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SAS Cargo is entering Vietnam’s air-cargo market where it will conduct business through its general sales agent, Vector Aviation.The carrier said growing production of textiles, footwear and foodstuffs has helped …
SAS to Enter Vietnam’s Air-Cargo Market Read MoreEricsson, a leading telecoms group from Sweden, has announced the establishment of its wholly owned company in Vietnam on January 21, 2008.According to Eddie Ahnam, General Director of Ericsson Vietnam …
Ericsson Ventures Into Vietnam’s Market Read MoreA Denmark-based Sonion group has begun a US$25-million audio components facility in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on January 11, 2008. According to Sonion Vietnam Co. Ltd., the 11,000-square meter plant …
Denmark-Based Sonion Group Has Started Operating in Vietnam Read MoreThe Swedish aid worth a total of 5 million U.S. dollars will be extended to the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries which include Laos, Thailand and Vietnam through the Asian …
Laos, Thailand and Vietnam to Get Swedish Aid in Power Trade Under Great Mekong Subregion Program Read MoreDanish Vietnamese Association is opening the photo exhibition “Street Vision” on Friday the 18th of January in Herlev Medborgerhus from 16:00- 17:30, Herlevgårdsvej 18-2, Herlev. The pictures have all been …
Vietnamese Street Children Exhibit in Herlev Read MoreWith funding from Finland and World Bank’s loans, the northern port city of Haiphong in Vietnam on January 4, 2008 put into use a US $41 million drainage and sanitation …
Finnish Government Praised Vietnam for Wise Loan Usage Read MoreVietnamese conservatory students will be awarded with Norwegian scholarships provided by the Norwegian music organization, Ultima Oslo, which will also sponsor contemporary music festivals, and build international standard recording studios …
Norway’s Transposition Project Will Introduce Vietnam’s Music to the World Read MoreThe three-year plan, titled An Exchange, will draw together musical organizations and academies of two countries to boost exchanges in musical traditions and skills between the two countries. Taking part …
Vietnam Shares Tunes with Norway Read MoreSweden’s telco Comvik International is showing interest in MobiFone, with an aim to acquire a stake in this mobile Phone service operator when this company under the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications …
Sweden’s Comvik Shows Interest in Acquiring MobiFone’s Share in Vietnam Read MoreFinland-based Loparex, manufacturer of siliconised release liners and speciality papers, strengthens its sales in Asia Pacific and opens a new sales office in Vietnam in December 2007. This sales office …
Finland’s Loparex Opened New Sales Office in Vietnam Read MoreOn December 4, 2007 Norwegian Ambassador Kjell Magne Storlokken signed a project agreement with Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Cao Viet Sinh to carry out health and safety measures …
Norway Financially Aid Vietnam to Control Environmental Pollution Read MoreOn November 29, 2007 in Vietnam, about 80 companies from Viet Nam and Finland gathered to discuss business cooperation opportunities. The “Business cooperation opportunities with Finland ” forum provided local …
Finnish and Vietnamese Firms Discussed Business Cooperation Opportunities Read More“Most often the Embassy deals with government representatives and professionals from various organizations and businesses in Vietnam,” explains Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Peter Lysholt Hansen as the background for arranging …
When Denmark was at its Best – in Hanoi Read MoreVietnamese businesses will have the chance to meet with their Finnish counterparts and develop cooperative business partnerships at a workshop on November 29, 2007.The workshop has been organised by the …
Workshop for Vietnamese and Finnish Business Partners Read MoreThe first project advisory committee meeting of the talks between Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos, organised by the Swedish International Development Co-operation Agency (SIDA), was held in Cambodia on November 20, …
Sweden Assists Cambodia, Viet Nam and Laos in Helping Drug Users Kick the Habit Read MoreDanish Parliamentary Ombudsman Dr. Hans Gammeltoft-Hansen shared his experience from 21 years as Ombudsman in promoting good administrative practices and fighting corruption at a seminar on transparency in public administration …
Danish Parliament Ombudsman Held Seminar in Vietnam Read MoreFor modern dancers and their audience, the week of “Denmark at its Best” was an inspirational eye-opener. Danish ideas on modern dance and teaching methods were warmly welcomed by Vietnamese …
Danish Modern Dance in Vietnam Read MoreThe B2B office has recently approved Pilot Project support for two more Danish IT companies. All together five participants from the IT delegation arranged by the Embassy in April 2007 …
Another Two Danish IT Companies Approced for B2B Support in Vietnam Read MoreOn November 15, 2007 the Danish film director and multi-artist, Erik Clausen, gave a talk about the free thought and working with film before screening his film “Me and Mama Mia”. …
Danish Film Director Erik Clausen Met The Vietnamese Audience Read MoreIf Danes who are living abroad were entitled to vote at the national election the Conservative Party would be much more powerful. This is the obvious conclusion when comparing the …
Danes Abroad are More Conservative Read MoreNorwegian telecoms group Telenor said on November 15, 2007 it may bid for a stake in state-owned Vietnamese cellco MobiFone, which is planning an initial public offering in 2008 and …
Telenor Considers Vietnamese MobiFone Cellco Bid Read MoreAt the Vietnamese modern dance competition November 14, 2007 a prize of 3000 USD was awarded to the winner, who was chosen by the audience, who had seven talented Vietnamese choreographers …
Vietnamese Modern Dance Competition Funded by Danish Embassy Read MoreThe energy and environment seminar November 13, 2007 attracted more than 150 Vietnamese participants from ministries, research institutes, universities as well as from companies. The many questions and the extensive …
Seminar on Danish Experience of Growth Without Increasing Energy Consumption Read MoreMany authors and illustrators gathered at the Exhibition Centre in Hanoi on November 10, 2007 to attend the result announcement for the first campaign of the project on Children’s Literature. …
Celebration on Danish Embassy’s Project on Vietnamese Children’s Literature Read MoreFollowing the great success from last year’s Fairytale Express three Danes and a group of more than 20 Vietnamese writers and illustrators took off on November 12, 2007 to present children’s …
Three Danes Took Part in the Third Fairytale Express Held in Vietnam Read MoreOn November 9, 2007 the Embassy hosted a seminar on CDM projects in the cement industry together with VinaCement, the Vietnamese consultancy company RCEE, and the Danish consultancy company Viegand Maagøe. …
Danish Embassy Organised Seminar on CDM Projects in Vietnamese Cement Industry Read MoreThe workshop on how to develop social work in Vietnam and build a professional workforce was jointly held by the Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs, the United …
Workshop on Building Vietnam’s Social Workforce Jointly Held by the Swedish Children Relief Association Read MoreA head of the up coming election in Denmark on November 13th, Danes World Wide has held an unofficial election to see how the political picture would appear in Denmark …
Result of Unofficial Election by Danes Abroad Read MoreOn 7 November the Mekong River Commission and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland have signed an agreement worth Euro 2 million to support development of a hydropower programme …
Finland Funds Hydropower Development in Mekong Region Read MoreThe Embassy of Denmark is sponsoring a cultural week in Hanoi entitled “Denmark at its Best” from November 12 through 16 to highlight aspects of Danish entertainment, art, culture and …
‘Denmark At Its Best’ Comes to Vietnam Read MoreOn 1 November 2007, Denmark’s largest milk supplier Arla Foods Ingredients launched its new milk product for children, Milex, at a successful gala event in Hanoi.Under pomp and circumstances Denmark’s Arla Foods …
Danish Milk Giant Arla Enters Vietnam Read MoreDenmark’s strong profile within energy and environment will be presented by a broad range of Danish experts as a part of the “Denmark at its Best” week in November. The …
Embassy of Denmark Brings Danish Experience on Energy and Environment to Vietnam Read MoreThe Technical Assistance project supporting water supply companies that have received Danish mixed credits was held on October 26, 2007 at the Hanoi Training Center (Technical College for water sector) …
Vietnamese Water Supply Companies Benefit From Danish Technical Assistance Read MoreDuring the week of “Denmark at its Best” 12-16 November, the largest Danish joint organization, Danish Gymnastics and Sports Associations (DGI), will visit Vietnam with their “Badminton Inspiration team” to …
Danish Gymnastics and Sports Associations Will Visit Vietnam Read MoreSweden is among twenty two art troupes from 16 countries to registered to perform at the June 3-11 Hue Festival 2008. Hue Festival 2008 will be held in the former …
Sweden Registered for Hue Festival 2008 Read MoreDuring the week of “Denmark at its best” 12-16 November, the Danish Embassy has the honour of hosting the famous Danish film director and multi-artist, Erik Clausen, who is a …
Danish Film Director Erik Clausen to Visit Vietnam Read MoreIf you are looking for The Danish bar and restaurant Storm P in Ho Chi Minth City you will no longer find it in Cao Ba Quat. But do not …
Gammel Dansk – New Location Read MoreOn Friday 26th the Danish Vietnamese Association (DVA) had a presentation about their work at Little Rose Warm Shelter for girls and Green Bamboo Warm Shelter for boys. The presentation …
One Small Contribution For a Dane – One Big Contribution For Vietnams’s Children Read MoreAs usual on the last Thursday of the month, members of Nordic Chamber of Commerce Vietnam and other Scandinavians meet to network, talk and have a beer at the Danish …
A Salmon for Your Business Card Read MoreThe two-day workshop, co-organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Danish Embassy in Hanoi on October 24, 2007 heard that while Vietnam has continued its integration …
Danish Embassy Held Workshop on Cultural Identity in Vietnam Read MoreMore than 100 domestic and international companies from the US, Russia, Sweden, and ASEAN Publishing Association will take part in this fair and exhibition which will be held at the …
Swedish Publisher to Take Part in Vietnam International Book Exhibition-Fair Read MoreDanida, together with other donors, co-finances a joint government donor review of the water sector in Vietnam aiming at helping the government adopt integrated water resource management. The water sector …
DANIDA to Help Vietnamese Government Towards Integrated Water Resource Management Read MoreThe Finnish and Thai national football teams have agreed to take part in the Agribank Cup 2007 in Vietnam which will be held at My Dinh national stadium in Hanoi from November …
Finnish and Thai Soccer Teams to Participate in Vietnam’s Agribank Cup 2007 Read MoreVietnam’s WTO membership brings new business and trade opportunities to Vietnamese companies – but also challenges and risks. In a bid to help Vietnamese companies take advantage of opportunities and …
Vietnamese Exporters Trained in EU Market Access with Danida’s Workshop Read More“In this business you need a big amount of patience” says the brain behind Telenor’s movement in Asia, Arve Johansen, Senior Executive Vice President and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of …
Telenor to Set More Footprints in Asia Read MoreHelsinki-based Finnair announced plans to expand its coverage to Asian destinations, citing booming demand that has brought the airline’s weekly Asian flights to fifty-nine, from nine in the year 2001.The …
Finnair’s New Asian Flights Read MoreNorway has pledged to support Viet Nam in solid waste and waste water treatment and drainage, pursuant to two agreements signed on October 16, 2007 by Deputy Minister of Planning …
Norway Supports Vietnam in Solid Waste and Waste Water Treatment and Drainage Read MoreThe Vietnam Fund in Support of Children granted Phu Dong scholarship to talented children in Hanoi on October 16, 2007 the scholarships were sponsored by Comvik International Vietnam AB-Sweden company. …
Comvik International Vietnam AB-Sweden Firm Sponsored Scholarship for Talented Vietnamese Children Read MoreThe Global Competitiveness Fund (GCF) of the Danish international development agency DANIDA has VND116 billion available to fund feasible projects of Vietnamese firms between now and 2010 as quoted by …
Danish Fund Awaits Vietnamese Firms Read MoreDanish company ScanCom International A/S donated $10,000 on October 11, 2007 to two shelters in Vietnam run by the HCM City Children’s Welfare Foundation for street children.The Little Rose Warm Shelter provides …
Danish Firm Donated $10,000 to Help Homeless Children in Vietnam Read More