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Finland accepts Vietnam’s newly issued passport with added information

The Finish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided to recognise Vietnam’s newly issues passport as long as information about the holder’s place of birth is properly added and stamped in the passport.

NA Chairman witnesses signing of deals between Vietnamese and European firms

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue witnessed the handover of donations of medical supplies to Vietnam and the signing of several agreements between Vietnamese and European businesses at a ceremony held in Helsinki on September 11.

Vietnam repatriates 1,000 citizens on three days

Vietnam has been continuing repatriating its citizens from countries affected by the novel coronavirus, bringing home as many as 1,000 people on June 4-6.

How Vietnam sacrifices economy to protect its people?

Taking tough measures for the safety of people has become the government's top priority.

Finland helps Vietnam build carbon neutral municipalities

Vietnam and Finland signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Hanoi on December 16 on the building of carbon neutral municipalities (HINKU) and held a consultation seminar on the project.

HCM City, Finland to strengthen ties in education

Standing Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem had a meeting with Director General at the Finnish National Agency for Education Olli Pekka Heinonen on August 13 to discuss cooperation in education.

Finland wins Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2019

The team from Finland won the trophy of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2019 at the final round in the central city on July 6’s night.

Nokia plans to cut up to 310 jobs, halt VR camera development

 Nokia plans to reduce up to 310 jobs from its Nokia Technologies unit and halt development of its virtual reality camera “OZO” and hardware, the Finnish company said on Tuesday.

Suspected killer of Vietnamese woman under RoK police interrogation

Suspected killer of Vietnamese woman under RoK police interrogation; Vietnam wins 7 awards at int’l robotics competition; Air traffic controllers suspended for weak English skills; Pollution forces students wear face masks in class

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 14/11

 Cut in gold jewellery export tax proposed; Panasonic opens new factory in Binh Duong; Saigon Co.op makes Asia Pacific top 10 retailer list; Slow site clearance hits WB-funded project; Support industry to receive tax cuts

Finland to help VN develop smart cities

VietNamNet Bridge – Finland's Minister of Economic Affairs said yesterday that his country would help Viet Nam achieve ambitious targets for smart and green cities by providing assistance in sustainable urban planning,

Vietnam agrees air services, military support with Finland

Minister of Transport Dinh La Thang and Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs Jan Vapaavuori signed an air services agreement yesterday to allow civil aviation companies from both sides to enjoy the right to operate in each others air space.

Political News 21/10

 President confident about trade with RoK; New Indonesian President values ties with Vietnam; Law on Public Investment prevents ineffective investment; Deputy PM receives Russian medical scientists

Vietnam, Finland sign air transport agreement

 Minister of Transport Dinh La Thang and Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs Jan Vapaavuori signed a bilateral agreement on air transport between the two countries on October 20 in Hanoi.

Finland backs EU-VN free trade deal

 Finland supported the acceleration of the signing of a free-trade agreement between Viet Nam and the European Union and the bloc's recognition of Viet Nam as a market economy, Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb said yesterday.

Deputy PM Hai to visit Netherlands, Finland

 Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai, at the invitation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Republic of Finland, is making final preparations for a five day visit from September 22-26.

Deadliest air crash in Finland in decades leaves 8 dead

 A small plane specially designed for parachuting has crashed in Finland, and eight parachutists were killed in what was considered the deadliest air crash in this Nordic country in the last 30 years.

Finland develops hyperspectral camera for detecting skin cancer in seconds

The Technical Research Center of Finland VTT has developed a hyperspectral camera, which is capable to detect early stage of skin cancer, the Finnish Daily Helsingin Sanomat reported on Thursday.

France’s Arties Quartet to perform in Hanoi

France’s Arties Quartet music band will give a classical concert at the French Cultural Centre L’Espace on October 31 to mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between France and Vietnam.

Finnish band to debut in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dance and music collective Jari&Taika from Finland will make their first ever performances in Viet Nam next week.