Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Danish Novo Nordisk has announced that they due to restructuring will fire 400 employees in Denmark and China. The Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has on 18 September announced plans to …
Novo Nordisk will cut 400 jobs in Denmark and China Read More
The Chinese cargo ship Tian En ended its maiden voyage in Harnosand on 15 September. The Swedish port of Harnosand was the last stop for Tian En on her first …
Chinese cargo ship ends maiden voyage in Sweden Read More
Minister for Environment, Energy and Housing of the Republic of Finland, Kimmo Tiilikainen, visited Nanjing, East China, on 14 -15 September. During his visit, Finnish minister Kimmo Tiilikainen attended a …
Finnish minister visited China Read More
The Danish and Finnish embassy took part in Clean Up Bangkok–event by collecting garbage in Bangkok. Staff from the Danish and Finnish embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, picked up plastic bottles, …
Nordic embassies collect garbage in the streets of Bangkok Read More
Films from Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland will be shown during the European Film Festival Yangon in Myanmar. 17 European countries contribute to the European Film Festival Yangon 2018, including …
Watch Nordic films at festival in Myanmar Read More
The Chinese car company Geely bought a stake in Saxo Bank to strengthen the company’s ability to provide on-demand cars. China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group acquired a 52% stake in …
Chinese car company buys part of Danish Saxo Bank Read More
The Chinese embassy in Sweden has released a statement about three Chinese tourists being refused permission to wait in the lobby of a Swedish hostel. “The Chinese Embassy in Sweden …
Chinese embassy comments on treatment of Chinese tourists in Sweden Read More
The Danish Consulate General in Guangzhou, China, has celebrated that it is 20 years birthday since it re-opened. In the mid-19th century the Opium war took place in China, and …
Danish Consulate General in China celebrates 20 years since re-opening Read More
Norwegian plans to close their air route from London to Singapore in the beginning of 2019. The aircraft operator Norwegian will call off their air route from London-Gatwick airport to …
Norwegian plans to cut air route to Singapore Read More
Finnish company Sarlin will deliver a new air management system to one of China’s biggest steal factories. Sarlin has closed a deal with Shougang Jingtang’ state-of-the-art steel factory to provide …
Finnish company to provide air system to big Chinese factory Read More
A big gas tank in Beijing will house Danish exhibitions during Beijing Design Week. Copenhagen is guest city of Beijing Design Week 2018. That means a huge gas tank is …
Big gas tank will resemble Copenhagen during Beijing Design Week Read More
China has launched its first home-made icebreaking vessel that is partly designed by a Finnish engineering company. China is ready to break the Arctic ice with a new icebreaking vessel …
China launches icebreaking vessel partly designed by Finnish company Read More
The Vietnamese premier minister urges Danish brewery Carlsberg to expand their investment in Vietnam. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked Danish beer maker Carlsberg to expand its investment in …
Vietnamese premier minister urges Carlsberg to expand in Vietnam Read More
A Myanmar wood-processing firm is the first company to get solar system financed by the Denmark-Myanmar Country Programme. The Myanmar wood-processing firm Diamond Mercury Wood Products Ltd. could on 11 …
Solar panels to Myanmar company financed by Denmark-Myanmar programme Read More
The Swedish company Hestra has opened their first factory in Vietnam. On 11 September Hestra, a Swedish producer of gloves, officially opened their first factory in Vietnam. The opening were …
Swedish glove producer opens factory in Vietnam Read More
Greenland has chosen to partner with Denmark instead of China when upgrading two airports on the island. Greenland chose on 10 September to partner with Denmark in an upcoming upgrade …
Greenland picks Denmark over China to upgrade airports Read More
A new partnership agreement has been signed between Ho Chi Minh University of Technology and Oslo Metropolitan University. The new partnership agreement focuses on digitalisation of the construction sector, in …
New partnership between Vietnamese and Norwegian Universities about digitalization Read More
The Norwegian Seamen’s church in Singapore invites Norwegians to join a service on 7 October, where the church will welcome two new families to the staff. Seamen’s church in Singapore …
Seamen’s church in Singapore invitation: Service and welcome to new staff Read More
Sweden and UN Environment announces project that aims to ensure that less plastic leaks through waste management systems. Sweden, United Nations Environment (UN Environment) and the Coordinating Body on the …
Sweden and the UN will beat plastic pollution in Southeast Asia Read More
10.000 participants took part in Slush Shanghai 2018. The international startup event Slush had three time more participants to the event in Shanghai than last year. 10.000 participants went to …
Slush Shanghai triples number of participants Read More
The Swedish Ambassador in the Philippines has discussed an upcoming collaboration on the #MeToo movement in the Philippines. The Embassy of Sweden in Manila, led by Ambassador Harald Fries, met …
Swedish Ambassador discusses #MeToo in the Philippines Read More
Finnish diver, Mikko Paasi who took part in the cave rescue of a football team, has been honored with Thailand’s highest honour, the Knight of the Grand Cross of the …
Finnish cave rescuer receives Thailand’s highest honour Read More
An agreement to promote sustainable management and sound ocean governance in the Pacific Region was signed on 5 September. A landmark agreement has been signed between the European Union (EU) …
Agreement between EU and the Pacific region to promote sound ocean governance Read More
The Danish bank Jyske Bank Gibraltar is experiencing an increasing inflow of new clients residing in Asia. Jyske Bank Gibraltar, a branch of the Danish bank Jyske Bank, is experiencing …
More Asian clients to Danish bank Read More
A three-day China-Finland Culture Exchange festival has been held in Hangzhou. A three-day China-Finland culture exchange festival offered both funny activities and a meeting between politicians. The festival included various …
China-Finland festival held in China Read More
The embassy of Denmark in Bangkok marked the Danish flag day for deployed military personnel. Monday 5 September is the official flag day for Denmark’s deployed military personnel. The date …
Danish embassy in Bangkok honoured Danish veterans Read More
Petter Furberg will be new CEO of Telenor Norway while Kaaren Hilsen will be new CEO of Telenor Sweden. Berit Svendsen is stepping down from her position as CEO of …
New CEOs for Telenor Sweden and Norway Read More
Swedish chef and restaurateur Björn Frantzén opens new restaurant in Singapore in November 2018. Björn Frantzén has partnered with Unlisted Collection to open the new restaurant Zén on 21 November …
Swedish 3-Michelin chef will open restaurant in Singapore Read More
The Norwegian embassy in Hanoi welcomes 62 year old Grethe Løchen as new Ambassador to Vietnam. Grethe Løchen is cand.philol. and has been employed in the Foreign Service since …
New Norwegian Ambassador in Vietnam Read More
Taiwan students in Norway are planning to sue the Norwegian government after the nationality on their residency permits has been changed from Taiwan to China. A groups of Taiwan law …
Taiwan students in Norway planning to sue Norwegian government Read More
China will launch Nordic TV in China in a cooperation with a Finnish operator and is also producing episodes about the Finnish film industry. Finnish telecommunications company Elisa has partnered …
Finnish TV will hit China Read More
The Danish Foreign Minister and Minister for Development Cooperation react after two Reuters journalists have been sentenced to imprisonment in Myanmar. Danish Foreign Minister Anders Samuelsen and Minister for Development …
Danish Ministers: Reuters reporters should be released Read More
Finnair has named Topi Manner their new CEO, and he will start his new job in January 2019. Finnair has on 4 September announced that Topi Manner will replace current …
Finnair gets new CEO Read More
Energy experts from Norway has been contracted to provide technical advisory support on feasibility studies for offshore wind substation in China. Norwegian DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent …
Norwegians to be advisors on wind substation in China Read More
Innovation Norway has launched a programme to support Norwegian enterprises exploring cooperation opportunities in Vietnam. With ‘Global Growth Vietnam – Rest Raw Materials Programme’ Innovation Norway will support the Norwegian …
Support to Norwegian enterprises that cooperate with Vietnam Read More
Leader of the Myanmar government will not lose her Nobel Peace Prize despite critic in a report from the United Nations. Aung San Suu Kyi will not be stripped of …
Nobel Peace Prize winner keeps her prize despite Rohingya crisis Read More
Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Sweden spoke at a conference between the Philippine government and the European Union. Officials from the Philippine government and the European Union …
Representative from Swedish Embassy speaks at Philippines-EU conference Read More
Finnair has announced more flights to China and Japan in summer 2019. Continuing its growth in key Asian markets, Finnair announced on 29 August that it will be adding frequencies …
Finnair increases number of flights to Asia Read More
Staff at the Union Attorney General Office has been taught in human rights in a programme founded by the Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar. As part of the Denmark-Myanmar Programme …
Legal advisors in Myanmar taught in human rights Read More
The results of a Danish founded survey of enterprises in the manufacturing sector in Myanmar has been presented and discussed at a meeting. Chargé d’Affaires from the Danish embassy in …
Presentation of Danish founded survey about enterprises in Myanmar Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Thailand invites to networking event with Ambassador for the Oceana, Helen Ågren, as guest speaker. SwedCham invites both members and non-members to networking event on …
SwedCham in Thailand invites to networking event Read More
The Danish jewellery company Pandora has appointed Geena Tok as new Managing Director for China. Geena Tok will be the new Managing Director in China for Pandora. She will be …
Pandora announces new Managing Director in China Read More
A new Danish survey will investigate how the 250,000 Danes living abroad can contribute to promoting Denmark and attract foreign investment, tourists and specialized labor. Copenhagen Capacity, the Danish Ministry …
New survey will investigate how Danes abroad can promote Denmark Read More
SwedCham’s Sustainability Committee has initiated a new campaign to aid Singapore’s transformation to become a more environmentally sustainable society. First event of the campaign will take place on 1-2 September …
New Swedish campaign in Singapore aims to reduce use of plastics Read More
After the release of an UN rapport about the Rohingya refugee crisis, the Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs writes it is time for the world to act. A new rapport …
Swedish Minister about Rohingya refugees crisis: The time to act is now Read More
Renewable Energy Week 2018 in Vietnam ended with a run with participation from the Danish Embassy. Touch Green Energy, a run to encourage a healthy lifestyle and the increased use …
End of Danish supported Renewable Energy Week in Vietnam Read More
The incredible cave rescue in Thailand from the Danish diver Claus Rasmussen’s point of view. In the North of Thailand, the locals believe the spirit of a legend princess, Jao …
Thailand cave rescue: They survived! Read More
Vietnam Materials Marketplace is among the winners of the Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 competition, that is partly funded by the Danish government. Vietnam Materials Marketplace …
Vietnamese partnership wins funding support at P4G competition Read More
Norwegian company Pharmaq and Vietnamese company Vinh Hoan Company have signed a strategic partnership agreement about protecting pangasius from a bacteria with a new vaccine. For the first time in …
Norwegian and Vietnamese companies collaborate to protect fish from bacteria Read More
Finnish Fortum and AINS Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding about safe management of radioactive waste in China. Energy company Fortum and consulting engineering company AINS Group have signed …
Finnish companies to help manage radioactive waste in China Read More