Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
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
Denmark and Vietnam brought together experts from relevant Vietnamese and Danish authorities regarding sustainable farming practices, with a special focus on organic agriculture. The format was a webinar held on …
Denmark-Vietnam webinar on organic agriculture Read More
A webinar held on Wednesday 24 April 2025 highlighted the deepening cooperation between Norway and Vietnam in the fields of marine spatial planning (MSP), ocean governance, and sustainable development. Organised …
Norway and Vietnam strengthen partnership on sustainable ocean governance Read More
On the sidelines of the 4th Summit of the Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Forum, held on April 16 at the National Convention Center in …
Denmark and Vietnam Strengthen Green Strategic Partnership Read More
The Chinese leader’s recent tour of Cambodia, Malaysia, and Vietnam is seen by a Swedish expert as a diplomatic success for Beijing in the wake of new US tariffs. “The …
Swedish scholar sees Xi’s Southeast Asia tour as win for China’s image as stable partner Read More
Ms. Mette Møglestue, Deputy Head of Mission at the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi, delivered the opening remarks at a technical meeting focused on improving access to government e-portals for people …
Norway backs digital inclusion for people with disabilities in Vietnam Read More
The Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam, Johan Ndisi, has underlined the importance of placing social responsibility at the core of sustainable business practices during a recent seminar in Hanoi on environmental, …
Sweden highlights social responsibility in ESG at Vietnam seminar Read More
Nordic enterprises in Vietnam moved swiftly last week to assess potential fallout from new U.S. trade defense measures, culminating in a high-level business briefing in Ho Chi Minh City on …
NordCham Vietnam Held Emergency Meeting in Response to New U.S. Trade Measures Read More
The LEGO Group (Denmark) inaugurated on 9 April 2025, in collaboration with the People’s Committee of Binh Duong Province, officially the LEGO Manufacturing Vietnam plant at the VSIP III Industrial …
LEGO Inaugurates $1.3 Billion Manufacturing Plant in Binh Duong, Vietnam Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for April 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 April 2025 Read More
Sweden, Denmark and Norway are among the European countries contributing to Vietnam’s record-breaking number of international tourist arrivals in early 2025. Vietnam welcomed over 6 million foreign visitors in the …
Nordic tourists among fastest-growing visitor groups to Vietnam Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam is hiring a full-time Trade and Investment Advisor to join its Trade Council team, focusing on business development and corporate sustainability. The position can …
Denmark’s Embassy in Vietnam seeks Trade and Investment Advisor Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi hosted a regional promotion meeting on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 April 2025, bringing together 50 Swedish diplomats and colleagues from Stockholm and across …
Swedish embassies across Asia-Pacific meet in Hanoi to strengthen regional collaboration Read More
The Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HHIT) was officially inaugurated on April 5 after more than 30 months of rapid construction. More than just a breakthrough infrastructure project in …
Inauguration of Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal Read More
Norway will host the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025 from 23 to 27 June, marking the 20th anniversary of the global platform for discussions on public policy issues related …
Norway to host Internet Governance Forum 2025 in June Read More
The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is enhancing its security presence in Asia with a new position as Regional Security Advisor, based at the Danish Embassy in Beijing. The role …
Denmark strengthens security efforts in Asia Read More
More than 24,600 artworks from over 260 schools and clubs across Vietnam were submitted to this year’s Denmark in Your Eyes painting contest, which concluded with an award ceremony in …
Vietnamese students awarded in Denmark-themed green art contest Read More
BoConcept Thailand opened on Thursday 27 March 2025 its new flagship showroom in Bangkok, marking the largest BoConcept store in Southeast Asia. The launch coincides with the 10th anniversary of …
BoConcept opens its largest flagship store in Bangkok’s Thonglor district Read More
The Finnish-designed Nguyen Hoang Bridge in Hue city was officially opened to traffic on March 26, 2025, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Hue’s liberation. This significant infrastructure project was …
Finnish-designed bridge opens in Hue Read More
The Danish Energy Agency (DEA), the Embassy of Denmark, and the Hai Phong Department of Industry and Trade jointly organized a training program on offshore wind power (OWP) development at …
Denmark supports Hai Phong in enhancing offshore wind power development capacity Read More
Jotun, a global leader in paints and coatings, has been awarded the prestigious Norwegian Export Award 2025. This accolade recognizes Norwegian companies that have successfully created value in Norway through …
Jotun Honored with Norwegian Export Award 2025 Read More
Three European nations have asked the Trump administration for their unspent USAID contributions to be refunded. Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands had been partnering with USAID on a project called …
Sweden, Norway ask USAID to pay back their money Read More
EuroCham Vietnam announced yesterday, 24 March 2025, its new 17-member executive board for the 2025 term. The Board included two representatives from the Nordic region: Ms. Rita Mokbel, president & …
Two Nordic representatives on the board of Eurocham Vietnam Read More
Finnish textile service company Lindström has launched its first service center in Vietnam, located in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province. The facility introduces Lindström’s circular economy-based workwear rental model …
Finnish textile firm Lindström opens first service center in Vietnam Read More
Ambassadors from four Nordic countries and experts participated in the annual dialogue between Vietnam and the Nordic nations, themed “Effective Leadership and Public Governance, Promoting Innovation and Digital Transformation: Nordic …
Nordic Countries share experience with Vietnam on innovation and digital transformation in public governance Read More
In 2024, Norwegian seafood imports to Vietnam hit a record of over 70,000 tons, with salmon accounting for more than 30%. At the Food & Hospitality Expo in Hanoi, the …
Norwegian seafood exports to Vietnam record high in 2024 Read More
Swedish fintech company Vilja has expanded its operations into Vietnam with a new development hub in Ho Chi Minh City, marking its latest move in Southeast Asia following earlier expansions …
Swedish fintech Vilja expands into Vietnam following growth in Malaysia and Thailand Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for March 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 March 2025 Read More
NordCham Vietnam has announced its Board of Directors for 2025 following the first board meeting, held simultaneously in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. The Leadership Team for 2025 is …
Nordcham Vietnam announces new Leadership Team 2025 Read More
A new Danish welfare law that took effect on 1 January 2025 requires as of 1 July 2025 individuals who do not meet strict residency or employment criteria to take …
Immigrants to Denmark must work for social benefits – but Danes returning from abroad are hurt Read More
A delegation from the Swedish Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee, led by Chairman Aron Emilsson, is currently visiting Vietnam to reinforce political, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations. The …
Swedish parliamentary delegation strengthens ties with Vietnam Read More
EuroCham Vietnam engaged in high-level discussions with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Sunday 2 March 2025, addressing key trade and investment topics between Vietnam and the European Union. The …
Eurocham discusses trade and investment with Vietnam’s Prime Minister Read More
The Danish Parliament’s Foreign Policy Committee is visiting Vietnam from March 3 to 6 to engage in discussions with Vietnamese leaders on foreign and security policy, aiming to strengthen inter-parliamentary …
Danish Parliament’s Foreign Policy Committee visits Vietnam to bolster maritime cooperation Read More
El Salvador is pioneering a new era in luxury travel, where ancient Mayan wisdom intersects with the efficiency of digital currency innovation, embracing everything from Bitcoin to community-driven tokens like …
Sacred Mayan Sites to Crypto Suites: El Salvador’s Premium Travel Renaissance Read More
Bavarian Nordic, a Danish biotechnology company specializing in vaccine development, was on 28 February 2025 granted marketing authorization in the EU for their chikungunya vaccine, VIMKUNYA®. Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne …
Bavarian Nordic secures EU approval for first chikungunya vaccine Read More
Lars Lund Rasmussen, who served as Denmark’s Consul General in Chongqing, China, from February 2017 to August 2019, has taken on a new role as General Manager of Famobra GmbH’s …
Former Danish Consul General in Chongqing in new job in Asia Read More
Swedish fashion retailer H&M has partnered with the creative agency We Are Social to enhance its content creator strategy and engagement across Asia. The collaboration, announced on Monday 25 February …
H&M strengthens content creator strategy in Asia with new partnership Read More
Trading is a world of numbers, screens and sharp suits – or so it looks from the outside. For the newbies, it’s like walking into a foreign country with a …
What Every Beginner Needs to Know About Trading Read More
Norwegian apparel brand Helly Hansen has been sold to American company Kontoor Brands, known for owning Wrangler and Lee, for approximately $900 million (around 10 billion NOK). Most of Helly …
Norwegian Helly Hansen acquired by Kontoor Brands for $900 Million Read More
Sweden’s Syre Group has announced plans to invest between $700 million and $1 billion in a high-tech polyester fiber recycling facility in Binh Dinh province, central Vietnam. The proposed plant …
Swedish Textile Firm Syre Plans $1 Billion Polyester Recycling Plant in Central Vietnam Read More
Vietnam and Sweden are strengthening their collaboration in policy research and public administration, focusing on digital transformation, green transition, and sustainable development. Nguyen Xuan Thang, Politburo member, President of the …
Vietnam and Sweden enhance cooperation in policy research and public administration Read More
Asian women living in Denmark face significant challenges in the labour market, particularly in gaining access to employment opportunities and overcoming stereotypes. A recent report by researcher Isha Thapa, titled “An …
Asian women face challenges in Denmark’s labour market Read More
Carlsberg Group, the Danish brewing company, reported a 1.9 percent increase in revenue in 2024, totaling DKK 75.01 billion ($10.37 billion), and a 2.8 percent rise in operating profit, reaching DKK …
Carlsberg strengthens position in China’s premium beer market Read More
LEGO Group, the Danish toymaker known worldwide for its iconic plastic bricks, will in April this spring officially open its new $1.3 billion factory in Binh Duong province, southern Vietnam. …
$1.3 billion LEGO factory in Vietnam to open in April Read More
Finland will from 17 February 2025 start to enforce new rules concerning foreign berry pickers. According to the new rules, foreign berry pickers must be employed under a contractual employment …
Finland stops berry pickers from arriving as tourists Read More
The Danish-based Asian food retailer Asiatorvet is set to open a pop-up shop in Kolding, Denmark, this coming weekend, according to an announcement on its Facebook page. Asiatorvet, established in …
Asiatorvet expands with pop-up shop in Kolding this weekend Read More
Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam, Johan Ndisi, recently visited the Polarium factory in Hai Phong, highlighting the strong Swedish-Vietnamese cooperation in sustainable energy solutions. Polarium, a Swedish company specializing in safe, …
Swedish ambassador visits Polarium’s energy storage factory in Vietnam Read More
The U.S. government’s 90-day suspension of foreign aid has forced Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) to lay off 1,700 employees, cutting its global workforce nearly in half. The move is having …
Norwegian demining organization hit hard by U.S. aid freeze, affecting operations in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam invites on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 14:00 to 16:30 (ICT), interested Vietnamese participants to join an online webinar on food loss and waste …
Danish webinar on reducing food waste in Vietnam Read More
Its ‘Micro housing’ is making inroads in Oceanian countries Despite all the hardships, many new businesses and ideas could be brought to fruition as a result of Covid-19. Kubikle, a …
Danish-owned Kubikle rolls out innovation to deliver space-efficient, customisable living spaces Read More