New CEO of Maersk Line
Søren 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 …
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New List of Danes Abroad
Danes 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 MoreSelf-Service for Schengen Visa
As 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 MoreGreat Nordcham HCMC Christmas Party
Nordcham 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 MoreJørgen Leth at Danish Film Week in Vietnam
Well-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 MoreDid Anyone Beat the Danes?
Text 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 MoreMekong countries act for green economy
Representatives 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 …
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EURO Crisis for Scandinavian Expats
The 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 MoreEveryday art goes on show at the Emergency Room
An 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 MoreDVA´s Workshop Gets Support from Danish Companies
Danish 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 MoreVietnam vows to facilitate Norwegian business
Deputy 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 Busy in Vietnam
Crown 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 MoreDanish Minister Studied CSR program at EsoftFlow
Denmark’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 MorePrince Henrik’s Medal of Honour to Thomas Bo Pedersen
Thomas Bo Petersen, Danish businessman in Hanoi, has for six years headed the company Mascot with 1700 employees. He built the company up from scratch together with the Danish parent …
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Maersk Line rationalises Asia-Europe network
In an effort to rationalise and further optimise the network between the Far East and the Indian Subcontinent and North Europe, Maersk Line will be merging the ICON service with …
Maersk Line rationalises Asia-Europe network Read MoreContemporary Music Festival returns after three years
The Contemporary Music Festival was initiated by Do Kien Cuong, a lecturer of the HCM City Conservatory of Music and American musician Dirk Stromberg, in 2007. The event was held …
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Nokia Siemens to lay off 17,000 worldwide
Wireless equipment maker Nokia Siemens Networks will slash 17,000 jobs — almost one-quarter of its work force — in a move to cut annual costs by euro1 billion ($1.35 billion) …
Nokia Siemens to lay off 17,000 worldwide Read MoreWorld famous Dane to enchant local audience
World famous jazz pianist Niels Lan Doky, born from a Vietnamese father and a Danish mother, will perform in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.World famous Danish artists together with …
World famous Dane to enchant local audience Read MoreVietnam produces “The Little Match Girl” 3D cartoon
The famous story by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen has been transformed into a three dimension (3D) cartoon by Vietnamese film makers. Trailer of “The Little Match Girl” 3D cartoon …
Vietnam produces “The Little Match Girl” 3D cartoon Read MoreRecord levels of funding and mine clearance
Record levels of funding and mine clearance, but also increased use of landmines, says a new expert report. Norway and Finland are among the supporters og the projects.Governments have provided …
Record levels of funding and mine clearance Read MoreDanish Vietnamese Association Hosting a Workshop in Vietnam
Danish Vietnamese Association (DVA) is hosting a workshop about prevention of sexual abuse of children, trafficking, incest and pedophilia in Vietnam. The workshop is held on 2 December 2011. DVA are …
Danish Vietnamese Association Hosting a Workshop in Vietnam Read MoreHanoi and HCMC to hold Vietnam-Denmark cultural exchanges
On November 22, the Danish embassy in Hanoi held a press briefing introducing cultural activities scheduled to be held in Hanoi and HCM City in the near future to celebrate …
Hanoi and HCMC to hold Vietnam-Denmark cultural exchanges Read MoreScandinavian Development Support: Mangroves for the Future
The Mangroves for the Future initiative (MFF) in Asia is an example of where development aid from Scandinavian countries is allocated and benefiting sustainable development, but is typically unknown to …
Scandinavian Development Support: Mangroves for the Future Read MoreUN i Stockholm: Safeguard children’s rights worldwide
The United Nations said increasing economic and social disparities pose a threat to children’s rights and much needs to be done to safeguard millions of young people around the world. …
UN i Stockholm: Safeguard children’s rights worldwide Read MoreHanoi to host Denmark Gala Concert and Ballet
A special Danish program of classical ballet, music and contemporary dance will take place at 8 p.m. on November 29 and 30 at the Hanoi Opera House.The Denmark Gala Concert …
Hanoi to host Denmark Gala Concert and Ballet Read MoreSweden best in the world at supporting poor countries
According to the American think tank Center for Global Development Swedenis best in the world at helping poor countries. Sweden’s development cooperation is world-class both in terms of quantity and …
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Maersk Line downgrades
The pressure on the big container business, Maersk Line, now compels the CEO of Denmark’s largest business group to adjust the expectations downwards.The container market is under such a strong …
Maersk Line downgrades Read MoreMaersk container`s explode – killing three
A recent spate of exploding refrigerated containers traced to Vietnam. From April to October, four refrigerated containers or “reefers” – used to transport fresh produce like seafood – that were repaired …
Maersk container`s explode – killing three Read MoreNuns in Sweden Forced back to Vietnam
Five Buddhist nuns living in Sweden are now sent back to Vietnam tells the media, Värnamo news on November 6, 2011. The nuns managing the operations of a Buddhist temple …
Nuns in Sweden Forced back to Vietnam Read More$135 million in official development aid to Vietnam
Danish ambassador to Vietnam John Nielsen, last week said the Danish government would provide $135 million in official development assistance (ODA) to Vietnam in 2011-2012 with focus on green growth. …
$135 million in official development aid to Vietnam Read MoreDa Nang to boost ties with Finland’s Salo
Finland’s Salo City Mayor Antti Rantakokko and Da Nang People’s Committee Chairman Van Huu Chien yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding to promote co-operation and friendly relations between the two …
Da Nang to boost ties with Finland’s Salo Read MoreDeputy FM’s Norway visit to celebrate diplomatic ties
Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son paid a working visit to Norway from October 31- November 1 at the invitation of the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The visit was …
Deputy FM’s Norway visit to celebrate diplomatic ties Read MoreFive Danish Export Ambassadors Lost Their Job in 30 Minutes
Anne Birgitte Lundholt, Ritt Bjerregaard, Uffe Elleman-Jensen and two other export ambassadors received today a disappointing call from trade and investment minister Pia Olsen Dyhr, Denmark. They all lost their …
Five Danish Export Ambassadors Lost Their Job in 30 Minutes Read MoreSweden helps Vietnamese journalists to turn to social media
Social networking sites are an enriching source of information and the media should take full advantage of this, says Luu Vu Hai, a senior official with the Ministry of Information …
Sweden helps Vietnamese journalists to turn to social media Read MoreCarlsberg says buys rest of Vietnamese brewery
Danish brewer Carlsberg said on Friday it agreed to take full control of Hue Brewery in Vietnam by buying the 50 percent that it did not already own.The brewer and …
Carlsberg says buys rest of Vietnamese brewery Read MoreDanish BankInvest and Masan group considering listing shares abroad
Masan Group Corp., the food, banking and natural-resources company that’s the biggest stock in the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange, said it’s considering listing shares abroad. Masan may sell …
Danish BankInvest and Masan group considering listing shares abroad Read MoreDanish Director of ILO in Vietnam Awarded Medal
Rie Vejs Kjeldgaard, Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Vietnam, was on 26 October 2011 award a medal “For the building of trade union organizations” by the General Confederation …
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Sony to acquire Ericsson’s stake in joint venture for $1.47 bn
Swedish telecom equipment manufacturer Ericsson Thursday said Sony Corp would acquire its stake in their joint venture — Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications — for Euro 1.05 billion ($1.47 billion) making …
Sony to acquire Ericsson’s stake in joint venture for $1.47 bn Read MoreSweden mistreats illegal berry pickers: report
Berry pickers working in Sweden without a permit are being badly mistreated, according to a new report from the labour rights watchdog Swedwatch.Foreign workers who come to Sweden without a …
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Sweden to pensioners: ‘prove you’re alive’
Swedish pensioners living abroad will soon be receiving a letter from the Swedish Pensions Agency (Pensionsmyndigheten) asking them to fill in a form and report in to the nearest embassy. …
Sweden to pensioners: ‘prove you’re alive’ Read MoreVietnamese workers face deportation for being low-income
Finland plans to deport Vietnamese workers living in Ostrobothnia. Rural communities attracted the Vietnamese to fill unwanted jobs, but immigration officials say they do not earn enough money to qualify …
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The best month ever in Volvo cars’ sales history
September proved auspicious for Swedish premium brand Volvo after posting a 30.5 percent increase, the best month ever in Volvo cars’ sales history.Driven by strong sales on a number of …
The best month ever in Volvo cars’ sales history Read MoreLabour co-operation to be expanded
Viet Nam hoped Finland would seek more opportunities to expand co-operation on labour with the country, said Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai as he met with Finnish mayors in …
Labour co-operation to be expanded Read MoreDenmark Provides 135 million USD for Green Growth in Vietnam
The Danish government yesterday, October 19 2011, announced $135 million in official development assistance (ODA) for Vietnam to focus on green growth in 2011-2012, tells the online media, wwww.vir.com.vn. According …
Denmark Provides 135 million USD for Green Growth in Vietnam Read MoreRegional Meeting for Finnish embassies in Asia
The second FLC (Fund for Local Cooperation) Regional Meeting for Finnish embassies in Asia was organized recently in Jakarta. The meeting successfully combined a traditional two-day training and experience sharing session …
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Sony Ericsson breaks even in Asia
Mobile phone manufacturer Sony Ericsson on Friday said it broke even in the third quarter due to a declining sales environment in Europe. The Japanese-Swedish group, now the sixth-biggest player …
Sony Ericsson breaks even in Asia Read MoreSisters doin’ it for themselves
Immigrant from Asia among among other parts of the world and Danish women volunteers achieving milestones through mentorship. KVINFO’s mentor network has inspired new mentorship programmes in Scandinavia and north Africa. …
Sisters doin’ it for themselves Read MoreNorwegian record high aid budget for 2012
The Norwegian Government has allocated NOK 27.8 billion for development in poor countries in 2012. This is a record high aid budget. Efforts on climate change, renewable energy and agriculture …
Norwegian record high aid budget for 2012 Read MoreEricsson to sell stake in Sony Ericsson: report
In a push to enhance its smartphone business, Japan’s Sony is nearing a deal to buy out Swedish telecom firm Ericsson’s stake in their mobile phone joint venture, according to …
Ericsson to sell stake in Sony Ericsson: report Read MoreAmbassador of Finland presents Letter of Credentials in Vietnam
The new Finnish Ambassador H.E. Mr. Kimmo Lähdevirta has presented the Letter of Credentials from the President of Finland Tarja Halonen, accrediting him as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the …
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