Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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 …
Vietnam and Norway step up green cooperation ahead of 55-year anniversary Read More
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 …
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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 …
Great catch: Norway’s seafood exports hit record NOK 181.5bn in 2025 Read More
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 …
FFAV mourns Norwegian director Anders K.A. Krystad Read More
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 …
Vietnam starts 2026 with strong tourism momentum Read More
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 …
Norwegian embassy urges stricter EPR enforcement in Vietnam Read More
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 …
Voyage Mode – An interview with the vision behind the lens Read More
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 …
Finland arrests crew members over new cable damage on New Year’s Eve Read More
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 …
ChatGPT uses energy similar to half of Denmark’s annual electricity consumption Read More
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 …
Norway highlights marine planning as key to sustainable ocean economy in Vietnam Read More
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 …
Swedfund invests 20$ million loan in Vietnam’s EVF to expand MSME finance Read More
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 …
Sweden promotes child road safety in Vietnam Read More
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 …
First direct flight from Copenhagen to Ho Chi Minh City takes off Read More
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 …
Copenhagen cited in report on how to cut Hanoi air pollution Read More
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 …
The Nobel Prize ceremonies Read More
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, …
Vietnam set new record with more than 19 million international visitors in 2025 Read More
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 …
Denmark plans to boost presence in Vietnam and close embassy in Myanmar Read More
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 …
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Sweden and Vietnam are stepping up cooperation on a modern, sustainable power grid in Hanoi. Energy experts, policymakers and industry leaders met on 1 December under the Sweden–Vietnam Energy Alliance. …
Sweden and Vietnam deepen cooperation on sustainable power grid Read More
NordCham Vietnam took part in the Green Economy Forum 2025 held in Hanoi on 27 November 2025, joining representatives from European business communities to discuss opportunities in sustainable economic development. …
NordCham Vietnam joins EuroCham’s Green Economy Forum 2025 in Hanoi Read More
Finnish fund PYN Elite has raised its VN-Index target to 3,200 points. The benchmark closed at 1,690.99 points on Friday. PYN Elite is one of the largest foreign funds in …
From Helsinki to Ho Chi Minh: Finnish fund sees VN-Index climbing to 3,200 Read More
Living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) can feel like carrying an invisible weight that colours every aspect of life. The hypervigilance, intrusive memories, emotional …
Top 5 Trauma Healing Retreats for PTSD and CPTSD in Asia in 2025 Read More
Carlsberg Vietnam has outlined new steps towards net-zero emissions at the Green Economy Forum 2025. The Danish brewer joined a panel on direct power purchase agreements to discuss how foreign …
Carlsberg Vietnam pushes net-zero goals with renewable energy and community projects Read More
Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE have secured new 5G contracts in Vietnam, Reuters reports. The deals come as Sweden’s Ericsson and Finland’s Nokia remain suppliers for Vietnam’s 5G core …
Nordic telecoms keep Vietnam 5G core as Huawei and ZTE gain ground Read More
A special screening of the Norwegian feature film Sentimental Value took place at the National Cinema Center in Hanoi on Tuesday 25 November. The screening was part of the European …
Norwegian film premieres at European Film Festival in Hà Nội Read More
While Europe remains laser-focused on the stalemate in Ukraine — and rightly determined not to let Vladimir Putin get away with annexing parts of an independent state — another drama …
While Ukraine Dominates the Nordic Agenda, Asia Edges Toward Its Own War Read More
Norway’s ambassador to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken, has highlighted women’s leadership as a key theme in Norway–Vietnam cooperation. In a Vietnam News article marking 54 years of diplomatic ties, she focused …
Norwegian ambassador in Vietnam highlights women’s leadership in bilateral cooperation Read More
SAS and Vietnam Airlines are expanding their partnership through a broader codeshare agreement that will link Copenhagen and Ho Chi Minh City with new onward connections across both Scandinavia and …
SAS and Vietnam Airlines expand codeshare agreement for 2026 Read More
Swedish industrial group Trelleborg AB has opened a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ba Ria–Vung Tau, marking a strategic expansion of the company’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Located in …
Trelleborg opens new manufacturing facility in Vietnam Read More
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. The meeting focused on deepening cooperation between Norway and Vietnam, especially …
Vietnam and Norway discuss green partnership on sidelines of G20 summit Read More
Nguyen Hoang Phuong grew up playing football with his friends. Growing up in a rural part of Vietnam, he and his friends didn’t have access to fancy equipment, so they …
Football For All in Vietnam with Norwegian help Read More
Party General Secretary To Lam met Vincent Clerc, Chief Executive Officer of Denmark’s A.P. Moller – Maersk, in Hanoi on Tuesday 18 November to discuss future cooperation and new investment …
Maersk explores new green port investments in Vietnam Read More
Danish brewer Carlsberg A/S is considering selling part of its Asian operations, with Japan’s Sapporo Holdings Ltd emerging as a possible buyer, according to reports by Bloomberg and AK&M. People …
Carlsberg in talks to sell minority stake in Asia operations to Sapporo Read More
The Chairman of An Giang Provincial People’s Committee, Ho Van Mung, met with Denmark’s Ambassador to Vietnam, Nicolai Prytz, on 13 November to discuss new areas of cooperation between the …
Danish ambassador explores new cooperation opportunities in Vietnam’s An Giang province Read More
Vietnam and Denmark have launched a new Food Waste Recycling Handbook aimed at strengthening green transformation and circular-economy practices in the country. The handbook was introduced in Ho Chi Minh …
Vietnam and Denmark launch food-waste recycling handbook in HCM City Read More
Norway has pledged up to USD 3 billion to a new Brazil-led initiative that aims to reward tropical countries for preserving their forests. The facility, known as the Tropical Forests …
Norway pledges up to USD 3 billion to new global forest fund Read More
Swedish textile startup Syre AB plans to raise up to USD 700 million to build a new factory in Vietnam, following a multi-year supply deal with Nike Inc. The company’s …
Swedish textile recycler Syre plans $700 million Vietnam plant after Nike deal Read More
Sweden has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Vietnam’s green and digital transition through innovation, sustainable infrastructure, and technology cooperation. During a recent visit to Hanoi, State Secretary Sara Modig of …
Sweden supports Vietnam’s green and digital transformation Read More
Amid rising climate tensions, many people around the world are running projects to combat rising CO2 emissions and help nature recover from human-caused interference. Danish Steffen Johnsen is one of …
How Danish TROFACO links climate action with community gains Read More
The November 2025 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …
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On 30 October 2025, the Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam and LTP Group – Asia inaugurated LTP’s renovated garment factory in Ho Chi Minh City, equipped with a modern rooftop …
Vietnam and Denmark advance Green Strategic Partnership with solar-powered factory in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
Swedish jazz pianist Håkan Rydin finished out his Hanoi shows from October 31 to November 2, appearing at V-Art (Ciputra Club) and Long Waist Jazz Club with Vietnamese artists. The …
Swedish jazz pianist Håkan Rydin concluded Hanoi series with Vietnamese collaborators Read More
Gia Lai Province has withdrawn from a Finland-funded phase of the Pleiku urban drainage and wastewater treatment project, citing conflicts between the donor’s conditions and Vietnam’s procurement and investment laws. …
Gia Lai cancels 27.2 million$ Finnish ODA for Pleiku wastewater project, opts for domestic funding Read More
Airways Aviation has signed a partnership with Vietjet Aviation Academy to deliver pilot training programmes in Europe. The agreement was concluded in Helsinki during Vietnam’s Party General Secretary Tô Lâm’s …
Airways Aviation and Vietjet Aviation Academy sign Helsinki partnership Read More
Thinh Ngo loves baking. Always has. Always will. Baking brings him joy. He can combine flour, eggs, and sugar into the most delicious pastries that make people happy. Baking has …
Thinh bakes with a Danish heart in Hanoi Read More
At a UN signing ceremony in Hanoi, Sweden’s Ambassador Johan Ndisi reaffirmed Sweden’s support for multilateral cooperation and human rights in the digital age, stating that cybercriminals should have “no …
Sweden backs UN cybercrime convention in Hanoi Read More
Finland has joined the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in South-East Asia (TAC), becoming the 58th High Contracting Party at a signing ceremony in Kuala Lumpur witnessed by Asean Secretary-General …
Finland accedes to Asean Treaty of Amity and Cooperation Read More
Following the recent elevation of Vietnam–Finland relations to a strategic partnership, a Vietnamese delegation has explored opportunities for cooperation in innovation and space technology during an official visit to Finland. …
Vietnam explores innovation and space cooperation with Finland Read More
Vietnam and Finland have officially upgraded their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership, marking a major milestone in more than five decades of diplomatic relations. The announcement was made during …
Vietnam and Finland elevate ties to strategic partnership during Nordic visit Read More
In a meeting with Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà, leaders of Italy’s Fincantieri Group discussed plans for new investments in high-tech shipbuilding in Vietnam, where its Norwegian-rooted subsidiary …
Strong signal for Norwegian–Vietnamese maritime cooperation Read More