Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
E-navigation specialist NAVTOR has set course for Asia, with the news that the Egersund, Norway-based business has opened an office in Singapore. The move comes in response to growing regional …
NAVTOR expands into Asia to meet e-navigation demand Read More
Norway’s King Harald on a four-day state visit to Myanmar told Mizzima that the country needs to carry out many tasks to speed up the democratisation process. “Myanmar is one …
Norwegian King tells Myanmar to speed up democratisation Read More
Finnish group opens first packaging plant in Asia / China-based facility focuses on food and healthcare markets Finnish packaging specialist Wipak Group (Nastola; www.wipak.com) in November started operations at its …
Finland’s Wipak sets up shop in China – 1st in Asia Read More
IKEA is launching its biggest “Soft Toys for Education” CSR campaign in Thailand to reach out and support more children than ever before. “We are delighted to launch the third …
IKEA Launches “Soft Toys For Education” Charity Campaign Read More
Sandvik Materials Technology (SMT) is closing down its Die Cutting business in Qingdao, China. SMT is proposing to also close down the Die Cutting sales office in Halesowen, UK, subject …
Sandvik to scrap die cutting business in China Read MoreThe Swedish based Survey and GIS equipment maker, Satlab Geosolutions AB, announced on December 1 its expansion into the Asia Pacific market with the establishment of an Office in Singapore. …
Satlab Geosolutions Opens Office in Singapore Read MoreThe European Union has announced that it will pledge 257 million euro (US$320.6 million) to Myanmar to fund rural development, political reform, peace initiatives and other issues for the next …
EU commits EUR257 million in development aid to Myanmar Read More
“The results achieved are impressive. More than 40 projects have been supported and nearly 30.000 jobs have been created. More than 60,000 people have been trained, income for the farmers …
Denmark’s aid to Vietnamese SMEs bears fruit Read More
At the invitation of U Thein Sein, the President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, and his wife, Daw Khin Khin Win, their Majesties King Harald V and …
Norway’s royal couple begin state visit to Myanmar Read More
Innovation and technology center Miktech has started co-operation to export Finnish food products to China. The export operations will be carried out in collaboration with the Chinese importer Shenzhen Bilberry …
Finland’s berry products enter China market Read More