Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok continues to celebrate Denmark and Thailand’s long-standing relations through their campaign ‘Today, tomorrow, together – Denmark and Thailand 1621 – 2021.’ Recently they shared …
Did you know Siam Cement Group is a result of close Thai-Danish collaboration? Read More
The Danish Culture Center in Beijing’s “AccessAbility” exhibition features stories about several individuals from China and Sweden who all have different disabilities but who do not let these disabilities define …
Danish Culture Center in Beijing’s Photo exhibition features stories of Chinese and Swedish disabled people Read More
Lægelinien is a private service that complements the public health services in Denmark and Lægelinien can help Danes abroad who have been vaccinated already to get a corona passport in …
Get a corona passport for Denmark as a Dane abroad Read More
Four owners, two of which are from Thailand, are behind a new takeaway restaurant that has opened in the Danish city of Vejle and focuses on Thai food with the …
New restaurant Thai Tanic is off to a good start in Denmark Read More
A new Investment Review (VIR) report citing data from the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), shows that Vietnamese exports to the EU have seen an 18 percent on-year …
Exports from Vietnam to EU reach US$10 billion in first quarter of 2021 Read More
IKEA in the Philippines has been preparing for the opening of the world’s biggest branch at the Mall of Asia complex later this year, ABS-CBN News reports. The preparations have …
IKEA Philippines prepare for the opening of the world’s biggest branch Read More
The Danish Chamber of commerce in China invites you to their upcoming breakfast meeting titled ‘Agile strategy for foreign executives to avoid personal liabilities’ on 23 April. The event is …
DCCC breakfast meeting: Agile strategy for foreign executives to avoid personal liabilities Read More
Singaporean Harsh Dalal started Team Labs with four other teenagers in Norway, Russia, and the US, whom he had met online when he was just 13 years old. Today he is 19 …
CEO of Norwegian co-founded ‘Team Labs’ on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2021 list Read More
On Wednesday, the administrative court in Stockholm began hearing arguments in the case concerning the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS)s decision to ban Huawei’s products from being used in …
Swedish court to hear Huawei’s case against 5G ban Read More
The Finnish government has adopted a decree bringing into force the establishment of a China Cultural Center in Finland, local media Foreigner.fi reports. The purpose of the China Cultural …
China Cultural Centre to open in Finland Read More
The Norwegian government has extended the country’s entry restrictions until 12 May which means that only Norwegians and foreigners registered in Norway are allowed to enter the country. Other Scandinavian …
Norwegian government extends entry ban for non-residents until 12 May Read More
The Norwegian Cultural Center in Singapore is welcoming everyone to join their official launch on 1 June with a reception at HUONE Singapore from 5-7 pm. The launch will feature …
Join the celebration of The Norwegian Cultural Center Singapore’s official launch 1 June Read More
According to an announcement from Novo Holdings, the Danish holding company has joined the US$ 80 million Series C financing in Halodoc, an Indonesia-based health tech platform, media PR Newswire …
Novo Holdings makes its first investment in an Asian health tech company Read More
The Finnish Olympic team has chosen Lifa Air as its health safety partner for the two consecutive Games of Tokyo Summer Olympics in July this year and the Beijing Winter …
The Finnish Olympic team chose Lifa Air as Olympics health partner Read More
The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra’s Family Fun Day Concert: Let’s tour the world: II on 24 April in Kuala Lumpur will take the audience on a voyage around the world, performing …
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra features music from Denmark Read More
Did you know that The Danish embassy in Beijing has a page dedicated to information regarding COVID-19 in China? On the embassy’s Coronavirus / COVID-19 page you can find the …
Stay updated regarding Covid-19 in China through The Danish Embassy in Beijing Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in China celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Danish Hot Dog cart (pølsevogn) at the embassy’s yard in Beijing on 16 April with the following update: …
Embassy of Denmark in China celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Danish Hot Dog stand Read More
Danish-Chinese Business Forum (DCBF) next webinar on 29 April will cover “Screening and approval of foreign investments- new strict rules proposed by the Danish government” About the webinar: Nikolaj Juhl …
Danish government proposes new strict rules on approval of foreign investments: DCBF webinar Read More
The Danish artist Ole Aakjær only discovered his passion for watercolor art seven years ago and now he has been invited to exhibit his art in China – something he …
Danish artist invited to exhibit his art in China Read More
China has major economic interests in Sweden, mainly in strategic industries in western Sweden. According to China expert, it is not unproblematic and can affect Sweden’s ability to talk freely …
China has major economic interests in Sweden but trade is not unproblematic Read More
Is Vietnam on the map when you plan for your company’s next export market? If it is not, Swedish media Dagens Industri has specified why Vietnam should be. Economic growth …
Export companies – that’s why you should keep an eye on Vietnam Read More
The China-Europe freight train has a series of important advantages and Finland welcomes more freight train connections with China, Ville Skinnari, Finnish minister for development cooperation and foreign trade said …
Finnish Minister: Huge potential for trade between China and Finland by rail Read More
For several months the whole world has been a red zone according to The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ travel guidelines which means that all travel from Denmark is discouraged. …
Denmark is opening up for travel from Thailand, Singapore, and parts of the Nordic Region Read More
The Danish – Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Thai – Finnish Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to their joint Danish – Finnish easter lunch in Bangkok. The invitation …
Danish – Finnish Easter Lunch at Stable Lodge in Bangkok Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to their upcoming webinar covering: Myanmar’s Bleak Future: Inflicted by COVID, Coup and Carnage on 26 April. More about the webinar: In …
TNCC webinar: Myanmar’s Bleak Future: Inflicted by COVID, Coup and Carnage Read More
Danish Bestseller, the international, family-owned fashion company has urged the European Union (EU) to develop clear guidelines for how companies should conduct themselves when economic sanctions are imposed, media fibre2fashion …
Danish company Bestseller urges EU to take action on Myanmar Read MoreBali police have arrested a 44-year-old Swedish national for alleged assault against a sex worker, local media Coconuts Bali reports. According to a recent statement, Hadimastika Karsito Putro, head of …
Swedish man arrested in Bali for allegedly assaulting and refusing to pay a sex worker Read More
The Trade Council at the Danish Embassy in Bangkok is currently looking for a dedicated and dynamic Digital Sales / E-Commerce Commercial Advisor to assist Danish businesses’ digital sales activities …
The Danish Embassy in Bangkok is looking for a Digital Sales/E-Commerce Commercial Advisor Read More
The Nordic Region of Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Denmark tops the World Press Freedom Index ranking number 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the index respectively. Compared to other Asian …
The Nordic Region tops World Press Freedom Index, Asia falls behind Read More
Rigshospitalet, one of Denmark’s largest hospitals and the most highly specialized hospital in Copenhagen declared Danish Mie Chronberg stable enough for a gender reassignment operation in Thailand but not in …
Dane was stable enough for gender reassignment operation in Thailand but not in Denmark Read More
According to an international survey by the Nippon Foundation of female attitudes, East Asia women showed a tendency to view giving birth out of wedlock negatively whereas most Northern European …
Survey: Asian Women less open to having children outside marriage than Nordic counterparts Read More
Danes worldwide invites all Danes abroad to a free webinar covering how to prepare for family reunification in Denmark on 11 May. The event is for all Danes abroad with …
Danes worldwide invites all Danes abroad to free webinar on family reunification Read More
Norway together with the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) has again strongly asserted their commitment and desire to work and support Vietnam in ending gender-biased sex selection (GBSS), local media Vietnam …
Norway continue to support Vietnam in ending gender biased sex selection Read More
The Philippines is seeking to obtain the Covid-19 vaccines leftovers particularly from Denmark that has suspended the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine, Manila Bulletin reports. According to a tweet on …
The Philippines seeks to obtain ‘leftover’ COVID-19 vaccines from Denmark Read More
Peace activist Sköld Peter Matthis, called “Sweden’s first Vietnam protester”, has died at the age of 83, Swedish media Expressen writes. Sköld Peter Matthis was an ophthalmologist by profession …
Sweden’s first “Vietnam protester” has died at the age of 83 Read More
According to media The Globe and Mail, The Swedish embassy in Myanmar said it was following the case of prominent anti-coup activist Wai Moe Naing’s recent arrest in Myanmar. Wai …
The Swedish embassy follows the case of the arrest of anti-coup activist in Myanmar Read MoreThe Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites to their upcoming webinar covering how to grow your e-commerce business in China on 20 April. The invitation reads: China is the biggest E-commerce …
SwedCham webinar: How to grow your E-commerce business in China? Read More
The Vietnam Nutrition Food JSC (NutiFood) has launched the company’s NutiFood Nutrition Research Institute in Sweden (NNRIS), local media Vietnam Plus reports. NNRIS was launched during a ceremony in Ho …
Vietnamese NutiFood launches nutrition research institute in Sweden Read More
Sweden has reported a histamine outbreak affecting 19 people at the beginning of April, Food Safety News writes. Guests at three different restaurants all fell ill and reported symptoms of …
Sweden reports histamine contaminated fish from Vietnam Read More
The Business Committee in the Danish city of Sønderborg has just approved a new action plan for internationalization, which will develop the municipality’s business community in a more international direction. …
Danish city’s new action plan focuses on trade with China Read MoreThe Chinese wind sector has grown enormously within the past 15 years, with Danish expertise acting as a key helper. Danish daily JydskeVestkysten has spoken to Kaare Sandholt, chief expert …
Denmark’s help was important for China’s wind turbine boom Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is welcoming nominations for the Annual Award 2021 with the following update: It’s time to nominate an outstanding company or person for their unique contributions …
SwedCham welcomes nominations for the Annual Award 2021 Read More
Danes Worldwide recently launched a digital survey regarding the attitudes of Danes abroad in connection with the Covid-19 conditions in Denmark. The survey was completed by 3,310 danish citizens living …
Danes worldwide survey: Covid-19 vaccines for Danes abroad Read More
The 56-year-old Norwegian national Odd Edvin Engeland has been living in Cambodia for the past 14 years. He tested positive for Covid-19 on 24 March after a woman in his …
Norwegian faces hefty bill for 2nd quarantine after contacting Covid-19 in Cambodia Read More
As of Friday, Cambodia officially has another “root” server with the Swedish company Netnod to support the latest to arrive in the country, local media Khmer Times reports. The internet …
Swedish Netnod operates Cambodia’s fourth root server Read More
Press release via Globe News Wire: 13 April 2021, Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that China Mobile Cloud, the subsidiary of the leading mobile telecom provider China Mobile, …
Nokia’s Nuage Networks to power China Mobile Cloud Read More
Press release: Finnish company HappyOrNot, the leading instant customer experience insights solution relied upon by the likes of Elkjøp, Levi’s Stadium, Autogrill, Good2Go stores, and London Heathrow Airport, has announced it …
AboitizPower partners with HappyOrNot for smiley terminals Read More
Finland is expecting more than 10,000 foreign seasonal workers this year, mainly from Thailand, Ukraine, and Russia, local media YLE reports. The foreign seasonal workers have already begun arriving at …
Finland expects a large number of seasonal farmworkers from Thailand Read More
The Swedish digital book and audiobook platform Storytel has recently launched in Thailand as part of the company’s aggressive international acquisitions and expansion, Publisher Weekly reports. Storytel’s platform has over …
Sweden’s Storytel platform launches in Thailand Read More
An unknown number of Danes abroad are currently without any prospect of being able to receive either a corona vaccine in their country of residence or in Denmark. In their …
Danes worldwide continue their fight for vaccines for Danes abroad Read More