Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
China is capable of achieving carbon neutrality in its energy supply ahead of schedule. This is according to a Danish-Chinese report presented at COP28. The report is named “China Energy …
China may achieve its climate goals ahead of schedule according to a new Danish-Chinese report Read More
In a strategic move to boost tourism and foster global connections, Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, is actively advocating for an expansion of the country’s visa-free …
Indonesia to review visa-free list – excluding Scandinavians Read More
Copenhagen-based Leckerbaer, renowned for its Danish pastries, has introduced a Christmas collection of traditional Danish cookies in Singapore. Packed in the brand’s signature blue boxes, the Danish småkager are a …
Leckerbaer introducing traditional Danish Christmas cookies in Singapore Read More
A Danish family of four has been hospitalized after colliding with a pickup truck in Phuket on Monday, December 11. The accident resulted in injuries to the entire family and …
Danish family in hospital after car crash in Phuket Read More
The ongoing pro-Palestine boycott campaign is causing Swedish fast fashion giant, H&M, to withdraw from the Moroccan market by December. The campaign, directed at Western brands supporting Israel, has sparked …
H&M targeted in pro-Palestine boycott campaign Read More
Norway aims to finalize a free trade agreement (FTA) with Malaysia, part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), by 2024. Finalizing the agreement would foster more opportunities for Norwegian …
Norway optimistic about FTA with Malaysia Read More
A.P. Moller-Maersk is set to invest over $500 million in expanding its supply chain infrastructure in Southeast Asia. The three-year plan is focusing on strengthening its Logistics and Services arm …
Maersk plans to invest more than $500 Million in Southeast Asian supply chain Read More
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, XPeng Motors, secured the third position in Denmark’s Car of the Year 2024 awards with its XPeng G9 SUV. The recipients were announced by the association …
Chinese XPeng places third in Denmark’s 2024 Car of the Year Read More
Finland is urging investigators to board the Hong Kong-flagged vessel, NewNew Polar Bear. The ship is suspected of damaging a Baltic gas pipeline near Finnish waters back in October. “We …
Finland insists that investigators aboard Hong Kong ship linked to pipeline damage Read More
AstraZeneca, the Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical giant, is building a research and development center in Hong Kong. The new center will be focusing on cell and gene therapy drugs. Set to be …
AstraZeneca to build R&D center in Hong Kong Read More
Cambodia and Vietnam jointly launched a cross-border QR code payment system on Sunday, December 3. The new method will allow people in Cambodia and Vietnam to make payments using local …
Cambodia and Vietnam launch cross-border QR code payments Read More
The Norwegian man who was initially suspected of murdering his partner in northern Thailand returned yesterday to Norway. The Norwegian left Thailand before the case was formally closed. According to …
Norwegian man accused of murder in Thailand now back in Norway Read More
11 out of 26 hikers reported missing after the eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi have been found dead. This is according to local rescuer Abdul Malik. The volcano, situated on …
11 hikers have been found dead after a volcanic eruption in Indonesia Read More
Swedish IKEA has partnered with Better World Smokey Mountain, a community center in Manila, to improve the lives of Filipinos. IKEA has already provided furnishing for the center and is …
IKEA donates to community center in the Philippines Read More
Celebrating two years in Pasay City, IKEA Philippines, the world’s largest IKEA store, is giving away a sustainable studio unit from Una Apartments by Arthaland. Exclusively for IKEA Family members, …
IKEA Philippines marks second anniversary with sustainable studio unit giveaway Read More
Yinson Production (YP), a Singapore-based unit of the Malaysian Yinson Group, has invested in Norway’s Carbon Removal for direct air capture projects. The undisclosed investment supports YP’s goal of decarbonizing …
Yinson Production invests in Norwegian carbon capture project Read More
Social media giant TikTok has now acquired a facility in Norway from Green Mountain AS, to establish its largest European data center. A data center that has formerly been raising …
TikTok taking a step towards launching Norwegian data center Read More
Celebrating the 106th anniversary of Finland’s Independence Day and the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Vietnam, a tree planting day was held at Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh …
Tree planting marks 50th anniversary of cooperation between Vietnam and Finland Read More
Vietnamese Prime Minister, Pham Minh Chinh, held a meeting with Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, on the sidelines of COP28 on Friday, December 1. During the meeting, PM Chinh mentioned …
Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen at COP28 Read More
Finland’s Minister of European Affairs, Anders Adlercreutz, suspects intentional sabotage of the Balticconnector gas pipeline damaged in October. “I think everything indicates that it was intentional. It’s hard to believe …
Finland believes evidence points to deliberate damage by Chinese ship to Baltic pipeline Read More
AP Møller-Maersk has recently reached a settlement in a lawsuit against the companies involved in the six-day blockage of the Suez Canal. The incident was caused by the Taiwanese operated …
Maersk settles Ever Given dispute three years after canal chaos Read More
Denmark and Sweden are coping with a surge in pediatric pneumonia cases, resembling the cases witnessed in China. Suspected culprits include mycoplasma pneumoniae, flu and respiratory syncytial virus. Denmark’s Statens …
Denmark and Sweden report surge in cases of pneumoniae after China outbreak Read More
ScandAsia met with Magnus Ramstad Dahl, the Norwegian founder of NordCham Indonesia, for a talk about the challenges and successes of establishing a Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Southeast Asia. …
Magnus Ramstad Dahl – about navigating business’ in Southeast Asia as the founder of NordCham Indonesia Read More
Two Chinese directors have been reported missing after a major financial scandal in China. One of China’s largest investment funds, Zhongzhi International Group, recently went under supervision of the authorities …
Chaos in China after two directors have disappeared without a trace Read More
Sporløs, the Danish program series about Danes who travel the world in search of missing relatives, has released its newest episode featuring Caroline who was born in Thailand. According to …
New episode of ‘Without a trace’ in Thailand Read More
A Finnish business delegation, led by Consul General Anu Vuori and Executive Director of FinnCham Shanghai, Ville Lintervo, undertook a visit to the Shanghai Auto Innovation Park in Anting on …
Finnish business delegation exploring automotive opportunities in China Read More
Sweden’s Ambassador to Thailand, Anna Hammargren, met with Bangkok Governor Dr. Chadchart Sittipunt at Bangkok City Hall, about fostering further collaboration. Discussions were centered on sustainable urban living, encompassing topics …
Sweden and Bangkok forge sustainable partnership for livable cities Read More
During her official visit to Norway, Vo Thi Anh Xuan, the Vice President of Vietnam, led a delegation to Equinor’s office in Oslo to explore offshore wind collaboration between the …
Vietnamese Vice President explores offshore wind collaboration with Equinor in Norway Read More
Finnish Arctic Blue Beverages has been named Craft Gin Brand of the Year in the 2023 by LUXlife magazine. “Our products have won multiple international awards, which is something we …
Finnish Arctic Blue Beverages awarded Craft Gin Brand of the Year Read More
IKEA is set to launch its fourth Thai location, IKEA Sukhumvit, tomorrow on December 1. Spanning 12,000m² on The Emsphere’s third floor, the store offers a familiar layout for IKEA …
IKEA Sukhumvit opens tomorrow on December 1 Read More
Singapore has once again secured the position as the world’s most expensive city to live in, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Worldwide Cost of Living survey. This marks the …
Singapore, Hong Kong and Copenhagen among the most expensive cities in the world Read More
The tourism sector in Indonesia, was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the industry is now witnessing a positive turnaround. With the first semester of 2023 reporting around 13 …
Indonesia’s tourism sector shows signs of recovery in 2023 Read More
AirAsia have announced that they will increase weekly flights between China-Malaysia and India-Malaysia from 2024. This follows Malaysia’s move to grant 30-day visa-free entry for Chinese and Indian travelers starting …
AirAsia to increase flights between China and Malaysia in 2024 Read More
Finnish authorities have wrapped up an investigation into a human trafficking and bribery scandal. The case involves Thai berry pickers who worked in Finland from 2020 to 2022. This is …
Large human trafficking case involving Thai berry pickers in Finland Read More
Thailand’s cabinet has approved a ministerial regulation aimed at enhancing tourism by extending the opening hours of nightclubs and entertainment venues, a government spokesperson said on Tuesday, November 28. Under …
Thailand allows clubs and bars to extend opening hours to boost tourism Read More
World-renowned Swedish football icon, Zlatan Ibrahimović, is set to launch the latest “Selected by Zlatan” collection in collaboration with H&M Move. The fitness-inspired menswear collection will be available globally in …
H&M Move to launch new collection with Zlatan Ibrahimović Read More
Thailand’s English proficiency ranks among the lowest in Asia. According to the latest EF English Proficiency Index survey, Thailand ranks 101 out of 113 non-native English-speaking countries. With a score …
Thailand ranks among lowest in English proficiency index in Asia Read More
The Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca has made a deal with Chinese biotech Usynova. The Chinese company announced a licensing agreement with AstraZeneca for the clinical-stage small molecule KRASG12D inhibitor UA022. …
AstraZeneca makes deal with Chinese biotech Usynova Read More
H&M, the Swedish fast fashion retailer, has joined forces with Singapore’s DBS Bank to introduce an innovative green loan initiative. The program aims to assist clothing manufacturers in cutting down …
H&M collaborates with Singapore-based DBS to help suppliers decarbonize Read More
Denmark has implemented new regulations allowing employees from foreign companies affiliated with Danish businesses to work in Denmark without the need for a separate work permit. The move, effective from …
Denmark eases work permit rules for foreign affiliated companies Read More
In an effort to foster cross-cultural exchange and promote sustainable practices, a group of Indonesian influencers embarked on a journey to Denmark in collaboration with the Embassy of Denmark in …
Indonesian influencers explored sustainable living in Denmark Read More
In a historic move, Danish experts are essential in shaping Indonesia’s accelerated green energy plan. The agreement, signed in November 2022 with over $20 billion in funding, aims to fast-track …
Danish expertise drives Indonesia’s early green energy success Read More
A delegation led by the Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, Nguyen Ho Hai, visited Finland on November 22, to strengthen ties and celebrate the 50th …
HCMC delegation visited Vietnamese Embassy in Finland Read More
An unidentified respiratory disease is rapidly spreading in China, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to intervene. The organization has urged China to share information about the disease and take …
Unknown Chinese respiratory disease spreading rapidly Read More
Chinese JA Solar has passed the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) assessments in Norway. The company’s products are now registered on the EPD systems of Norway and Italy, reinforcing JA Solar’s …
Chinese JA Solar’s products pass EPD Assessment in Norway Read More
Singapore-based solar manufacturer REC has closed its two polysilicon production facilities in Norway. The Singapore-based manufacturer ceased operations in Kristiansand and Porsgrunn due to the Norwegian production being financially unsustainable. …
Singapore-based REC closes Norwegian facilities Read More
Swedish energy systems manufacturer, Metacon, has signed an MoU with Chinese firm PERIC Hydrogen Technologies. The agreement is to establish a strategic partnership for Metacon’s electrolyzes in China. The MoU …
Swedish electrolyze manufacturer signs MoU with Chinese firm Read More
Swedish battery company Northvolt has introduced a revolutionary sodium-ion battery. A battery poised to disrupt China’s dominance in the global electric vehicle (EV) battery market. Unlike traditional EV batteries, this …
Swedish eco-battery could break China dependency Read More
Danish Maersk has secured a deal for half a million tons of green methanol annually from China’s Goldwind. A deal that marks a significant step in the shipping industry’s push …
Maersk enters deal for green methanol with Chinese Goldwind Read More
Norwegian Liberal Party Chairwoman, Guri Melby, has expressed support for reestablishment a Norwegian representative office in Taipei. During a meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday, November 22, Melby stated …
Visiting delegation wish to reopen Norwegian office in Taiwan Read More