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The implementation duration of the agreement between the Governments of Vietnam and Finland on forestry sector development cooperation program will be extended to December 31, 2013, according to the Office …
Finland-funded Forestry Sector Development Program extended for another year Read MoreThe Embassy of Finland in Hanoi has nominated artist Maritta Nurmi “Creative Person of the Year” on Wednesday, 18 December 2012. Nurmi has lived and worked in Vietnam for 18 …
Artist Maritta Nurmi nominated “Creative Person of the Year” in Vietnam Read More
A third-year student of the Hanoi University of Industrial Arts has won a logo design competition for the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Finland and Vietnam. “It is a …
Finland-Vietnam ties logo contest announced winner Read MoreThe Danish Ambassador, John Nielsen and Vietnam’s Vice Minister of Justice, Hoang The Lien opened the 3rd Partnership Committee meeting of the Justice Partnership Programme on Dec 20. Representatives of …
3rd meeting of Justice Partnership Programme held in Hanoi Read More
The Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the Embassy of Denmark in Hanoi on December 21 hold a conference to wrap up the fisheries sector programme support …
Denmark supports Vietnam’s sustainable development for fisheries sector Read MoreThe Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Cao Duc Phat and the Danish Ambassador for Vietnam John Nielsen on Dec 20, signed a 12-month extension for the DKK 230 million …
Denmark and Vietnam extend cooperation in Agriculture Read MoreMaureen Hoppers and Niklas Dahlberg from the Swedish Institute’s Study Scholarships Program visited Cambodia 3-7 December. They informed Cambodian students about the possibility to study at Master’s level at a …
Scholarship Opportunities in Sweden Read MoreAt the Mekong Delta Economic Cooperation (MEDC)’ workshop on “Mechanisms and Policies for Agricultural Commodities,” representatives of Global Competitiveness Facility (GCF), a Danida supported program, presented in detail the experiences and best …
Danida supported approach for export value chain development Read MoreAs part of the celebration of the World Human Rights Day on Dec 10, the Royal Danish Embassy in Vietnam participated in ‘My Voice Counts,’ a campaign indicating the rights of all …
The Danish Embassy participates on the International Human Rights Day Read MoreAround 580 guests attended the annual Lucia celebration on December 13th, in the garden of Swedish Ambassador’s residence in Hanoi; both Swedes living in Vietnam, colleagues from diplomatic missions, international …
Huge crowd at Lucia celebration in Hanoi Read MoreDenmark will provide Vietnam with US$57 million in official development assistance (ODA) in 2013. Danish Ambassador John Nielsen announced at a press briefing on December 7. Nielsen said the aid aims …
Denmark pledges US$57 million in ODA to Vietnam Read MoreThe annual Human Rights Dialogue between Vietnam and Norway took place on 29 October 2012 in Hanoi. Among the topic discussed were freedom of expression, the role of media and …
Human Rights Dialogue between Norway and Vietnam Read MoreOn Friday, November 7 2012, the Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, Klas Molin, signed on behalf of the Government of Sweden a co-financing agreement of 8.3 million US Dollars for a second phase …
Sweden Commits 8.3 Million US Dollars to Mekong Environment Program Read MoreOn Dec 5, Vietnam and Norway signed a broad joint declaration on REDD+ cooperation, recognizing Vietnam’s plan for a 20 percent reduction in emissions from the agriculture and rural development …
Norway signed US$30 Million fund for Vietnam’s climate change fight Read MoreThe Danish Ambassador H.E. Mr John Nielsen announced on Friday the Danish Government’s priorities for Vietnam in 2013. Ambassador John Nielsen at a press conference on 7 December, announcing the priorities for …
Denmark announces 2013 Priorities for Vietnam Read MorePrime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung held a meetings with new ambassador from Sweden in Hanoi on December 3, reports the Vietnam News Agency. Welcoming Swedish Ambassador Camilla Mellander, PM Dung …
Vietnam asks Sweden for FTA negotiations support Read MoreEmma Tranströmer, Tomas Tranströmer’s daughter, performed musical adaptations of some her father’s poems both at the EU Music Festival on Sunday, Dec 2 and at a Tomas Tranströmer literature event …
Tranströmer x 2 in Hanoi Read MoreOn Nov 27, the Vietnamese MOIT launched an Energy Efficiency Campaign to create positive change in energy consumption within the industrial sector and state agencies. The campaign is designed to …
Vietnam’s energy efficiency campaign gets technical support from the Embassy of Denmark Read MoreThe renowned National Danish Performance Team (NDPT) will visit Vietnam as part of their World Tour 2012-2013. The 28 young gymnasts of the team will give 5 public performances during …
Danish gymnastic team performs in Vietnam throughout Dec Read MoreIn 1974 Sweden began its largest development cooperation project – the Bai Bang paper mill project in Vietnam. Recently the project reached its 30th anniversary and was celebrated on November …
Bai Bang’s 30th anniversary celebration Read MoreOn November 27, Danish Ambassador and Vietnamese local administrative officials held the first ‘Policy Dialogue.’ They met to discuss policy and strategic issues concerning Public Adminstrative Reforms (PAR) implementation and its priorities …
Denmark and Vietnam discuss administrative reforms at the local level Read MoreAccording to the company’s statement, Finnair will begin flying to Hanoi in Vietnam in summer 2013, continuing the airline’s strategic focus on traffic between Asia and Europe. Subject to regulatory …
Finnair’s direct route to Hanoi starts in summer 2013 Read MoreFinnair is once again carrying out the Change for Good collection on international flights over the Christmas period in cooperation with UNICEF Finland. This year’s campaign collection target is the …
Finnair and UNICEF help Asian children along the road to school Read MoreThe Danish Government will make a great effort to help Danish companies gain a foothold in the export markets, according to a statement made by the Embassy of Denmark in …
Denmark will double exports to Vietnam in five years Read MoreOn Saturday November 10th, Danish Ambassador, John Nielsen opened the photo exhibition “My Culture – Conversation in Open Spaces”. The exhibition displays photos taken by ethnic minority people describing their …
Danish funded photo exhibition displays cultures of ethnic minority in Vietnam Read MoreVietnam and Sweden will cooperate in manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used in various fields in Vietnam, local online VNExpress reported on Wednesday quoting sources from the Vietnam Aerospace Association …
Sweden to help Vietnam create unmanned aircraft Read MorePhung Ngoc Linh, an author of a short story “The Perfect Trio,” was named the winner of the Children’s Book Competition 2011-2012 in Hanoi last Thursday. The book tells a story …
‘The Perfect Trio’ won a Danish Embassy-initiated book award Read MoreJesper Johnsøn and Aled Williams, advisors at CMI’s U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre recently organized a workshop on anti-corruption approaches for natural resource management in Hanoi. Representatives from the Vietnamese government …
Norwegian anti-corruption experts held a workshop in Vietnam Read MoreOn Nov 12, Danish brewer Carlsberg has been given the all clear by Vietnamese authorities to increase its stake in Vietnamese brewer Habeco to 30 percent, reports Reuters.Carlsberg, the world’s …
Carlsberg gets green light to increase Vietnam investment Read MoreSwedish investment house Kinnevik is betting big on Southeast Asia’s economic rise through an investment of $40 million in online shopping site Lazada, which is emerging as a leading player …
Swedish firm backs Lazada to expand operations in Southest Asia Read MoreA wide range of activities will be held nationwide from November 13-17 as part of the second phase of a Vietnamese-Danish project on fostering literature for children, reports Vietnamnet. A …
Vietnam, Denmark co-host activities to promote children’s literature Read MoreVietnam’s project management board in Bac Giang City in the north has to pay EUR1.15 million (US$1.4 million) in compensation to a Demark contractor for finishing an ODA-funded environmental project …
Denmark firm sues Vietnam over tardy ODA project Read MoreThe famous ballet, The Nutcracker, will be staged by the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet and Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) on Nov 16 and Nov 18, 2012. The ballet is …
Norwegian choreographer brings ‘The Nutcracker’ back to HCM City Read MoreThe first Biogas Seminar x3 with the topic Turning Organic Waste into Valuable Energy was hosted by the CENTEC and The Trade Section of the Swedish Embassy in Hanoi on …
First Biogas seminar hosted in Hanoi Read MoreDanish Minister for Climate, Energy and Building, Martin Lidegaard, inspected two Danish-funded climate change adaptation projects in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre on November 9, reports the Voice …
Denmark helps Vietnam adapt to climate change Read MoreSchool children at Doan Thi Diem Private Primary School enjoyed the official launch of “Raising Awareness on Climate Change and Energy Saving For Primary School Children” on Thursday Nov 8. …
Danish Minister addressed climate issues in Vietnamese schools Read MoreDanish PM Helle Thorning Schmidt concluded on Thursday 8 November 2012 her first official state visit to Vietnam, taking home stronger ties and common ground for further cooperation between the …
Danish PM visit to Vietnam strengthened bilateral ties Read MoreA spectacular performance can be experienced today 11-11.45am and 2-2.45pm at Kim Ma Theatre, 71 Kim Ma Street. The admission is free. The Swedish musician and performer Stefan Ostersjo acts …
Inside/Outside a Swedish, Vietnamese, British installation performance Read MoreOn 7 November 2012, Danish Prime Minister Ms. Helle Thorning-Schmidt visited Xa Dan School as the first activity during her two-day visit in Vietnam. Later on the same day, she inaugurated …
Danish Prime Minister visits school and opens Diabetes care program in Hanoi Read MoreOn 6 November 2012, Swedish ambassador Camilla Mellander presented her credentials to the President of Vietnam, Truong Tan Sang. After the ceremony, the two had a friendly talk where they …
Ambassador Mellander presents her credentials to Vietnam’s president Read MoreTwo Norwegian companies, Trapia Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Jordan Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd, are expanding their business operations in Malaysia. Trapia Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a vertically integrated company with fish …
Two Norwegian companies to expand massively in Malaysia Read MoreDanh Vo, a Vietnamese Danish artist, has won Hugo Boss Prize – the award honoring young contemporary artists with outstanding achievements, reports VietnamNetBridge. The award is sponsored by the Solomon …
Vietnamese-danish artist wins int’l award for contemporary art Read MoreOn 20 September 2012, the Danish Family Planning Association (DFPA) and Center for Gender, Family and Environment in Development (CGFED) held a conference in Hanoi highlighting the result of a …
Denmark supports sexaulity education for young people in Vietnam Read MorePrime Minister of Denmark Ms Helle Thorning-Schmidt will pay a visit to Vietnam at the Invitation from the Prime Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Tan Dung, writes Vietnam Investment Review.During her …
Prime Minister of Denmark to visit Vietnam on 7-8 November Read MoreFounded in 2008 by the Ministry of Home Affairs, The Vietnam Association for the Protection of Children’s rights (VAPCR) has a mission to advocate on policies and laws related to …
Norway supports children’s rights in Vietnam Read MoreSwedish ambassador Camilla Mellander has recently met with Swedish business representatives in Ho Chi Minh City including IKEA, Atlas Copco, Sapa, Oriflame, Uma, PMA, Guston Molinel, and Trimar. The aim …
Ambassador met with Swedish business community in Vietnam Read MoreOctober 24 has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948, and the day is an occasion to highlight and reflect on the work of the United Nation. The celebration …
Celebrating United Nations Day Read MoreNordcham Crayfish Party was a big party among 150 friends. Scandinavian and Vietnamese and some other nationalities join the good party, where the Norwegean snaps floated along with the Danish …
Crayfish party in Vietnam – Good food, snaps and wild dancing Read MoreThe Third Blue Wind Multimedia Art Festival for female artists will be held in Yangon from November 23 to 27, 2012 with highlights including a directing workshop led by Finnish …
Yangon art festival with Finnish cinematographer Pekka Niskanen Read MoreOrganised by the Hanoi School of Public Health and the Norwegian Embassy, a workshop “Training and Research Needs on the Psychological/Mental Perspectives of Disasters” was recently held in Vietnam. The …
Workshop on psychological responses to disasters in Vietnam Read More