Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Trade Council of Denmark, Taipei is seeking to recruit a Danish- and English-speaking commercial and office assistant. The Trade Council of Denmark, Taipei supports Danish citizens living in Taiwan, …
The Trade Council of Denmark, Taipei is looking for a commercial and office assistant Read More
On 15 September, The Embassy of Denmark in China introduced a newly built museum, The Hans Christian Andersen House, to Chinese audiences via a press conference in Beijing, Global Times reports. The …
Denmark launched H.C Andersen museum virtual tour for Chinese tourists Read More
The Swedish fashion brand Monki has joined Zalora, Asia’s online fashion platform available in several Southeast Asian countries, Sunstar writes. Monki is part of the H&M Group and is a storytelling brand …
Swedish fashion brand Monki joins Asia’s online fashion platform Zalora Read More
Chinese multinational technology company Huawei is set to launch a Digital Finance and Security Innovation Lab (Fin²Sec) in Finland at the end of this month, according to GizmoChina. The new lab …
Huawei to launch Digital Finance and Security Innovation Lab in Finland Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites you to Hong Kong’s best attended and most ambitious business event for sustainable development on 5-6 October at the Hong Kong Convention …
Join Hong Kong’s most ambitious business event for sustainable development – ReThink 2021 Read More
In a recent statement, the Embassy of Sweden in Manila affirmed that the country supports UNICEF’s call to safely reopen schools in low-risk areas of the Philippines. According to the statement, …
Sweden supports UNICEF’s call to safely reopen schools in low-risk areas of the Philippines Read More
On 16 September, Finnish Ambassador Jari Sinkari together with Business Finland in Jakarta attended the launch of the new Nokia 5G Experience Centre in Surabaya, the Embassy of Finland in Jakarta reports. …
Ambassador Jari Sinkari attended the launch of Nokia 5G Experience Centre in Surabaya Read More
On 17 September, Nokia and Indosat Ooredoo announced the launch of commercial 5G services in Surabaya city, Indonesia. Under the deal, Indosat Ooredoo’s customers will experience new enterprise and industrial use cases …
Nokia and Indosat Ooredoo launch 5G network in Indonesia Read More
On 17 September, SwedCham Hong Kong and Christian Bergenstråhle announced that Christian Bergenstråhle will step down from the position of General Manager at the end of the year. Christian Bergenstråhle has decided …
SwedCham Hong Kong General Manager is stepping down Read More
The Norwegian Cultural Center Singapore will host its first Facebook LIVE episode of Chef’s Kitchen on 22 September at 7 pm on Facebook live. About the episode, the Norwegian Cultural Center …
Norwegian Cultural Center Singapore to host first Facebook LIVE episode of Chef’s Kitchen Read More
The Swedish furniture giant IKEA is opening the world’s largest IKEA store which will also be the Philippines’ first IKEA store in the fourth quarter of this year. IKEA Philippines …
Customers can add items to shopping list ahead of IKEA Philippines’s online store launch Read More
Business Sweden is looking for a new Country Manager/Trade Commissioner to head up the office and to be part of growing their footprint and presence in Malaysia. Business Sweden has …
Business Sweden is looking for a new Country Manager/Trade Commissioner in Malaysia Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines invites you to their upcoming event titled ‘Coping Strategies In Times Of Uncertainty: A Guide for Educators, Students and Parents’ on 21 …
Join EuroCham PH upcoming event on coping strategies in times of uncertainty Read More
The Danish Jewelry maker Pandora is the world’s largest jewelry maker by production capacity and on 14 September the company announced new financial targets and a detailed roadmap for its new growth …
Danish Jewelry maker Pandora aims to triple revenue in China Read More
Consul General Pasi Hellman recently visited Hangzhou, the capital of China’s Zhejiang province, where he spoke to local news on prospects for Zhejiang-Finland collaboration. According to Consul General Pasi Hellman, …
Consul General Pasi Hellman on prospects for Zhejiang-Finland collaboration Read More
Plogging is exercise and caring for the environment all in one and in connection with World Cleanup Day today 17 September, Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Ann Måwe highlights Team Sweden’s efforts to …
Team Sweden has been ‘Plogging for the Planet’ in Vietnam Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore invites you to join their upcoming event titled ‘The New Work and Recruitment Environment after Covid-19’ on 6 October. More about the event: During the …
Discover the New Work and Recruitment Environment after Covid-19 with FBC Singapore Read More
At the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong’s Annual General Meeting a few months ago, a new board was elected. Being a fundamental part of the Chamber and important for …
Meet a SwedCham HK member of the board: Maria Cruz Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta will start their Democracy Talks series with Gustav Dahlin, Deputy Head of Mission, First Secretary, Political and Consular Affairs at the Embassy on 20 September. The …
Sweden host Democracy Talks with Indonesian Journalist Febriana Firdaus Read More
Finnish dairy and food company Valio has entered into an agreement with food and beverage ingredient distributor DKSH on the distribution of special milk powders to Valio’s industrial customers in …
Finnish dairy firm Valio enters into a distribution partnership with DKSH for SE Asian market Read More
Advanced Soltech’s subsidiary in China, has signed an order with Anhui GaoJian Machinery Technology Co. Ltd, the company announced on 15 September. Advanced Soltech is a solar energy company started by Swedish …
Advanced Soltech signs SEK 6 million order in China Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines and partners invite you to the 2021 European-Philippine Business Summit on 23 and 30 September. More about the event: Against the backdrop …
Join the 2021 European-Philippine Business Summit Read More
The Solid Waste Management Association of Thailand (SWAT) organized an online Roundtable Workshop for their Plastic Footprint Reduction Project on 9 September 2021 in collaboration with SEA circular, an initiative of the …
Thai Plastic Footprint Reduction Project identifies changes for reducing marine plastic pollution Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong invites you to Reimagine leadership, productivity, and the workplace at The Economist Events Innovation@Work Asia on 18-21 September. This event will bring together 1,500 business leaders …
Reimagine leadership, productivity, and the workplace at Innovation@Work Asia Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce China invites you to join their upcoming breakfast covering the upcoming IIT changes and social insurance for expats in Shanghai on 24 September. More about …
DCCC invites to session on upcoming IIT changes and social insurance for expats in Shanghai Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh will close on November 30, 2021, but the diplomatic relations between Sweden and Cambodia will continue, the Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh …
Sweden’s good relations with Cambodia to continue in new forms Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok invites you to join them for Finland Day online event on 17 September from 9 am onwards! About the event, the Embassy writes: During this …
Discover Finland with the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok on Finland Day Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh has assisted Norwegian citizens in Cambodia with consular services, but from 1 October, Norwegian citizens must contact the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok for …
Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok takes over consular assistance for Norwegians in Cambodia Read More
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has through Copenhagen Infrastructure New Markets Fund I (“CI NMF”) entered into a joint venture with PT Akuo Energy Indonesia, a subsidiary of French renewable …
CIP and Akuo team up on 400-MW renewables development in Indonesia Read More
Due to tight living conditions that caused local outbreaks, nearly 300 berry pickers, most of whom were from Thailand, were diagnosed with Covid-19 in July and August while working in …
Ministry to help set up safety measures for next year’s Thai berry pickers in Finland Read More
For this year’s Christmas celebration SwedCham and the other Nordic Chambers are excited to bring an authentic Nordic Christmas experience to Nordic Chamber members and Hong Kong as the Chambers …
Nordic Christmas celebrations are on their way to Hong Kong Read More
China Euro Vehicle Technology AB or just CEVT is setting up an innovation center in the Northern Finnish city of Oulu where the company hopes to get the latest Oulu …
CEVT to open Innovation Center in Finland’s Innovation Hub – Oulu Read More
US Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to Singapore and Vietnam was unfortunately not a message from the new US administration that the “Pivot to Asia” from the days of former …
Security threat vs. economic leadership Read More
Closed factories and ports, especially in China, have created major problems for companies throughout the pandemic because it was suddenly much more difficult and much more expensive to move goods …
Expert on supply chains: Shutdowns in China will affect Nordic consumers Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce China is co-hosting a breakfast event in collaboration with the Norwegian Business Association China, Norient Advisors, and STOKKE to discuss intellectual property protection in China …
Sweden, Norway and partners to discuss IP protection in China and its global transaction Read More
As the share of fully vaccinated people continues to increase and societies are opening, travel is picking up in several markets. Finnair is meeting the increased travel demand by adding …
Finnair adds frequencies and destinations to Asia, Europe, and North America Read More
The Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) in cooperation with the Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta, the British Embassy in Jakarta, and the Embassy of Italy in Jakarta recently announced …
FPCI, Sweden, and partners announce winners of Climate Change Video Competition Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and partners invite you to discover Hong Kong’s Role as an International Financial Centre in the Digital World on 20 September. About the …
Discover Hong Kong’s Role as an International Financial Centre in the Digital World Read More
Simba Hansen is not a typical Vietnamese name and the story behind the name is even more unusual. She was named after the Danish-flagged ETA (Det Østasiatiske Kompagni or ØK) …
Vietnamese boat refugee named after Danish-flagged ship and crew who rescued her Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines invites you to join their upcoming webinar titled ‘The era of digital payment’ on 21 September. About the event, NordCham Philippines writes: …
NordCham Philippines invites to ‘The era of digital payment’ webinar Read More
Last week, Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) and Finnish Nokia Corp signed a cooperation agreement on the upgrade and development of VNPT’s digital infrastructure in Vietnam, Phnom Penh Post reports. The …
Nokia sign agreement on digital infrastructure development in Vietnam Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok introduced their new colleague Isto Huovinen. Isto Huovinen has joined the team at the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok as the …
Embassy of Finland in Bangkok introduces their new colleague Isto Huovinen Read More
Outbound overseas exchange programs and internships were in March 2020 suspended by the Ministry of Education (MOE) due to the pandemic, but Singaporean students will soon be able to travel …
Singaporean students will soon be able to travel to countries such as Sweden and China Read More
With 2021 seeing disrupted supply chains, rising material costs, and a container shortage crisis, a prudent sourcing strategy and ability to adapt in the supply chain is crucial to business …
Join SwedCham China’s hybrid event ‘Sourcing survey by Asia Perspective’ Read More
The Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Vuong Dinh Hue recently paid an official visit to Finland to promote the Vietnam – Finland traditional friendship …
Vietnamese NA Chairman meets with Finnish leaders and businesses during Finland visit Read More
Finnish researchers are stating that a recent article by the American journalism site, The Intercept, which claims to have documented finding that indicates the covid-19 pandemic might have begun in a …
Finnish researchers’ statements contradict US news site’s report from Chinese lab Read More
Last week, two new hybrid crew transfer vessels (CTVs) –MHO Asgard and MHO Apollo – arrived at MHO-Co’s headquarters in Esbjerg, Denmark, after making the 12,000 nautical mile journey from …
Two new CTVs arrive at MHO-Co in Denmark from China’s AFAI Southern Shipyard Read More
EuroCham Cambodia is launching their “Real Estate September”, a series of 3 webinars on 16, 22, and 27 September 2021. All 3 webinars revolve around achieving “quality real estate for …
EuroCham Cambodia is launching Real Estate September series Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok shares yet another historic fact about the good and strong relations between Thailand and Denmark. As part of their ‘Did you Know’ …
Denmark played an important role in the establishment of Thai Airways International Read More
On 9 September, the Danish Ambassador Kim Højlund Christensen attend a meeting with Vietnam’s Prime Minister H. E. Mr. Pham Minh Chinh to discuss challenges faced by businesses during the …
Denmark and Vietnam discuss challenges faced by businesses during the pandemic Read More