Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Yoma Bank, part-owned by Norway’s development finance institution Norfund, has partnered with global payments network MoneyGram to enable near-instant cross-border money transfers to Yoma Bank accounts across Myanmar. The service …
Norfund-backed Yoma Bank partners with MoneyGram to offer remittances for Myanmar’s migrant workers Read More
Norwegian marine technology provider Kongsberg Maritime has expanded its presence in Indonesia with new offices in Jakarta and Batam – an island just off the coast of Singapore – to …
Kongsberg Maritime opens new offices in Jakarta and Batam Read More
At the Public Sector Financial Transformation Conference (PSFTC) 2025 in Kuching on Tuesday 6 August 2025, Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg said governments should not rely solely on GDP …
Sarawak Premier highlights Nordic model as example of fair wealth distribution Read More
NordCham Vietnam has introduced a new SME Member Marketing Programme aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, which are described as the engine of Vietnam’s economy. You can register here. …
NordCham Vietnam launches marketing programme for SMEs Read More
As part of the celebrations of the 120th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Norway and Thailand, the two countries have launched an Agri-Hackathon aimed at advancing Thai agriculture through innovation. …
Norway and Thailand launch Agri-Hackathon to mark 120 years of diplomatic ties Read More
Danish jewellery brand Pandora is exploring strategic changes to its business model in China following a significant decline in sales, according to a report by Reuters. Since 2019, Pandora’s revenue …
Pandora considers restructuring strategy in China as sales decline Read More
Lego has opened its first Legoland resort in China, the largest and most expensive Legoland in the world to date. Located in Shanghai’s Jinshan district, the 318,000-square-meter theme park cost …
Asia’s largest Legoland opens in Shanghai Read More
The Nordic Embassies in the Philippines recently hosted a debriefing session for representatives from the Pasig City Government, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and the Department of …
Nordic Embassies share circular economy insights with Philippine leaders Read More
Vietnam Airlines will introduce its first-ever nonstop flights between Vietnam and Denmark on 15 December 2025, linking Ho Chi Minh City and Copenhagen with three weekly flights operated by Boeing …
Vietnam Airlines to launch direct flights between Vietnam and Denmark Read More
A delegation from the Danish Fish Tech Cluster has returned to the Philippines to continue work on a collaborative midwater trawl fishing project, aiming to improve the country’s food security …
Danish Fish Tech Cluster to help Philippines develop sustainable fishing Read More