Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Swedish-founded producer of home lifts, Aritco will be showcasing a selection of products at the ‘Thailand Friendly Design Expo 2022’ which will run between 10 and 13 February 2022 …
Visit Aritco Thailand – Home Lift from Sweden at Thailand Friendly Design Expo 2022 Read More
This year, the traditional Finland reception of the Olympics was held remotely in the 2022 Olympic Games villages in Beijing and attended by the President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö, …
Ambassador Mikkola attended the online Finland reception of the Olympics in Beijing Read More
On 31 January 2022, The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) held a virtual media roundtable discussion with the ECCP President, Lars Wittig. The discussion presented ECCP’s views …
Roundtable Discussion with the ECCP President Lars Wittig Read More
Danfoss’ Editron division has successfully begun the mass production of its EM-PMI240-T180 motor at its Nanjing factory, located in the eastern Jiangsu province. Danfoss says in this press release that, established in …
Danfoss’ Editron division begins mass production of its electric motor in China Read More
As the Philippines gears up to its scheduled reopening to foreign tourists on February 10, 2022, Diethelm Travel has gathered the important updates you need to know before traveling. Citing Diethelm …
Updated guidelines for tourists arriving in the Philippines Read More
Lift international traffic restriction. They do not work. They only contribute to the economic and social stress of people, businesses and nations. By cutting the lifeline of tourism, these restrictions …
Lift All Travel Restrictions Read More
Danish Sonny Rasmussen has served four and a half years in a Thai prison and four years in a Danish prison and has just been released now although he got …
Dane got Royal pardon from Thailand but waited over six months to be released in Denmark Read More
During a recent meeting between Cambodian Mine Action Center and Norwegian People’s Aid Cambodia, Cambodia and Norway reaffirmed the mutual commitment for both bilateral and multilateral cooperation, in particular regarding …
Cambodia and Norway renew mine clearance cooperation Read More
Finland’s Minister of Sports Antti Kurvinen was supposed to represent Finland and attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics on 4 February but decided to cancel his trip …
Finnish Sports Minister canceled Olympic trip over quarantine risk Read More
Last week, Denmark’s Ambassador to Indonesia Lars Bo Larsen together with a team from the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia had a good dialogue with the Government of Aceh Province. …
Embassy of Denmark talked possible green cooperation with the Government of Aceh Province Read More
The Finnish company Valmet has signed a contract to deliver a waste-to-energy (WtE) boiler fired with refuse-derived fuel (RDF) to Thang Long Energy Environment’s greenfield waste-to-energy plant in Bac Ninh …
Finland’s Valmet to supply a waste-to-energy boiler to Vietnamese plant Read More
A few weeks before several top Danish athletes were to leave for China to participate in the Winter Olympics, they were summoned to a meeting by Amnesty. BT writes that although …
Danish athletes warned before leaving for the Beijing Olympics Read More
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 10.3 billion in January which is an increase of NOK 2.1 billion, or 26 percent, compared with January last year. In this press release, the …
A record start for Norwegian seafood exports in 2022 Read More
The Norwegian Honorary Consul in Phuket, Pornphan Sittichaivijit also known as Khun Oy has been awarded the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok informs. During an award ceremony …
Consul Pornphan Sittichaivijit awarded the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit Read More
On 28 January, Denmark’s Ambassador to Thailand Jon Thorgaard had a meeting with the Ministry of Energy of Thailand, where Dr. Poonpat Leesombatpiboon, Executive Director of the International Affairs Division, …
Denmark and Thailand talk cooperation opportunities in the future of energy Read More
Norwegian Energy Partners in cooperation with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore invites the energy sector to a webinar to explore the ‘Market opportunities in Singapore and Southeast Asia’ in …
Learn more about market opportunities in Singapore and Southeast Asia in 2022 Read More
More than 5000 Danes are in a Facebook group opposing MitID which is Denmark’s next generation to the internet-secure login NemID and members repeatedly mention China’s Social Credit System when …
Danes oppose MitID and fear it is similar to China’s Social Credit System Read More
Amnesty International in Denmark arranged on 26th of January a demonstration in front of the Embassy of China in Copenhagen. The demonstration included representatives from Students for a Free Tibet …
Demonstrations against China in Copenhagen Read More
Swedish Ulla Dohlon first visited Thailand in 1959 and has lived there since. At 91 years old she is Pattaya’s longest-stay foreign resident and perhaps the longest living Swedish lady …
Swedish Ulla Dohlon is Pattaya’s longest-stay foreign resident Read More
In connection with the new Chinese New Year, Whampoa World in Hong Kong invited Finnish artist Janine Rewell to design and paint a Chinese-Western combination wall for the mall. …
Finnish artist Janine Rewell designed Chinese-Nordic fortune cats for Whampoa World Read More
Last week, Denmark’s Ambassador to Indonesia Lars Bo Larsen visited the Indonesian island of Lombok where he met with NTB Governor Mr. Zulkieflimansyah. The meeting was set up to discuss …
Ambassador Lars Bo Larsen discussed NTB Energy Master Plan cooperation in Lombok Read More
Sarawak Shell Berhad/Sabah Shell Petroleum Corporation (SSB/SSPC) has executed two options on the previously announced contract that will employ the 7th generation drillship Maersk Viking offshore Malaysia, Maersk Drillings has …
Maersk Drilling secures contract extensions for Maersk Viking in Malaysia Read More
The Indonesian island of Bali will from 4 February once again open up to international travelers with Covid-19 protocol in place, the Diplomat writes. Bali will allow all vaccinated international travelers …
Bali is reopening to international travelers Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok together with the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce invite you to join the next Finland Talk webinar covering mental health and LGBT issues with reflections …
Learn more about mental health and LGTB issues with reflections from Finland and Thailand Read More
NOTE: This warning is now obsolete. Thailand has abolished the PCR testing before and upon arrival. You do not need to worry about this issue any more. Welcome to the …
Warning against traveling to Thailand Read More
A few weeks ago, Chinese EV maker NIO announced that NIO users in Norway can now receive the new system update, Aspen 3.0.5 NO, which is the company’s first over-the-air …
Chinese EV maker NIO announces FOTA availability in Norway Read More
Norwegian-based Grieg Foundation in cooperation with WWF-Philippines recently launched the “Clean ports, clean ocean” project to improve port waste management in the Philippines. About the project, Grieg Foundation states that marine litter …
Grieg Foundation and WWF-Philippines launch “Clean ports, clean ocean” project Read More
Swedish-Thai Lovisa Lager is a model, and Instagram sensation who is determined to reshape the way society promotes body positivity and self-confidence. In a recent interview with Vogue, she talks …
Swedish-Thai Model Lovisa Lager keeps things real Read More
Last year, a Danish flagged Maersk ship lost 750 containers at sea when it sailed into a storm on its way from China to the US and now the customers …
Customers demand compensation after Maersk lost 750 containers on route from China Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore and partners invite you to join their event ‘Helsinki-Singapore dialogue series on Innovative Smart City opportunities’ on 17 February. More about the event, the …
Sign up for the Helsinki-Singapore dialogue series on Innovative Smart City opportunities Read More
Last week, the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia attended the Gerakan Tanam Serentak (GERTAK) Coffee Planting Ceremony in Pasir Jambu, Bandung, Indonesia. The Embassy informs that the event was held at PT. …
Embassy of Denmark attended GERTAK Coffee Planting ceremony in Indonesia Read More
On the one year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar, the High Representative on behalf of the European Union and the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, …
One year after the coup: EU continues to strive for a return to democracy in Myanmar Read More
On 1 February, Denmark lifted all entry restrictions for vaccinated travelers. This means that from 1 February 2022 onwards, all persons from anywhere in the world with valid proof of …
Denmark lifts all entry restrictions for vaccinated travelers Read More
Last week, Denmark and Thailand signed a new MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) on Dairy cooperation to take on the challenges of today’s food production. In a statement, the Embassy of Denmark …
Denmark and Thailand sign MoU on Dairy cooperation to tackle challenges of today’s food production Read More
The Finnish Business Council Shanghai, together with the Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and Swedbank invites you to their upcoming event titled ‘Financial Outlook for 2022 – Focusing on …
FBCS Event: Financial Outlook for 2022 – Focusing on Chinese, Nordic, and European Markets Read More
The Swedish telecom giant Ericsson, together with PLDT, the Philippines’ largest fully integrated telecommunications company, and its wireless arm Smart Communications strengthen their partnership for nature conservation in the Philippines, …
Ericsson partners to protect Philippines mangrove wetlands Read More
More than twenty Swedish publishers and writers have, in an open letter to China’s new Ambassador to Sweden, called for the release of Chinese-Swedish bookseller Gui Minhai, who is serving ten years …
Swedish publishers call on China to release jailed bookseller Gui Minhai Read More
After setbacks in the Swedish judiciary, Chinese Huawei goes ahead and sues the Swedish state in an international arbitration tribunal about the country’s 5G ban against the company, media Expressen reports. The …
Chinese telecom giant Huawei sues the Swedish state over 5G ban Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore recently welcomed Ambassador-Designate Kent Härstedt to the city-state. Before assuming his role as Ambassador of Sweden to Singapore, Kent Härstedt was the Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Envoy for …
Embassy of Sweden in Singapore welcomes Ambassador-Designate Kent Härstedt Read More
Norway’s Ambassador to Vietnam Grete Lochen recently visited Hope Box, a shelter for victims of gender-based violence, in Hanoi together with other G4 country Ambassadors to Vietnam including New Zealand, …
Ambassador Lochen spread messages about gender equality in Vietnam Read More
The Swedish private equity firm EQT has appointed three high-caliber business executives with strong impact expertise to its EQT Future’s Mission Board. The Swedish private equity firm said in a …
Singaporean and Norwegian experts to advise Swedish firm EQT’s longer-hold investment fund Read More
The Swedish ice hockey coach Curt Lindström, who became a hero in Finland when he led the Finnish team the Lions to World Cup gold in 1995, has been diagnosed …
Thailand-based Swedish Gold coach Curre Lindström has an incurable nerve disease Read More
The Malaysian-Swedish Business Association invites you to join their upcoming event titled ‘Political Update: Malaysia’ on 15 February at the Ritz Carlton in Kuala Lumpur. Speaking at the event will …
Sign up for a Malaysian political update from the Malaysian-Swedish Business Association Read More
The Danish Church in Thailand together with the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce invites you to a welcome 2022 dinner event at the Danish Bakery and Deli in Bangkok on 18 …
Danish Church and the Danish – Thai Chamber of Commerce invites to welcome 2022 dinner Read More
A Norwegian man was recently arrested in Pattaya after he reportedly went on a rampage screaming and destroying property along roadside shops and stalls, Pattaya Mail reports. Police were alerted about the …
Norwegian man arrested for screaming and destroying property in Pattaya Read More
The Nordic Region and Singapore once again take the lead as some of the least corrupt countries in the world, according to the annual Corruption Perceptions Index. Every year, the …
The Nordic Region and Singapore again ranks among the world’s least corrupt countries Read More
The EU has filed a lawsuit against China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) after Beijing imposed restrictions on imports from Lithuania, media BT reports. The lawsuit comes after the Baltic …
EU opens case against China following economic boycott of Lithuania Read More
The Swedish furniture giant IKEA’s branch in the Philippines has asked its customers to have patience as it struggles to keep up with demands and restock inventory amid the COVID-19 …
IKEA Philippines asks for patience as the furniture giant restocks inventory amid pandemic Read More
The Philippines will officially reopen the country’s borders to fully vaccinated international tourists on 10 February, CNN travel informs. In a statement on 27 January, Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat said that the …
The Philippines to officially reopen borders for tourism next month Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce Indonesia invites you to join the Nordic get-together on 3 February at the Egghotel in South Jakarta, Indonesia. The event is a monthly get-together …
Join the Nordic get-together for the nordic community in Indonesia Read More