Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Large warm water prawns, often called tiger shrimp or tiger prawns, are one of the most popular frozen seafoods in Denmark. Some 5,000 tonnes of the tasty crustaceans were imported …
Danish supermarkets to drop unsustainable shrimps from Asia Read MoreA Danish woman was waiting at the door to her hotel in Hanoi at midnight on January 22 when a man ran by and snatched her bag. Ulla Merete Schmidt …
Danish tourist robbed by snatch-and-run thieves in Hanoi Read MoreIn the context of its participation in a panel on Wasteless Supply at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Carlsberg announced on January 22 a ground-breaking agreement to develop the …
Carlsberg to develop biodegradable wood-fiber bottles Read More
Bilateral trade revenue between Vietnam and Denmark hit around 480 million U.S. dollars in 2014, up 6.45 percent year-on-year, said Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on January 20. …
Denmark-Vietnam trade registered healthy growth in 2014 Read MoreDenmark always gives priority to Vietnam in terms of politics and economics with the hope to further strengthening partnership and close cooperation between the two countries. The statement was made …
Denmark, Vietnam deepen trade ties Read More
Arla Foods is integrating its markets in China and South East Asia in a new regional market called Business Unit Asia. The regional office will be placed in Kuala Lumpur, …
Arla establishes new business region in Asia Read MoreA job fair hosted by Danish Ambassador John Nielsen at his residence was opened by Danish Minister for Trade and Development Cooperation Mogens Jensen as part of his official visit …
Danish minister opens job fair in Vietnam Read More
Denmark is making a push to sell its food and other products in new southeast Asian markets to offset the negative impact of the Russian food boycott and low European …
Danish food exporters target fast growing Vietnam, Philippines Read More
On the 19th of January the Danish Embassy of Vietnam is organizing one of the largest job fairs in Hanoi together with Hanoi Foreign Trade University. The event is for …
Danish Embassy to host large job fair in Hanoi Read More
From the January the 1st 2015 the ban on gay marriage have been lifted in Vietnam. This makes Vietnam a pioneer in Southeast Asia, where many countries still haven’t legalized same sex marriages. …
Vietnam leads the way for gay rights in SE Asia Read More
The Vietnamese government on December 29, 2014 issued a resolution on waiving visas within a certain time period for tourists from seven countries, starting in January. The waiver will be …
Vietnam waives visas for Nordic tourists Read MoreNational Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung received outgoing Danish Ambassador John Nielsen in Hanoi on December 30, noting that Vietnam appreciates Denmark’s valuable assistance in the past years. The Vietnamese …
NA Chairman meets with Danish Ambassador Read More
A Norwegian cargo ship with 19 Filipino crew members sank off the coast of southern Vietnam with only one man known to have survived, Vietnamese officials said on January 4. …
Norwegian cargo ship sinks off Vietnam, 18 crew members missing Read More
‘Human rights are under pressure internationally. Norway will therefore step up its efforts to promote and protect human rights,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende. A white paper on …
Norway intensifies efforts to promote human rights Read More
The Embassy of Denmark and the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) signed an agreement to carry out research on the potential impacts of the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreements (FTA) …
Denmark helps Vietnam study Vietnam-EU FTA impacts Read MoreThe Danish parliament voted on December 18 to allow dual citizenship. The Danish parliament passed a law that will allow expats living in Denmark to become naturalised Danish citizens while …
Denmark officially recognizes dual citizenship Read More
The Development Cooperation Section at the Embassy has today agreed with UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime) to support the programme; “Improving State Capacity to More Effectively Prevent, …
New Swedish support to combat corruption in the region Read More
Danish Ambassador and the Vietnamese Minister of Planning and Investment have agreed to boost the commercial relations with minister visits and company delegations in 2015. Wednesday the 17th December the Danish Ambassador …
Vietnam and Denmark to boost cooperation in 2015 Read More
All Danish Embassies and Consulates General and Visa Application Centres (VAC) will be closed from end of working hours on 23 December 2014 and onwards during the Christmas and New …
Danish representations closed during Christmas and New Year Read More
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training has recently issued a dispatch to guide elementary schools across the city to implement the Danish method of teaching fine …
Ho Chi Minh City to teach fine art using Danish methods Read More
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) and the Finnish Embassy in Vietnam jointly held a ceremony in Hanoi on December 12 to launch the second phase of the Vietnam-Finland …
Vietnam-Finland Innovation Programme enters second phase Read More
The Development Cooperation Section at the Swedish Embassy in Thailand has today agreed with UNDP to support the programme; “Being LGBT in Asia phase 2: Supporting LGBT inclusive development in …
Sweden supports LGBT rights in E, SE Asia Read More
Monday the 8th December Danish windmill manufacturer Vestas said that it saw huge potential for windpower development in Vietnam and promised to help the country make wind a sustainable energy solution. …
Vestas sees huge potential in Vietnam Read More
Denmark has decided to support investments in energy efficiency in Vietnam with USD 11 million. “Danish know-how and advanced green technologies are well-matched to the current challenges faced in Vietnam. …
Denmark supports energy efficiency in Vietnam Read More
“The results achieved are impressive. More than 40 projects have been supported and nearly 30.000 jobs have been created. More than 60,000 people have been trained, income for the farmers …
Denmark’s aid to Vietnamese SMEs bears fruit Read More
Vietnam’s largest film project, is going to be an adaption of the Swedish book “I’m wanted” and the sequel “I’m Daniel” by Swede of Vietnamese descend Daniel Luthman. Vietnamese firm …
Swedish book is inspiration for Vietnam’s next blockbuster Read More
Norwegian, Swedish and Danish embassy in Vietnam sold glögg, salmon pie and Christmas decorations at a Hanoi International Women’s Club. According to the Swedish Embassy, the crowd was so pleased …
Nordic Embassies sold Scandinavians goods for charity Read More
Finnair is offering new scheduled flights to popular holiday destinations for next winter season, including Ho Chi Minh City, Eilat, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Madeira. Several of these destinations have previously …
Finnair adds Vietnam’s HCMC to next winter’s scheduled flights Read More
Twenty new innovations from Sweden are on display at the “Innovative Sweden” exhibition that kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on November 10. The exhibit, which is part of …
Sweden shows off hi-tech innovations in southern Vietnam Read More
The Danish Embassy is present with a pavilion at the Vietwater 2014 Expo and Forum in Ho Chi Minh City, which brings together more than 300 companies from all over …
Danish firms seek greentech foothold in Vietnam Read More
The Danish furniture manufacturer ScanCom has been awarded for its focus on health, safety and environmental impact. Back in 1998 ScanCom was the first company in Vietnam to get a …
Danish furniture manufacturer in Vietnam awarded for Corporate Social Responsibility Read MoreThe Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung expressed his wish that Norway will continue granting official development assistance (ODA) to Vietnam in order to help the country deal with climate …
Vietnam asks Norway for support to protect the country from climate change Read More
Denmark pledged to continue to support Vietnam in developing high quality pig breeding, Danish Ambassador to Vietnam John Nielsen said in a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on October …
Denmark helps Vietnam upgrade pig breeding Read More
Viope, a Finnish company focused on developing learning solutions in computer programming and mathematics, has cooperated with Vietnamese software company Global Software to establish a vocational online training center in …
Finnish online school opens training center in Vietnam Read More
Royal Danish Embassy to Vietnam has moved out of the historical buildings in Dien Bien Phu Street in Hanoi and into a new office tower together with the Dutch Embassy. …
Official opening of the new Danish Embassy in Vietnam Read More
Denmark has supported the replacement of 32 water piped schemes in 13 Mekong Delta provinces. Here normal electric water pumps have been replaced by solar and wind energy pumps helping …
Denmark provides solar-, wind-powered water pumps on Mekong Read More
On October 23, Under-Secretary of State from Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jonas Bering Liisberg, met with Vietnamese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son to review the …
Vietnam, Denmark review bilateral cooperation Read More
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in collaboration with its counterpart in Finland on October 23 launched a project aiming to boost mutually beneficial agro-fisheries cooperation. Nguyen Tuan …
Vietnam, Finland set to boost agro-fisheries trade Read More
Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs said on October 21 his country would help Viet Nam achieve ambitious targets for smart and green cities by providing assistance in sustainable urban planning, …
Finland to help Vietnam develop smart cities Read More
Minister of Transport Dinh La Thang and Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs Jan Vapaavuori signed an air services agreement on October 20 to allow civil aviation companies from both sides …
Vietnam, Finland sign air services pact Read More
A project recently approved by the Danish Embassy will create new jobs in Vietnam and help to reduce pollution. The venture project is undertaken by Danish C.F. Nielsen and …
Danish wood briquette project to create jobs and reduce air pollution in Vietnam Read More
On October 12, around 600 diplomats from 27 embassies and international organizations were gathered in the streets of Hanoi for a bicycle ride. On the occasion of Hanoi’s 60th Anniversary …
Danish Embassy, other diplomats celebrate Hanoi anniversary Read More
Danish old-timer, Jorgen Lundbaek looks back at almost 50 years of good time in Bangkok. Photos Disraporn Yatprom Jorgen Lundbaek celebrated his 70 year birthday on Sunday 12 October 2014 …
Jorgen Lundbaek’s big 70 year birthday party Read More
Finnish enterprises said they are impressed by Vietnam’s investment potential during a working session with Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai on September 26 in Helsinki. In the meeting, representatives …
Finnish firms eye Vietnam’s investment opportunities Read More
In early October, a delegation from the Danish Parliament is visiting colleagues in the Vietnamese National Assembly to discuss organisation of local government and public consultations in the law making …
Danish MPs broach transparent lawmaking process in Vietnam Read More
The central province of Binh Thuan granted a Vietnamese-Danish couple who did so much to help poor rural communities throughout Vietnam the land use rights to their remote homestead on …
Vietnamese-Danish heroes awarded land rights Read More
The Swedish film festival will take place from October 3 to 5, as one of many events marking 45 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Vietnam. The movies will …
Swedish Film Festival in Hanoi this weekend Read More
Finland supported the acceleration of the signing of a free-trade agreement between Viet Nam and the European Union and the bloc’s recognition of Viet Nam as a market economy, Finnish …
Finland backs EU-VN free trade deal Read More
Simon Grimstrup, the pride of Denmark, savoured the sweet taste of success, securing top place at the 70-km ultra international Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2014 in Sapa on September 21. Simon …
Danish runner finishes first at 70-km Sapa int’l marathon Read More
Norway has committed to supporting Vietnam to develop green growth, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and deal with the challenges of climate change. The commitment was declared during talks between the …
Norway pledges support to Vietnam’s green growth Read More