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The 4th National Congress of the Vietnam – Sweden Friendship Association elected Vice Minister of Justice Hoang The Lien as the President of the Association for the term 2012-2017. Marie …
Vietnam – Sweden Friendship Association New President Read MoreWould Nokia really commit to what they have said when applying for investment license in Vietnam if it is facing big difficulties in home country Finland? That is the question running through people’s …
Nokia Factory in Vietnam Read MoreDenmark confirms its commitment to alleviate poverty in Vietnam with a new Development Strategy focusing on promoting Green Growth. Recently launched by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the new …
Denmark Promotes Green Growth in Vietnam Read MoreVietnamese and Danish officials met at the Danish embassy in Hanoi on Wednesday, 6 June to discuss Denmark’s decision to suspend financial assistance to three climate research projects following suspicion …
Vietnam, Denmark Talk Aid Suspension after Fraud Report Read MoreThe Norwegian Embassy together with Save the Children International and the institute of Studies of Society, Economy and Environment (iSEE) hosted a workshop on May 31 to discuss relevant policies …
Norwegian Embassy Promotes Human Rights for Transgender and Homosexual Street Children Read MoreThe 35 years of Sweden-Vietnam research cooperation conference took place in Hanoi on May 30th 2012. The event attracted more than 100 people including researchers, professors, diplomatic representatives and many …
Sweden – Vietnam Research Cooperation Program Concluded Read MoreThe Danish ambassador of Denmark in Vietnam, John Nielsen, participated in the EU delegation’s publication of the annual publication of the report of the European Union’s development cooperation in Vietnam …
Denmark – a large, green donor in Vietnam Read MoreInaugurated by Deputy Minister Head of Mission in Vietnam Ms. Marie Ottosson, the first Swedish film ‘Easy Money’ was on screen at the European Film Festival 2012 at the National …
A Swedish Film at European Film Festival 2012 in Vietnam Read MoreIn a recent interview with the Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, Vietnam Economic News reported a strong relationship and comprehensive partnership between the two nations.On the occasion of 41st anniversary of …
Comprehensive Partnership between Vietnam and Denmark Read MoreA piece of home far away from home was the result in Hanoi when Norway’s National Day was celebrated with national flags, a children’s parade, Norwegian food and traditional games …
Happy Norwegians celebrated Norway’s National Day in Hanoi Read MoreAs the number of airlines opening their new air routes to and from Vietnam has continuously increasing, a Finnish carrier ‘Finnair’ made its official presence in the Vietnamese market by …
Finnair Expanded in Vietnam Read MoreA Finnish Corporation, Neste Oil, has expanded the range of renewable raw materials it uses by beginning to produce NExBTL renewable diesel from waste fat sourced from the fish processing …
Finnish Corporation Produces Renewable Diesel from Waste Fish Fat from Vietnam and Thailand Read MoreRecent reports in the Vietnamese local newspapers as well international media have reported a string of attacks by a mysterious skin disease in Vietnam. A source from the Ministry of …
Skin Disease Not a Serious Worry Read MoreIn an official ceremony today, 23 April, Nokia kicked-off the development of its manufacturing facility in Vietnam, to serve the growing demand for mobile phones all over the world. The …
Nokia starts Vietnam manufacturing facility Read MoreThe Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr. John Nielsen was spotted giving a speech at the official opening of conference on Community Based Adaptation to climate change on Thursday 19 April.The …
Danish Ambassador Opened Conference Read MoreThe Mekong Tourism Forum 2012 will take place in Chiang Rai on 13 and 14 June where it will address the theme, “20/20 Vision: Building on Two Decades of GMS …
Mekong Tourism Forum to Discuss Greater Mekong Sub-region Cooperation Read MoreNokia is awaiting the final permits before it begins the construction of its first manufacturing plant in Vietnam, which is scheduled to open 23 April, according to Vietnamese news site …
Nokia Set to Open Vietnam Manufacturing Center Read MoreThe documentary “Working together for a cleaner future” is a collaboration between the Embassy of Denmark and Vietnamese ministerial and provincial partners about ways of fighting pollution at roots in …
Denmark and Vietnam in Clean Cooperate Read MoreThe respect for the initiative and the desire to do well was the foundation of the heritage that Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller got from his father, shipowner A.P. Møller. With this …
Mr. Moller Has Passed Away Read MoreThe Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr. John Nielsen and leaders of Hanoi People’s Committee, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, pressed the buttons to turn …
Danish Ambassador Turns Off Lights Read MoreAccording to EuroCham Vietnam, the EU and Vietnam are set to begin full negotiations for a free-trade agreement (FTA) after completing the scoping exercise with a common understanding on key …
EU and Vietnam Ready for Free-Trade Agreement Read MoreSome 250 Vikings from Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Vietnam had a wonderful party Saturday 17 March when they submerged themselves into the traditional buffet and beer drinking in Local Valhalla …
Vikings from Vietnam and Scandinavia had a great party Read MorePreben Hjortlund has been re-elected as Chairman of EuroCham in Vietnam. The Danish business man who founded Nordcham in Vietnam was more than ten years ago also one of the …
Dane Re-elected as Chairman of EuroCham Vietnam Read MoreMogens Lykketoft, Chairman of the Danish Parliament and the four Vice Chairmen, continue their visit in Vietnam before leaving for Indonesia on Wednesday. The task in Vietnam is to strengthen …
Danish Politicians Continue Talks with Vietnam before Heading to Indonesia Read MoreHanoi International Women’s Club held its Mardi Gras Ball at the Hanoi Sofitel Plaza Hotel in Tay Ho. The ball took place on Friday February 24. The night was all …
Hanoi International Women’s Club Goes Carnival Crazy Read MoreThe Swedish Government has appointed Lars-Olof Lindgren as the new Ambassador to Vietnam. Lars-Olof Lindgren is presently Sweden’s Ambassador to India. Earlier he has worked as State Secretary for Foreign …
Lars-Olof Lindgren New Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Read MoreNorway’s government has said it wants non-European immigrants to carry residency cards equipped with data chips bearing their fingerprints.In a proposal presented on Friday, the justice ministry said the new …
Norway wants migrants to carry fingerprint ID Read MoreContainer ships can’t go any slower. Shipping lines are running out of options to stop losses as sailing speeds reach their lower limit, exhausting a solution that helped restore profitability …
Back to the 19th-century – slow, slower, Maersk Read MoreThe Danish Economic and Commercial Office in Ho Chi Minh City expands their office with 90 square meters. Pia Starbæk Szczepanski, commercial counselor at the embassy, is excited over the …
More Danish ‘Newbie Offices’ in Ho Chi Minh City Read MoreFinland will double its support for green energy projects in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia from 4.9 mil. Euro to 9.1 mil. Euro. Finnish Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Mrs. Sirpa …
Nordic Countries Increase Green Energy Funding in the Mekong Region Read MoreWhat has always encouraged a Swedish woman to learn about Vietnam is how could such a small country defeat a powerful nation. Eva Lindskog is a Swedish sociologist and can …
Swedish woman deeply attached to Vietnam Read MoreSince the end of 2011 Norway and Denmark are the only countries left in the Scandinavian Tourist Board as Sweden pulled out of the collaboration. Scandinavian Tourist Board (STB) will …
Scandinavian Tourist Board without Sweden Read MoreSome Danish companies offshoring production are now turning back to Denmark, according to the online paper cphpost.dk. With rising Chinese wages, many manufacturing jobs are likely to be brought back …
Danish Companies Bring Production Jobs Back Home Read MoreThe founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, celebrated Christmas at Topas Ecolodge, a resort founded by a Danida project between Danish Topas Travel and a Vietnamese partner.Topas Ecolodge is situated in the northern Vietnamese mountains near the town of Sapa. Topas Travel informs that the world-renowned entrepreneur is on a long vacation inVietnam and that he chose Topas Ecolodge, because here the focus is on peace …
Zuckerberg Stayed at Danish Resort in Vietnam Read MoreScandAsia wishes all readers a spectacular and prosperous Year of The Dragon. Your ScandAsia News Team
Happy New Year! Read MoreThe Vietnamese police force are finalising paperwork to extradite a Swedish couple to their home country after they were arrested in southern Vietnam on a wanted warrant by Interpol. Senior Lieutenant …
Wanted Swedish Couple Nabbed in Vietnam Read MoreMichael Metz Morch, 64, has been appointed new Chairman of Danes Worldwide. He succeeds Christopher Bo Bramsen, who passed away in November. Michael Metz Morch, a former Ambassador, is currently director of …
Michael Metz Morch new Chairman of Danes Worlwide Read MoreSøren Skou has been appointed new CEO of Maersk Line with effect from 16 January 2012. Søren Skou replaces Eivind Kolding who is leaving Maersk Line to become Chairman of …
New CEO of Maersk Line Read MoreDanes who wish to be registered on the List of Danes Abroad are encouraged to register on the new list, since the previous data will not be tranferred to the …
New List of Danes Abroad Read MoreAs of 3 January 2012, the Danish Embassy in Singapore, Hanoi and Hong Kong will be part of the Danish Visa Self Service website (VSS). Through the website, applicants for Schengen visa can …
Self-Service for Schengen Visa Read MoreNordcham HCMC’s Christmas Party on Friday 2 December 2011 was yet another great event. The guests were served glögg on arrival until everybody had arrived. Then followed a traditional Nordic …
Great Nordcham HCMC Christmas Party Read MoreWell-known Danish documentary filmmaker Jørgen Leth was interviewed by the Tuoi Tre Newspaper in Vietnam about the isssue of money as a precondition for making good films. Jørgen Leth was …
Jørgen Leth at Danish Film Week in Vietnam Read MoreText Anna Pia Hudtloff The alluring whirl of notes disappearing into the counting machines, piles of Dong covering the giant table – this looks more like a bookmaker or some dubious …
Did Anyone Beat the Danes? Read MoreRepresentatives from Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries gathered at a seminar in Hanoi on December 1 to discuss measures to realise the goal of building a more prosperous and equitable …
Mekong countries act for green economy Read MoreThe EURO is in it´s worst crisis with Greece and Portugal as the worst affected countries close followed by Spain, Italy and Ireland. Some sources suggests a melt down of …
EURO Crisis for Scandinavian Expats Read MoreAn exhibition called Emergency Room, featuring works by Vietnamese and Danish artists, is being held at the Vietnam University of Fine Arts in Hanoi until Dec 8.According to a press …
Everyday art goes on show at the Emergency Room Read MoreDanish Vietnamese Association´s workshop in Ho Chi Minh City about prevention of sexual abuse of children, trafficking, incest and pedophilia in Vietnam is already well supported by Danish companies. The …
DVA´s Workshop Gets Support from Danish Companies Read MoreDeputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, Hoang Trung Hai affirmed that the Vietnamese Government’s always attaches importance to creating favourable conditions for Norwegian firms to do long-term and stable business in …
Vietnam vows to facilitate Norwegian business Read MoreCrown Prince Frederik of Denmark started his busy program in Vietnam on Monday. The first point on his agenda was a visit to Vice President Ngyuen Thi Doan who is …
Crown Prince Frederik Busy in Vietnam Read MoreDenmark’s Trade and investment minister Pia Olsen Dyhr, who is accompanying HRH Crown Prince Frederik on his visit to Vietnam, looked on Monday into the CSR program of the Danish-Vietnamese …
Danish Minister Studied CSR program at EsoftFlow Read More