Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
In a recent update, the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong introduced their committee, FinnCham’s Greater Bay Area Committee. FinnCham’s Greater Bay Area Committee was launched in 2015 and …
FinnCham HK introduced Greater Bay Area Committee Read More
The Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines Harald Fries received the ‘Most Outstanding Ambassador Award’ for his diplomatic work in the Philippines, The Embassy of Sweden in Manila writes. The award …
Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines receives ‘Most Outstanding Ambassador Award’ Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Myanmar has released a statement from Diplomatic Missions to Myanmar on World Press Freedom Day. The statement is written on behalf of the diplomatic missions …
Statement from Diplomatic Missions to Myanmar on World Press Freedom Day Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore is collaborating with upcoming artists in Singapore and Norway to showcase their work, while NABS gets a creative take on their graphic profile. Recently NABS announced that …
NBAS collaborates with upcoming Norwegian artists Sosialantenne Read More
China’s ‘live shopping’ phenomenon has made its entry into Denmark during the pandemic and the so-called “yes thank you” offers on Facebook and live shopping is a huge economy in …
Danish company taps into China’s ‘live shopping’ phenomenon with new app Read More
The Finnish Business Council Beijing (FBCB) is hosting an FBCB Women in Business Afternoon Brunch at the Finnish Ambassador’s residence in Beijing on 12 May. More about the event: If …
FBCB host ‘Women in Business’ Brunch at Ambassador’s residence Read More
According to a recent update from the Sjømannskirken i Pattaya (The Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya), the church is closed from 28 April for two weeks. The update reads: The …
Sjømannskirken i Pattaya closed two weeks Read More
The Thai-Danish Chamber of Commerce has just released a news update regarding a new loan facility from Exim Thailand aimed at companies exporting from Thailand to neighboring countries. The update …
DanCham: New loan facility aimed for export to neighboring countries Read More
Several vaccine passport solutions have begun to roll out in different countries across the world with the most recent one being in Thailand. The idea is simple and a vaccine …
Thailand introduces international vaccine passport for traveling abroad Read More
Earlier this month the Danish/Armenian artist Elizabeth Romhild donated and presented her painting of the old EAC Building in Bangkok to the building’s owner, Khun Charoen, his wife Khunying Wanna, …
Elizabeth Romhild donates painting of old EAC Building in Bangkok Read More
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently held separate talks with foreign Ministers from Thailand, Singapore, and Norway on the country’s devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, media Outlook …
India speaks to Thailand, Norway and Singapore on the country’s fight against COVID-19 Read More
The concept of bubble tea comes from Thailand and it is tea made on milk, fruit, or popping soda with small balls or “pearls” of chewy tapioca and other fruit …
The concept of bubble tea from Thailand is gaining popularity in Denmark Read More
The crisis in Myanmar risks putting the country back 16 years in the fight against poverty, the UNDP warns in a recent press release. UNDP is the United Nations development …
UNDP: Dual crisis can send half of Myanmar’s population into poverty Read More
What started as a survival initiative during the pandemic has turned into a new business adventure for Lin Feng and her husband Gong Yao from China. To local media JydskeVestkysten, …
Chinese couple converts Steakhouse into sushi ad libitum restaurant in Denmark Read More
According to an announcement from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark will from 1 May 2021 enter phase 2 which means that the gradual reopening of travel activities in …
Denmark allows vaccinated people to travel in and out of the country Read More
During the latest episode of Swedish television STV’s program “30 minutes”, Chinese Ambassador Gui Congyou denies the existence of the so-called concentration camps in Xinjiang. According to a recent article …
Chinese Ambassador denies the existence of concentrations camps in Xinjiang on Swedish TV Read More
Svanehøj Danmark has secured two major P&C pump orders in China with the most recent being a contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International Company Limited (GSI) on a total of 96 …
Svanehøj Danmark secure pump order for new Chinese MR tankers Read More
According to a recent article published by local media The Thaiger, all foreigners living in Thailand are eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Thailand plans to roll out a “massive …
All foreigners living in Thailand are eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine Read More
A rebound in Chinese beer sales has helped Danish beermaker Carlsberg to beat analyst expectations while the Northern European market was marked by lockdowns, the company said in a recent …
Rebound in Chinese beer sales helped Carlsberg beat analyst expectations Read More
The newly established Danish jazz trio Kemaca Kinetic, consisting of Casper Hejlesen (guitar), Matias Fischer (drums), and Kenneth Dahl Knudsen (bass) had only existed for a month when they received …
Newly formed Jazz band chosen as front figure for Danish promotion in China Read More
IKEA Singapore is opening its newest and smallest store to date in Singapore. Despite the size, however, the Swedish furniture maker has installed several innovative solutions to make shopping for …
Innovative solutions in place at IKEA’s newest store in Singapore Read More
The Honorary Consul of Norway recently participated in a meeting with high-ranking Phuket officials, and a majority of consuls and foreign government representatives, local media The Thaiger reports. The meeting …
Consuls and officials meet over foreigners “ignoring” Covid-19 safety measures in Phuket Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has several vacancies on the board of directors and has made the following announcement: SwedCham Needs You! There will be several vacancies …
Are you SwedCham’s new Board member? Read More
SwedCham Hong Kong is hosting two events on the theme ‘DARE TO THINK DIFFERENT’. More about the events from SwedCham: Do not miss two exclusive hybrid events on the theme DARE …
Sign up for SwedCham’s ‘DARE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY – SEMINAR SERIES’ Read More
As a Malaysian Muslim living in Norway, the long days make fasting hard for Farah Elwani Abdul Rani. Local media The Star has spoken to her about how she manages …
Malaysian living in Norway: Fasting during Ramadan is hard Read More
Study in Sweden will be present at the EU Indonesia Scholarships Info Day 2021, The Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta announces. The EU Scholarships Info Day is an official online …
Study in Sweden will be present at the EU Indonesia Scholarships Info Day 2021 Read More
Singapore is the best country to live in during the pandemic, according to Bloomberg’s Covid resilience list which ranks how countries have dealt with the Coronavirus. The top of the …
The best and worst countries to live in during the corona pandemic Read More
The man who is accused of killing Norwegian Nerid Høiness in Laos last year is according to reports still free in Thailand and former Norwegian Minister of Justice Per-Willy Amundsen …
Man wanted for murder of Norwegian still free in Thailand – Former Minister wants a boycott Read More
Studying in Finland have through their series ‘Meet the students’ spoken to Vietnamese Thao who studies Science and chemistry through the Centria UAS program in Finland. Thao was studying international …
Meet Vietnamese Thao who studies Materials Chemistry in Finland Read More
The new eco-sustainable hybrid ro-ro ferry Finneco I by Finnlines has just been launched in China, media Maritime Exclusive reports. The Finneco I was built at the Nanjing Jinling Shipyard …
Eco-sustainable hybrid ro-ro ferry launched in China by Finnlines Read More
In the past three days, 99 ventilators from Singapore and Sweden have arrived at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in India, local media Times Of India reports. The ventilators were …
Singapore and Sweden sends ICU ventilators to India Read More
Expectations of increased demand throughout 2021 contribute to the Danish integrated shipping company Maersk expecting a larger operating profit, local media BT reports. Maersk writes in a recent announcement to …
Maersk’s expectations for demand increase primarily driven by export from China to the US Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Indonesia extends its deepest condolences to the Indonesian Navy via a recent post on the Embassy’s Facebook page. The statement reads: The Swedish Embassy in Indonesia …
The Swedish Embassy in Indonesia extends its deepest condolences to the Indonesian Navy Read More
Citizens of six European countries, including Denmark, believe climate and climate change should be top priorities in Europe’s relationship with China, media NordJyske reports. The study from YouGov, conducted on …
New study: Climate should be top priorities in Europe’s relationship with China Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is hosting a 3-hour course in sponsorship in Hong Kong. More about the course: (The Academy) Sponsorship – Marketing with 3 winners …
Join SwedCham’s course in sponsorship as a marketing tool Read More
The Swedish Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl gives in his monthly letter to all Swedes in Thailand, an update on the current situation in Thailand. The Ambassador states that the spread …
Update from Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl to all Swedes in Thailand Read More
According to reports from the Xinhua News Agency, China will launch its next robot lunar lander in 2024, and it will carry equipment from Sweden as well as France, Russia, …
China’s next moon probe will carry Swedish gear Read More
According to a recent statement from Finnair, Finland’s national flag carrier plans to fly to over 60 destinations this summer including Bangkok, Hong Kong, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo, media …
Finnair is opening up for Asian destinations this summer Read More
Denmark rented in 2019 two pandas from Chengdu Panda Base in China after several years of preparations. Denmark has rented the pandas for 15 years which means they still belong …
Copenhagen Zoo tries to get Chinese owned pandas to mate as every panda counts Read More
According to a recent article published by local media, The Manila Times, the Danish Ambassador to the Philippines Grete Sillasen has proposed a rules-based approach to settle the West Philippine …
Danish Ambassador to the Philippines propose rules-based tack in settling WPS row Read More
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China invites you to their upcoming event covering how to protect your intellectual property in China on 28 April. More about the webinar: In collaboration …
DCCC event: How to protect your IP in China Read More
During a recent working session with local Vietnamese authorities, Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam Kari Kahiluoto said that investors from Finland want to invest in highways, thermal power, energy, and waste …
Finland wants to invest in Dong Nai in Vietnam Read More
Business Finland is looking for a Senior Advisor to advance Finnish business in Vietnam. More about Business Finland and the position: “Business Finland is a global leader in international trade …
Business Finland is looking for a Senior Advisor in Vietnam Read MoreAccording to local media The Star, Swedish ambassador Juhlin-Dannfelt and Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Wee Ka Siong have discussed two upcoming programs that would be jointly organized by …
Swedish Ambassador discuss upcoming programs with Transport Minister of Malaysia Read More
Norwegian Business Association Singapore and Telenor invite members to join a Constitution Day lunch on May 17. More about the event: “Norwegian Business Association Singapore and Telenor have the pleasure …
Norwegian Business Association Singapore and Telenor to host Constitution Day lunch Read More
The Swedish technology company Hexagon will be delivering a multi-solution project at the Toka Tindung gold mine in Indonesia. The mining division of the Swedish tech company will install systems …
Swedish software solutions for Indonesian gold mine Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong is hosting a leadership course with Swedish Peter Lysell from Sharing Insight. More about the online webinar: “Being a leader has never …
SwedCham Course: “Leadership in a time of change” with Peter Lysell Read More
The Singapore European Union Film Festival (EUFF) is back at The Projector in Singapore from 6 May to 23 May 2021. EUFF is among the longest-running film festivals in Singapore …
Watch Nordic Films at The European Film Festival in Singapore Read More
Topas Explorer Group, independent tourism and athletics business owned by Danish businessman Jørgen Sølvsten Nielsen is organizing the Vietnam Trail Marathon this weekend, VN Express reports. The Vietnam Trail Marathon …
Danish-owned Topas is organizing Trail Marathon in Vietnam Read More
The President of the United States, Joe Biden is these days hosting a climate summit with the participation of 40 different leaders – including leaders of Denmark, Norway, Indonesia, Singapore, …
Nordic and Asian countries for virtual climate summit, but what is it all about? Read More