Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Norwegians abroad who are not offered a vaccine in their country of residence can travel back to Norway for vaccination, the Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services writes to …
Norway says citizens can come home for vaccination Read More
The Chinese pharmaceutical company Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co. has acquired 100% of the share capital of the Finnish dental equipment manufacturer Fimet Oy along with its operations in Finland and …
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals acquires Fimet Oy and its operations in Finland and China Read More
Danny Lam’s Vietnamese mother and Chinese father immigrated to Sweden in the 1980s. He spent most of his childhood escaping from his Chinese origins to try and fit in and …
Danny Lam’s story about being mixed Chinese-Vietnamese growing up in Sweden Read More
The DCCC is pleased to inform you that the conference “Nanjing Exclusive Dialogue with European Enterprises” will be held on July 13 at Shanghai Garden Hotel. The “Nanjing Exclusive Dialogue …
DCCC invites to Nanjing Exclusive Dialogue with European Enterprises conference Read More
Auramarine, the Finland-based fuel supply system provider for the marine industry and power plants has appointed Tomi Julin as the company’s new General Manager of Auramarine Asia Ltd. According to …
Auramarine appoints new GM to support growth plans in the Asian region Read More
Along with sharing the news that Thailand will allow some foreigners to pre-register for the covid vaccine, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok notes that Sweden does not plan to provide vaccines for Swedes …
Sweden does not plan to provide vaccines for Swedes abroad Read More
Pippi Longstocking is one of the most famous and best-loved characters in children’s literature created 75 years ago by the Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. To mark the 75-year celebration, the …
Noun Molyna on Pippi Longstocking a decade after co-translating the book into Khmer Read More
The Swedish government has already supported the Khmer Rouge Tribunal with more than $14 million and according to Tribunal spokesman Neth Pheaktra, Sweden has pledged to continue the support until …
Sweden to continue support for Khmer Rouge Tribunal Read More
The Norwegian government is setting up a climate investment fund of NOK 10 billion that will invest in renewable energy, such as solar and wind, in developing and emerging economies …
Norway set up climate fund targeting Asian countries in their green energy transitions Read More
Marsun Shipyard in Thailand has landed a contract for two Inertia M3 high-speed trimaran crew transfer vessels (CTVs) from the joint Danish-Taiwanese offshore establishment UMO, Offshore wind reports. UMO was …
Thai shipbuilder lands contract with Danish-Taiwanese offshore company Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China has with its recent newsletter given a June update from the Royal Danish Consulate in China including some of Consulate General Jakob …
DCCC East: June update from the Royal Danish Consulate in China Read More
If you have received two doses of covid-19 vaccines you are basically fully vaccinated but not all countries in the world accept cross-vaccines and Thailand is one of them. Danish …
Cross-vaccinated Nordic residents can not enter Thailand without quarantine Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites you to an SME Funding Schemes Information Session and a 1-to-1 Consultation Clinic on 15 July. More about the events: To …
FinnCham Hong Kong invites you to InvestHK x SME ReachOut events Read More
Over 140 innovators joined the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) innovation challenge to combat plastic pollution in the Asia-Pacific region according to this Press release. From the group of innovators, …
Innovators join ASEAN-wide call to combat marine plastic pollution Read More
According to the Department of Disease Control, foreigners in Thailand will soon be able to pre-register for COVID-19 vaccination in Thailand. The Department of Disease Control states that the newly …
Thailand to allow some foreigners to register for Covid-19 vaccine Read More
According to the Embassy of Finland and the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia, the Indonesian authorities have from 6 July imposed additional restrictions on entry into Indonesia as well as …
Nordic embassies update on COVID-19 situation in Indonesia Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok explains the story behind the 400-year anniversary logo of relations between Denmark and Thailand and the slogan attached to the …
The story behind the 400-year anniversary logo of relations between Denmark and Thailand Read More
On 1 July, Åsa Hedén, Counsellor Head of Regional Development Cooperation for Asia and Pacific, gave an opening remark at the “Online Child Safety Webinar: Thailand’s Response” by the HUG …
Sweden promotes Thai project against child exploitation Read More
Myanmar’s military Junta has informed executives of major telecom companies operating in the country that they can not leave Myanmar without permission, Reuters reports. The announcement reportedly comes from a …
Myanmar’s military junta bans telecom executives from leaving the country Read More
The Swedish International Center for Local Democracy (ICLD) is looking for Vietnamese political leadership candidates for their international training program. More about the program via the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi: …
Sweden looking for Political Leadership candidates in Vietnam Read More
Denmark has more than forty years of experience in the development and implementation of environmental policy in a partnership between the public and private sector and civil society. This cooperation …
Denmark and Indonesia – a mutually beneficial relationship for the environment Read More
The Philippines’ first IKEA store will launch its membership program, “IKEA Family,” on 7 July to reach, inspire, and support members in creating their dream homes. The Swedish furniture giant’s …
IKEA Philippines launches membership program Read More
Earlier this year, Team Sweden asked members of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong what they think about the business climate in Hong Kong. The report was launched …
SwedCham presents results of 2021 Business Climate Survey Read More
According to a new report, figures show a sharp improvement in earnings in the second quarter of 2021 for the Swedish fashion giant H&M although the company recently took a hit …
Strong growth for H&M despite hit in China sales Read More
Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP), the independent non-profit foundation is renewing their focus on Southeast Asia and has appointed Mr. Jeffrey Lai as Country Manager in Singapore. NORWEP is partly founded …
Norwegian Energy Partners renew Southeast Asia focus Read More
In Team Norway’s latest newsletter, Ambassador Anita Nergaard updates on the activities taking place for Norwegian businesses in Singapore as we are entering the second half of 2021, and a gradual opening …
An update from Ambassador Anita Nergaard on Team Norway’s work in Singapore Read More
It has not gone unnoticed that Sweden strives to be a global leader in Digital Diplomacy and especially the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok under the leadership of Ambassador Jon …
Sweden aims to be a global leader in Digital Diplomacy Read More
SwedCham China is inviting you to join their upcoming webinar: China Financial index 2021 – presenting Nordic business opportunities with SEB on 6 July. More about the event: The latest …
SwedCham China presents Nordic business opportunities with SEB Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore invites you to join the next coffee table meeting on 15 July, where DABS Member Johan Bergendorff will talk about Crisis Management in Action. More …
Join DABS Coffee Table Meeting on Crisis Management in Action Read More
The export value of Norwegian seafood has never been higher in the first half of the year than in 2021, the Norwegian Seafood Council announced in a recent press release. …
Best first half-year of all time for Norwegian seafood exports Read More
77-year-old Norwegian Knut Hauslo lives in Pattaya, Thailand, and has still not received a covid-19 vaccine. He is part of a group of elderly Norwegians who are permanent residents of …
Norwegian in Thailand asks his government for vaccine help Read More
In celebration of 75 Years Diplomatic Relations with the Philippines, the Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines through its partnership with Lazada launches the first-ever Danish Pavilion entitled “Think Happiness, Think Denmark” …
Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines launches “Think Happiness – Think Denmark” Read More
Scania is a major Swedish manufacturer which has provided the world with transport solutions for the last 125 years, ever since the company was founded in 1891. In the beginning, …
Did you know that Thailand’s first ambulance was produced by Swedish Scania-Vabis? Read More
Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to join Norway Health Tech, Norwegian Smart Care Cluster, and Innovation Norway to further investigate the potential of Singapore as a potential …
Investigate the potential of Singapore as a potential market and gateway to Asia Read More
On 1 July, the Malaysian state-owned Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) announced that it has chosen the Swedish telecom giant Ericsson to develop its fifth-generation (5G) network and ecosystem even though …
Malaysia appoints Ericsson over Huawei as 5G development partner Read More
In a recent article, the news agency Reuters reports that Norway’s Telenor is considering selling its business in Myanmar. Telenor itself states that they are considering various alternatives due to …
Reuters: Telenor is considering selling its business in Myanmar Read More
On 2 July, The Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta announced that if you need to visit the embassy, you will have to make an appointment. The announcement comes after a …
Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta only accept pre-booked appointments until further notice Read More
China’s Communist Party is the world’s largest political organization with 92 million members and the party is everywhere in Chinese society. The Communist Party is even a part of all …
China’s Communist Party is everywhere – also in Danish companies Read More
On July 2, the Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Grete Lochen worked with the Vietnamese Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha and Ms. Caitlin Wiesen, UNDP Resident Representative …
Norway and Vietnam prepare for international conference Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok’s recent highlight of Denmark – Thailand relations is a throwback to the year 1907. Because exactly 108 years ago, Thailand’s King Chulalongkorn was on …
King Chulalongkorn visited Denmark during his second Europe trip 108 years ago Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Singapore updates on the recent easing of travel restrictions regarding travelers to Norway from Singapore and Taiwan. The Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok clarifies that the …
Update on restrictions for travelers to Norway from Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand Read More
The Danish band Lukas Graham has recently collaborated with the talented Vietnamese artist Vũ and released a new bilingual version of the song “Happy For You”. In a recent interview, …
Danish Lukas Graham collaborates with Vietnamese artist on bilingual song Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore gathered earlier this week the Norwegian Ambassador Anita Nergaard, NBAS-President Leonard Opitz Stornes, and director of Innovasjon Norge Pål Kastmann to record the latest episode …
There has never been a better time to look to South-East Asia for business opportunities Read More
After Aftenposten on 1 July united with three other Nordic newspapers and published a protest letter in support of Press freedom in Hong Kong on the front page, the Chinese …
Chinese Embassy in Norway: We are shocked by Aftenposten’s criticism Read More
The Danish Church Thailand need your help! For the past 18 months, it has been difficult to fundraise the necessary finances needed to run the Danish Church in Thailand and …
Help preserve the Danish Church Thailand Read More
In the latest newsletter, Singapore Norway Chamber of Commerce rounds up the past six months of new perspectives with an update on their activities during that time. The Chamber’s objective …
SNCC rounds up six months of new perspectives Read More
Southern China is home to some of the world’s busiest container ports but recent outbreaks of the coronavirus have seen canceled flights, blocked communities, stopped trade along the coastline, and …
Maersk warns delay due to huge backlogs at Chinese ports Read More
In a special feature in the Manila Times, Ambassador Harald Fries talks about trade relations between Sweden and the Philippines, the countries’ ties, the similarities and differences between the two …
Ambassador Harald Fries on trade relations between Sweden and the Philippines Read More
The recent closure of Apple Daily is causing concern in the Nordic region and editors have joined forces in protest against China’s denial of press freedom in Hong Kong. Four Nordic …
Nordic newspapers unite in protest against China’s denial of press freedom in Hong Kong Read More
The Malaysian palm giant IOI Group faces labor abuse allegations in a new report recently published by the Finnish human rights group Finnwatch. IOI Group is one of Malaysia’s biggest …
Finnwatch reports on labor right violations in Malaysia’s palm oil production Read More