Norwegian tourist stabbed in Chiang Mai
A Norwegian tourist has been stabbed in Chiang Mai. The man is in critical condition and is currently in the ICU at Chiang Mai Ram 1 Hospital, where he is …
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China imports of frozen cod from Norway has significantly declined
Export of frozen Norwegian cod to China fell 74 percent in the third quarter of 2023. The decline made China the fourth largest destination for frozen cod during the period, …
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ZEEKR moves EU headquarters from Sweden
The Chinese EV brand ZEEKR has announced, that the company is moving its current EU headquarters in Sweden to the Netherlands. The Geely-owned EV brands EU branch has until now …
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IKEA still consider China a key growth market
Despite the slowing economy, the Swedish retailer still consider China a key growth market, executives at IKEA said on Thursday, October 12. China was for several years the fifth biggest …
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Chinese VP meets board chair of Sweden-based Investor AB
China’s Vice President, Han Zheng, met with Jacob Wallenberg, Chair of the Board of Sweden-based Investor AB, in Beijing on Wednesday, October 11. During the meeting, Han stated that China’s …
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Chinese ambassador to Norway on courtesy call
The Chinese ambassador to Norway, Hou Yue, paid a courtesy call to Norwegian State Secretary, Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, on Wednesday, October 11. During the meeting, the ambassador stated that China …
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Ericsson sues Chinese Lenovo over 5G patents
The Swedish telecom company, Ericsson, has filed a number of lawsuits against Chinese Lenovo and its subsidiary Motorola Mobility. Ericsson claims that Lenovo doesn’t deny needing a SEP license, but …
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Thai citizens in fatal accident in Norway
Two Thai citizens has died in a traffic accident on national highway 7 in Hallingdal, Norway on Wednesday, October 11. Another five Thai citizens were in the car during the …
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ScandAsia Magazine October 2023
The ScandAsia magazine for October 2023 is out now. You can download the issue as a pdf file by right-clicking on the link: ScandAsia October 2023 You can also read …
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China allows import of heat-treated pork from Finland
China has approved the import of heat-treated pork from Finland. The Chinese customs agency announced in a statement on Tuesday, October 10. Heat-treated pork products refer to bone-in or boneless …
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China among the latest to condemn civilian deaths in Israel
“China opposes and condemns violence against civilians in Israel and the Palestinian territories,” the country said on Monday, October 9. “China is highly concerned about the recent escalation of conflict …
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12 Thai citizens killed in Israel
Thailand’s foreign minister has stated that 12 Thai citizens have been killed in Israel. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also specified, that eleven Thai citizens are among those abducted …
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Join seminar on the state of China Post-Covid in Copenhagen
The EU Horizon project “Dealing with a Resurgent China” (DWARC), is doing a seminar on the current state of China Post-Covid. The seminar called: “Regime stability, Party hegemony and legitimacy …
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Chinese EV Debuts in Finland
A brand-new Chinese EV brand is about to enter the Finnish market and is anticipated to “revolutionize the market.” Voyah, a Chinese EV model, owned by state-owned firm Dongfeng, is …
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Flights cancelled as Hong Kong prepares for Tropical Storm
Flights in Hong Kong were cancelled on Sunday, as Tropical Storm Koinu is closing in on the city. This is after the same storm has left one dead and more …
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Four arrested for selling guns to mall shooter in Thailand
Thai police arrested four people on Thursday, suspected of illegally selling modified firearms to the teenager who opened fire inside the Siam Paragon shopping center in Bangkok, Reuters reports. Two …
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China’s Tranport Minister excluded from the Communist Party
Chinese party leader, Li Xiaopeng, has been thrown out of the Communist Party. Li has been party secretary of the Communist Party for years, and was appointed Minister of Transport …
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EU seeks to protect sensitive tech from China
The European Commission will publish a list of critical technologies it believes Europe shouldn’t make easily available to countries like China. Brussels fears these technologies could harm the unions security, …
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SAS secures billions while shareholders lose their shares
A consortium of Air France-KLM, Castlelake, Lind Invest and the Danish state is investing 12.9 billion SEK in the airline. SAS said in a press release on Tuesday, October 3. …
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Concerns over Cambodia banning activists from going to Sweden
The Right Livelihood Foundation has expressed concerns over Cambodia banning three environmental activists from traveling to Sweden to receive the prize known as the “Alternative Nobel.” Thon Ratha, Phuong Keo …
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Evergrande stocks are back in trade after suspension
The Chinese property mogul Evergrande’s shares are back on the stock exchange in Hong Kong as of Tuesday, October 3. This is after shares in the troubled Chinese real estate …
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Indonesia has launched Southeast Asia’s first high-speed train
Indonesia launched Southeast Asia’s first high-speed train on Monday, October 2. A multibillion-dollar project that has been backed by China. With a top speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the …
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Norwegian Shipshave wins SNIC award in Singapore
Shipshave has won the SNIC Innovation Awards for its in-transit hull cleaning solution. A solution that removes biofouling to boost fuel efficiency and decarbonization. The prize was presented at the …
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H&M has announced latest design collaboration with French Rabanne
H&M has announced its latest designer collaboration with the French fashion house Rabanne. The brand was founded by Paco Rabanne in 1966, but has since 2013 been reinvigorated by creative …
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Finland’s Foreign Minister hopes China will help end Russia’s war
Finland hopes that China will condemn Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and help end the war. Finland’s Foreign Minister, Elina Valtonen, said in an interview with Nikkei Asia. She …
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Kids will eat for free in IKEA Singapore on Children’s Day
IKEA Singapore is inviting families to celebrate Children’s Day with a meal on the house for the kids. The “Kids eat for free” promotion is only available for one day …
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Thailands Senator Porntip was asked to leave sushi place in Iceland
The head chef of Tokyo Sushi in Reykjavik, Ari Alexander Guðjónsson, told Thai Senator Porntip Rojanasunan to leave the restaurant. In a video posted on social media, Ari tells the …
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Is Krabi just crap?
This is the follow-up to “The headache of a train journey – Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok by train.” The story is based on true events as they were experienced by …
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Skarv Shipping Solutions orders green MPPs from China
Skarv Shipping Solutions, a Norwegian joint venture between Peak Group and Grieg Edge, has placed an order at Huanghai Shipbuilding in China for up to eight “green” multipurpose vessels. The …
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Chinese battery-materials maker invests in Finnish factory
Chinese battery-materials maker, Ningbo Shanshan Co. Ltd., has shared that the company is planning to invest up to 1.28 billion euros in a new plant in Finland. The project is …
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Singaporean company fined for deceiving Norwegian authorities
A Singaporean company called Hydronav Services, was fined over $1.1 million for illegally exporting specialized equipment (an EM system) to Myanmar without the necessary permits. The company falsely stated that …
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Career Fair 2023 with SwedCham Hong Kong
SwedCham in Hong Kong is arranging a career fair as a platform for their corporate members and young professionals/students to network, establish new connections and discover internships and job openings. …
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H&M returns to Chinese JD.com
H&M returned to JD.com, one of China’s biggest e-commerce marketplaces, this month. This is after a prolonged absence due to criticism over its stance on alleged human rights abuses in …
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H&M blames warm weather for poor September sales
H&M states that unusually hot weather in Europe has delayed the start of the A/W23 shopping season, which has inflicted in the Swedish retailers September sales. According to the Swedish …
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Finnish designer wins top design prize in Shanghai
Finnish Yrjö Sotamaa has been granted the Frontier Design Prize at the annual World Design Cities Conference (WDCC) in Shanghai. The Finn is the former president of the Helsinki School …
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Sushi craze is driving the demand for Norwegian salmon in Southeast Asia
Rising demand for salmon in Southeast Asia is led by the region’s taste for sushi. This is according to the latest consumer trends report shared at the Seafood Asia expo …
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SAS evaluates bids to be bailed-out from bankruptcy
SAS said on Tuesday, September 26, that the airline is evaluating final bids in an equity fundraising that closed on Monday. The fundraising is part of an ongoing bankruptcy protection …
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China and Norway will further green cooperation
Cooperation between China and Norway on a more sustainable future is on the right track. The state secretary of Norway’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, said on Tuesday, …
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China requests an impartial investigation into Nord Stream
China has called for an impartial investigation into the explosions that destroyed the Nord Stream pipelines. The request from China came in connection with the first anniversary of the explosions …
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Volvo CEO praises EV potential in China
Jim Rowan, president and CEO of Swedish carmaker Volvo, wrote in a Linkedin post on Sunday, September 24, that it is impressive to see how fast electrification is taking place …
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Chinese contractor to install 12 km cable in Copenhagen
Energinet, Denmark’s transmission system operator, has signed a contract with China’s Zhongtian Technology Submarine Cable (ZTTSC) for the delivery of cables. ZTTSC is set to deliver approximately 12 kilometers of …
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LEGO gives up on efforts to make oil-free bricks
Danish LEGO has given up its effort to eliminate oil-based plastics from its bricks after discovering that its new material led to even higher carbon emissions. The Financial Times reported …
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The Chinese car industry is going all in on flying electric cars
After the country’s huge success with EV’s, the Chinese car industry is now going all in on flying electric cars. The Chinese EV company, Xpeng, is currently developing the sixth-generation …
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Navigate China’s economic landscape as a Danish business over breakfast with DCCC in Shanghai
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China invites to a breakfast meeting with the focus to delve into the future of China’s economy over the next one to five years. The …
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Sign up for “Dealing with Plastic” event on October 11 with the Finnish Business Council in Singapore
The Finnish Business Council in Singapore is throwing an interactive event on October 11, with a focus on plastic use and waste. The session is a cross-chamber event, organized in …
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Thailand’s Move Forward Party names new leader
Thailand’s opposition, Move Forward, named a new leader on Saturday, September 23. This is after Pita Limjaroenrat, who led the party to a great election victory in May, stepped down …
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Thailand in major U-turn on drug policy
Thailand’s new prime minister, Srettha Thavisin, says that his government will change its cannabis policy. The government wants to limit the use to medical purposes within the next six months. …
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Malaysian student arrested in Norway was recruited by foreigner in Australia
The Malaysian arrested in Norway for alleged espionage, a charge that has now been changed to financial fraud, was supposedly recruited by a foreigner while studying in Australia. A Kuala …
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Philippines issues health warning over volcano smog
A volcano near the Philippine capital Manila, spewed above average volcanic smog on Friday, September 22. This has prompted authorities to close schools in several cities and towns and to …
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Norway change spying charges against Malaysian student
Norwegian authorities said on Friday, September 22, that they have dropped the allegations of espionage against a 25-year-old Malaysian student. Instead, they are now holding him on suspicion of a …
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