime partnership, writes Embassy of Denmark …
Vietnam and Denmark embark on Maritime partnership Read More
On Wednesday 1 February 2017 the Vietnamese government launched their new e-visa to let tourists skip visiting a local embassy or wait in line at the airport for visa on …
Easier visa for Scandinavian tourists to Vietnam Read More
In early January 2017 the Danish consultancy AndersenB2B and Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) arranged the Andersen Consult Business Delegation to Vietnam. The organisers created …
Danish consultancy’s Vietnam delegation trip Read More
The Nordic counrtries together with New Zealand and Singapore in the Asia Pacific are this year once again on the top of the list of the World’s least corrupt countries. …
Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland – and Singapore – least corrupt countries Read More
On Thursday 12 January 2017 the year’s arrival of Swedish students from Jönköping University (JU) to its ‘Campus South-East Asia’ was welcomed by the community at the Thai Swedish Chamber …
2017 Jönköping University students welcomed to Thailand Read More
The Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) and the Andersen Consult Group of Denmark co-hosted a networking programme on 10 January to boost partnerships between Vietnamese …
Danish enterprises explore Vietnamese market Read More
Tetra Pak, the world’s leading food processing and packaging solutions company has announced it will expand it regional manufacturing footprint in the Asia-Pacific with a US$110 million factory in Vietnam. …
Tetra Pak builds new factory in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Read More
Holistic solutions in elderly care, covering remote population areas are increasingly in demand in the rapidly ageing Asian countries. Heta Hytönen, from FinlandCare program writes about Vietnamese-Finnish cooperation within elderly …
Finnish-Vietnamese co-operation in elderly care takes off Read More
At last, ScandAsia has caught hold of a Trade Commissioner to learn more about Business Sweden (since the organisation was changed and renamed) and their activities, scope of work, clients …
Business Sweden in Southeast Asia busier than ever Read More
Danish-founded Executives Global Network (EGN) is an independent and unique knowledge-sharing Peer Group Network currently expanding to more countries in Southeast Asia to widen its reach further. It’s lonely at …
Knowledge-sharing via Executives’ Global Network, Singapore Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Hanoi, Vietnam is organising a commemorative in correlation with Finland’s 100th independence day next year. “Vietnam’s socio-economic development plans had achieved outstanding results including a …
Finland’s 100 years independence will be celebrated in Vietnam Read More
In August 2007, diplomat Charlotte Laursen ended her position in Vietnam as Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Denmark in Hanoi. Since 20 August 2015, she is however …
Denmark – Vietnam 45 Years of relationship: from aid to trade Read More
At a conference held by the Danish Embassy in Vietnam, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade in Vietnam, Hoang Quoc Vuong, said that Vietnam is more than capable of developing …
Denmark shares wind power expertise with Vietnam Read More
The Danish Demining Group (DDG) has provided USD 1,3 million for the second phase of a search for unexploded devices in the central Quang Nam province. More than 15 million …
Danish organisation to help demining Vietnam Read More
Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction and the Danish Embassy in Vietnam held a workshop together on 2 December in Hanoi. The goal was to attract experts, business representatives and authorities and …
Denmark-Vietnam green workshop in Hanoi Read More
A surge in prices for beer from Vietnam’s Hanoi Beer Alcohol Beverage Corp. (Habeco) has been caused by speculative buying on very thin volume, claims Tayfun Uner, CEO of Carlsberg Vietnam. …
Surge in Vietnamese beer prices causes Carlsberg to hesitate Read More
On 25 November Sweden signed an agreement on continued support to Mekong River Commission (MRC) for more sustainable development of the Mekong basin. Sweden emphasized the importance of gender integration …
Sweden continues Mekong River Commission support Read More
Vietnam and Denmark celebrated 45 years of diplomatic ties on 25 November. This happened with a gathering in Ho Chi Minh City organised by The Royal Danish Embassy. For more …
Denmark and Vietnam celebrate 45 years of diplomatic ties Read More
On 13 November 2016, the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam and Vietnam’s Ministry of Health co-organised a ceremony at Ly Thai To Park and Hoan Kiem Lake in connection with …
World Diabetes Day in Vietnam Read More
The Ministry of Industry and Trade in Vietnam has not yet completed talks to sell its ownership in the Hà Nội Beer, Alcohol and Beverage Corporation (Habeco) to the Danish …
Habeco Carlsberg deal not yet finalised Read More
During Techfest 2016 in Hanoi the Finnish government was awarded by the Vietnamese government for long-term commitment and excellent results in the development of Vietnam’s innovation system. H.E Mr. Chu …
Finland earns medal for Vietnam innovation and start-up support Read More
The food processing and packaging firm Tetra Pak has invested USD 110 million in the construction of a manufacturing facility to keep up with the growing needs of the Asia Pacific region. …
Swedish packaging firm invests huge sum in Vietnam plant Read More
During 8 – 11 November 2016 representatives of 15 Finnish companies exhibited in a Finnish pavilion and met Vietnamese businessmen at VietWater event held in Ho Chi Minh City’s Saigon …
15 Finnish companies in pavilion at VietWater Read More
This year, Denmark and Vietnam celebrate their 45 years of bilateral diplomatic relations. As a part of this celebration, different Danish films will be screened to Vietnamese audience during the Danish …
Danish Film Weeks in Vietnam Read More
Hennes & Mauritz is known my almost everyone in Europe and the west. Now they want to make their brand known in Vietnam as well, announcing an undisclosed number of stores …
Swedish fashion giant plans debut in Vietnam Read More
The celebration of 45 years of Vietnam-Denmark relations was done in style at the Hanoi Opera on 25 October 2016, with the two countries’ official representatives and colleagues in attendance. …
Vietnam-Denmark 45 years relations celebrated at Hanoi Opera Read More
In 2016 the start-up hype in Southeast Asia (SEA) has reached new heights. But there are different perceptions of what ‘start-up’ really comprises. Join ScandAsia for a lesson by Bangkok-based …
True start-ups, TechGrind, Southeast Asia’s first tech incubator Read More
Join the Swedish embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam on 29 October from 1.00 pm to 10.00 pm at the student fair “Study in Sweden”. It will be a chance to build …
Study in Sweden 2016 Read More
Thailand (Bangkok) and Vietnam Business Sweden will in 2016 again return with a manufacturing delegation to Vietnam (Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City), and continuing to Thailand in connection to …
Swedish manufacturing to Thailand, Vietnam Read More
Two thirds of all Danish investors based in Vietnam resides in capital, Ho Chi Minh City. This is a reflection of the potential of the southern economic hub, says Foreign Minister of …
Danish investors are drawn to Ho Chi Minh City Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Hanoi has announced a series of cultural activities to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in connection to the 45th Anniversary of …
Denmark announces Vietnam events: 45 years bilateral relations Read More
Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Kristian Jensen has completed an official visit to Vietnam on 11 – 12 October, covering both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. During the …
Danish Foreign Affairs Minister very satisfied with Vietnam visit Read More
7 October the Vietnam-Denmark economic cooperation forum was held in Copenhagen. Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly, Tong Thi Phong, was present at the event. She held a speech in which …
Vietnam looks to Denmark for help with agriculture Read MoreDanish Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Kristian Jensen will pay a visit to Vietnam from October 11th to 13th, 2016. The main purpose of the visit is to further strengthen …
Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs to Visit Vietnam this week Read More
As part of enhanced efficiency and coordination within the ‘Team Finland’ umbrella, Asia can now benefit from an extra resource: one of six persons spread out globally is placed in …
Riku Mäkelä is Team Finland’s extra resource for SEA Read More
During the Swedish trade delegation to Vietnam on 5-6 October Swedish Minister of EU Affairs and Trade Ann Linde signed three Letters of Intent concerning Strategic Partnership Sweden-Vietnam. The minister …
Minister delegation: Sweden, Vietnam sign three agreements Read More
The Swedish pop duo Kite are on the setlist for this year’s Monsoon Festival in Hanoi. Kite released their latest EP ”VI” in the spring of 2015. The EP is darker and …
Swedish pop duo to attend Monsoon Music Festival 2016 Read More
What is claimed as the “biggest ever” trade delegation from Sweden is in Vietnam during 5 – 6 October 2016 (though Prime Minister Carl Bildt’s delegation back in the spring …
“Biggest ever” Sweden business delegation in Vietnam Read More
Ahead of the business delegation to Vietnam Swedish Minister of EU Affairs and Trade Ann Linde has written about the Sweden-Vietnam cooperation programme and emphasizes the importance of free trade in …
Ann Linde on Sweden-Vietnam cooperation and free trade Read More
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprises (NHO) have been honoured with The Golden World Award 2016 for their development of a new vocational training …
Golden World Award for Vietnamese and Norwegian cooperation Read More