News and events
Ambassador Grete Lochen's address at the National Interfaith Conference in Vietnam on Environmental Protection and Climate Change Responses
On 14 October, Ambassador Grete Løchen attended the National Conference to promote the role of faith-based organisations in environmental protection and climate change responses together with political leaders, and leaders from faith-based organizations of 16 religions in Vietnam. Below is the full text of Ambassador's address at the Conference.
Regional OPTOCE Project launched in Vietnam
Ambassador Grete Løchen's speech at the launch of the Regional OPTOCE Project on October the 4th 2019, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Vacancy: Seeking Vietnamese speaking visa officer for the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand
The Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok has become a regional hub for immigration cases from South-east Asia, and processes visa applications from Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Philippines, Indonesia, East-Timor, Malaysia and Brunei. Due to this expansion, the Embassy is seeking a qualified and highly motivated team member for their visa section.
Are you planning to travel to Norway and need a visa or residence permit?
As of the 6th of August 2019, applications for a visitor’s visa or residence permit to Norway submitted in Vietnam will be sent to the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, which will become a regional hub for immigration cases from South-east Asia.
Vietnam - Norway Joint Statement
Full text of the Vietnam - Norway joint statement.
The Mine Ban Convention - 20 years of protection
Full text of the Ambassador's Speech on behalf of Norway as Presidency of the Mine Ban Convention at the dinner reception of the Regional Seminar on Landmines, Cluster Munitions and Explosive Remnants of War. Vientiane, Lao PDR, 29 – 30 April
Amendments to the Children Act and the Citizenship Act on parentage and citizenship for children born outside Norway came into force
On 1 April, amendments to the Children Act and the Citizenship Act on parentage and citizenship for children born outside Norway came into force.
Norway increases contribution to Green Climate Fund
Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein is giving priority to the Green Climate Fund as a channel for funding Norway’s climate-related efforts in developing countries in the coming years. Norway is hosting a replenishment meeting for the Fund in Oslo on 4-5 April.
Den 1. april ikraftsettes endringer i barnelova og statsborgerloven om foreldreskap og statsborgerskap for barn født i utlandet.
First woman to win the Abel Prize
Karen Uhlenbeck, an US mathematician becomes the first woman who wins the Abel Prize for her fundamental work in geometric analysis and gauge theory, which has dramatically changed the mathematical landscape
The Ibsen Scholarships 2019-2020
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2019 Holberg Prize and Nils Klim Prize Laureates Named
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Norway's New Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (2019 - 2022)
Today, 11 January, the Norwegian Government's new Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (2019 - 2022) is launched. With the new Plan, Norway commits to continue to strengthen women's participation in peace and security efforts and women's rights in conflict settings. We will increase our efforts in strategic phases of peacemaking.
The Norwegian Parliament votes in favour of dual citizenship
Dual citizenship could be allowed by 2020.
Norway to take over presidency of the Mine Ban Treaty
The Mine Ban Treaty is perhaps the most successful multilateral arms-related treaty in recent times. It was adopted in Oslo on 18 September 1997 and signed by more than 100 countries in Ottawa on 3 December the same year.
Ambassador Grete Løchen presenting her credentials to President H.E. Nguyen Phu Trong
On 17 November 2018, Norway’s Ambassador to Vietnam Grete Løchen presented her credentials to the President of Vietnam, H.E. Nguyen Phu Trong, officially starting her 4-year posting in Vietnam
Ambassador Message
On the occasion of the 47th anniversary of the establishment of Norway-Vietnam diplomatic relation, Ambassador Grete Løchen delivered her first message on the bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
Norway-Vietnam Business Summit on Marine Rest Raw Materials Processing
Rest Raw Material Processing - Potential for Norway-Vietnam Cooperation
The United Nations Day 2018. Let’s celebrate cooperation!
On this UN Day, let’s celebrate cooperation! If we are to solve the greatest challenges of our time, we need more – not less – international cooperation.
Solar Seminar with EVN PECC1 on 15 October
Ambassador Designate Grete Løchen attended and delivered the speech at the Seminar "Norwegian solutions for solar power". The event was arranged by the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi, Innovation Norway, and the Power Engineering Consulting JSC 1 under the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN PECC1).
Norwegian Fisheries Seminar on 1-2 October
The Seminar was co-organised by the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi, Innovation Norway and the Vietnamese Department of Fisheries. Speakers from Norway’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Fisheries; Directorate of Fisheries; and Norwegian companies discuss how Norway effectively combats illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing, and uses satellite and other technologies for this. Below is Ambassador Designate Grete Løchen's opening remarks at the Seminar.