New library opens in Vietnam without books
A new kind of library has opened in Ho Chi Minh City, but without books, according to VOV World. The concept, known as a “Human Library”, is based on a …
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Danish-backed project in Vietnam turns food waste into vegetables
Food waste in Vietnam may soon become fresh vegetables for families in need. A new project supported by Denmark aims to turn organic waste into compost and use it to …
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Vietnam Police mediate motorbike collision between local taxi driver and Norwegian resident
A recent motorbike collision in Ho Chi Minh City prompted a unique reconciliation session facilitated by local traffic police, highlighting the importance of civility and communication in resolving disputes. The …
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Mad Wine Bar & Eatery: A Danish couple’s culinary journey in Vietnam
When ScandAsia first met Camilla Bailey and Casper Gustafsen it was back in 2020. This was before COVID-19 had truly taken its toll and many things were different back then. …
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Vietjet launches direct flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Jakarta
Vietjet has launched a direct route connecting HCMC to Jakarta, Indonesia, on Saturday, August 5. This is the airlines third direct service between Indonesia and Viẹtnam. With seven flights per …
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Ho Chi Minh City to host first river festival in August
The municipal Department of Tourism announced that Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam to host its first river festival on 4-6 August 2023 in various tourist sites of the city …
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NordCham Vietnam updates on Covid-19 situation
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce invites stakeholders to join an online conference for an update on the Covid-19 situation in Vietnam. The invitation says: Dear Members, Taking into account the …
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Vietnam’s paint industry is growing well
Construction of Norwegian paint maker JOTUN’s new $100 million water-based and powder coatings factory is expected to be completed this summer in Hiep Phuoc Industrial Park of Ho Chi Minh …
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Danish embassy and Aviation Group discussed cooperation opportunity with ACV
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam and Danish Aviation Group co-organized a meeting between Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) and 12 companies and organizations from Denmark to discuss opportunities for …
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Nordic embassies and HCM National Academy celebrated Nordic Day with Nordic Green Capitals seminar
To celebrate the Nordic Day, on 23 March 2021, the Nordic Embassies in Vietnam (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden), in coordination with the National Academy of Politics jointly organized a …
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Ambassador Måwe met with cultural counterparts in HCMC
On 20 January 2021 the Swedish ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Ann Måwe released a memo on a meeting with cultural counterparts in Ho Chi Minh City, as follow: Productive days …
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Norwegian Scatec Solar ASA – SN Power to acquire its first wind farm in Vietnam
The Norwegian SN Power AS, has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in the 39.4 MW Dam Nai Wind Power Joint Stock Company in Vietnam from …
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Ambassador Måwe visited Tuoi Tre’s newspaper in Ho Chi Minh City
On 29 October 2020 he Swedish Ambassador Ann Måwe noted another positive journey in Vietnam in her memo that said: I kicked off my business trip to Ho Chi Minh …
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NordCham’s get together event is back on 30 Oct
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam announced on 14 October 2020 that their monthly get together event is back in Ho Chi Minh City. Organizing together with European Chamber …
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Nordcham and Danish Alumni Network in Vietnam invites to Alumni event in Ho Chi Minh City
The Nordic Alumni and Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam announced an event to take place on 31st of October with the title “Work the Nordic Way”. The networking and …
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Konecranes won another order from Vietnam
Finland-based Konecranes said it has won another order from Ben Nghe Port in Vietnam for two BOXHUNTER RTG cranes. The cranes will be delivered in cooperation with Telin Group JSC …
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Ann Måwe – Sweden’s new Ambassador to Vietnam
For the third time in a row seasoned diplomat Ms. Ann Måwe has been awarded the job she applied for within the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This time the …
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Danish ambassador and UN representative participated in Vietnam corruption barometer 2019 forum
The Launching of the Vietnam Corruption Barometer (VCB 2019) had more than 120 delegates attended two events, on 7 January in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on 9 January …
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All set for Nordic Crayfish Party in Vietnam
For the 20th time the Nordic Business Community in Ho Chi Minh are hosting an annual Crayfish Party on Saturday 28 September 2019 from 18:00 – 22:00. Crayfish has been …
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Innovative Finnish solutions at Saigon Innovation Week
During 23-28 October Embassy of Finland in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Ministry of Science and Technology and Vietnam-Finland Innovation Partnership Programme – IPP organised the ‘HCMC Innovation Startup and …
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Vietnam: Creative Festival kicks off
On 21 July, the Vietnam Creative Festival 2016 commenced in Ho Chi Minh City. The festival promotes creative startup businesses and will look for a team of entrepreneuers that will represent Vietnam …
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Ho Chi Minh City leader and Danish ambassador discusses cooperation
In mid-July 2016, Danish Ambassador Charlotte Laursen met with General Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, H.E. Mr. Dinh La Thang. During his reception the Secretary shared his …
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