Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
After four years in Hanoi, Norwegian ambassador Hilde Solbakken is concluding her term in Vietnam. The ambassador paid a farewell visit to Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade on 8 …
Norwegian ambassador Hilde Solbakken concludes four years in Vietnam Read More
Norway and Vietnam have signed a “Green Strategic Partnership” aimed at boosting cooperation on climate and sustainable industries. The Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam said in a press release. The agreement …
Norway and Vietnam team up on green projects together Read More
Norway’s ambassador to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken, has emphasised the importance of transparency and public participation as Vietnam rolls out changes to its local governance system, according to VietnamPlus. She said …
Norwegian ambassador on Vietnam’s new local system: Trust and transparency are key Read More
Vietnam is looking to improve access to public services by learning from Nordic countries’ use of digital solutions, VnEconomy reports. The country is currently working to streamline its administrative system …
Vietnam plans easier access to public services using Nordic digital solutions Read More
Vietnam and Norway are set to strengthen cooperation in green transition, circular economy and climate change response as the two countries prepare to mark 55 years of diplomatic relations in …
Vietnam and Norway step up green cooperation ahead of 55-year anniversary Read More
Norway’s ambassador to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken, has highlighted marine spatial planning as a key tool for developing a sustainable ocean economy, drawing on Norway’s experience in fisheries, aquaculture and offshore …
Norway highlights marine planning as key to sustainable ocean economy in Vietnam Read More
A special screening of the Norwegian feature film Sentimental Value took place at the National Cinema Center in Hanoi on Tuesday 25 November. The screening was part of the European …
Norwegian film premieres at European Film Festival in Hà Nội Read More Norway’s ambassador to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken, has highlighted women’s leadership as a key theme in Norway–Vietnam cooperation. In a Vietnam News article marking 54 years of diplomatic ties, she focused …
Norwegian ambassador in Vietnam highlights women’s leadership in bilateral cooperation 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
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
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
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
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
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
The Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish ambassadors in Vietnam stress the importance of a more including future for LGBTIQ+-people in Vietnam, during this years Hanoi Pride. “Let’s gather and celebrate …
Nordic ambassadors in support of Hanoi Pride Read More
Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Hilde Solbakken, Ambassador Norway to Vietnam and Laos, and Kjell Tormod Pettersen, Ambassador Norway to ASEAN, all participated in a high …
Norway co-organized energy meeting in Laos Read More
Norway’s Ambassador, Hilde Solbakken, recently met with the Minister of Environment and Natural Resources (MONRE) of Vietnam, Dang Quoc Khanh. Both parties discussed several areas including climate change adaptation, green …
Norwegian Ambassador meets with Minister of Environment and Natural Resources of Vietnam Read More
A seminar, “Norway-Vietnam: Strengthening Cooperation in Marine Aquaculture” was held in Nha Trang city, Vietnam on Monday, 5 June 2023 to promote further cooperation in the fishery sector as both …
Norway and Vietnam promote marine aquaculture cooperation Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) recently organized a workshop to discuss the developing offshore wind power and marine spatial planning toward the blue economy …
Norway and Vietnam discuss developing offshore wind power and marine spatial planning Read More
The Nordic Embassies in Vietnam of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden recently organized a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City this week to share with Vietnam their experiences in green …
Nordic countries share experiences in green solutions to Vietnam Read More
From February 28 to March 1, 2023, Mr. Erling Rimestad, Secretary of State of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will pay a visit to Vietnam. On this occasion, the …
Vietnam – Norway: Promoting bilateral cooperation in the field of seafood Read More
The Embassy of Norway in Hanoi along with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) co-hosted a seminar “Norway-Vietnam: Cooperation opportunities in aquaculture and seafood” on 28 February 2023 …
Norway and Vietnam boost cooperation in aquaculture and seafood export Read More
The Ambassadors and Chargé d’affaires designated to Vietnam of the G4 countries including Norway, New Zealand, Canada, and Switzerland recently visited “Village Chance”, a complex of schools and apartments for …
Ambassadors from Norway and other three of G4 countries visit school for disabled kids in Vietnam Read More
Norwegian Ambassador designated to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken, recently joined “Employers’ Workshop: Engaging Employers in Apprenticeship and other Work-based Training Opportunities” on Tuesday, 13 December 2022. According to the Norwegian Embassy …
Norway takes part in “Employers Workshop” in Vietnam Read More
The Vietnamese Minister of Public Security, General To Lam, organized a reception to welcome the new Norwegian Ambassador designated to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken on Monday, 14 November 2022. According to …
Vietnamese Minister of Public Security welcomes new Norwegian Ambassador Read More
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) organized a policy discussion on the subjects of human rights and climate change as well as launched a new project to improve Vietnam’s implementation …
Norway supports Vietnam on improving multiple sectors with UNDP Read More