Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and its partners, the Vietnam–ASEAN Friendship Organisation are hosting ASEAN food festival in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 24-27 …
ASEAN food festival to be held in Vietnam Read More
The Norwegian seafood brand, King Oscar, is to celebrate its 120th anniversary on 29 November 2022. According to Bangkok Post, the brand recently debuted a line of all-new, ultra-premium Yellowfin …
Norwegian “King Oscar” seafood brand to celebrate its 120 years Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture of Denmark, Ashui.com, Ebbe Gehl, and Gehl Design DD are to organize the opening of “A Century …
Join the opening of “A Century of Danish Interior Design” exhibition and “Interior design stories” talk Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador designated to the Philippines, Mr. Christian Lyster joined the Global Wind Energy Council in the Philippines on Thursday, 24 November 2022. As the Philippines is considered to …
Norwegian Ambassador joins Global Wind Energy Council in Philippines Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NorCham Philippines) is to organize “Nordic Family Christmas Celebration” on Sunday, 11 December 2022 at the IKEA in Smaland, Pasay City. This …
Celebrate Christmas with NordCham Philippines Read More
The Danish company, LEGO, has begun the construction of its green-invested,1 billion USD project in Binh Duong province, Vietnam. According to Vietnam Plus, the factory covers an area of 44ha …
LEGO has begun its construction of its green-invested project in Vietnam Read More
The Bangkok-based media production company, GMMTV, announced its new upcoming projects for 2023 on Tuesday, 22 November 2022 and one of the releases is a new movie, “The Interest” starring …
Norwegian-Thai actress Urassaya set to star in new movie “The Interest” Read More
The Japanese authorities in Yamanashi came up with a new approach to help teenage suicide problem by printing supportive messages on toilet paper. Here is an example of the messages: …
Japan to help teenage suicide problem with messages on toilet paper Read More
The Singapore-based company, Yoma MFS Holdings, is to buy a 51% stake in Wave Money from Norway’s Telenor. Both companies agreed to transfer the stake for 53 million USD in …
Yoma firm to acquire more stake in Myanmar Wave Money from Telenor Read More
The 2022 Global Corruption Index (GCI) measures the state of corruption and white collar crimes of 196 countries around the world and it shows that the top 10 countries that …
Nordic countries are classified “very low” risk to corruption Read More
The second Energy Transition Council (ETC National Dialogue) was recently organized by the Department of Energy Philippines and the British Embassy Manila to discuss energy efficiency and energy transition. Also …
Denmark joins discussion on energy efficiency in Philippines Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) in collaboration with several foreign chambers of commerce is to organize “Khon Kaen Business Forum 2022” on 8 and 9 December 2022 in Khon …
Explore new opportunities in “Khon Kaen Business Forum 2022” Read More
The Swedish fashion retailer, H&M, is to release its “Innovation Metaverse Design Story” collection in selected stores and online from 8 December 2022. “The increasingly virtual dimension of fashion creates …
H&M to release its “Innovation Metaverse Design Story” collection Read More
The Norwegian firm Skretting recently held the grand opening of the new fish feed plant in Long An province, Vietnam. According to Bao Longan.vn News Agency, the new factory is …
Norwegian firm Skretting opens new fish feed plant in Vietnam Read More
President of Iceland Gudni Th. Johannesson met with the Vietnamese Ambassador to Iceland Luong Thanh Nghi on Friday, 18 November 2022 to discuss more potential cooperation between the two countries. …
Iceland and Vietnam to extend cooperation in aquaculture and tourism Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Manila is to hold “Democracy Talks: The Right to Decent Work” via Facebook Live on 7 December 2022 from 2.30 PM to 4 PM. Joining …
Join “Democracy Talks: The Right to Decent Work” Read More
The International Bazaar Foundation, Inc. (IBF) is to organize the “International Bazaar 2022” on Sunday, 20 November 2022 from 9 AM to 7 PM at the World Trade Center Metro …
Join International Bazaar 2022 in Manila Read More
St Andrews International School Sukhumvit 107 is to host an Open Day on Wednesday, 7 December 2022 starting from 9.30 AM to 12 PM. Mr. Carl Hutson, Head of School, …
St Andrews S107 International School to host Open Day Read More
The 3rd Thai Silk International Fashion Week is to be held on 7 to 11 December 2022 at Royal Paragon Hall, 5th floor Siam Paragon. There would be fashion designers …
Finnish designer to join Thai Silk International Fashion Week 2022 Read More
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) together with Education Finland and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland is to host “Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar: Focus on Education” on 23 November …
Join Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar focusing on Education Read More
The Danish company, Novo Nordisk, recently hosted the Global Diabetes Walk in the Philippines to celebrate the World Diabetes Day on Monday, 14 November 2022. “The Embassy continues to support …
Danish company hosts “Global Diabetes Walk” in Philippines Read More
The Norwegian artist “Boy Pablo,” also known as Nicolas Munoz recently announced that due to his health concerns, his upcoming Asia Tour would be canceled. According to his post on …
Norwegian artist “Boy Pablo” cancels upcoming Asia Tour Read More
The Vietnamese Minister of Public Security, General To Lam, organized a reception to welcome the new Norwegian Ambassador designated to Vietnam, Hilde Solbakken on Monday, 14 November 2022. According to …
Vietnamese Minister of Public Security welcomes new Norwegian Ambassador Read More
The Thai publisher “Fah Deaw Kan” or known as “Same Sky Publishing” won the Prix Voltaire award given by the International Publishers Association (IPA) for its continued efforts in standing …
Thai publisher “Fah Deaw Kan” wins international award for rooting for freedom of speech Read More
A green Volvo sedan owned by a 57 year-old Swedish man, Mr. Hans Ola Persson, burst into flames and was completely damaged in the parking lot of the Rawai Post …
Swedish man car burst into flame in Phuket Read More
The Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines and the Nordic Embassies are to organize the “European Higher Fair 2022: Youth for Excellence and Innovation” on 18 to 19 …
Join the European Higher Education Fair 2022 in Philippines Read More
Norwegian Vietnamese choreographer, Tony Tran, is to perform the dance “Jakob” first premiere in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam in November 2022. The event is co-organized by …
Norwegian Vietnamese choreographer to perform “Jakob” dance premiere in Vietnam Read More
Thailand recently announced that the Thai e-Visa service will be available at nine additional embassies and consulates; therefore now, Thai visas can be applied online in 23 countries worldwide. According …
Thailand expands e-Visa service to 23 countries Read More
IKEA’s Ingka Group is to support employees who are struggling in their finances by launching a 10 million USD social fund in all Ingka’s thirty one markets. The money would …
IKEA offers fund to support employees finance and doubles staff discounts Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in VIetnam and Kim Dong Publishing House co-organized a book launch of “A Journey to the Fairy Tale World” illustrated by Danish author, Tove K Lange …
“A Journey to the Fairy Tale World” book by Danish illustrator launched in Vietnam Read More
Thailand’s Cabinet previously proposed to draft foreign land ownership bill on 25 October 2022, though following the action, many parties have raised concerns on the issue. The resolution endorsed a …
Controversies rise on the issue of Foreign Land Ownership law in Thailand Read More
The Swedish retailer, H&M Home, collaborates with Save The Children on their new magical collection of interior pieces for the children’s room. The collection include hot dog or ice-cream soft …
Make children room more magical with H&M Home & Save The Children collection Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC) is to organize “Norwegian Christmas Dinner” on 15 December 2022 from 6 PM to 9 PM at Admiral’s @ 24 – Pub & Restaurant, …
Celebrate that time of year at Norwegian Christmas Dinner Read More
The latest album, “Carbon” by the New York based artist, Sirintip Phasuk, is a combined work of jazz and her Thai and Swedish influences in communicating about causes and effects …
Album “Carbon” created with Thai and Swedish influences by Sirintip Phasuk Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok has set up a campaign “Freedom and Equality Photo Challenge” and encourages all interested participants to join in sharing their ideas of freedom and …
Express ideas on freedom and equality through photo challenge Read More
Trawise and the Embassy of Finland in Vietnam invite any interested participants join the “Road to Finland 2023” seminar on tomorrow, 10 November 2022, at 5.30 PM at the Hotel …
Learn about Finnish Higher Education at “Road to Finland 2023” event in Vietnam Read More
The Danish firm, LEGO, plans to open 80 more new stores in China in 2023 in accordance with its big global expansion plans. “China is a very, very important market …
LEGO to open 80 more new stores in China in 2023 Read More
The 6th Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF)l is to be held from 8-12 November 2022, featuring 123 films in the theme of “Cinema for Humanities, Adaptability and Development.” These films …
The 6th Hanoi International Film Festival is around the corner Read More
Danish company, Copenhagen Energy (CE) recently signed incorporation documents with the Philippines’ PetroGreen Energy Corp. (PGEC) for laying the groundwork for offshore wind power in the Philippines. According to Business …
Danish company signed deal for future offshore wind power in Philippines Read More
Thailand’s Princess Siriwannavari Naree Ratana Rajakanya attended the recent dog breed contest, the “Princess Honor Cup 2022” organized by the Yorkshire Terrier Club of Thailand. The contest featured international judges from …
Thai Princess Siriwannavari attends the dog breed contest “Princess Honor Cup 2022” Read More
The number of both foreign and Thai tourists traveling to Chiang Mai province, Thailand, have significantly increased during the Thai’s Loi Krathong or Yipeng Festival, which will be held from …
Foreign tourists flood Chiang Mai during Yipeng Festival Read More
The biggest international education event in Thailand, “OCSC Education Expo 2022” is to be held from 12-13 November 2022 at Royal Paragon Hall, Floor 5, Siam Paragon, Bangkok. Over 250 …
Save the dates for OCSC Education Expo 2022 Read More
Anyone interested in bettering their European languages skills and exploring more on European cultures should not miss the upcoming event, “European Languages Cafe.” As the event is to be on …
Join European Languages Cafe 2022 Read More
Thailand’s energy company, Bangchak Group has continued its investment in the Norewgian OKEA ASA since the beginning of November 2022 by acquiring three more petroleum fields, including the Brage field, …
Bangchak invests more in Norway OKEA Read More
The Chinese carmarker, Geely Auto Group has officially entered the EU market after it recently signed an agreement with the Hungarian car importer, Grand Automotive Central Europe (GACE). “This partnership …
China Geely carmaker enters EU market with “top quality” products Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) has launched the book, “Nordic-Philippines Sustainability Book” during the recently organized Nordic Ambassadors’ Forum. The book contains work and plans …
NordCham releases “Nordic-Philippines Sustainability Book” Read More
The illustrated book “Farang Affairs” by Stephff captures details of internationals’ life who live in Thailand into the original cartoons many foreigners (“Farang”) and local Thais can relate to. Some …
Dive in “Farang Affairs” book to explore truths via political cartoons Read More
The Big Pond Education in partnership with Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) and the Embassy of Finland in Manila are to organize a free webinar on “Finland Phenomenon-based Learning” on …
Invitation for Filipino educators to join “Finland Phenomenon-based Learning” webinar Read More
The The Embassy of Norway in Vietnam is to co-organize the event, “Vietnam Wind Power” on 1 to 2 December 2022 at Lotte Hotel with the Innovation Norway in Hanoi, …
Embassy of Norway to organize “Vietnam Wind Power” event Read More
A 30 year-old man, Mr. Dan – mistakenly first reported as Danish but in fact Norwegian – crashed his white sedan into Chiang Mai moat in Chiang Mai province in …
Norwegian man crashes car into Chiang Mai moat causing one dead Read More