Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Denmark continued their programs on supporting potential cooperation between Denmark-Vietnam during their second official visit to the country. On their second day in …
Danish Crown Prince couple supports Vietnam green growth during their official visit Read More
The Chinese electric vehicle maker, Nio, released the October delivery update on Wednesday, 2 November 2022, showing that the company delivered 10,059 vehicles in October 2022, representing an increase of …
China Nio releases its October EVs delivery update Read More
The Danish Crown Prince Frederik André Henrik Christian and Crown Princess Mary Elizabeth are to extend their official visit for strengthening the Denmark-Vietnam ties to Thursday, 3 November 2022. They …
Second day of Danish Crown Prince Couple official visit to Vietnam Read More
The employment rate for immigrants from Thailand and other non-western origins lived in Denmark has been on a rise in recent years. According to Danmarks Statistik, the non-western group’s employment …
Increasing employment rate for Thai immigrants in Denmark Read More
The Crown Prince Couple of Denmark arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam this morning, 1 November 2022 and was warmly welcomed by H.E. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phuc, the President of Vietnam and …
The Crown Prince Couple of Denmark arrives in Vietnam Read More
Several Chinese electric vehicle brands including Xpeng, SAIC’s MG, BYD, and Aiways were displaying their latest design during the recent Denmark’s eCarExpo 2022. According to Xinhua News Agency, the newcomer …
Chinese EV “Xpeng” to expand in Denmark market Read More
One Norwegian citizen was confirmed to have died in the tragic Halloween party in Itaewon, South Korea last Saturday, 29 October 2022. Though, no details of age or identity of …
One Norwegian case confirmed among losses of life in South Korea Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar (EuroCham Myanmar) is to organize an in-person event, “EuroCham Myanmar Autumn Gathering” on 11 November 2022 at TBC from 5.30 PM to 7.30 …
Join EuroCham Myanmar Autumn Gathering Read More
The Danish researcher of the Recreational Fear Lab at Aarhus University of Denmark, Dr. Mathias Clasen selected and ranked the top 10 frights including books, movies, video games, and more …
Danish researcher selects the top 10 best frights for this Halloween Read More
Iceland’s Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir wrote a crime novel titled “Reykjavik” with Ragnar Jónasson, the Icelandic bestselling author, saying that “I’ve been reading crime fiction all my life, so it’s …
Iceland PM writes and publish her first crime novel “Reykjavik” Read More
Denmark and Finland are in the top three of the most sustainable countries, according to 2022 Environmental Performance Index (EPI). The 2022 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) uses 40 indicators to …
Denmark and Finland are in top 3 most sustainable countries Read More
The Crown Prince couple will be arriving in Hanoi, Vietnam on Tuesday, 1 November 2022 for their second official visit to the country. As their Royal Highnesses are accompanied by …
Danish Royal Couple to arrive in Vietnam upcoming Tuesday Read More
The death toll at a Halloween party in Itaewon, South Korea happened on Saturday, 29 October 2022 causing at least 151 people dead and 82 injured. Yonhap News Agency reported …
More than 100 died in tragic Halloween party in South Korea Read More
The Swedish company IKEA has been collaborating with Danish shower innovator Flow Loop in developing shower cabins that are able to recycle water using UV light for purifying used water. …
IKEA collabs with Danish Flow Loop to create sustainable bathing Read More
The Norwegian telecom company, Telenor is searching for ways to support users in Myanmar who have been consistently facing digital security threats associated with their digital footprint. Earlier this year, …
Telenor searches ways to support users in Myanmar Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) is to organize the event, “GAC Company Visit and Networking Lunch” on 3 November 2022 at GAC Thoresen Logistics (GTL) Amata from 10:00 AM …
SweCham members invited to join “GAC Company Visit and Networking Lunch” Read More
The European Union (EU) successfully drafted a law to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035 in accordance with increasing adopting of electric vehicles and the …
EU to officially ban petrol and diesel cars from 2035 Read More
The storm “Nalgae” hit the Philippines’s Maguindanao province on Friday, 28, 2022, led to at least 45 deaths from flood and landslides, plus dozens are still missing. “Based on the …
45 dead from “Nalgae” storm in Philippines Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) is to organize “FinlandTalk:100 Social Innovations from Finland” on 10 November 2022 from 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM (BKK Time). The seminar will feature …
Join FinlandTalks on 100 Social Innovations from Finland Read More
A 59 year-old Norwegian passenger, Rose Alex Moi was arrested for carrying 8.34 kgs of suspected shabu drug (methamphetamine hydrochloride), approximately valued P56.7 million by anti-narcotics authorities at the Ninoy …
Norwegian arrested for possessing 8.34 kgs of drug “shabu” in Philippines Read More
The concert “Back On The Road Tour 2022” of the Danish soft rock band, Michael Learns To Rock was first performed last night, 26 October 2022 in Manila, the Philippines. …
“The Philippines is Michael Learns To Rock’s greatest audience” the band says Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (TSCC) invites all interested attendees to join the event, “BCCT/Nordic Chambers Business Networking” to be held on 9 November 2022, from 6 PM to 9 …
Join BCCT/Nordic Chambers Business Networking Read More
The Danish Ambassador designated to the Philippines, Mr. Franz-Michael Melbin recently met with representatives of the Philippines’ Department of Information and Communications Technology and Department of Foreign Affairs. He …
Danish Ambassador meets with Philippines departments to strengthen their relations Read More
The leading Norwegian telecom firm, Telenor called Thailand’s telecommunications regulators on Wednesday, 26 OCtober 2022 to seek more clarification on the DTAC-True merger’s conditions. Mr. Sigve Brekke, Telenor’s Chief Executive, …
Norwegian Telenor seeks clarification on DTAC-True merger conditions Read More
An Asian American woman, Katherine Zhou who has lived in Stockholm, Sweden since 2020 spoke out about her experience with racism via Twitter on 20 October 2022 and later faced …
“Confronting racism is a newer problem for Sweden” shared Asian American who is a victim of it Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) is to organize “Nordic Ambassadors’s Forum: Sustainability Perspectives” on 3 November 2022 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Dusit Thani …
Learn more about sustainability perspectives from Nordic Ambassadors Read More
The leading Norwegian plastics research and development company, Norner, together with Thai chemical innovation firm, SCG Chemicals (SCGC) and the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) recently organized a seminar, …
Norwegian Norner and Thai SCGC held “Circular Packaging For Real” seminar Read More
The official visit of the Danish Crown Prince Frederik, which will take place o 1 and 2 November 2022, is to be accompanied by more than half of 35 Danish …
Wind power plan and net zero emission goal bring more Danish investors to Vietnam Read More
The Thai-Norwegian actress, Urassaya Sperbund, also known as “Yaya” shared her perspectives on growing up with the Thai and Norwegian culture on a show, “Student of The World (กลิ่นความเจริญ)” of …
Thai-Norwegian actress Urassaya shares “appreciation of family” is what both countries have in common Read More
Thai Bangchark Corporation Plc (BCP) aims to learn from Norwegian’s Okea how to control carbon dioxide emissions for reducing its carbon footprint. Mr. Chaiwat Kovavisarach, chief executive of BCP and …
Thai energy firm Bangchak learns to manage CO2 emissions from Norway Read More
Three jets struck at a concert held by an ethnic minority group in conflict with the ruling military in Myanmar, killing at least 50 people including civilians, local singers and …
Brutal attack killed at least 50 innocents at a concert in Myanmar Read More
The Bank of Thailand is to adjust the process of money depositing via CDM machines which requires individuals to verify their identity with a debit card, ATM card or credit …
Bank of Thailand adjusts the process of money depositing via CDM machines Read More
The Swedish Public Health Agency, Folkhälsomyndigheten together with the Swedish Food Agency are investigating the cause of Cryptosporidium outbreak as the increasing numbers of infected cases has been seen since …
Sweden investigates parasite infection Cryptosporidium outbreak Read More
A Korean Air Lines Co’s plane overshot the runway while landing in bad weather at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Cebu, the Philippines on late Sunday night, 23 October 2022. …
Korean Air plane overshoots runway in Philippines Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (NordCham Vietnam) is to hold the “Nordic Business Awards 2022” on Friday, 28 October 2022 at Sofitel Saigon Plaza, HCM City, Vietnam. “The …
Nordic businesses in Vietnam to be awarded Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and the Finnish Embassy in the Philippines are to co-organized the hybrid event, “Future Cities Forum 2022: Smart City Solutions From …
Join hybrid event on “Smart City Solutions From Finland” Read More
The fourth International Guitar Festival and Competition is to be organized at the Kim Dong Theater in Hanoi, Vietnam from 18 to 20 November 2022. According to Radio the Voice …
International Guitar Festival of 2022 to be held in Vietnam Read More
Norwegian officials have recently stated they need more time to discuss a free-trade agreement (FTA) with China after eighteen years of negotiations. According to the South China Morning Post, Norway’s …
Norway needs more time for considering trade with China Read More
The Swedish fashion retailer, H&M, announced its partnership with Shopee to launch the first “H&M Thailand Official Store” on Shopee Mall online platform in the aim of making customers’ shopping …
H&M collabs with Shopee to expand in Thai e-commerce Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), in collaboration with the European Chamber of Commerce Thailand (EABC), will organize the event “EABC 2nd Joint European Networking Cocktail” on Tuesday, 29 November …
Expand your connection in EABC 2nd Joint European Networking Cocktail Read More
Thailand’s telecommunication regulator decided to “acknowledged” and approved the merger between True Corp. and Telenor’s Total Access Communication (DTAC), but with conditions attached. The conditions to be applied to the …
No voices can stop major True-DTAC deal Read More
The Philippines has abundant natural resource options to progress in the development of renewable energy, such as geothermal, hydro, biomass, solar power, onshore and offshore wind farms, etc. In order …
Right partners will grant Philippines success in renewable energy Read More
The Indonesian Health Minister announced Thursday, 20 October 2022 that some medicinal syrup products, which are now banned in Indonesia, contain ingredients like diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, linked to …
Indonesia bans medicinal syrup products linked to child deaths Read More
The Norwegian maritime firm Wilhelmsen Ship Management announced on 18 October 2022 to hire additional Filipino seafarers in accordance with its expansion plan. For 43 years, the Philippines has been …
Norwegian maritime firm to hire more Filipino seafarers Read More
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) organized a policy discussion on the subjects of human rights and climate change as well as launched a new project to improve Vietnam’s implementation …
Norway supports Vietnam on improving multiple sectors with UNDP Read More
The 14th CFA Institute Global Pension Index, conducted by the American asset management firm Mercer, was recently revealed that Thailand has the worst pension system in the world. The survey …
Thailand is ranked as having the worst pension system in the world Read More
IKEA’s Christmas Shop in Pasay City, the Philippines, announced that it will sell fresh, live Christmas trees soon. The Christmas trees will be imported from Sweden to the Philippines during …
IKEA to bring fresh Christmas tree from Sweden to Philippines Read More
The Danish Ambassador designated to the Philippines, Mr.Franz-Michael Mellbin stated that by cutting red tape and preventing corruption, the Philippines can effectively become a foreign investment destination. “Red tape has …
Denmark suggests Philippines should cut red tape to get more investors Read More
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and its ecosystem partners were delighted to mark 16 October 2022 as the official launch of “DE Rantau Hub” at the second location in Langkawi, …
Malaysia launches second “DE Rantau Hub” in Langkawi to attract Digital Nomads Read More
The Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) invites any interested participants to join the “KIS Halloween Hangout” that will be hosted on Saturday, 29 October 2022, from 10 AM to 1 …
Celebrate Halloween at “KIS Halloween Hangout” Read More