Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
This Monday, the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) in Vietnam welcomed Norwegian Ambassador Hilde Solbakken among ambassadors rom New Zealand, Norway, Canada, and Switzerland to Thua Thien Hue province. The delegation …
Norwegian Ambassador praises NPA Vietnam’s demining efforts Read More
Denmark and Vietnam are deepening their collaboration in key areas to promote a green and sustainable future. During a visit to Copenhagen, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha met …
Denmark and Vietnam expand green cooperation Read More
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Ericsson CEO Borje Ekholm in Hanoi on November 25 to discuss advancing Vietnam’s digital transformation. Chinh highlighted Vietnam’s strategic focus on digital …
Vietnam’s PM meets Ericsson CEO to strengthen digital partnership Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Hanoi delivered over 1,000 helmets to children at Nam Trung Yen Primary School. The event, organized with the Cau Giay District People’s Committee, marked the 55th …
Swedish Embassy delivers 1,000 helmets to Hanoi’s children Read More
The Danish Foreign Ministry confirmed on Wednesday that a Danish citizen has died in Vietnam. This confirmation came through a statement reported by Ekstra Bladet. In the statement, the ministry …
Danish citizen has died in Vietnam Read More
Danish soft rock band Michael Learns to Rock launched their “Take Us to Your Heart” Asia tour on November 1 in Nusa Dua, Bali. With the tour now in full …
Danish band ‘Michael Learns to Rock’ on Asia tour: “It feels like a second home to us” Read More
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has raised concerns about Finland’s proposed changes to the Aliens Act, which would tighten family reunification rules, particularly impacting foreign workers and refugees. Starting November …
UNHCR raises concerns over Finnish family reunification proposal Read More
Last week, Mrs. Mette Møglestue, Deputy Head of Mission at the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi, participated in a field visit with scientists from the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) …
Norwegian Embassy supports plastic monitoring in Vietnam Read More
Vietnam’s Vice President, Vo Thi Anh Xuan, has arrived in Stockholm for a two-day visit to celebrate 55 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Vietnam. This visit highlights both …
Vietnam’s Vice President visits Sweden to strengthen diplomatic relations Read More
Vietnam has experienced a remarkable 41% growth in international tourist arrivals between January and October 2024, welcoming over 14 million visitors during this period. This significant growth comes as the …
Vietnam sees 41% growth in international tourist arrivals, including more Swedish visitors Read More
The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) reports a 5 percent decrease in work-based residence permit applications from January to September 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Specialist permit applications …
Finland faces decline in work-based immigration amid high unemployment Read More
The 23rd European Film Festival (EUFF) in Vietnam will take place from November 14 to 28, 2024. The festival features a selection of captivating films from across Europe. This exciting …
23rd European Film Festival in Vietnam: Spotlight on Danish Thriller “SONS” Read More
As the autumn holidays signal the start of the winter travel season, many Danes seek warmer destinations outside Europe, particularly in the East. Thailand winter destination Fresh data from Danske …
Thailand is Danish travelers’ favorite winter destination outside Europe Read More
The EU Delegation, EU Member States, and the embassies of Canada, Norway, and the UK in Vietnam condemn the 12-year prison sentence for Vietnamese blogger Duong Van Thai. On October …
EU and allies condemn harsh sentence for Vietnamese blogger Read More
On October 27, 2024, the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communication honored 10 dedicated Swedish journalists for their significant contributions to the development of Vietnamese journalism. This recognition is part …
Swedish journalists in Vietnam honored for contributions to media Read More
Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, led a delegation to Vietnam from 21 to 23 October to strengthen bilateral trade and promote Finnish expertise in key sectors …
Finland strengthens trade ties with Vietnam and promotes sustainable development Read More
Top Swedish companies like Ericsson, H&M, and Hitachi Energy are introducing eco-friendly solutions at the Green Economy Forum and Exhibition (GEFE) 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City, The Investor reports. …
Swedish companies support Vietnam’s green future Read More
Bùi Thanh Sơn, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed Vietnam-EU trade relations with Margaritis Schinas, Vice-President of the European Commission, on October 21, 2024. The meeting …
Deputy PM of Vietnam Meets EU Vice-President and Finnish Minister of Foreign Trade Read More
Cambodia backs Thailand’s new visa plan to boost regional tourism, according to the Bangkok Post. Cambodia has officially backed Thailand’s initiative for a six-country single visa plan, known as “6 …
Cambodia backs Thailand’s new visa plan to boost regional tourism Read More
If you can’t attend in person, there is still a chance to participate! Join the livestream for “Nordic Day: Getting to Green” today, on October 22, 2024. The event will …
Join the Nordic Day Livestream today Read More
Vietnamese students are exploring study opportunities at the European Education Week 2024 in Hanoi, running from October 20-26. The event, organized by the EU Delegation and embassies, features nearly 60 …
Vietnamese students explore study opportunities at European Education Week in Hanoi Read More
Up to 200 European billionaires plan to visit Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam, in January 2025. They will arrive aboard superyachts to attend the Art For …
European billionaires to visit Ha Long Bay in January for Art For Climate Festival Read More
Finnish company Wartsila is ready to assist Vietnam in its energy transition with innovative internal combustion engine (ICE) technology. According to Wartsila’s vice president, Frederic Carron, this flexible ICE system …
Finnish company Wartsila to support Vietnam’s green energy transition Read More
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan of Vietnam met with Swedish Ambassador Johan Ndisi in Hanoi. They discussed Vietnam-Sweden development cooperation and how to share sustainable development experiences. This meeting …
Vietnam-Sweden development cooperation: Vice President meets Swedish Ambassador Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for October 2024 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 October 2024 Read More
The Danish Embassy in Vietnam invites you to the European Higher Education Week 2024 highlights the return of the Study in Europe Fairs. These events offer prospective students a chance …
Study in Europe Fairs 2024: Opportunities Await in Denmark Read More
This Saturday the Swedish band “Arrival from Sweden” performed ABBA songs in Hanoi. The one-and-a-half-hour show, titled “The Music of ABBA,” took place at August Revolution Square, transporting audiences back …
Swedish band brings ABBA magic to Hanoi in traditional ao dai Read More
Swedish company Assa Abloy Group has launched a new $30 million factory in Hai Phong, Vietnam. As a leader in entrance automation and door control, the company plans to export …
Swedish company Assa Abloy opens $30 million factory in Vietnam Read More
On the occasion of the European and World Day Against the Death Penalty, both the Embassy of Finland in Beijing and the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar reaffirmed their firm …
Danish and Finnish Embassies oppose death penalty Read More Stricter family reunification rules in Finland are expected to hit foreign workers from several countries, including the Philippines and Vietnam. Critics argue for more flexible policies for workers in some …
Stricter family reunification rules hit foreign workers in Finland Read More
Norway’s highest court has declared the Norwegian chapter of the notorious motorcycle club Satudarah a criminal organization, banning its operations in the country according to Euronews. Established in the Netherlands …
Norway bans Satudarah motorcycle club with Indonesian origins Read More
Nordic green is the theme, when Nordic embassies host “Getting to Green” in Ho Chi Minh City on October 22. The Nordic embassies in Vietnam are set to host “Getting …
Nordic embassies to host “Getting to Green” at Green Economy Forum in Vietnam Read More
Politicians, decision makers, experts and global Danes gathered on 28 August 2024 at Christiansborg, the home of the Danish Parliament, to discuss the many issues that global Danes experience in …
Danes Worldwide shortlist needed changes Read More
The Nordic Business Awards 2024, hosted by the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (NordCham), highlighted the achievements of Nordic businesses in the country. The event took place on September …
Nordic Business Awards 2024 celebrate excellence in Vietnam Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Hanoi is organizing a special literary event on October 9, 2024, to celebrate 55 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Vietnam. The event, held at …
Swedish Embassy in Hanoi organizes literary event to celebrate 55 years of diplomatic ties Read More
On October 2, 2024, Norwegian Ambassador Hilde Solbakken met with Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Finance, Vo Thanh Hung, to discuss key financial and energy topics. Ambassador Solbakken pledged USD 250 …
Norway Vietnam energy support expands Read More
Finnish investment firm PYN Elite is showing strong support for Vietnamese banks by dedicating half of its portfolio to them. This highlights PYN Elite’s confidence in the growth potential of …
Finnish investment firm PYN Elite bets big on Vietnamese Banks Read More
Last week, Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam, Johan Ndisi, met with Võ Văn Hoan, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, to discuss the 55-year diplomatic relationship between …
Swedish Ambassador visits Ho Chi Minh City to strengthen economic ties Read More
Vard Vung Tau, a Vietnamese shipyard, has started constructing a new commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) for the Norwegian company Edda Wind. This milestone, marked by the keel laying, is …
Vard Vung Tau constructs a new CSOV for Edda Wind Read More
Photo: Facebookpage of the Malaysian Embassy HelsinkiThe Malaysian Embassy in Helsinki, currently chairing the ASEAN Helsinki Committee for 2024, has taken steps to strengthen ties between Southeast Asia and Scandinavia. …
ASEAN and Finland forge new ties through Malaysian Embassy initiative Read More
Yesterday hundreds of Vietnamese students gathered at Nguyen Sieu School in Hanoi to mark the launch of the “Denmark in Your Eyes 2024” painting contest, which has been taking place …
Green initiatives is the theme for this year’s “Denmark in your eyes” painting contest Read More
Finnish tech giant Nokia and Vietnam’s leading telecom provider Viettel have announced plans to jointly deploy 5G equipment across 22 provinces in Vietnam by the end of 2024. This marks …
Nokia and Viettel roll out 5G across Vietnam Read More
Visit to Denmark Last week, Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyễn Minh Hằng visited Denmark, bringing an invitation from Vietnam’s Prime Minister for Danish participation in the P4G Summit in Hanoi, …
Denmark and Vietnam boost P4G role for global climate action Read More
From humble beginnings as a personal gym trainer in Hanoi to setting up a manufacturing plant of bespoke gym equipment in Bangkok, it has been a long and interesting journey …
Fysik: Swedish-Thai designer and producer of bespoke fitness gear Read More
Singapore is set to gain six new Asia-North Europe shipping routes, while Maersk-controlled Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia will lose two, as part of a global reshuffle in shipping alliances. This …
Maersk shifts focus as Singapore gains six Europe routes Read More
Danish Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working with local partners in South and Southeast Asia can now apply for funding from the Danish Emergency Relief Fund (DERF) to assist flood-affected areas …
Danish civil society invited to apply for emergency flood relief funding Read More
Vietnam’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 received a boost through the Just Energy Transition Partnership. During a meeting on September 18 between Deputy Minister of Industry and …
Vietnam and Norway strengthen bilateral cooperation for energy transition Read More
In all the countries in Asia and in all the Nordic countries there are many children with a dual nationality whether or not it is legally registered. Imagine if we …
Let’s set up a Nordic-Asian Summer Kids exchange Read More
Vietnamese tech giant FPT has opened its first office in Stockholm, Sweden, marking a major step into the Nordic market. Located in Lindholmen Science Park, Gothenburg, the office aims to …
Vietnamese FPT opens new office in Sweden Read More
Typhoon Yagi has caused significant destruction in northern Vietnam over the past few days. The violent winds and rain have led to landslides, floods, and power outages in several cities. …
Typhoon Yagi: Videos show destructions in Vietnam, while death toll rises to 226 Read More