Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Global Index of Digital Entrepreneurship Systems (GIDES), developed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), shows that Singapore is ranked the first out of 113 global economies in a global …
First place for Singapore in the Global Index of Digital Entrepreneurship Read More
The Philippine’s Department of National Defense (DND) announced on 23 September 2022 that the Ambassador of Finland to the Philippines, Mr. Juha Pyykko, previously proposed a support to the Philippines’s …
Finland offers green technology for Philippines military vessels Read More
Thailand’s Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) and the Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Office (EECO) welcomed international Ambassadors from various countries to visit the missions and operations of space …
Thailand expects more space & digital technology investments from international investors Read More
The Thai Cabinet approved the announcement of extending the length of stay of visa-on-arrival and visa-exempt foreign visitors on Tuesday, 20 September 2022. Foreign visitors with visa-on-arrival will be able …
Extended stay in Thailand for foreigners is approved Read More
The Swedish Ambassador, Mr. Jon Åström Gröndahl gave a lecture on the “Swedish Experience in Establishing the Rule of Law” yesterday, 21 September 2022 at Thammasat University, Bangkok. In brief, …
Swedish Ambassador lectured on Rule of Law Read More
The first nature film festival in Vietnam, “#It’s Time To Act” is scheduled to run from 23 September 2022 to 7 October 2022, the Spanish Ambassador to Vietnam, María Del …
Various Nordic professionals work together on Vietnam nature film festival Read More
The Swedish manufacturer, Volvo Cars announced that it will no longer sell petrol or diesel vehicles in Denmark on Tuesday, 20 September 2022. The company is now exclusively focusing on …
Volvo Cars announced to no longer sell petrol or diesel cars in Denmark Read More
The first swedish “Plogging for Green and Clean Bangkok,” in Thailand was successfully held on 18 September 2022 by the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) …
First plogging in Bangkok completes its mission Read More
The Danish owned and operated jewelry company, Norbreeze Group, recently organized an opening ceremony of its new office, “Norbreeze House” located in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The …
Norbreeze Group opens new office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Read More
Mr. Preben Elnef, Vice President of LEGO Group shared the reasons why Vietnam holds the potential to be the first country in Southeast Asia the Danish firm decided to invest …
LEGO chooses Vietnam as first country in Southeast Asia to invest in $1bn factory Read More
The North Jutland’s Coastal Museum in Skagen, Denmark has a temporary exhibition of the red flag with the white elephant design, planted by Former King Rama V of Thailand and …
The elephant flag planted by King Rama V of Thailand is exhibited at museum in Denmark Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC) is to organize a webinar, “Cross-Border Data Transfer Updated Regulations” on tomorrow, 20 September 2022, at 3:00pm – 4:00pm (Beijing Time). According …
Join “Cross-Border Data Transfer Updated Regulations” by DCCC Read More
Mr. HP Nanda, Water Utility CEO of Grundfos has spoken highly of China’s green ambitions in providing clean water supply in rural areas by 2025 and in reaching carbon peak …
CEO of Danish firm Grundfos praises China’s green ambitions Read More
Swedish Ambassador Annika Thunborg recently paid a courtesy call on Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, City Administrator Mike Alimurung, and department heads of Quezon City local government. Ambassador Thunborg and …
Swedish Ambassador visits Quezon City of Manila Read More
A series of strong, 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan on Sunday, 18 September 2022. The center was off the southeastern coast, but the tremors could be felt across Taiwan, said …
A series of strong earthquakes hit Taiwan on Sunday Read More
The Swedish Foundation of Anna Dahlbäck Memorial Fund awarded the Chinese rights lawyer, Mr. Yu Wensheng with the “2022 Grant in Memory of Anna Dahlbäck” on 9 September 2022. Currently, …
Chinese rights lawyer awarded with Swedish Human Rights prize Read More
Denmark celebrated 50th anniversary reign on the throne of Queen Margrethe II on 11 September 2022. The Queen originally marked the anniversary in January of this year, but the festivities …
Celebration over 50th anniversary of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark Read More
Denmark’s prosecutor announced on Friday, 16 September 2022 that it had charged the suspended chief of the country’s foreign intelligence unit, Lars Findsen, with leaking state information. He was accused …
Formal charge to Denmark spy chief over state secrets leak Read More
H&M Autumn/Winter 2022 collection presents embodiment of Parisian style; classic, confident and interchangeable through the lens of a fictional fashion destination that encapsulates Paris’ iconic Brasserie culture, “Brasserie Hennes.” “Welcome …
H&M Autumn/Winter 2022 collection inspired by Paris Brasserie Hennes Read More
The Danish Ambassador to Thailand, Jon Thorgaard hosted a networking conference for discussion between Danish and Thai firms on solutions for the district energy sector on Friday, 16 September 2022 …
Danish and Thai companies continue to discuss district energy Read More
Secretary-General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), Ms. Duangjai Asawachintachit recently met with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Parliamentary Committee. Both parties discussed an overview of the Thai …
Thailand Board of Investment discusses Thai economy with EFTA Read More
Thai Energy Conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP) submitted a new investment plan on expansion of oil and gas exploration and production to the Norwegian oil and gas company, Okea ASA …
Thai energy company Bangchak to invest in Norway Read More
The Danish Embassy in the Philippines and Dansk Industri (the Confederation of Danish Industry) co-organized the Danish Energy Delegation for discussing green transition in achieving the Philippines’ sustainability goals. Danish …
Danish Energy Delegation discusses green transition in the Philippines Read More
Filipino singer and actor Gerald Santos recently shared in a media conference about his departure to Copenhagen, Denmark, to start rehearsals of the Danish edition of “Miss Saigon” in December …
Filipino singer & actor Gerald Santos to perform “Miss Saigon” in Copenhagen Read More
Bang & Olufsen, the Danish luxury audio brand founded in 1925, opened its newest store in K11 MUSEA landmark of Hong Kong on 14 September 2022. At the grand opening, …
Danish Bang & Olufsen opens new store in Hong Kong Read More
The Embassy of Sweden will join forces with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Thammasat university’s Puey Park for the People to arrange the first plogging in Bangkok, Thailand. The …
First Swedish plogging for green and clean city in Bangkok Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) with the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC), and the Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC) are to co-host “Sustainability for Business Forum 2022 (SBF22):Technology as …
Be ready to join “Sustainability for Business Forum 2022” Read More
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) announced warnings toward public consumers against purchasing duplicate LEGO products after the government authorities previously found over 2,000 boxes of fake LEGO …
Philippines warns against duplicate LEGO toys Read More
The Nordic Chamber Of Commerce in the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) is to host a virtual event, “Latest Updates on the Situation in the Philippines” on tomorrow, 14 September 2022, at …
NordCham to host virtual event on latest updates on the Philippines conditions Read More
H.E. Mr. Nicolai Prytz, the new Danish Ambassador to Vietnam along with EU and ASEAN Ambassadors and staff participated in the bicycle ride around West Lake, Vietnam to mark the …
Bicycle ride celebration on 45th anniversary of EU-ASEAN relations in Vietnam Read More
Members from the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok recently met with two representatives from Office for the High Commissioner of Human Rights (OHCHR) Regional Office for Southeast Asia to discuss …
Sweden supports enhancement of human rights in Southeast Asia Read More
SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) is going forward with the plan to complete construction of its battery energy storage system (BESS) in Isabela, the Philippines by the first half of …
SNAP continues to work on its battery energy storage system in the Philippines Read More
The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce (TNCC), in collaboration with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok, Starboard, and Trash Hero Bangkok are to organize “World Cleanup Day 2022.” The event will …
World Cleanup Day 2022 is around the corner Read More
St. Andrews International School Sukhumvit 107 will host a Secondary Open House on Saturday, 8 October 2022 at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Mr. Carl Hutson, Head of School and …
Mark calendar for St. Andrews 107 School Open House Read More
The Finnish Ambassador to Thailand Jyri Järviaho gave an interview with the Bangkok Podcast in the “Ambassador series” on 6 September 2022. In the podcast, the Ambassador spoke about his …
Finnish Ambassador gives interview in the Bangkok Podcast Read More
Ambassador Annika Thunborg of the Swedish Embassy in Manila met Secretary Robert Borje, the Vice Chairperson and the Executive Director of the Climate Change Commission earlier this week. Both discussed …
Swedish Ambassador met Secretary Robert Borje of the Philippines Climate Change Commission Read More
Two multi-awarded Norwegian authors Håkon Øvreås and Kristin Roskifte are coming to Manila, the Philippines. Håkon Øvreås is the author of “Brown“. Kristin Roskifte is the author of “Everybody Counts“. …
Multi-awarded Norwegian authors to tell tales in the Philippines Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam welcomes H.E. Mr. Nicolai Prytz as the new Ambassador on 8 September 2022. On the same day, the Ambassador presented his credentials to the …
Danish Embassy in Vietnam welcomes new Ambassador Read More
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc of Vietnam hosted separate receptions in Hanoi for the Ambassadors of Denmark, Norway, the UK, and Czech Republic on 8 September 2022. At the meeting, the …
Vietnam President receives Ambassador of Denmark, Norway, the UK, and Czech Republic Read More
The Danish conglomerate has said that LEGO Group is to plant 50,000 trees in Vietnam’s southern Binh Duong Province for three years with support from the Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park …
LEGO Group to plant 50,000 trees for three years in Vietnam Read More
Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, 8 September 2022, Southeast Asian countries including Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore have sent messages of condolence. Queen Elizabeth …
Message of condolence from Southeast Asian countries for the passing Queen Elizabeth II Read More
The Seamen Church is to organize the10th anniversary cycle tour “Tour de Jubilee” on 8 to 16 November 2022 as it had been postponed since November 2020 due to COVID-19. …
Final Norwegian Seamen Church Anniversary Bike Trip is back Read More
The Danish Ambassador Jon Thorgaard attended the signing ceremony and launch of the Thai-Nordic Countries Innovation Unit (TNIU) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand on 7 September 2022. …
Danish Ambassador attends the signature of Thai-Nordic Countries Innovation Unit Read More
The collaboration collection, “The World is My Home” between Swedish retailer H&M and Filipino streetwear brand Don’t Blame the Kids (DBTK) is dropped in stores today, 8 September 2022. As …
H&M and Filipino streetwear brand collaboration collection drops in stores today Read More
The Ambassador of Sweden in Thailand H.E. Mr. Jon Åström Gröndahl paid a courtesy call on Bangkok Governor Dr. Chadchart Sittipunt on 6 September 2022. Both parties discussed about: Sustainable …
Meeting between Ambassador of Sweden and Bangkok Governor Read More
The Embassy of Denmark jointly hosted a seminar with the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Danida Fellowship Center on Tuesday, 6 September 2022. The seminar is …
Denmark supports Vietnam agriculture and food safety Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand welcomed Astrid Emilie Helle as the new Ambassador earlier this week. Previously, Astrid has been Norway’s Ambassador to South Africa. Now, she is looking …
Norwegian Embassy in Thailand welcomes new Ambassador Read More
Crown Prince of Denmark Frederik congratulated Vietnam on its 77th National Day which was on past Friday, 2 September 2022. He expressed his delight at the strong relationship and development …
Crown Prince of Denmark congratulates Vietnam on its 77th National Day Read More
Mette Møglestue, Norwegian Deputy Head of Mission attended the “LGBT Inclusion Index” consultation workshop in Vietnam organized by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Vietnam last week. The LGBTI Inclusion …
Norway is ready to support LGBT index in Vietnam Read More
The Danish Ambassador Jon Thorgaard attended the National Human Rights Assembly hosted by the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand on 2 September 2022. At the event, the Ambassador represented …
Denmark supports human rights in Thailand Read More