Keyword: "Norway"

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang described the 55 years of their diplomatic relationship as a journey of more than half a century nurtured by trust, sincerity and a shared aspiration for peace and development.

Vietnam has recently transitioned to a two-tier local administration system, similar to models in many countries. Regardless of the number of administrative tiers, maintaining public trust in the State and public agencies is essential, said Hilde Solbakken, Norway’s Ambassador to Vietnam.

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

Norway wishes to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam in areas such as trade, sustainable fisheries, green energy, the marine economy, green transition and the development of a circular economy.

The Deputy Minister highly appreciated the efforts of Solbakken and the Norwegian Embassy in promoting the bilateral ties, and agreed that the two sides should further leverage each other’s strengths and needs to open up new cooperation opportunities, particularly in green transition, circular economy and climate change response.

The export volume of fresh Norwegian salmonids to Vietnam reached about 7,500 tonnes as of November 2025, representing a 42% increase compared to the same period last year.

The EFTA bloc, comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, has a relatively small population but a combined GDP of about 1.3 trillion EUR (1.5 trillion USD), high living standards, and strong demand for high-quality products.

Funded by the WWF in Norway through WWF-Vietnam, the training centre for sustainable tourism practices provides knowledge on alternatives to plastic, environmentally friendly tourism management and training methods, and tours designed to minimise plastic use for both students and local communities, and serves as a hub linking businesses, educational institutions and stakeholders to build a green tourism ecosystem in Hue.

The event comes as the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the EFTA is close to being signed.

Vietnam sees clear opportunities for sustainable development. Developing renewable energy including wind and solar power is an inevitable direction to ensure energy security, meet commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and respond to climate change.

State President Luong Cuong on May 17 sent a message of congratulations to King of Norway Harald V on the occasion of the European country’s Constitution Day (May 17, 1814 – 2025).

Vietnam attaches importance to its friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Norway, and welcomes the two sides moving towards signing a Letter of Intent on establishing a green strategic partnership to enhance collaboration in green transition, circular economy, and climate change adaptation, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang.

Leaders of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on April 17 met with a visiting delegation from the Embassies of Canada, New Zealand, Norway, and Switzerland to discuss issues related to erosion, climate change, migration, and the city's current needs for support and cooperation.

The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is among the solutions that will help Vietnam realise its ambition of boosting the circular economy and green transition, according to Deputy Head of Mission at the Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam Mette Moglestue.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan’s official visits to Denmark and Norway from November 20-25 was an opportunity for Vietnam to consolidate the friendship with its traditional partners, while bolstering cooperation amidst rapid changes in the world and development in each country, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang has said.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan had a meeting with Crown Prince of Norway Haakon Magnus in Oslo on November 23 (local time) as part of her ongoing visit to the northern European country.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan’s visit to Norway is expected to create a new momentum for the development of bilateral relations, Vietnamese Ambassador Dinh Nho Hung told Vietnam News Agency.

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has called on Norway to invest in developing the electric vehicle (EV) battery industry, in the context that the Southeast Asian nation attempts to build a national EV ecosystem.

A seminar themed "Norway-Vietnam: Strengthening Cooperation in Maritime Aquaculture" was held in Nha Trang city, the central province of Khanh Hoa on June 5.