Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore announces Danish violinist, Anna Agafia Egholm, is in the final of the Singapore Violin Competition (SIVC). Anna has performed solo, chamber and contemporary over three …
Danish violinist, Anna Agafia Egholm, in tonight’s Singapore Violin Competition 2022 final Read More
The Counsellor and Deputy head of Mission representing Embassy of Sweden in Singapore, Jenny Egermark, spoke in front of Swedish high school students at the German European School Singapore last …
Swedish Counsellor of Mission joined Nobel Prize Awards at German European School Singapore Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Jakarta calls to join the 5th, and last, session of the ASEAN-IPR Discussion Series 2022 on 20 December. The session bears the theme “ASEAN Dialogue …
5th edition of ASEAN-IPR to create dialogue on safeguarding and fostering peace Read More
Norwegian Business Association Singapore draws attention to the release of Esben Poulsson’s book “Maritime Matters” addressing the development in the maritime sector over the past four years. The book covers …
NBAS presents release of new book on maritime industry effects of COVID, ship emissions and Russian invasion Read More
On 7 December, EU opened for the first calls for proposals under the New Work Programme. At the same time, the Union invited potential applicants to Horizon Europe Information Days …
First calls for company proposals under EU’s €95 billion budget research and innovation programme Read More
Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) encourages you – if you are a fan of football and hygge – to participate in the fight for the prestigious title “Winner of the …
DABS presents the Five-A-Side football Tournament 2023 Read More
The Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce (SNCC) has proudly welcomed their newest board member Erlend Prytz, CEO at Norwegian Maritime Exporters. Erlend Prytz has been an executive board member of …
SNCC welcomed newest board member, CEO Erlend Prytz. Read More
Embassy of Finland in Singapore draws attention to the Singapore International Music Competition presenting the Winners´ Gala Concert and Award Ceremony on 23 December 2022 at the Singapore Chinese Music …
Join the Finnish Embassy and musician Jeremy Wrong at the Singapore International Music Competition Read More
Family-owned Norwegian discount grocery chain, REMA 1000, has announced to be buying 114 Danish Aldi grocery stores from Germany rival, for a not-yet-disclosed amount. This was reported by internet media, …
German discounter Aldi makes full exit from Danish market with Norwegian Reitan Retail-buy of 114 stores Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has announced to have hosted a lunch at the Ambassador, Morten Paulsen’s residence. The Institute of Strategic and International Studies Malaysia (ISIS) and members …
Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and ISIS discussed Malaysian general election Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore asks us kindly to remember the INGREDIENT IV of the Future is Made in Finland webinar series is coming up next week on 16 …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore: Future is Made in Finland is the recipe for success Read More
The Indonesian government has passed a sequence of laws making anything from sex outside marriage to presidential insults illegal. Danish newspaper, Politiken, reported the laws are considered controversial as they …
“Moral panic” in Indonesia drives new sex laws Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has highlighted its corporate partner, Unilin Group, who manufactures, engineers and markets smart living solutions to create comfortable and beautiful spaces. Unilin Group’s origin lies within the circular …
EUROCHAM Malaysia would like you to know about corporate partner Unilin Group Read More
The European Union Delegation in Malaysia reports to have signed a contract initiating a three-year project under the “Widening Democratic Space, Strengthening the Rule of Law, and Promoting Respect for …
EU awards RM2.31 million grant to SUHAKAM to support human rights principles Read More
SWEA Singapore’s Lucia Choir visits the Norwegian Seamen’s Church Singapore on 3rd Advent Sunday. Having a Lucia Choir visiting the Seamen’s Church is a long and proud tradition of which …
SWEA’s Lucia Choir to visit the Norwegian Seamen’s Church Singapore Read More
Swea Singapore has launched a new episode of its podcast “SWEA Podden” which this time features the Swedish designer Maxjenny and the story of her colorful creations. Maxjenny grew up …
Meet Swedish designer Maxjenny in newest episode of SWEA Podden Read More
Yesterday, the Embassy of Finland in Singapore celebrated Finland’s 105th Independence Day by hosting a reception at the Shangri-La Hotel. The Embassy reports 200 guests attended the reception including Singapore …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore hosted Independence Day reception Read More
Yesterday, on 6 December, Finland celebrated its 105th Independence Day Embassy of Finland in Singapore reported Finns have been enjoying the national holiday since 1917 and spends the day in …
Finland celebrated its 105th Independence Day Read More
Norwegian Embassy in Singapore has thanked Founder Director Sir Dr. Peter Low, and the Cathedral Choir of the Risen Christ Singapore for “an unforgettable evening of music and joy” at …
Norwegian Ambassador impressed by performances of carols from around the world at annual Christmas concert Read More
The Danish Embassy in Singapore draws attention to the newest episode of Little Globetrotters, a Chinese-language kids’ infotainment series that gives children in Singapore the opportunity to learn more about …
Singaporean children on a Danish adventure in newest episode of kids’ infotainment series Little Globetrotters Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (SwedCham) has launched the information session “IMDA’s LEAD Connect & Transact Grants explained” on 15 December. The event follows the Singaporean Government’s introduction …
SwedCham to inform about Singaporean incentive grants for promoting document digitalization Read More
As emphasized by EUROCHAM Malaysia, the EU Commision has proposed new EU-wide rules on packaging to tackle the constant growing source of waste and consumer frustration. For consumers, the proposed …
EU aims at tackling waste and boost recycling capacity by proposing new rules on packaging Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia congratulates its corporate partner, Ericsson Malaysia, who won the Best Vendor 5G Innovation at the Glotel Awards last week. Ericsson won in a joint submission with Digital Nasional …
Ericsson won Best Vendor 5G Innovation at the Glotel Awards in London Read More
BBC 100 Women has announced its 2022 list of the 100 most inspiring and influential women from around the world on which a number of women from the APAC region …
BBC reveals 100 Women list 2022 including Thai rapper, Milli, Indonesian activist, Velmariri Bambari and Greenlandic psychologist, Naja Lyberth Read More
Eye-Share, a market leading solution provider for automated spend management, has been welcomed into the Singaporean business community by the Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS). The company opened its first …
NBAS; Eye-Share’s opening in Singapore is a “true enrichment” of the business community Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Singapore has welcomed Irma Ylikangas as its new Counsellor for Innovation and Trade Affairs. Irma has previously been working with Helsinki Partners in Singapore as …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore welcomes new Counsellor of Innovation Read More
CNN has reported the Indonesian volcano, Mount Semeru, began erupting Sunday at 2.46 am local time prompting evacuations of nearly 2.000 residents in East Java Province. Video footage from Indonesia’s …
Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupted prompting large evacuations Read More
As a clear sign of how Telenor is executing on the strategy it presented at the Capital Markets Day in September, Celcom Digi commenced its operations on 1 December and …
Next phase of Telenor in Asia begins in Malaysia Read More
Embassy of Finland in Singapore reports to have gathered with educators and educational institutes on 28 November to discuss the generational and global challenges we face today and how education …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore looked for answers to educational challenges Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has launched its julekalender – Advent Calendar – counting down from 1 to 24 December by “opening a calendar door” each day. An open …
Follow Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur’s daily Christmas Calender and win prices Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore celebrates the arrival of December by hosting a family church service that will include a Lucia procession, a Christmas tree party and warm “aebleskiver” on …
Christmas pull-tab lottery and family church service at Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore Read More
On 22 November, the Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce (SNCC) hosted the event “What have we learned post-COVID? How will the geopolitical situation affect our supply chains?” in collaboration with …
SNCC and Wilh. Wilhelmsen hosted event on Post-COVID learnings and supply chain effects Read More
A delegation of EUROCHAM Malaysia and members of the Construction Sector Committee has had a meeting with the CEO, Datuk Ir. Ahmad ‘Asri Abdul Hamid, of the Construction Industry Development …
EUROCHAM Malaysia met with CIDB to strengthen industry collaboration Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DanCham) has announced to be throwing its members a Fastelavnsfest in February 2023. In order to ensure the festive day will run smoothly, the …
DanCham Malaysia looking for volunteers for fastelavn 2023 Read More
Embassy of Denmark in Singapore wants you to join them at the Bike 45 Ride on 3 December 2022. The Embassy says the Bike 45 Ride displays the EU as …
EU and ASEAN celebrates long history of rewarding partnerships with Bike 45 Ride Read More
Swedish fashion retailer H&M has announced 1.500 job cuts as part of a plan launched in September to save 2 billion Swedish crowns per year. The fashion giant said the …
Fiashion giant H&M slays 1.500 jobs due to low consumer spendings Read More
Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet reported it is no longer illegal to be homosexual in Singapore. Previously, men having sex with men could be punished with up to two years in prison, …
Singaporean Parliament decriminalize homosexual acts Read More
The Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore opens its doors to football fans wishing to follow the Danish National Football Team’s hunt for a ticket from the Group Play into the Round …
Watch Denmark in make-it-or-break-it World Cup match at Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore Read More
Danish Business Association Singapore (DABS) reports full house when the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) updated on recent changes made in underscoring Singapore’s position as global talent hub. The Association …
Singapore Economic Development Board briefed DABS on global talent attraction Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Singapore would like you to know that the Norwegian jazz trio John Pål Inderberg is touring Singapore throughout December 2022. The Embassy describes the trio as …
Norwegian jazz trio John Pål Inderberg tours Singapore in December 2022 Read More
On Thursday, a week after the general election, opposition leader, Anwar Ibrahim, was officially recognized as Malaysia’s new Prime Minister. This was reported by Swedish news media, SVT. Anwar is …
Anwar new Malaysian Prime Minister; pro-shariha law party claimed most Parliament seats Read More
EUROCHAM Malaysia has announced a delegation to have visited YBhg. Datin Noorazah, the Undersecretary of the International Relations Division at the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE), and the team …
EUROCHAM and MASBA discussed industry-academia collaborations with Malaysia Read More
SWEA Singapore has published a new episode of its podcast “SWEA Podden” in which Helena Samsioe talks about coming up with the idea of starting Globhe, a global drone platform. …
Helena Samsioe on starting her drone platform in new episode of SWEA Podden Read More
The European Union in Malaysia calls attention to the Asia-Europe Institute’s (AEI) International Symposium: EU-ASEAN AT 45: From Dialogue …
Asia-Europe Institute hosts international symposium on ASEAN-EU Strategic Partnership Read More
The Norwegian Business Association (NBAS) hosts the last Thursday Lunch of 2022 in collaboration with the Norwegian Embassy in Singapore and the Norwegian Seamen’s Church at 12:00-14:00 on 1 December. …
Join NBAS’ Tursday’s Lunch at Norwegian Seamen’s Church Read More
The Norwegian Seamen’s Church Singapore has invited everyone to this year’s Christmas Bazar taking place 26 and 27 November. The church guarantees a delightful pre-Christmas experience for both children and …
Norwegian Seamen’s Church’s Christmas bazar includes a brass band and an Ambassador Read More
It might be safe to say, that we would all have liked a point or two in the match against Tunisia on Tuesday, so cross your fingers and bring them …
Support Denmark in second World Cup 2022 match at Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore Read More
Embassy of Finland in Kuala Lumpur invites to getting a glimpse at the Finnish Christmas Pop Up at Gudang, Great Eastern Mall from 9-18 December 2022. The Pop Up showcases …
Finnish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur presents Christmas decorations and design at Pop Up event Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore has concluded the 2nd annual meeting of the OPEN Southeast Asia (SEA) which it hosted in collaboration with the Obesity Policy Engagement Network (OPEN) …
Embassy of Denmark, OPEN SEA and Novo Nordisk facilitated an open debate on obesity Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore calls attention to the Singapore French Film Festival 2022 screening the documentary “NADIA” this Saturday 26 November at the Projector. The documentary celebrates …
Watch documentary on Afghan-Danish footballer Nadia Nadim at France Singapore Festival Read More