Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary To Lam’s visit to Finland marks the first time a head of the Communist Party of Vietnam has visited this Nordic country in more than …
Vietnamese General Secretary’s First Visit to Finland Read More
A delegation from Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL) in Thailand participated in the Teacher Training Week hosted in Finland under the Erasmus+ project GreenEdAsia – Learning for Sustainable Future: …
Thai and Finnish universities strengthen green education cooperation Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam, in partnership with Net Zero Vietnam Joint Stock Company, hosted a public talk on Thursday 17 October 2025 titled “The Future of Fashion – …
Vietnamese and Danish designers discuss sustainable fashion Read More
Vietnamese-Danish jazz artist Niels Lan Doky (Đỗ Kỳ Lân) will perform the concert Immersed at Gem Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on 15 November, joined by Felix Pastorius (bass) …
Vietnamese-Danish jazz artist Niels Lan Doky will perform in Ho Chi Minh City on 15 November Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam is hosting two public talks titled “The Future of Fashion: A Conversation on Sustainability”, one in Hanoi on Friday 17 October 2025 and another …
Denmark promotes sustainable fashion dialogue in Vietnam Read More
Danish renewable-energy developer Ørsted has announced plans to reduce its global workforce from around 8,000 to about 6,000 employees by the end of 2027, citing a need to align staffing …
Ørsted to cut 2,000 jobs globally – impact in Asia uncertain Read More
China is reportedly demanding around 120 million NOK for the return of a Norwegian citizen imprisoned for alleged salmon smuggling. Yimin Dong, born in China but now a Norwegian national, …
China puts a royal price tag on Norway’s ‘Salmon Queen’ Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam reports that Denmark and Vietnam are deepening their cooperation in digital statistics through the Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) programme, focusing on technology and public-private …
Vietnam and Denmark strengthen cooperation in digital statistics Read More
Reuters Foundation reports that Bangladesh, the world’s second-largest exporter of garments, is turning to technology with support from European partners — including Finland and Sweden — to address its growing …
Bangladesh links up with Finland, Sweden and Vietnam in digital textile recycling push Read More
The hull of Rem Offshore’s new low-emission subsea construction vessel, Rem Pioneer, has departed Vietnam for Norway, marking the next stage in its construction. According to Norwegian ship designer Skipsteknisk, …
Vietnam-built hull for Norwegian subsea vessel heads to Norway for final outfitting Read More
Swedfund, the Swedish government’s development finance institution, has invested 15$ million in a new fund that supports growing businesses in Vietnam. The fund, called Excelsior Capital Vietnam Fund II, focuses …
Sweden invests 15$ million in Vietnamese business growth fund Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi, in collaboration with Norwegian research institute SINTEF and the Vietnam National Cement Association, hosted a workshop on October 3 titled “From Pilots to Policy: Addressing …
Norway and Vietnam explore co-processing as solution to plastic waste challenge Read More
The Embassy of Vietnam in Sweden welcomed a delegation from the Ethnic Council of Vietnam’s National Assembly during its working visit to Stockholm from 1 to 5 October 2025. Led …
Vietnamese National Assembly delegation explores Sweden’s approach to ethnic minority inclusion Read More
As Vietnam pushes to make English a second language in schools, education experts are turning their eyes to Finland’s acclaimed education model for guidance. The Ministry of Education and Training …
Vietnam looks to Finland as it races to train thousands of English teachers Read More
Hanoi authorities have deported Norwegian national Berg Robin Grande following an incident in which he broke the rear window of a parked car while under the influence of cannabis. The …
Norwegian man deported from Hanoi after cannabis-related incident Read More
A new training centre for sustainable tourism practices has been launched in Hue, Vietnam, with support from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in Norway through WWF-Vietnam. The centre, …
Norway supports sustainable tourism training centre in Hue Read More
Danish engineering company Semco Maritime has entered a consortium with Vietnam’s PTSC to deliver the offshore substation for Taiwan’s Formosa 4 wind project. The contract was awarded by Synera Renewable …
Denmark’s Semco Maritime and Vietnam’s PTSC will deliver Formosa 4 offshore substation in Taiwan Read More
Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang met with Permanent State Secretary of the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jumka Salovaara, in Helsinki on Friday to discuss ways to …
Vietnam and Finland pledge stronger cooperation Read More
Iceland is stepping up efforts against labour trafficking after a high-profile case involving a Vietnamese–Icelandic businessman exposed widespread exploitation of foreign workers. In March 2024, police raided restaurants and hotels …
Iceland tackles labour trafficking after Vietnamese worker exploitation case Read More
On 15 September, Danish Industry (DI), Denmark’s largest business and employers’ organisation, officially opened its first office in Southeast Asia, located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The new office …
Danish Industry opens first Southeast Asia office in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
Danish students graduating with an International Baccalaureate (IB) will in from now on have their results compared more fairly with the Danish studentereksamen. Until recently, the conversion of IB grades …
Danes Worldwide helps secure yearly review of IB grade conversion Read More
A UK-based health media company, Fixing US, is seeking two to three Nordic individuals who have experienced Japanese encephalitis to participate in a disease-awareness project for the Nordic region. The …
Do you know Nordic people who ever had Japanese encephalitis Read More
NordCham Vietnam has announced that the Nordic Business Awards 2025 is taking place this week, bringing together the Nordic business community in Vietnam for an evening of celebration and recognition. …
Nordic Business Awards 2025 to be held in Vietnam Read More
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen met with Vietnam’s Acting Foreign Minister Lê Hoài Trung on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York. The …
Danish and Vietnamese foreign ministers strengthen Green Strategic Partnership at UN Assembly Read More
On 24 September 2025, Vietnam’s Minister of Public Security, General Luong Tam Quang, met with Norway’s Minister of Justice and Public Security, Astri Aas-Hansen, in Oslo to discuss strengthening bilateral …
Vietnam and Norway strengthen cooperation in crime prevention Read More
The Port of Gothenburg has signed a cooperation agreement with Long An International Port in Vietnam, marking a new step in strengthening trade and logistics ties between Sweden and Vietnam. …
Port of Gothenburg signs logistics agreement with Vietnam’s Long An International Port Read More
Viking Rubber, a Danish manufacturer of scandinavian-style workwear, has opened a new production facility in Vietnam. The company is known for its durable and innovative designs and is among the …
Danish Viking Rubber opens new factory in Vietnam Read More
We previously reported that Copenhagen City Hall had become known as “the Las Vegas of Europe” for international couples. But now the city is tightening rules after years of soaring …
Copenhagen limits foreign weddings after surge in demand Read More
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries worldwide, but experts at the Nobel Prize Exhibition and Dialogue 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City stressed that rapid innovation must be aligned with …
Experts highlight ethical oversight in AI at Nobel Prize Dialogue in Vietnam Read More
Vietnam has introduced new rules requiring police approval for foreign investments in the energy, construction, and telecommunications sectors. According to the Ministry of Public Security, the measures aim to ensure …
Vietnam tightens control over energy investments Read More
Hundreds of Vietnamese students gathered in Hanoi on Thursday 18 September 2025 for the launch of this year’s Denmark In Your Eyes painting competition, held under the theme “Green Living.” …
Denmark In Your Eyes competition launches with focus on green living Read More
LEGO Manufacturing Vietnam has signed a Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) with Vietnam–Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) to supply renewable electricity to its newly opened factory in Ho Chi Minh City. …
LEGO Vietnam factory signs renewable energy deal Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Vietnam and RMIT University co-hosted the Nobel Prize Dialogue and Exhibition 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday 15 September, highlighting both the global …
Vietnam explores Nobel aspirations with Swedish dialogue Read More
Vietnam’s National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyen Khac Dinh paid a working visit to Denmark on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 September 2025, where he met with political leaders and major …
Vietnam and Denmark deepen green partnership and business ties Read More
Swedish telecom company Ericsson has inaugurated a new office in Hanoi, strengthening its 32-year presence in Vietnam and reaffirming its role in the country’s digital transformation. “The opening of our …
Ericsson opens new office in Hanoi to support Vietnam’s digital journey Read More
Swedish director Bo Öhlén has received the insignia “For the Cause of Culture, Sports and Tourism” from the Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism in recognition of his contributions …
Swedish filmmaker honoured by Vietnam for cultural contributions Read More
Norway has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling plastic pollution in Southeast Asia through its support of the Ending Plastic Pollution Innovation Challenge (EPPIC), a regional initiative that concluded this week …
Norway supports Vietnam’s battle against ocean plastic Read More
The LEGO Group has announced the opening of a new Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) in southern Vietnam, further strengthening its presence in Asia-Pacific. The facility, located in Dong Nai province, …
LEGO opens new distribution centre in Vietnam Read More
The September 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 …
ScandAsia Magazine September 2025 Read More
Hanoi Pride 2025 officially opened on 7 September under the theme “From Longing to Belonging.” The festival runs until 27 September and features a series of events celebrating diversity, resilience …
Nordic embassies support Hanoi Pride 2025 Read More
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) has uncovered almost 500 unexploded ordnances (UXO) in a coffee plantation in Pakxong district, Champasak province, southern Laos, according to a report published on Thursday 5 …
Norwegian People’s Aid finds nearly 500 unexploded bombs in Laos coffee plantation Read More
Danish infrastructure fund A.P. Møller Capital has entered Vietnam’s logistics sector with an investment in ALS Cargo Terminal at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi. The deal is made through …
Danish A.P. Møller Capital invests in Vietnam’s air cargo sector Read More
Finland has reached out to Vietnamese entrepreneurs during Finland Startup Week, held from 19 to 22 September, presenting the Nordic country as an attractive hub for global startup expansion. A …
Finland promotes startup cooperation with Vietnam during Finland Startup Week Read More
Danish toymaker LEGO has reported record half-year revenue of 34.6 billion kroner (US$4.8 billion) for the first half of 2025, surpassing competitors Mattel and Hasbro. Consumer sales rose by 13 …
LEGO strengthens focus on Asia with newly build Vietnam plant Read More
Carlsberg Vietnam has officially inaugurated the expansion of its Phu Bai Brewery in Hue, marking a major milestone for the Danish brewer’s operations in Southeast Asia. The ceremony on 26 …
Carlsberg Vietnam inaugurates expanded Phu Bai brewery in Hue Read More
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PVN) to develop one of the country’s first offshore wind projects. The …
Danish investor CIP signs offshore wind agreement in Vietnam Read More
With the support of the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) and the Football For All in Vietnam (FFAV) project, Vietnam is participating in the Homeless World Cup for the first time. …
Vietnamese girls’ football team debuts at Homeless World Cup in Oslo with Norwegian support Read More
The Vietnamese Embassy in Finland hosted a celebration on 19 August to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution and National Day. The event gathered Finnish parliamentarians, government officials, …
Vietnamese Embassy in Finland marks 80th National Day and August Revolution Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi highlighted Norway’s continued cooperation with Vietnam in the fisheries sector during the opening of the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish 2025) in Ho Chi Minh …
Norway hooks big gains in Vietnam’s seafood market at Vietfish 2025 Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi has announced the release of the Vietnamese edition of Ronia – Daughter of the Robber Chief, a classic children’s book by celebrated Swedish author …
“The Robber’s daughter” is coming to Vietnam Read More