Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Danish investment company Saxo Bank has appointed Damian Hitchen as the new leader for the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions. Hitchen, who has been with Saxo since 2021, now has …
Saxo Bank appoints new leaders in Singapore for Asia-Pacific expansion Read More
The Philippines is teaming up with Norway to advance its energy transition, focusing on LNG, decarbonization, and energy security. At the Norway-Philippines LNG Summit 2024, Energy Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla …
Philippines partners with Norway to boost LNG and decarbonization efforts Read More
Ahead of World Diabetes Day on November 14, the Bangkok Ride & Run 2024 brought together hundreds in support of diabetes awareness. Organized by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Diabetes …
Danish team raises diabetes awareness at Bangkok Ride & Run Read More
Other Scandinavian cities have also advocated for a tourist tax. Minister for Cities and Rural Districts, Morten Dahlin, has rejected Copenhagen Municipality’s proposal to introduce a tourist tax. In a …
Minister rejects tourist tax in Copenhagen Read More
Ericsson’s chief predicts that investing in new infrastructure will help industries like manufacturing and healthcare grow. Andres Vicente, the head of Ericsson for Southeast Asia, Oceania, and India, has asked …
Ericsson chief urges Thailand to lower fees to speed up 5G Read More
A Danish delegation led by Pia Kjærsgaard (DF) departed for Taiwan on Sunday. The group, which includes Mikkel Bjørn (DF), Steffen Larsen (LA), and Kim Aas (S), was invited by …
Danish delegation visits Taiwan amid tensions with China Read More
The Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical concern AstraZeneca is building a US$1.5 billion manufacturing facility in Tuas South, Singapore. This will create over 800 jobs in engineering, technical services, and supply chain …
AstraZeneca breaks ground on Singapore facility, creating 800 jobs Read More
Norway and the Philippines have signed an agreement to strengthen their cooperation in combating child exploitation, especially online abuse. At the Interpol Conference from November 4-7, 2024, the Norwegian Police …
Norway and Philippines to strengthen child protection efforts against online exploitation Read More
Peikko Group, a company that makes eco-friendly construction materials, just celebrated one year since opening its factory in Malaysia. This factory supports Malaysia’s green goals, which are part of a …
Peikko marks one year in Malaysia, driving green construction goals Read More
The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) reports a 5 percent decrease in work-based residence permit applications from January to September 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Specialist permit applications …
Finland faces decline in work-based immigration amid high unemployment Read More