Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Danish artist Jens Galschiøt has released a free blueprint on his famous sculpture ‘Pillar of Shame’ for people to 3D print their own copies and therefore annoy China, media Business …
Jens Galschiøt release a free blueprint for his sculpture so 3D printers can annoy China Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok is currently looking for a Senior Consular Officer. About the position, the Embassy writes: The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok is seeking to recruit …
Are you the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok’s new Senior Consular Officer? Read More
From 23 to 25 March, Team Europe Political Counselors from the Embassies of Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Belgium, Czechia, France, and Germany, together with EU’s Deputy Head of Delegation, Mr. Tihamér …
EU Team visited Cambidoa’s Kampot province Read More
The Chinese company Geely started test runs of green e-methanol vehicles earlier this week at the port of Aalborg in Denmark, media Xinhua writes. E-methanol is a sustainable, carbon-neutral, and renewable fuel …
Geely starts test runs of e-methanol vehicles in Denmark Read More
On 29 March, the Finnish Business Council Shanghai’s Annual General Meeting was held with participants joining the meeting both online and offline. The Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai informs that during …
New FBCS Board welcomes new Chairman and Vice-Chairman Read More
The 6th Political Dialogue under the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union (EU) and Indonesia took place on 22 March 2022 in Brussels. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs …
European Union and Indonesia hold 6th Political Dialogue Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore welcomes Jonas Millqvist who has joined the office as Co-Head for Origination Asia at EKF Danmarks Eksport Kredit. Jonas is from Sweden …
Meet the new Co-Head for Origination Asia at EKF Danmarks Eksport Kredit Read More
Luxury goods were flowing when Denmark’s Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod and five employees from the Ministry of Foreign affairs went on a long trip to Asia in November last year. …
Denmark’s Foreign Minister and colleagues spend DKK 1.2M on wild Asia trip Read More
The Danish wind turbine company Vestas, has secured a 100 MW order in Vietnam for an undisclosed project. According to this company announcement, the order covers supply, supervision of the installation, …
Vestas wins 100 MW order in Vietnam Read More
On Friday, March 18th, H&M opened its first store in Cambodia. The Swedish retailer said in this release that excited crowds waited in line with great enthusiasm to enter the first H&M …
H&M now open in Cambodia Read More
Karine Hirn is a veteran of the SwedCham HK Board and was first elected in 2014. In a recent article, the Chamber speaks to Karine about her job as Chief …
Meet SwedCham HK Board Member Karine Hirn Read More
Join the 5th episode of the Circular Economy Webinar on “Green Transition in Textile Industry” to gain insights into Experience from Finland & Thailand on 5 April. The event is …
Gain insight into experience from Finland and Thailand on Green Transition in Textile Industry Read More
Denmark is honored to be a trusted partner of Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture and sharing updates on the two nations’ cooperation on organic dairy development, the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia informs …
Denmark and Indonesia strengthen organic dairy development cooperation Read More
Thales, the supplier of Norwegian passports, has reported a shortage of raw materials and reduced production capacity, the Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur informs. The shortage of raw materials is due to …
Manufacturer of Norwegian passports reports reduced production capacity Read More
On 23 March, the Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur hosted a reception at the Norwegian Residence in conjunction with Offshore Technology Conference Asia 2022. About the reception, the Embassy notes that it …
Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur hosted reception in connection with OTC Asia 2022 Read More
A report from the Tibet Commission in Denmark directs harsh criticism at several authorities who have influenced Copenhagen’s Police’s crime against China-critical protesters, DR News writes. In the report, the Tibet Commission, …
New report criticizes Danish authorities for giving in to Chinese pressure during state visits Read More
Earlier this week, Local media reported that 47-year-old Toni Mikael from Finland was pushed by a guard outside a Pattaya bar and fell to the ground. Later, however, Pattaya police …
Pattaya Police: Drunk Finn was not pushed by a guard but fell over on his own outside bar Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled ‘Brand Wars: China Steps Up Against Trademark Squatters’ on April 8. More about the webinar, …
SwedCham HK webinar ‘Brand Wars: China Steps Up Against Trademark Squatters’ Read More
On 25 March, Telenor announced that the telecom giant had transferred the operational activities of Telenor Myanmar to M1 Group. In a release following the announcement, the Norwegian Forum for Development and …
Norway’s ForUM condemns the sale of Telenor Myanmar Read More
In a statement by the Spokesperson, the European Union deeply regrets the execution of Abdul Kahar bin Othman in Singapore. As the first execution to be carried out in more …
EU deeply regrets Singapore’s execution of Abdul Kahar bin Othman Read More
On 29 March at midnight, Denmark’s last remaining covid-19 entry restriction was lifted and all travelers regardless of vaccination status can now freely travel into the Nordic country. The last …
Denmark lift all entry restrictions Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore invites you to their upcoming webinar titled ‘Singapore Budget 2022 and Its Implications’ on 24 April. More about the webinar, FBC Singapore writes: Warmly welcome …
Learn more about Singapore Budget 2022 and its implications Read More
The Swedish-owned outsourcing firm Transcom Worldwide Philippines, Inc. has opened a new satellite office in Davao City called T:Space which will serve as a support center and backup space for …
Swedish-owned Transcom opens support space for work-from-home employees in Davao City Read More
An unidentified Swedish man in a wheelchair was recently told to stop begging for money in Pattaya and to instead contact the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok. Pattaya News reports that …
Broke Swede told to stop begging for money in Pattaya Read More
Last week, #EuatYourSchool 2022 was launched with EU Ambassador to Singapore, Iwona Piórko’s visit to Queensway Secondary School to meet secondary school students. The Embassy of Finland in Singapore shares that during …
EU Ambassador to Singapore launched #EUatYourSchool 2022 Read More
From 1 April 2022, all fully vaccinated travelers can enjoy quarantine-free entry into Singapore as the city-state is “taking a major step forward to restore air connectivity to the world …
Singapore to end quarantine for vaccinated foreign arrivals Read More
In a joint statement on Armed Forces Day in Myanmar, the EU and Foreign Ministers from 21 countries including, but not limited to, Norway and Iceland called on Myanmar’s military …
EU and 21 other countries call on Myanmar’s military to stop its violence and restore path to democracy Read More
After a one-year hiatus, the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce together with the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce are finally able to announce the date of their long-awaited Nordic spring lunch. The …
Joint Danish-Finnish Easter lunch in Bangkok Read More
China will very soon have to decide for itself which side of history it will stand on when it comes to the war in Ukraine. And if the regime in …
China under EU pressure to join ‘right side of history’ Read More
Last week, Norway’s Ambassador to Vietnam Grete Lochen, together with the Norwegian Honorary Consul Mr. Arild Haugan, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City’s …
Norwegian delegation visited the Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City’s People’s Committee Read More
In a recent member focus article, NBAS speaks to Carolyne Wallmark from StormGeos about her upbringing in Singapore and her years living in Scandinavia. 46-year-old Carolyne Wallmark is a native …
NBAS member Carolyne Wallmark on cultural differences between Singapore and Scandinavia Read More
There is so much Vietnam has a lot to offer for expats. With a rich culture and a low cost of living, it’s no wonder that so many travelers are …
3 Steps to Take Before Moving to Vietnam Read More
The 4th Nordic Day event series in Vietnam themed “ESG – Business model for sustainable development” took place on the afternoon of March 23 at the Ho Chi Minh National …
Lessons from Nordic countries on ESG – A Business model for sustainable development Read More
Last week, a delegation from the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia along with experts from the Danish Veterinary & Food Administration (Foedevarestyrelsen), Danish Agricultural Agency (Landbrugsstyrelsen) met with the Director General …
Denmark and Indonesia collaborate on organic dairy transformation roadmap Read More
Last week, the Swedish furniture giant announced the opening of its fourth store in Thailand. Posting on Facebook, IKEA said: “Get ready to meet the 4th IKEA store in Thailand! on …
IKEA to open the fourth store in Thailand Read More
“When will you move back to Denmark?” is a question that Danes abroad often encounter from the outside world. But what do you really answer if you have no plans …
Danes Worldwide: When Denmark is not home Read More
The Finnish telecommunication giant Nokia has announced that it has been selected by TIME dotCom (TIME) for the supply and delivery of a DWDM optical network in Malaysia. Nokia says …
Nokia selected by TIME dotCom to build high resilience cross-peninsular optical network in Malaysia Read More
The Joint Maritime Committee (JMC) of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (DCCP), the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI), the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the …
Sign up for the Joint Maritime Committee for March in the Philippines Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church Hong Kong’s super-assistant Torbjørn “Thor” Pedersen has after two years departed Hong Kong on his mission to visit every country in the world without flying. Thor …
Thor departs Hong Kong on his mission to visit every country in the world without flying Read More
The Danish shipping company Maersk has yet again lost containers at sea as 90 containers recently fell overboard the Maersk chartered vessel Dyros in a storm while on its way …
Maersk loses 90 containers during rough seas en route from China to the US Read More
Finnair has updated its traffic program for summer 2022, as the closure of Russian airspace impacts Finnair’s Asian traffic, the company says in this press release. Finnair connects customers from …
Finnair updates flights for summer 2022 – continue to serve key Asian destinations Read More
In a recent update, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce shared the main takeaway points from a press conference held on 21 March by the Chief Executive, Mrs. Carrie Lam on Hong …
SwedCham updates on travel restrictions to Hong Kong Read More
In a recent update, The Finnish Business Council Singapore announced the new Board which was elected for the next term at FBC’s Annual General Meeting 2022 on March 16th at HUONE. …
FBC Singapore announces newly elected Board members Read More
The Norwegian telecom giant Telenor wrote in a stock exchange announcement on 25 March, that the sale of its Myanmar business has now been completed. According to the announcement, Telenor has …
Telenor: The sale of Telenor Myanmar has been completed Read More
Metaverse? VR-glasses? Not really sure what everyone is talking about, or do you want to learn more? SwedCham and FinnCham, together with Immersal, invite you to join their upcoming webinar …
Learn more about Metaverse Beyond the Hype: Unleashing the Potential of Augmented Reality Read More
Denmark’s Ambassador to the Philippines Grete Sillasen recently met with Managing Director of Svitzer AMEA (Asia, Middle-East & Africa) Nicolai Vinther Friis to discuss Liquified Natural Gas cooperation in the …
Denmark and Svitzer AMEA talked Liquified Natural Gas cooperation in the Philippines Read More
Last week, Finland’s Ambassador to Vietnam Keijo Norvanto visited the two major towns of Pleiku and Kon Tum located in the central highlands of Vietnam. The Embassy of Finland in Hanoi informs …
Ambassador Keijo Norvanto discussed wastewater drainage and treatment projects in Vietnam Read More
In the Embassy of Finland in Beijing’s new blog post, Press Secretary Timo Sysiö writes about the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games in Beijing. The 2022 Winter Olympics were …
Press Secretary Timo Sysiö on the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games in Beijing Read More
A celebrated business leader says goodbye when Jørgen Mads Clausen resigns as chairman of the board of Danfoss on 25 March. In an interview with Avisen Danmark’s business editor, he …
Interview with Jørgen Mads Clausen: “I have globalized Danfoss” Read More
On 22 March, the Danish transmission system operator, Energinet, co-signed a three-year framework cooperation agreement with the world’s biggest transmission system operator, State Grid Corporation of China. The company says …
Energinet and State Grid Corporation of China sign three-year framework cooperation agreement Read More