Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Swedish automaker Volvo Truck has donated a custom-designed truck to Kechara Food Bank in Malaysia. Kechara Food Bank is one of many organizations that run a soup kitchen in Medan …
Volvo Truck Malaysia donates custom-designed truck to Kechara Food Bank Read More
Sweden together with the other partners in the Capacity Development Partnership Fund (CDPF), EU, USAID, GPE, and UNICEF have financed home learning packages to every Grade 1 and Grade 2 …
Sweden, EU and partners finance home learning packages for Cambodian children Read More
Foreign companies including the Swedish-Swiss multinational food packaging and processing company, Tetra Pak continue to expand their businesses in Vietnam despite the country’s Covid-19 setbacks. VN Express writes that several …
Foreign firms expand investment in Vietnam despite covid-19 setback Read More
Delegates from the European Union, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the US, on behalf of 26 member states, called at the ongoing 48th UN Human Rights Council session, …
UN members call on China to respect human rights in Tibet Read More
Finland’s Deputy Head of Missions Soile Kauranen recently joined the PT Expo (PTEXPO) in Beijing at the invitation of Nokia Shanghai Bell. PT Expo China is the ICT ecosystem’s leading …
Finland’s Deputy Head of Mission joined the PT Expo in Beijing Read More
Malaysia and its economy are poised to benefit from a 10-year 5G partnership between Ericsson and Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) to drive the nationwide deployment of the next-generation wireless cellular …
Ericsson to support Malaysia’s digital transformation through nationwide 5G deployment Read More
In celebration of 75 Years of Denmark-Philippines Diplomatic Relations on 28 September, the anniversary logo lit up at the SM Mall of Asia Globe in Pasay City. The Embassy of …
Denmark-Philippines anniversary logo lid up in Pasay City Read More
On 28 September, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong co-hosted a webinar on sustainable fashion and sourcing together with Business Sweden, Treadler by H&M Group, and Swedish Stockings. Customers …
SwedCham Hong Kong co-hosted popular fashion webinar Read More
At an event at China Classification Society in Beijing on 27 September, A.P. Moller-Maersk signed three separate cooperation framework agreements with China Classification Society (CCS) to join hands with CCS …
Maersk partners with China Classification Society on carbon-neutral technologies and standards Read More
On Sunday 26 Sept, YBhg. Datuk Seri Hj. Mahadi Che Ngah, Mayor of Kuala Lumpur with HE Dr. Joachim Bergström, Swedish Ambassador to Malaysia participated in the Plogging activity around …
Ambassador Joachim Bergström went Plogging in Malaysia in conjunction with World River Day Read More
An Art show shining a spotlight on women in Cambodia featuring short but powerful videos was recently exhibited at the FT Gallery in the Factory Phnom Penh as part of …
EU and DanChurchAid sponsors campaign for women’s rights in Cambodia Read More
SwedCham China invites its members for China News Flash on 8 October. Swedcham’s China News Flash is a collaboration between the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China and the security …
Get updated on the situation in China with SwedCham and PSU China Read More
Finland is a leading country in many new, cutting-edge technologies. Sign up for the “Future is Made in Finland” webinar series between 7 October – 24 November 2021 to learn …
The upcoming “Future is Made in Finland” webinar covers how to study and work in Finland Read More
A preprint study by the medical journal The Lancet finds that children and young adults across the globe suffer from climate and ecological anxiety and distress. The study showed that …
Filipino Youth more stressed by climate crisis than counterparts in Finland Read More
Did you know that Danes established the first-ever luxury hotel in Thailand? The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok elaborates: In the late 19th century, international trade was on the rise in Siam …
Danes established the first-ever luxury hotel in Thailand Read More
On 28 September, the Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines celebrated the establishment of diplomatic relations between Denmark and the Philippines exactly 75 years ago to the date. According to the Embassy, …
Tillykke Denmark – Mabuhay Philippines on 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations Read More
As of 25 September 2021, Singapore is no longer on Norway’s list over purple countries/areas. Singapore is now classified as a grey country. According to the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore, entry …
New travel regulations: Singapore is now classified as a grey country for Norwegians Read More
UNDP, with support from the Government of Sweden, is launching “Getting the Story – Reporting Business and Human Rights: A handbook for journalists, communicators, and campaigners” on 30 September. The …
UNDP launches new handbook with support from Sweden Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok together with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and Ministry of Industry (MoI), Thailand, invite you to the Circular Economy Webinar Episode 1: Industrial …
Invitation: Circular Economy Webinar – Experience from Thailand and Finland Read More
Recently, Ambassador Gui Congyou visited the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Rydberg and said his goodbyes, the Embassy of China in Sweden reports. During the visit, Ambassador Gui Congyou said …
China’s Ambassador visited Cabinet Secretary Rydberg and said goodbye Read More
Denmark’s container logistics company A.P. Moller – Maersk has signed an agreement to sell its reefer manufacturer, Maersk Container Industry (MCI), to China International Marine Containers Ltd. (CIMC), headquartered in …
Maersk to divest its container manufacturer to CIMC Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Manila invites you to join this year’s Sweden – ADB Business Opportunities Webinar on 13 October. This webinar brings together key stakeholders from the …
Join the Sweden – ADB Business Opportunities Webinar Read More
China Steel Corp (CSC) recently announced that its board of directors approved a US$198.69 million investment in a wind energy venture to embrace global carbon-neutral trends. CSC is the country’s …
China Steel to invest in wind energy venture with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore invites its members to the Extraordinary General Meeting 2021 on 27 October at HUONE Singapore. More about the event: Entitled participants: For the FBC Members, …
FBC Singapore invites members to Extraordinary General Meeting 2021 Read More
On 27 September, the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar welcomed the Embassy’s new head of mission, Mr. Anders Graugaard who recently arrived in Myanmar ready to take the helm of the Danish …
Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar welcomes new Head of Missions Read More
Norwegian authorities have received around 80 applications for asylum from Chinese citizens this month at the national reception center in Råde, Norway. According to NRK they’re all members of China’s persecuted Uighur …
Chinese seek asylum in Norway Read More
China is changing its ambassador to Sweden and the current Ambassador Gui Congyou left his post on 24 September, according to information obtained by local Swedish media Ekot. Ekot writes that …
China’s Ambassador to Sweden is leaving his post Read More
Owned by Geely Automobile Holdings, the Chinese-Swedish automobile brand Lynk & Co builds Volvo-based machines but recently the company announced its plans to enter the motorcycle market with the launch …
Chinese-Swedish Lynk & Co enter the Motorcycle market Read More
As part of the supporting organizations of TheEconomist Events ‘Growing sustainable businesses in Hong Kong’, the Consulate General of Sweden to Hong Kong and Macau and the Consulate General of …
Discover what Hong Kong’s business sector can do to achieve net-zero emission by 2050 Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce Singapore invites you to their upcoming webinar titled “The geopolitical impact on supply chains-how to ensure resilience” on 29 September. More about the event: The …
Join EuroCham SG for ‘The geopolitical impact on supply chains-how to ensure resilience’ Read More
Singapore-based Synergy Marine Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Synergy Group, has signed an agreement to take over Maersk Tankers’ technical management business, according to this press release. This will strengthen Synergy …
Synergy Group to take over Maersk Tankers’ technical management business Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Singapore invites you to join their upcoming webinar covering “Opening a business in Singapore – how to navigate recent changes in Singapore’s labor law” on …
Learn how to navigate recent changes in Singapore’s labor law Read More
The wait is over for Filipino shoppers looking for Scandinavian design and furniture as the Swedish retailer IKEA has officially opened its e-commerce store but “with limited capacity.”, ABS-CBN reports. IKEA Philippines …
IKEA Philippines officially opens e-commerce store Read More
Are you dreaming of a dynamic everyday life in an international environment where you help to promote Danish interests in one of the world’s emerging markets? Use your interest in …
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore is looking for interns for spring 2022 Read More
Ericsson is powering Singtel’s 5G SA network with 5G radio access products and cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core network solutions, the Swedish telecom giant recently announced. The Ericsson product range will deliver …
Singtel enters 5G standalone era powered by Ericsson Read More
On 22 September, the Danish Church Thailand announced that the church is back with services and events. According to the announcement, as a new initiative, the Church now holds short devotionals once …
The Danish Church Thailand is back with services and events Read More
In a recent statement, the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi affirmed its commitment to increase bilateral collaboration with Vietnam in innovation, science, and technology. Sweden remains one of the most …
Sweden looks to increase bilateral collaboration with Vietnam in innovation, science, and technology Read More
On 22 September, Thanpuying Sirikitiya Jensen visited the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok where she had been invited to sign her own photograph that is hanging in the Ambassador’s office in …
Thanpuying Sirikitiya Jensen signs her own photograph at the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok Read More
The Chinese automaker BYD (“Build Your Dreams”) reaches another significant milestone in its ‘electric journey’ into the European passenger car market as it’s 1000th Tang SUV sets sail to Norway, …
BYD hits major milestone as the 1000th Tang SUV sets sail for Norway Read More
In 2019, SwedCham Hong Kong’s Annual Crayfish party in Hong Kong was canceled. In 2020 the event was virtual but on 17 September, it was finally time for the SwedCham …
SwedCham Hong Kong’s Annual Crayfish party was a great success Read More
On 22 September, Finland’s Consul General to China, Pasi Hellman participated in Nurminen Logistics business seminar in Shanghai, China, where the Consul General delivered opening remarks. According to the Consulate General …
Consul General Pasi Hellman delivered speech about logistic service between Finland and China Read More
Along with other Philippine Green Building Council partners, Denmarks Ambassador to the Philippines Grete Sillasen presented Denmark’s initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainable cities during Episode 7 of the Green Building Conference …
Ambassador Sillasen presented Denmark’s initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainable cities Read More
The Norwegian technology company Vissim has entered into a contract with the Thai Government to deliver a complete maritime awareness solution to ensure safe navigation in ports as well as …
Vissim to deliver maritime awareness system for Thai coastline Read More
Together with the Canadian and Dutch Chamber of Commerce, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong is proud to present a new concept series – Diversity Equity & Inclusion Networking …
SwedCham HK and partners invite to DE&I Networking Series Read More
The Ministry of Defense of Lithuania has advised the country’s consumers not to buy phones from the Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi while citizens who are already in possession of the phones …
Lithuanians warned against Chinese phones – Danish expert says there is reason for concern Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Cambodia has entered into an agreement to support arts and culture through Cambodian Living Arts, according to this announcement. The Embassy states that the …
Embassy of Sweden supports arts and culture through Cambodian Living Arts Read More
In early July, Mia Poutanen started her new job as a Nordic Police and Customs Liaison Officer (PTN) at the Embassy of Finland in Beijing, the capital of China …
Nordic Police and Customs Liaison Officer on her trip to her new location in Beijing Read More
Last year going abroad was made difficult by the pandemic but this year a total of 4233 international students from countries outside the EU have applied for a residence …
More Chinese students are again able to study in Finland Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites you to join their upcoming webinar covering why Mergers & Acquisitions are growing in importance in the APAC region on 12 October. More about …
Learn about why mergers & acquisitions are growing in importance in the APAC region Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur will host a virtual discussion forum on the topic of “Strengthening Women’s Participation in Society” on Wednesday 29 September at 3:00 PM. The event will …
Finland to host discussion forum on ‘Strengthening Women’s Participation in Society” in Malaysia Read More