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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
Among more than 100 Swedish embassies, the embassy in Vietnam was awarded for being the most successful Swedish Embassy in when it comes to promotion. Camilla Mellander, the Swedish Ambassador …
Swedish Embassy in Vietnam awarded for its innovative communication Read More
Between 1st and 5th September a delegation from Vietnam National Assembly visited Denmark to gain inspiration from the Danish parliamentary system. The delegation met with Danish politicians to discuss subjects …
Vietnamese politicians seeks inspiration at the Danish Parliament Read More
So far Monsoon Music Festival in Hanoi has confirmed three Scandinavian acts. Two of the bands are funded by the Danish Embassy. It is the Danish rock band Carpark North and the …
Heavy Scandinavian presence at Hanoi music festival Read More
Do you know that the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Sweden does not only take place here in Vietnam but also in Sweden. The exhibition “Vietnamese Cultural …
Sweden, Vietnam celebrate 45 years of diplomatic ties Read More
Norwegian feed producer Ewos boosted its profit and revenue in the first half of the year, driven by strong growth in Norway, alongside improvements in Vietnam, Chile and Canada. Also …
Ewos makes inroads into Vietnam’s feed market Read More
At lunchtime in Hanoi Thursday the 28th August the sidewalk in front of the Swedish Embassy will turn into a street café. Swedish TV-chef Tareq Taylor will be cooking the …
Swedish TV-chef serves local food in Vietnam Read More
Evaporating sweat and the sound of squeaking shoes fill the air in the toxic green badminton center. Young Danish badminton coach Nicolai Juulsager has just finished a training session with …
Badminton tour is giving young coaches a unique insight in SE Asian culture Read More
Norwegian band Staer and the Norwegian-French duo Black Packers put the ears of Bangkokian concert goers and venue neighbors on a test with deafening feedback and a journey through a …
Noisy Norwegians shakes up Bangkok Read MoreA 36 year old Danish man has been hospitalized in Hoi An after a motorcycle accident in the Quang Nam province of Vietnam. This is confirmed by local police to …
Dane severely injured in Vietnam Read More
On August 19, the Embassy was visited by The Danish Badminton Inspiration Team 2014 who have been travelling around China, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand for two months. On their journey, …
Danish Embassy hosts Badminton Inspiration team Read More
The world’s largest brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev will strengthen their position in Vietnam and other ASEAN countries. According to Bloomberg AB InBev will be ready to open their first brewery in Vietnam …
Carlsberg will get more competition in Vietnam Read More
Comvik, a leading prepaid mobile phone operator from Sweden, has showed a keen interest in the Vietnamese telecom market, especially in investing in buying shares of MobiFone. During a recent …
Swedish firm keen to invest in Vietnam’s telecom sector Read More
2014 marks 45th anniversary of Sweden-Vietnam diplomatic relations. On this occassion, Ms. Camilla Mellander, Ambassador of Sweden discusses bilateral relationship of the two countries in an interview with Vietnam Pictorial …
Sweden, Vietnam mark 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties Read More
A taxi driver in Hanoi was put in police custody on August 14 for snatching a mobile phone from a Finnish woman after having attempting unsuccessfully to overcharge her and …
Vietnam police nab cabby for snatching phone from Finnish tourist Read More
The positive news was announced on August 8 by Deputy Head of Mission of the Danish Embassy Christian Brix Møller at a seminar in Da Nang. The support is provided …
Denmark supports Vietnam’s private sector development Read More
Selling his company is probably going to provide Nils Gunnar Hjellegjerde with a rather significant plus on his bank account. Hjellegjerde is the CEO of Internasjonal Møbel Gruppe (IMG) an …
Norwegian expat earns 150 million NOK Read More
ESBJERG, Denmark – Semco Maritime JSC is teaming with PetroVietnam Marine Shipyard (PV Shipyard) to perform rig repairs, refurbishments, and upgrades in Vietnam. Vung Tau Rig Services will target local …
Rig overhaul center set up in southern Vietnam Read More
Finnish customs say a shipment of air-to-air missile parts that was stopped at the Helsinki airport last month was part of “normal military cooperation” between Ukraine and Vietnam. Read more: …
Finland: Vietnam’s Ukraine-bound weapon part of routine maintenance Read More
Young opera Vietnamese virtuoso and prodigy Dao To Loan recently completed a Lidal Johnson Summer Music Camp in the Norwegian capital city of Oslo from July 4-19 as part of …
Vietnam, Norway promote musical exchange Read More
The government of Denmark is actively implementing the new Growth Strategy for Vietnam, encouraging Danish businesses to invest in Vietnam, aiming to raise bilateral trade ties to US$1 billion in …
Vietnam, Denmark eye US$1bln in trade by 2016 Read More
Across the country there will be held commemoration Tuesday to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks three years ago. In all, 77 people were killed and around 90 wounded …
Norway commemorates the 22 July terror Read More
A shipment of missile components bound for Ukraine and intercepted by Finnish customs originated in Vietnam, reports the daily Helsingin Sanomat. The paper wrote on July 18 that in June …
Finnish customs seizes Ukraine-bound missile parts from Vietnam Read More