Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Golfer Nanna Koerstz Madsen has written herself into the history books as the first Dane ever to win an LPGA Tour title after she won the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament …
First Danish golfer wins LPGA tournament in Thailand Read More
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) and Vietnam National Mine Action Centre (VNMAC) recently conducted an administrator training course on Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA) in Vietnam. The course was …
NPA and VNMAC successfully conducted IMSMA administrator training course Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce China invites you to get the exclusive first look at Saxo’s Bank’s Q2 Outlook on 29 March. More about the webinar, DCCC writes: Saxo Bank’s …
Get the exclusive first look at Saxo’s Bank’s Q2 Outlook Read More
Last week, the Chinese EV maker Xpeng launched its website in Denmark which makes it possible for Danish customers to reserve the Xpeng P5 online, and in April, the company …
Xpeng’s P5 electric car now available in Denmark Read More
Jian Wu was six years old when he fled China in 1989 with his parents. The family traveled from Japan to Thailand and on to Germany, before settling in Denmark …
Chinese restaurant owner in Denmark provides free meals to all Ukraine refugees Read More
In 1907, H.M. King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) spent a summer in Norway, traveling through the country for a full month. Over 100 years later his great great granddaughter Thanphuying Sirikitiya …
Royal book launch celebrates 115 years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Norway Read More
Last week, with the financial support of the Norwegian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, UN Women and the Norwegian Embassy in Yangon jointly launched the Facilitator’s Handbook on Women and Peace virtually. The …
Norway and UN Women jointly launched Facilitator’s Handbook on Women and Peace in Myanmar Read More
On 10 March, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok hosted a press conference in cooperation with Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Ltd. where leading doctors and opinion leaders discussed innovation in diabetes treatment …
Denmark and Thailand continue strong collaboration within healthcare Read More
China has introduced new test requirements upon entry for vaccinations, the Embassy of Denmark in China informs. The new requirements mean that from 14 March onwards, vaccinated travelers must present two PCR …
China update entry test requirements for vaccinated travelers Read More
In a recent interview, SwedCham Hong Kong speaks to their new General Manager, Gabriella Augustsson, and learns more about her background, her visions for the chamber, and plans for 2022. Gabriella …
Meet SwedCham HK’s General Manager Gabriella Augustsson Read More
Many well-educated expats are leaving Hong Kong due to the former British colony’s tough “zero-Covid” restrictions and the local EU office estimates that 10 percent have left the area since …
Expats are fleeing Hong Kong due to virus chaos Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites its members to a chat with Leon Wang, Executive Vice President – International and China President of Astra Zeneca on 14 March. More …
Join SwedCham for a chat with Executive Vice President International and CEO China of AstraZeneca Read More
Earlier this week, the Norwegian Embassy in Beijing hosted an event to celebrate the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics and to promote social inclusiveness while also sharing practices to protect the …
Norwegian Embassy in China celebrated Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore invites you to UPM Exclusive Evening on 28 at HUONE Singapore. More about the event, FBC Singapore writes: UPM will share its business story covering …
Sign up for the UPM Exclusive Evening in Singapore Read More
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund recently decided to exclude the Chinese sportswear company Li Ning Co Ltd due to concerns over human rights violations. Allegations China denies and warns that the …
China criticizes Norges Bank for excluding Chinese Sportswear company Read More
On 8 March, the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi re-launched ‘Global Guy Talk’ at the Swedish Residence. At the event, which addressed a small crowd representing government agencies, UN, civil society, private …
Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi re-launched ‘global guy talk’ Read More
A new study in The Lancet shows that the pandemic is estimated to have claimed 18.2 million lives worldwide. That is more than three times more than previous data has …
Study: Iceland, Norway, and Singapore had no excess mortality during the pandemic Read More
The LEGO Group recently reported earnings for the full year of 2021 which show that revenue for the year grew 27 percent versus 2020 to DKK 55.3 billion and consumer …
LEGO Group achieves strong growth boosted by new stores in China Read More
This year, Nordic Maritime will focus on promoting the Nordic sustainable shipping and port operations, OceanTech, green maritime innovations, and show how we support businesses, research, and academic cooperation with …
Nordic Maritime 2022: Green Transition to a Sustainable Ocean Economy Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok is offering a six-month internship for a Norwegian university or college student interested in Asian politics and foreign services at the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok …
Internship opportunity at the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok Read More
28-year-old Mikkel Klintmann is head chef at Aarøsund Badehotel in Denmark. In just a few months he will publish the cookbook “Food from the Heart” but it is not just …
Caught in the tsunami in Thailand gave him an appetite for life: Now young chef publishes cookbook Read More
In connection to International Women’s Day on 8 March, both the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar and the Norwegian Embassy in Yangon honored women of Myanmar while affirming their commitment to stand in …
Denmark and Norway honor women of Myanmar Read More
On 9 March, the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) and Norwegian People’s Aid Cambodia signed Cooperation Agreements covering three main projects in the total amount of USD 6,444,808 million funded …
US provides over $ 6M in grant support through NPA Cambodia for clearing of cluster munitions Read More
Adam Nybo, who is alone in representing the Danish colors at the Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing, has tested negative for covid-19 three times in a row. This means that …
Denmark’s only participant in the winter PL in Beijing is now covid-free Read More
Vietnam was recently not part of the 141 countries that backed a United Nations resolution calling for the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops and in a Joint article on 8 …
Ambassadors of the EU, Norway, Switzerland, and the UK encourage Vietnam to support Ukraine Read More
These days’ delegates from the Danish Climate, Energy and Utilities Committee are visiting Indonesia, and the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia shares that the first stop was at Southeast Asia’s largest landfill, …
Delegates from the Danish Climate, Energy, and Utilities Committee visits Indonesia Read More
A smaller model of Danish artist Jens Galschiøt’s ‘pillar of shame’, which was removed in Hong Kong last year, is now on display in Budapest in protest of a Chinese …
Jens Galschiøt’s statue exhibited in Budapest in protest of Chinese project Read More
Due to the closure of Russian airspace, Finnair is making changes to its flights to Asian destinations and Russia which, amongst other changes, includes the cancellation of flights to Hong …
Finnair cancels flights to Hong Kong until end of April Read More
If you want to learn about Finnish education and how Finnish solutions could be used in the Philippines, the Embassy of Finland in Manila together with Finnish companies Kide Science …
Learn more about Finnish education and how Finnish solutions could be used in the Philippines Read More
In a recent article in the latest issue of NYT, Fan Lai or in everyday speech Fanny, speaks about her 25 years as an organist at the Danish seamen’s Church …
Organist Fan Lai on 25 years with the Danish community in Hong Kong Read More
In its February newsletter, the Danish Chamber of Commerce China welcomed its two new members, Arla Foods Ingredients and Nordic Friends. The Chamber writes that Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S …
DCCC welcome new members Arla Foods Ingredients and Nordic Friends Read More
As part of NISS Campus (Nordic Innovation and Sustainability Shanghai)’s project of building a new landmark zero-carbon campus in the new development area in Minhang district, the NISS team has …
NISS Campus partners with South Hangqiao government and DI-Asia Base Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce and partners invite you to the next episode of Finland Talks on 23 March. The 11th episode of Finland Talks will feature St1 Renewable Energy’s …
Join Finland Talks episode 11: Future of Biofuels? Read More
Team Finland Hybrid Event on Shipbuilding and Shipping industry in China was held last Friday in Shanghai. According to the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai, more than 70 people from …
Team Finland’s Shipbuilding and Shipping industry in China event was a success Read More
Norway’s Telenor is still waiting for approval of the sale of its Myanmar business and such a sale will include a spyware system that can monitor in real-time, phone calls, …
Norway’s Telenor accused of ‘egregious breach’ of EU sanctions with surveillance system Read More
In the Danish Chamber of Commerce China’s latest newsletter, the Chamber gives an update from the Danish Mission in China. The Update reads: Trade Council China, Shanghai On the 9th …
Updates from Danish Mission in China Read More
When neither the United States nor the European Union can step in regarding the war in Ukraine, China should, according to the EU’s foreign minister Josep Borrell. In a recent …
EU Foreign Minister: China should mediate in the Ukraine conflict Read More
The Nordic Ambassadors in Vietnam including Swedish Ambassador Ann Måwe, Danish Ambassador Laos Kim Højlund Christensen, Norwegian Ambassador Grete Løchen, and Finnish Ambassador Keijo Norvanto recently visited the coastal resort …
Nordic Ambassadors in Vietnam visited Nha Trang Read More
Last week, a delegation from the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok met with the Finnish community in Hua Hin for their annual meeting. According to the Embassy, the event was a …
Embassy of Finland in Bangkok met with the Finnish community in Hua Hin Read More
Nokia has announced that the Finnish telecommunication company has been selected by Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) as the principal vendor to deploy and expand its 4G and 5G network across …
Nokia lands network expansion deal in Indonesia Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites members and friends to the next upcoming Multi-Chamber Networking event hosted by the NTCC – Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce, in close collaboration with the …
Sign up for the Multi-Chamber Networking event: River Cruising in style Read More
Finnair’s Asia traffic is one of the cornerstones of the company’s strategy and Russia’s flight ban is therefore hitting hard. Without access to Russian airspace, it is not economically profitable to …
Russian flight ban hit Finnair’s Asia traffic hard – prepares layoffs Read More
Last week, Finland lifted the country’s Covid-19 restrictions regulating bar and restaurant opening hours and capacity but Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine will slow down the sector’s recovery due to …
Finnish restaurants celebrate end of Covid restrictions but worry about lack of Chinese tourists Read More
From 16 March 2022, the travel history requirement for the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) will include Norway and the rest of the European Economic Area (EEA). This means that fully …
Singapore’s VTL to apply to travelers from Norway from mid-March Read More
The Nordic Embassies of Finland, Norway, and Sweden in Kuala Lumpur will, together with Kuala Lumpur City Hall and Urbanice Malaysia host a series of events titled “The Nordic Way” …
Join the Nordic Embassies in Kuala Lumpur’s launch of SDGs – The Nordic Way Read More
The Trade Council of Denmark, Taipei, and Danish Wind Export Association are again co-hosting the Danish Pavilion at Wind Energy Asia 2022 and will be located at booth B35 on …
Visit the Danish Pavilion at Wind Energy Asia 2022 Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore invites you to join them for a relaxed networking wine tasting @13% Wine Bistro on 23 March Wine tasting includes 5 different wines + a …
Sign up for FBC Singapore’s event ‘Networking with wine’ Read More
Last week, Danish Ambassador Jon Thorgaard finally had the pleasure of visiting Cambodia and officially assuming his position as Ambassador of Denmark to Cambodia, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok shares. The …
Ambassador Thorgaard finally able to visit Cambodia Read More
The Danish Church in Thailand invites its annual general meeting on 20 March. The Church writes that everyone who wants to help make a difference for the Danish Church and …
The Danish Church in Thailand invites to Annual General Meeting Read More
Although Norway exported seafood worth NOK 11.3 billion in February which is an increase of NOK 2.6 billion compared with February last year, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will affect the …
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affects the flow of Norwegian Seafood to Asia Read More