Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Danish Chamber of Commerce invites you to their upcoming webinar titled “Logistics Shanghai April 2022 – Disruptions and Challenges” on 20 April. More about the webinar, DCCC writes: Due …
Briefing about Logistics Shanghai April 2022 – Disruptions and Challenges Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Manila is inviting the Finnish Business Community to participate in the webinar ‘NOW (New Opportunities Waiting) in Davao City: Investment Opportunities for Finnish Businesses’ on …
Learn more about new opportunities waiting in Davao City for the Finnish Business Community Read More
Last week, Sweden’s Ambassador to the Philippines Annika Thunborg visited the NGO Islamic Relief in Cotabato City to discuss the projects funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). …
Ambassador Thunborg and NGO Islamic Relief discussed SIDA funded projects in Cotabato City Read More
Denmark Asia Business alliance (DABA) invites you to join the second webinar out of a series of four webinars in 2022, where you will get a chance to meet the …
DABAs ‘Meet the Chambers’ continues with Indonesia & Cambodia Read More
This week, Denmark’s Ambassador to Indonesia Lars Bo Larsen visited the capital of Indonesia’s West Java province Bandung to meet with West Java Governor, Ridwan Kamil. According to the Embassy of …
Ambassador Lars Bo Larsen visited Bandung to meet with West Java Governor Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China will be the first-ever Chamber of Commerce to launch operations in the Metaverse, according to this news release. “We were the first foreign …
SwedCham to open first-ever Chamber of Commerce in the Metaverse Read More
On Friday 6 May, Norwegian citizens with passports that are about to expire, have expired, or are full will have the opportunity to renew them in Cambodia as the Norwegian Embassy …
Opportunity to renew passport for Norwegians in Phnom Penh Read More
On 13 April, the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi, UNDP, and the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE) under MONRE jointly organized the official launch …
Official launching of Stockholm+50 National Consultations in Vietnam Read More
The Swedish company Zinzino has announced the launch of its business in Singapore as a strategic next step in the company’s global expansion plan. Zinzino is a direct sales company …
Zinzino announces the launch of Singapore as next step in their global expansion Read More
If you watch the movie “Fantastic Creatures 3: Dumbledore’s Secrets” at the cinema in China, you will miss a very special scene between Danish Mads Mikkelsen and American actor Jude …
Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen censored in China: Gay scenes removed Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce China invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled “Manufacturing in China – Best Practices for Handling Uncertainty and Shaping the Future Footprint” on 20 …
Learn more about manufacturing in China Read More
Myanmar Institute for Integrated Development (MIID) promotes participation and empowerment of local women through ‘Women Saving Groups’ in villages in Southern Shan State in Myanmar. In a recent statement, the Embassy …
Denmark supports MIID in empowering women of the rural communities in Myanmar Read More
On 3 April, Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) Vietnam Country Director Jan Erik Støa attended an event to celebrate the International Mine Awareness Day held by Quang Tri Provincial Mine Action …
NPA Vietnam Country Director attended event in celebration of International Mine Awareness Day Read More
It’s been over ten days since a resident of Danish Cathrine Mosegaard Hansen’s apartment complex tested positive for covid-19. That is why she is now locked up inside her apartment …
Danish woman in lockdown in Shanghai – The front gate is locked Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites you to join their upcoming event titled “Offshore Outlook – Delisting of Chinese companies, SPACs and more” on 26 April. More about the event, …
Join the Offshore Outlook – Delisting of Chinese companies, SPACs, and more Read More
Last week, the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia visited Riau Islands to continue the discussion on how Denmark can support the green transition and sustainable waste management in the province as part …
Denmark visited Seven Clean Seas on Riau Islands to discuss green transition Read More
On 1 April, a delegation from the Embassy of Finland in Hanoi led by Ambassador Keijo Norvanto visited the Vietnam National University of Forestry, the Embassy informs. Ambassador Norvanto is the …
Finland fosters collaboration in forestry in Vietnam Read More
A voter from the Philippines who is registered in Sweden recently received two ballots for the overseas election from the Embassy of the Philippines in Stockholm. Reporting on the case, …
Embassy admits ‘human error’ after Filipino voters in Sweden receive 2 ballots Read More
Last week, national staff from the Norwegian Embassy in Yangon joined the field monitoring visit of the UN-led LIFT project in Rakhine State and met different project partners and beneficiaries. …
Norway participated in field monitoring visit of the UN-lead LIFT project in Rakhine State Read More
For World Health Day on 7 April, the Embassy of Denmark in China published the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration’s campaign song “What the Fuck is a Legume” with Chinese subtitles. The …
Music video promotes sustainable diet and culinary exchange between Denmark and China Read More
On April 7, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai hosted a reception for Finland’s Ambassador to Vietnam Keijo Norvanto. During the reception, Chairman Phan …
Finland and Ho Chi Minh City step up cooperation Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled “Maersk – Global Supply Chains in Transformation” on April 27. More about the webinar, DBAS writes: At …
DBAS webinar: Maersk – Global Supply Chains in Transformation Read More
Chinese authorities are currently fighting a new wave of infections and in Shanghai, that means an introduction of the strictest lockdowns since the virus first broke out in Wuhan. The …
Employees at Danish company’s factory in Shanghai went into isolation to keep production going Read More
The Johan Castberg FPSO vessel Bømlafjorden arrived on 8 April in Norway. The vessel was built in Singapore by Sembcorp Marine and the arrival in Norway happened approximately two years …
Equinor’s Johan Castberg FPSO arrives in Norway from Singapore Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to the Philippines Bjørn Jahnsen recently met with the heads of Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA), Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE), and the Ministry …
Norway discussed peacebuilding in BARMM Read More
In the summer of 2021, Telenor and Axiata signed an agreement to merge their mobile operations Digi and Celcom in Malaysia into a new company called Celcom Digi Berhad with, …
Telenor’s giant merger in Malaysia under the microscope Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled ‘Navigating SME Support and Funding Opportunities in Hong Kong’ on 14 April. More about the …
Learn more about navigating SME support and funding opportunities in Hong Kong Read More
Last week, Danish Princess Marie visited Cambodia to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of DanChurchAid, which she is a protector of. The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok, which also covers Cambodia shares …
Danish Princess Marie celebrated DanChurchAid’s 100 anniversary in Cambodia Read More
Rainbow Community Kampuchea (RoCK) recently visited the Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh to present a civil society report on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) …
RoCK presented civil society´s report at the Embassy of Sweden Section Office in Phnom Penh Read More
The Swedish furniture maker IKEA has opened its 6th store in Indonesia, at Jakarta’s Mall Taman Anggrek. Sweden’s Ambassador to Indonesia Marina Berg and Chief Development Officer Mulia Property Development …
IKEA opens 6th Store in Indonesia Read More
During a recent trip to Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate the Nordic Day Finland’s Ambassador to Vietnam Keijo Norvanto also visited KONE Academy, the Embassy of Finland in Hanoi shares. …
Ambassador Keijo Norvanto visited KONE Academy in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
The DCCC and partners invite to their upcoming webinar covering an overview of the recent IP-related legal developments in China on 12 April. More about the webinar, DCCC writes: On …
DCCC and partner’s webinar: Overview of the recent IP-related legal developments in China Read More
In the monthly DCCC, the Danish Chamber of Commerce China brings an update from the Danish Mission in China. The update reads: SME support for Danish companies in China The …
April updates from Danish Mission in China Read More
While announcing Finnair Traffic Performance in March 2022, the airline notes that covid-19 still has an impact on passenger traffic figures, especially in the Asian market and the closure of …
Covid-19 impact and war in Ukraine affect Finnair’s passenger traffic figures for Asia Read More
A 12 member Swedish parliamentary delegation arrived on 10 April in Taiwan for a five-day visit to enhance the bilateral relationship between Sweden and Taiwan, media Focus Taiwan reports citing a Ministry …
Swedish delegation visits Taiwan to enhance cooperation and exchanges Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for April 2022 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia 220400
ScandAsia Magazine April 2022 Read More
The Nordic Centre, Fudan University recently announced the opening of the Nordic Centre Seed Funding for Sino-Nordic Research Collaboration where researchers from member universities of the Nordic Centre can apply. …
ToR-Seed funding for Sino-Nordic research collaborations is open for applications Read More
The Danish sailor priest Rebecca Holm recently visited the Danish flagged vessel Nakssov Maersk when it docked in Hong Kong. Rebecca Holm shares that she was well-received by Sean and Captain Morten …
Danish sailors priest visited Danish flagged vessel in Hong Kong Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites its members to the free event “Let’s Meet – Fashion and supply chain challenges in the light of the pandemic” on 19 …
SwedCham HK event: “Fashion and supply chain challenges in the light of the pandemic” Read More
The annual Nordic Ambassador Round-Table was proudly held on 31 March at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the Nordic Chamber of Commerce Vietnam informs. The event was attended by the four Nordic …
The Nordic Ambassador Round-Table 2022 in Hanoi was a success Read More
The Norwegian woman who went missing on 6 April while diving off the tiny Malaysian island Pulau Tokong Sanggol has been found. The three other Europeans part of her group …
Norwegian woman rescued off Malaysian island, other three Europeans still missing Read More
Remote working is no longer a trend – it’s a common lifestyle. During the COVID-19 pandemic, 70% of full-time employees worked from home. Millions of workers adapted to the idea of …
The Ultimate Digital Nomad Guide to Southeast Asia Read More
The latest episode in YLE’s documentary podcast “This happened” (Det här hände) is about Anh Nguyen Nhu who moved from a big city in Vietnam, to the small town of Närpes when …
Anh Nguyen Nhu came to Finland at 17 – now he works as an interpreter in Närpes Read More
In connection with International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action on 4 April, Norway’s Ambassador to Vietnam Grete Lochen participated in a conference on post-remediation landmines after …
Ambassador Lochen on Vietnam’s first all-female demining team and Norway’s priorities in mine action Read More
Six leading companies have formed a partnership that aims to establish Asia’s first green e-methanol plant which converts captured biogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) into green e-methanol, a low carbon fuel, …
Maersk and multinational group to establish pilot green methanol plant in South East Asia Read More
The Finnish Business Council Shanghai invites you to join their upcoming event covering HR Management in China on 12 April. More about the online and offline event, FBCS writes: …
FBCS invites to event covering HR Management in China Read More
Indonesia participated in the annual meeting of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Sweden Chapter on 2 April in Stockholm. At this meeting, representatives of the Indonesian Embassy in Stockholm …
Indonesia participated in PATA Sweden Chapter annual meeting 2022 Read More
On 4 April, Norway’s Ambassador to Malaysia Morten Paulsen met with the Chief Minister of Penang, YAB Chow Kon Yeow. The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur shares that the Ambassador also had …
Ambassador Paulsen discusses bilateral relationship in Malaysia Read More
While large parts of the world are adapting to everyday life without covid-19, the hope was that the flow in the supply chains would improve. But an infection boom in …
Norwegian expert says the global supply crisis is getting worse following shutdowns in China Read More
Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Dr. Amy Khor and Norway’s Ambassador to Singapore H.E Eivind S. Homme jointly opened the TOMRA Resource Transformation Centre last …
TOMRA Resource Transformation Centre opens in Singapore Read More