Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Embassy of Finland in Hanoi has announced that Finnish startup experts from Business Finland and Sisu Factory will join the Incubation Meetup at Next Wave of Startups 2025 on …
Finland connects with Vietnamese startups at incubation meetup in Hanoi Read More
The Finnish Ambassador of Vietnam, Keijo Norvanto, finished his tenure this weekend. As one of his final acts as ambassador, he and Deputy Head of Mission Riikka Seppälä, attended the …
Finland and Vietnam launch milk-project Read More
Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam Keijo Norvanto has completed his tenure in Hanoi, marking the occasion with a farewell meeting with State President Luong Cuong on 15 August. Ambassador Keijo Norvanto …
Finnish Ambassador finish his tenure in Vietnam Read More
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen met on 13 August 2025 with ambassadors from four ASEAN member states. The purpose was to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and support …
Danish foreign minister meets ASEAN ambassadors in Copenhagen Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi has welcomed Vilde Langemyr Malec as its new Head of Chancery – the administrative section of the embassy – and First Secretary. She will …
Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi welcomes new Head of Chancery Read More
Finnish Ambassador Keijo Norvanto has received Vietnam’s “For the Cause of Justice” medal in recognition of his contributions to strengthening legal and judicial cooperation between the two countries. The award …
Vietnam honors Finnish ambassador Read More
Deputy Head of Mission at the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi, Mette Møglestue, participated on 8 August 2025 in the ceremonial flag-raising to mark the 58th anniversary of the founding of …
Norway joins flag-raising ceremony in celebration of ASEAN on Hanoi Read More
Ronni K. Gothard Christiansen, Danish tech entrepreneur and AesirX founder, will take the stage at ETH Vietnam 2025, one of Southeast Asia’s key blockchain conferences, set to be held on …
Danish tech entrepreneur to speak at data conference in Vietnam Read More
Indonesian travellers can now apply for a five-year multi-entry Schengen visa under a new EU Visa Cascade scheme — and other ASEAN countries may soon follow. Indonesia has become the …
Indonesia becomes first ASEAN country granted 5-year Schengen visa privilege Read More
Swedish fiddler Mats Edén and Vietnamese đàn bầu artist Ngô Trà My came together on Monday 5 August in Hanoi for a unique concert titled Between the Strings, blending folk …
Vietnamese and Swedish folk traditions in Hanoi concert Read More
Vietnam has been announced as a new partner country in the GreenVoyage2050 project, a global initiative launched in 2019 by the Government of Norway and the International Maritime Organization (IMO). …
Vietnam becomes partner country in Norway’s GreenVoyage2050 initiative Read More
Nordic citizens continue to hold some of the world’s most powerful passports, according to the latest update of the Passport Index by Global Residence Index. The ranking evaluates more than …
Nordic passports rank among the world’s most valuable Read More
The election day for Norway’s 2025 Parliamentary (Storting) and Sámi Parliament elections is Monday 8 September 2025. In many Norwegian municipalities, polling stations will also open on Sunday 7 September. …
Norwegians in Southeast Asia can vote early in the 2025 elections Read More
Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh met with representatives of the diplomatic corps in Hanoi on Thursday 31 July 2025 to update them on Vietnam’s reorganisation of administrative units …
Norwegian Embassy attends briefing on Vietnam’s governance reforms Read More
Five Vietnamese participants have taken part in this year’s LoCoFoRest programme in Sweden, alongside peers from Laos, Thailand, Nepal and Ethiopia, according to the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi. The …
Five Vietnamese fellows join LoCoFoRest 2025 in Sweden Read More
NordCham Vietnam has introduced a new SME Member Marketing Programme aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, which are described as the engine of Vietnam’s economy. You can register here. …
NordCham Vietnam launches marketing programme for SMEs Read More
Fotograf Evelina Ytterbom (www.evelinaytterbom.com) The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi is inviting Vietnamese students to strengthen their academic writing in English by enrolling in a free online course offered by …
Swedish Embassy in Hanoi promotes free Lund University writing course Read More
Norway is offering to share its experience in plastic recycling with Vietnam, as part of broader cooperation on sustainability and climate goals. In a recent interview with VTV1’s Net Zero …
Norway shares bottle recycling success with Vietnam Read More
Since 2009, ScandAsia has published 364 ScandAsia publications on Issuu, plus 13 editions of Thailand Expat Guide and 49 issues of Thai-Danish Trade News publishhed for the Danish Thai Cham …
ScandAsia migrating digital archive of the Nordic history in Asia Read More
Vietnam is currently celebrating Finnish literary culture with a special focus on the beloved Moomin characters, as part of Finnish Literature Week taking place in Hanoi from 11 to 20 …
Vietnam celebrates 80 years of Moomins during Finnish Literature Week Read More
US President Donald Trump issued on Saturday 12 July 2025 letters — posted on Truth Social and other channels — informing the European Union that a 30 percent tariff will be imposed on their …
Nordic leaders slam Trump’s new 30 percent EU tariff threat Read More
Denmark hosted the yearly Political Consultations with Vietnam in Copenhagen this week, marking a new chapter in the bilateral relationship between the two countries. The consultations were led by Danish …
Vietnam and Denmark held political consultations in Copenhagen Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for July-August 2025 is out now. To download the issue as pdf file: Click Here You can also read the magazine online here: Read Online or Fullscreen Subscribe …
ScandAsia Magazine July-August 2025 Read More
What is a “KULTURSOMMARJOBB”? Kultursommarjobb (litterally: “Culture Summer Job”)is a summer job within the cultural sector, mainly aimed at young people aged 16 to 20, and organized by many municipalities …
An idea for countries in Asia? Read More
Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Đức Phớc met with Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, in Seville, Spain, on Monday 1 July 2024 to strengthen bilateral cooperation …
Finland and Vietnam meet in Spain to discuss cooperation Read More
Swedish packaging giant Tetra Pak has inaugurated a major expansion of its aseptic packaging plant in Ho Chi Minh City, increasing total investment in the facility to EUR217 million. The …
Tetra Pak expands packaging plant in Vietnam with EUR217 million investment Read More
Starting October 2025, the EU will roll out a new Entry/Exit System (EES) at all entry points to the EU which will replace the current manual passport stamping when travellers …
Europe rolls out new entry rules for Asian travellers Read More
Vietnam recorded a significant increase in tourist arrivals from the Nordic countries in the first five months of 2025, according to new figures from the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism. …
Nordic visitor numbers to Vietnam surge in early 2025 Read More
The Vietnamese community in Denmark gathered at the Vietnamese Embassy in Copenhagen for a recent meeting with newly appointed Ambassador Nguyễn Lê Thanh, reaffirming their enduring bond with their country …
Vietnamese community in Denmark reaffirms strong ties to homeland Read More
A delegation of Nordic companies, including prominent names in retail, logistics, and sustainable production, will take part in the Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 event from 4 to 6 September in …
Nordic retailers and logistics firms to attend Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 Read More
Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính paid an official visit to Sweden from 11 to 13 June 2025. The visit included meetings with Swedish government leaders, members of the royal …
Vietnamese Prime Minister’s busy visit to Sweden Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam is hiring a Trade & Investment Adviser to strengthen Danish business engagement in Vietnam’s maritime and defense sectors, with a primary focus on maritime. …
Danish Embassy in Vietnam seeks trade adviser for maritime sector Read More
Vietnam Airlines will introduce its first-ever nonstop flights between Vietnam and Denmark on 15 December 2025, linking Ho Chi Minh City and Copenhagen with three weekly flights operated by Boeing …
Vietnam Airlines to launch direct flights between Vietnam and Denmark Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for June 2025 is out now. To download the issue as pdf file: Click Here You can also read the magazine online here: Read Online or Fullscreen Subscribe …
ScandAsia Magazine June 2025 Read More
On Thursday 19 June 2025, NordCham Vietnam will host the Green Industries Summit 2025 at Sofitel Saigon Plaza, bringing together leaders from manufacturing, construction, and climate-tech to explore Vietnam’s transition …
NordCham Vietnam hosts Green Industries Summit 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
The official visit of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to Sweden from June 11–13, 2025, marks a pivotal moment in the bilateral relationship, opening avenues for enhanced collaboration in …
Elevating Vietnam-Sweden Relations in the Era of Innovation Read More
The spirit of Swedish summer came alive in Vietnam as alumni and friends gathered in Ho Chi Minh City in late May to celebrate Midsummer – one of Sweden’s most …
Swedish Midsummer celebrated with joy and nostalgia in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
Volvo Cars announced on 21 May 2025 an expanded partnership with Google to accelerate the rollout of Android Automotive OS innovations, including the integration of Google’s new conversational AI, Gemini. …
Volvo Cars expands partnership with Google AI integration Read More
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang met with top Swedish officials during an official visit to Sweden from Tuesday 20 to Wednesday 21 May 2025, reaffirming …
Vietnam and Sweden reaffirm commitment to deepen cooperation Read More
At ITB Asia (travel trade show) in Singapore Peter Stenberg represents his Kota Kinabalu-based Rustic Travel. As a buyer, he there meets with various hospitality groups and local tour operators, …
Destination management specialist Peter Stenberg thrives and expands within the world of travel Read More
Norway and Vietnam are stepping up collaboration in green maritime initiatives, renewable energy, and sustainable trade as part of a growing bilateral partnership. The commitment was highlighted during the celebration …
Vietnam and Norway deepen cooperation on green economy and energy transition Read More
Freezers are essential in many households—including those in tropical regions like Southeast Asia. However, the consistently high humidity in these areas can pose a significant problem. In countries such as …
How High Humidity Affects the Lifespan of Freezers Read More
Sweden views Vietnam as a key partner for innovation, green growth, and sustainable development, according to Johan Forssell, Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade. During a business …
Sweden sees Vietnam as a strategic partner for innovation and sustainable growth Read More
Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Benjamin Dousa, experienced a cultural highlight during his visit to Hanoi when he was invited to sample traditional Vietnamese street food …
Swedish minister treated to Vietnamese street food in Hanoi Read More
Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Benjamin Dousa, has begun an official visit to Vietnam aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and boosting Swedish engagement in the country’s …
Swedish minister begins visit to Vietnam Read More
The trend, transforming the photos of regular and famous people alike into realistic dolls and action figures, started a couple of years ago but gained more attention in early 2025 …
21,600 posts on TikTok with AI generated images has used energy equivalent to 19 years Netflix streaming Read More
Finland’s Arctic Blue Beverages has once again made a splash on the global stage, taking home a Double Gold and four Silver medals at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits …
Arctic Blue Beverages wins Double Gold in San Francisco for fourth time Read More
Fifty years after the end of the Vietnam War, Sweden and Vietnam stand as partners not only in trade, but in trust. What began as a bold diplomatic gesture in …
Sweden’s rare relationship with Vietnam Read More
In a recent interview with the Vietnamese government’s online news portal, Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam, Johan Ndisi, reflected on the deep and enduring relationship between the two countries—one that began …
Swedish ambassador reflects on Sweden–Vietnam ties 50 years after unification Read More
A special event to commemorate 50 years since Vietnam’s Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025) not only honored Vietnam’s historic achievement of national unity after a long …
Vietnam and Sweden: From Shared History to a Future of Enduring Partnership Read More