Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Over two weeks have passed since 32-year-old Swedish influencer and Youtuber Lisa Anckarman suffered a sudden loss of vision in one eye, seizure-like symptoms, and speech difficulties and had to …
Swedish Youtuber about her collapse in Thailand: I thought I was going to die Read More
The Finnish regional elections will be held on Sunday 23 January 2022 and advanced voting will take place this week across Finnish Embassies and Consulates in Asia. Voters need to …
Advance voting for Finnish regional elections takes place this week – see list of places in Asia Read More
The ScandAsia magazine for January 2022 is now distributed. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia Magazine January 2022
ScandAsia Magazine January 2022 Read More
The joint application to Finnish higher education for autumn 2022 study start is now open until 19 January 2022 at Studyinfo.fi. There are lots of English-taught degree options both on …
The joint application to Finnish higher education for autumn 2022 study start is now open Read More
In connection with Children’s Day in Thailand on 8 January, Sweden’s Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl takes a stand on violence against children with the following message: “Teach children well with …
Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl takes a stand on violence against children Read More
38-year-old Oleheming Borgem Kolstad from Norway has been found after he reportedly disappeared on the holiday island of Koh Chang in Thailand before his Covid-test results came back positive, The Thaiger writes. …
Norwegian tourist who disappeared after positive Covid-19 test in Thailand found Read More
The Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia recently announced that in response to severe flooding that submerged large parts of Malaysia, the European Union is providing €100,000 in humanitarian …
European Union brings relief to the victims of floods in Malaysia Read More
The Tibetan documentary filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen is traveling through Europe to create awareness about China as the host nation for the Olympic Games and he recently visited Denmark, DR News reports. Dhondup …
Tibetan documentary filmmaker visited Denmark to push for a Winter Olympics boycott Read More
Thailand maintains a temporary suspension of the Thailand Pass system for new registrations under the Exemption from Quarantine (Test and go travel scheme) while the country reopens three more Sandbox …
Thailand Test & Go remains suspended – Reopens 3 more Sandbox destinations Read More
An extra show of the Danish Gymnastics World Team currently visiting Thailand has been arranged on Sunday 9 January at 16.30 at Asiatique The Riverfront in front of the tall …
Extra Show Sunday Evening 16.30 – Danish Gymnastics Team in Thailand Read More
The National Danish Performance Team is in top shape prior to the two major appearances in Bangkok on Thursday 14 January at 14.00 at the Nimibutr Arena at the National …
Danish Gymnastics Team in top shape before shows in Bangkok Read More
In recent updates, the Danish Embassy in Vietnam and Indonesia together with the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok, have been sharing important and useful information regarding the covid-19 situation in the …
Important covid-19 updates for Nordic citizens in Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand Read More
On 5 January, the Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur together with other colleagues from the European Union in Malaysia and other EU member states participated in volunteer work for the relief …
Finland and the EU helped with relief work for families affected by floods in Malaysia Read More
Collaborating with the Swedish, Finnish, and Norwegian Chambers, the DCCC welcomes you to the first Nordic After Work of 2022 on 21 January. About the event, DCCC writes: At Nordic …
Join the first Nordic After Work of 2022 in Shanghai Read More
Danish toy company Lego Group, one of the world’s largest toy manufacturers, has announced plans to expand its factory located in Jiaxing, China creating additional capacity to meet long-term growth in China …
LEGO Group expands manufacturing capacity at Jiaxing factory to support long-term growth Read More
The program Vietsucess, formerly known as The Quoc Khanh Show recently welcomed Sweden’s Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe and General Director of Ericsson Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, Denis Brunettito …
Ambassador Ann Måwe on what keeps Sweden on top of the Global Innovation Rankings Read More
Trade between Cambodia and the European Union was valued at approximately $3.48 billion in the period January to October 2021 which is an increase of 11 percent year-on-year, according to …
Trade between the EU and Cambodia up 11 percent Read More
Several countries including the United States, Australia, Belgium, and the UK have already decided to boycott the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympic Games diplomatically in protest against China’s repression of democracy …
Danish government under pressure to boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics Read More
In this month’s update on the Royal Danish Consulate in China from the Danish Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber shares that in December Consul General Jakob Linulf hosted year-end events …
December update on the Royal Danish Consulate from DCCC Read More
Jan Holm, Head of Maersk Drilling in Singapore is joining the Danish company Seaborg to head its activities in Southeast Asia as the company opens its second overseas office, Seatrade Maritime writes. …
Head of Maersk Drilling in Singapore is switching from offshore drilling to nuclear power barges Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta is looking for a full-time employee for the position of consular/administrative officer within the Consular Section of the Embassy. More about the position, the …
Vacancy: Consular/Administrative officer at the Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta Read More
Before the pandemic, Thailand was one of the Danes’ favorite holiday destinations outside Europe. Almost 170,000 Danes visited the country in 2019 alone but since the pandemic closed the country’s …
Has Thailand’s reopening plan failed? Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce is hosting “Seafood under the stars 2022” in the garden of the Norwegian Ambassador’s residence in Bangkok on 27 January and tickets are now available. …
Tickets available for TNCC’s flagship event “Seafood under the stars 2022” Read More
Sweden has contributed additional funding of SEK 25 million to the Access to Health Fund in Myanmar given the increased health needs following the military coup together with the economic …
Sweden contributes with additional funding in health for conflict-affected people of Myanmar Read More
In the Danish Chamber of Commerce China’s recent newsletter, DCCC East Board Member Klaus Björkgren reflects on the year 2021 as a whole while also updating on the Chamber’s December …
DCCC’s Board’s Corner: December updates and reflections Read More
Spending New Year in a hospital in Thailand was not quite what Bengt Augustsson and his daughter Isabelle had hoped for when they departed for Thailand on 25 December but …
Swedish family celebrated New Year in isolation in Thailand Read More
The Danish artist Jens Galschiøt has received over 40 inquiries from artists and protesters who want to place a copy of his famous sculpture “Pillar of Shame” to put …
Jens Galschiøt revokes copyright on “Pillar of Shame” sculpture after a storm of inquiries Read More
The Finnish Business Council together with the Embassy of Finland in Singapore invites you to join the Finnish Business Singapore Exhibition at Huone on 24 January. More about the event, …
Join the Finnish Business Singapore speed networking exhibition Read More
The Danish journalist and former Vietnam correspondent Henning Becker have died at the age of 78. Henning Becker was in Vietnam during the Vietnam war and will particularly be remembered …
Remembered for rescuing Vietnamese children – Danish Henning Becker has passed away Read More
41-year old Vinh Du was born in Vietnam to Chinese parents and the family came to Denmark as boat refugees over thirty years ago. With passion and determination, Vinh Du …
Restauranteur Vinh Du in Denmark: I’m living out my dream Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar stands with the people of Myanmar as they celebrate Independence Day on 4 January, the embassy said in a recent statement. The holidays mark the date …
Denmark calls for Myanmar to return to the path to a genuine and inclusive democracy Read More
Following Laos’ announcement of their plans to re-open for fully vaccinated travelers starting 1 January 2022, 14 more countries including Denmark, Norway, and Finland were recently added to the list …
Denmark, Norway, and Finland amongst countries added under Laos Green Zone entry plan Read More
The Norwegian telecom giant Telenor has agreed to sell its 51 percent stake in Myanmar’s mobile financial services provider Wake Money, Nikkei Asia reports. According to people close to the deal, Telenor …
Sources say Telenor is to sell its stake in Myanmar’s Wave Money Read More
As the year 2021 came to an end, the Norwegian Embassy in Yangon affirmed Norway’s commitment to the situation in Myanmar while joining the people of Myanmar in the hope …
Norway joins the people of Myanmar in the hope for a better 2022 Read More
Perhaps China is not the first country that comes to mind when you think about diving in Asia but the country’s underwater caves are amongst the most beautiful in the …
Finnish Consulate Service Officer Jani Niskanen on cave diving in China Read More
The Vietnam Trade Office in Sweden and North Europe works to boost exports and plans to take European food importers to Vietnam to buy goods this year while popularising more …
Vietnam Trade Office in Sweden and North Europe works to boost exports Read More
Cambodia will be taking its role as a member of the Coordination Committee of WIPO from 2022-2023 along with Denmark and several other countries, Khmer Times writes. WIPO stands for the World …
Cambodia joins Denmark and other countries for the WIPO Coordination Committee 2022-2023 Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Thailand and the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce welcomes everyone back to the Finland Talks webinars with the first webinar on 12 January. The upcoming episode …
Sign up for Finland Talks 1/2022: Finland and the world of peace meditation Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce China invites you to their upcoming bilingual webinar covering China’s lessons in “Software eats manufacturing” on 6 January. More about the event, SwedCham writes: Venture …
Learn more about China’s lessons in “Software eats manufacturing” Read More
Getting fireworks in January is a bit like receiving last year’s newspaper in the mail which is what is happening in Norway currently. NRK writes that tons of fireworks on a cargo …
Fireworks en route from China to Norway delayed and arrives after new years Read More
Almost two years ago the pandemic shut down the world and Thailand was no exception as the country quickly closed its borders. Tourists went home and for the longest time, …
Swedish restaurant owners in Thailand hopes the worst is behind them Read More
Finnair was recently ordered to suspend its flight from Helsinki to Hong Kong for two weeks as the country saw a total of 12 imported cases of covid-19 on 30 …
Hong Kong order Finnair to suspend flight from Helsinki due to imported cases of covid Read More
The Swedish furniture giant will raise prices by an average of 9 percent across its stores worldwide due to problems in the supply chain, TV2 writes. According to IKEA’s press contact in …
Ikea to raise prices worldwide due to supply chain problems Read More
Denmark’s last humanitarian grant of 2021, called the Tsunami Reserve, was on 31 December sent to conflict-affected and climate-affected countries including Myanmar, countries in the Sahel region of West Africa, …
Myanmar receives part of Denmark last humanitarian grant of 2021 Read More
Two years into the pandemic, new restrictions are now being implemented around the world to “flatten the curve to fit the capacity of our health care system”. This is so …
More hospital beds, please Read More
The year 2021 marked the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Norway and Vietnam. As the year draws to an end, Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) says in a statement …
NPA is proud of being a vivid highlight in the picture of cooperation between Norway and Vietnam Read More
In a statement on 26 December, Singapore’s Health Ministry announced that it will be required for foreigners intending to work, study or reside in the country to be vaccinated starting …
Singapore to require vaccinations for foreigners working or residing in the city-state Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Vietnam has just released a short report by Finnish Ambassador Keijo Norvanto where he analyzes the possibilities for Finnish companies in Vietnam in 2022. In the report, …
Country Analysis: Vietnam Market Opportunities for Finnish Companies 2022 Read More
A Norwegian family’s Christmas holiday in Thailand has turned into a covid-19 nightmare after their 9-year-old son tested positive upon arrival in the country and the family was placed in …
Travel agency TUI receives more criticism after Norwegian family was isolated in Thailand Read More
In support of SwedCham Singapore’s initiative #DoubleUp, the Norwegian Business Association in Singapore (NBAS) recently shared some inspiring Norwegian examples of going above and beyond for gender equality. Because just like the …
NBAS: The Norwegian contribution for gender equality in Singapore and beyond Read More