Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Ulrica Fearn has been appointed new Director of Finance at Carlsberg. This was reported by Danish watch media, Fødevarewatch. Despite her Swedish background, a large part of Ulrica’s business career …
Carlsberg appoints Swedish Ulrica Fearn as new Director of Finance Read More
As one of the many activities SWEA Singapore has announced taking place throughout January, the organisation now includes the month of February with an invite to a Stand Up Paddleboard …
SWEA Singapore has got you activity-covered for January; Become a SUP’er Read More
SWEA Singapore has announced the SWEA Professionals e-Forum taking place on 12 January. The event is a replay of November month’s edition of the SWEA Professionals e-Forum and offers networking …
SWEA Singapore announces new edition of SWEA Professional e-Forum event Read More
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore marks the 50th anniversary of the Danish official enrollment in the former EEC (the European Economic Community), now EU. EEC was a regional organisation created …
Embasy of Denmark in Singapore celebrates 50th anniversary of Denmark joining EU Read More
On behalf of Danish energy giant, Danfoss, the Danish Chamber of Commerce (DanCham) encourages ambitious, young talents with new ideas and the initiative to bring about change to apply for …
DanCham Malaysia: Join the Danfoss Postgraduate Program and become tomorrows changemaker Read More
The European Union in Malaysia has raised awareness of its funded traineeship for young graduates open for applications until 31 January 2023. Trainees will be working within the Press and …
EU in Malaysia offers funded traineeship for young graduates Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has announced manufacturing company, Siemens, have appointed Mr. Tindaro Danze as its new President & Chief Executive Officer. Danze has previously managed Siemen’s regional industrial digitalisation units, enabled …
Tindaro Danze appointed as new CEO & President of Siemens Malaysia Read More
Danish Queen Margrethe II has withdrawn from her protectorate of the Hans Christian Andersen Award awarded every year to writers and illustrators of children’s books. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, …
Russian IBBY Chairwoman participating in Russian war propaganda; Danish Queen withdraws as protector Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur informs its Ambassador, Morten Paulsen, and Deputy Head of Mission, Tom Jørgen Martinussen, met with Premier of Sarawak Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang …
Norwegian Ambassador met with Premier of Sarawak to discuss areas of cooperation Read More
An EU-Malaysia Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EU-MY PCA) was signed between EU and Malaysia on 14 December 2022. According to EUROCHAM, the PCA is a significant milestone in the history …
Malaysia and the EU signed the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) Read More
Increased living costs has apparently not scarred the Danes as much as two years of major COVID-19 travel restrictions. According to digital news publisher, The Local, Danish travel agencies, Bravo …
Higher living cost crisis has not preventet Danes from seeking warm holiday destinations Read More
Former Danish Prime Minister and secretary General of NATO, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, has confirmed he will be visiting Taiwan from 3 to 5 January. This was reported by Danish tabloid …
Danish ex-PM and NATO Secretary General to visit Taiwan: Taiwan is a lighthouse for freedom Read More
A new investigation made by Greenpeace in Germany determines products of Chinese fashion brand SHEIN, offering fashion clothes, gadgets and utility items, are health hazards and illegal. As reported by …
Greenpeace reports Chinese fashion brand Shein’s products are health hazards Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur wants you to check out the new Work in Finland Website. Maybe you are interested in working in Finland and wish to view …
Finland launched new Work in Finland website Read More
In her New Year’s Speech, officially called the New Year Address, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark addressed the challenges the royal family has faced during 2022. The Queen expressed her …
Danish Queen Margrethe addressed family dispute in 2022 New Year Address Read More
The Malaysian government has announced passengers and wastewater from China is required by undergo COVID testing upon arrival to Malaysia. Minister of Health, Zaliha Mustafa, stated temperatures of all travelers …
Malaysia joins USA, India and Japan in requiring COVID testing from Chinese travelers Read More
A rapid rise in Chinese COVID-infection numbers among the Chinese population could severely affect Carlsberg’s sales numbers during the much anticipated and important Chinese New Year. The Danish brewer has, …
Carlsberg’s most important Chinese holiday celebration sales threatened by COVID Read More
After Moscow sent thousands of troops to Ukraine in February, many western companies have decided to leave the country. Swedish IKEA is no exception as the furniture giant seeks to …
IKEA is closing in on exiting Russia Read More
Spotify presented its prodcution of a series of five Spotify Original Video Podcasts “reflecting Indonesia’s vibrant and diverse music, youth and cultural scenes” in cooperation with VICE Media Group, the …
Spotify and VICE Media joins in content partnership in Indonesia Read More
On behalf of the Malaysian Youth Association for Diplomacy and Policy, the European Union in Malaysia encourages the youth to join the EU-ASEAN Youth Diplomats Programme on 17-19 February 2023. …
Malaysian Youth Association with visionary simulation exercise for future diplomats Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia announced the Modernisation Fund has disbursed a total of €4.11 billion, as part of the European Green Deal, in support of 61 clean energy transition projects in eight …
The European Green Deal allocated €4.11 billion to accelerate clean energy transition projects Read More
Join NordCham for fresh market updates with author of Reformasi Weekly, Kevin O’Rourke, on 3 January 2023. Reformasi Weekly is a subscription service analysing politics and policy-making schemes useful for …
NordCham Indonesia presents fresh market updates with Reformasi Weekly author Kevin O’Rourke Read More
NordCham Indonesia has announced it is time for an additional round of the NordCham Sustainability Committee Meeting. The event will take place 8 February 2023. The Chamber declares the Nordic …
First NordCham Indonesia Sustainability Committee Meeting in 2023 Read More
As reported by Danish news media, DR, 71 Chinese military aircrafts and drones has crossed the border of the Taiwanese Air Defense Identification Zone in 24 hours. The Taiwanese President, Tsai …
Chinese drones and warplanes violated Taiwanese Air Defense Zone Read More
Netflix has announced the release of Danish shows and movies further expanding its international content. The Danish titles include, among others, the thriller series “The Nurse” and feature film “A …
Streaming giant Netflix expands content with Danish shows and movies Read More
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and conservationists raises alarm after three endangered freshwater dolphins, of the Irrawaddy species, have been found dead within ten days of each other in the …
Third endangered dolphin found dead in Mekong Delta in ten days. WWF raises alarm. Read More
The European Union in Malaysia drawed attention to Michalis Rokas, European Union Ambassador to Malaysia, expressing his views on EU’s decision not to ban import of palm oil. The statement …
EU continues import of palm oil presumed not associated with deforestation and forest degradation Read More
Embassy of Sweden in Singapore has released its latest newsletter including a greetings of Christmas from Ambassador, Kent Härstedt. As previously reported by ScandAsia, Sweden takes over the Presidency of …
Embassy of Sweden in Singapore released newsletter with prospects of 2023 Read More
On Christmas Eve, priest Carl Bjarkam of the Danish Seamen’s Church, payed Mærsk Mumbai a Christmas visit. With him, the Seamen’s priest brought Christmas sweets and offered cadets a lift …
Priest of Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore visited Mærsk Mumbai on Christmas Eve Read More
On behalf of its fellow member, Alice Smith School, EUROCHAM Malaysia has announced the Alice Smith School Foundation has been awarded the Bronze Award of the CASE Circle of Excellence …
Alice Smith School in Malaysia awarded the CASE Circle Excellence Award Read More
If you would like to study in Finland for autumn 2023, now is the time to apply. Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur has shared information on non-EU student scholarships, …
Finland in Kuala Lumpur calls for students to apply now for studying in Finland in autumn 2023 Read More
In the newest episode of SWEA Podden, Marie Olsson talks about how she, together with her husband Olof Olsson, soon-to-be pastor in Southeast Asia and East Asia, will resume the …
Marie Olsson tells about the Swedish Church Abroad in newest episode of SWEA Podden Read More
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore has drawn attention to the Global Compact Network Denmark report which describes an exponential growth in Danish companies contributing to achieve international climate goals. The …
SBTi-report: Danish companies are frontrunners in setting ambitious climate targets Read More
Embassy of Finland in Singapore reminds you not to forget to follow the SIMC Winner’s Gala Concert & Award Ceremony on Friday 23 December 2022 where classical music will be …
Experience world class performers at the SIMC Winner’s Gala Conccert & Award Ceremony Read More
The items we all consume has an enormous impact on our environment. Worldwide consumption and production, a driving force of the global economy, rests on the exploitation of the natural …
Finland and Denmark tops list of most sustainable shoppers in EU Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia, stated it was delighted to have met YB Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, during the 10th ASEAN-EU Business Summit in conjunction with the …
Liew Chin Tong called for strengthened EU-ASEAN cooperation at Business Summit Read More
Swedish clothing company, H&M, has announced the brand “Good American” – a brand for women by women – has been included in its concept “H&M with friends” and said it …
H&M says new partnership with brand “Good American” drives inclusivity and diversity Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Singapore has announced Sweden is taking over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for a period of six months from 1 January …
Sweden takes over Presidency of the Council of the European Union Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur calls for families living in Malaysia who wishes to introduce their children to, or simply increase their knowledge on, Norwegian language, culture and history. …
Call for young people to learn Norwegian culture and language at Norgesskolen Winter Read More
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Singapore participated in, and enjoyed, a traditional Christmas dinner at the Norwegian Emabssy in Kuala Lumpur. Ambassador, Morten Paulsen and wife, Anne Beth, and the …
Seamen’s Church Singapore enjoyed dinner and live music at Norwegian Embassy Malaysia Read More
On behalf of the Malaysian Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (KETSA), EUROCHAM Malaysia announced the imbalance cost pass-through (ICPT) mechanism will continue to be implemented for the …
Malaysian government upholds electricity tariffs Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore draws attention to the historic element in the formation of the new Danish government. Lead by Mette Frederiksen as re-elected Prime Minister, Denmark’s new …
Historic coalition of parties constitutes new Danish government Read More
As part of Danish brewer, Carlsberg’s, strategy of growing in categories beside its central beer market towards 2027, it has agreed to buy Canadian Waterloo Brewing for a total equity …
Carlsberg acquires Canadian brewer Waterloo in $106 million deal Read More
At least 12 people, one of which is a five-year-old child, have died in a landslide while sleeping at a camping site on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Danish …
Landslide in Malaysia kills at least 12 sleeping campers, over 20 is missing Read More
Danes Worldwide is looking for volunteers to support its representative in Singapore to help the organisation become more visible and active. This will additionally make the organisation able attain a …
Danes Worldwide looking for Singapore volunteer Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has shared the annual iFest event, held at the International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), was extremely successful. The Chamber reported the exiting event included various cultural activities …
Children’s annual iFest held at the International School of Kuala Lumpur Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia reports to have had a fruitful and productive discussion with EMPTA on possible areas of cooperation, joint advocacy, and other issues and topics that is affecting the automotive …
EUROCHAM Malaysia and EMPTA discussed issues within the automotive industry Read More
The European Union in Malaysia announced to have signed the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) with Malaysia in Brussels. The agreement will enhance the political dialogue on issues of global …
EU and Malaysia signed Partnership and Cooperation Agreement Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore calls on Nordic companies to join the Nordic Innovation House Singapore and Enterprise Singapore in the 4th edition of the Trade and Connectivity Challenge …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore calls for SME’s and global startups to join TCC Read More
Norwegian newspaper, DN, reports Asian stock exchange markets showed high economic activity and growth in the beginning of 2022 with the Nikkei index at the Tokoy stock exchange market back …
Economic optimism at Asian stock exchange markets Read More