Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Spotify – the Swedish music company with global fans – announced on 17 June 2021 that the company has acquired Podz, a small, talented team of entrepreneurs, engineers, and designers, …
Spotify Accelerates Podcast Discovery With Acquisition of Podz Read More
On 16 June 2021 the VNExpress reported 924 volunteers participated in the third phase of human trials for the homegrown Covid-19 vaccine Nanocovax. At least one of the participants experienced …
Final phase trials: 924 volunteers vaccinated with made-in-Vietnam vaccines Read More
On 18 June 2021 His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway together with Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden led a conversation about marine litter with the …
Swedish Crown Princess Victoria and Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon discuss plastic pollution Read More
Addressing the virtual Arria-formula meeting on “the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on international efforts to prevent and counter terrorism and violent extremism” on 16 June 2021 , Ambassador Pham Hai …
The United Nation Security Council addressed post-Covid terrorism threats Read More
The Sustainable Development Report 2021 has just been released and among the top ten you find the Nordic countries Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway out of all 193 UN Member …
The Nordics remain in top ranks for Sustainable Development Report 2021 Read More
Polestar, the electric-car maker Volvo Car AB and its owner, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., will produce its new Polestar 3 SUV at Volvo’s U.S. plant in South Carolina. Polestar …
Volvo-Geely Polestar Brand to Build Next Electric SUV in U.S. Read More
Tetra Pak Thailand, and partner networks are opening a ‘Recycle Collection Center’ or the point of receiving clean packaging materials that are not being used to develop into a value-added …
TetraPak and partners launch drive-thru ‘Recycle Collection Center’ Read More
On 19 June 2021 the Royal Danish Embassy in Myanmar released a Statement attributable to UNFPA Office in Myanmar. Together with the Embassies of Canada, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Today …
UNFPA and Nordic Embassies in Myanmar condemn sexual violence in the conflict Read More
The Norwegian Embassy In Hanoi signed 17 June 2021 an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support a new project ‘Scaling-up Integrated and Inclusive Waste Management Models …
Norway supports UNDP waste management models in Viet Nam Read More
The Nordic Innovation House Singapore invites to join JTC Corporation as they share info on Punggol Digital District, Jurong Innovation District, Woodlands North Coast and One-North in the next webinar …
Learn more about Smart and Sustainable Cities Read More
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites members to join an online wellbeing session on 17 June 2021 focusing on options how to relax from stress with ‘Relax, Retreat, Restart’. The sessions …
TSCC invites to online well being webinar Read More
On 15 June 2021 the embassy of Denmark in Thailand announced: Today we celebrate GlobalWindDay2021. Did you know that one of the wind power pioneers was Danish? His name was …
Danish engineer pioneered electricity from windmills Read More
Road safety should always be a priority, says the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok. A note on the Facebook page on 16 June 2021 read: A helmet has always been …
Danish Embassy Bangkok says road safety is important Read More
On 10 June 2021, the Malaysian Danish Business Council (MDBC) released an update on the Covid-19 situation, which read: Dear Members, Some very good news! Following tireless lobbying by our …
MDBC releases Covid-19 update for foreigners in Malaysia Read More
On 15 June 2021, the Malaysian Danish Business Council (MDBC) celebrated Flag Day online. A memo describing the event reads: According to the legend, the Danish flag, Dannebrog, on this …
MDBC celebrates virtual Flag Day Read More
Last month, the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok asked Facebook users where Ambassador Jon Åström Gröndahl, who had just obtained his Thai drivers’ license, should travel once COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. …
Swedish Embassy in Bangkok receives warm response on social media Read More
On 1 June 2021, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila announced: We continue to support the Bangsamoro Women as facilitators, convenors, and mediators in sustaining peace in Mindanao through the …
Norway and UNDP Philippines support Women Peace and Security in Mindanao Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce invites stakeholders to join an online conference for an update on the Covid-19 situation in Vietnam. The invitation says: Dear Members, Taking into account the …
NordCham Vietnam updates on Covid-19 situation Read More
11 June 2021 IKEA launched the latest collection LOKALT worldwide. This unique collection promotes social entrepreneurs from Thailand and other places to create opportunities and livelihood for local artisans. ‘LOKALT’ …
LOKALT collection by IKEA is now available Read More
On 7 June 2021 the Embassy of Finland in Thailand introduced Consul Katariina Hautamäki-Huuki. The introduction note says: Meet our Consul Katariina Hautamäki-Huuki who is in charge of the Consular …
Finnish consul in Thailand on VDO Read More
On 11 June 2021 Singaporean consultant company Connect One announced vacancies opening in various fields. Highly recommend to Nordics who look into experience Asian culture and living in Asia, Singapore …
Singapore is looking for young professionals thinking of moving to Asia Read More
On 11 June 2021 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced: Invest Hong Kong is looking for a representatives in the Nordic region. Find out more on possibilities …
Invest Hong Kong seeks business partners in Scandinavia Read More
On 11 June 2021 the Royal Danish Embassy in Vietnam announced: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Denmark and Vietnam, the Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Mr. Kim …
Ambassador Christensen in exclusive interview Read More
Banni Jewelry, the Swedish origin jewelry brand, just launched the first series design of ‘simple and natural’ in Singapore set with an aim to seek like-minded women’s recognition. Banni’s Jewelry …
Banni Jewelry launches the first collection in Asia Read More
On 9 June 2021 the Nordic Innovation House called out to all mission-driven entrepreneurs looking to launch their own companies or ideas for the future. The NIH-has join hands with …
Nordic Innovation House offers course together with General Assembly in Singapore Read More
On 10 June 2021 the Nordic Innovation House Singapore introduced the latest member. Johan Möller, Co-Director of Southeast Asia and head of Brighter – A human innovation company‘s operations in …
NIH-SG welcomes new Swedish health tech member Read More
On 9 June 2021 SwedCham Thailand introduced the newest member of their team. The welcome note said: The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce would like to warmly welcome our new intern, …
SwedCham Thailand welcomes new intern Read MoreOn 7 June 2021 the Royal Danish Embassy in Vietnam introduced 4 new Danish brands on Lazada online marketplace, that read: Abena, Bambo Nature, Jabra and Scanpan are now available …
Danish embassy introduces 4 more brands on Lazada Vietnam Read More
Twelve Finnish food and beverage companies are participating in a joint Finnish pavilion at the Zhejiang International Import Exhibition this week. The opening ceremony of the event featured a video …
Finnish F&B pavilion at Zhejiang International Import Exhibition Read More
The Finnish Business Council in Singapore invites members to the next webinar on post-pandemic HR and recruitment on 17 June 2021. The invitation reads: FBC Singapore organizes a webinar on …
Attend: FBC Singapore webinar on HR and recruitment Read More
On 7 June 2021, the Nordic Innovation House Singapore (NIH-SG) introduced its newest member, Flootech. Flootech is a leading Finnish provider of water treatment solutions. The company will soon deliver, …
Nordic Innovation House introduced new water treatment member Read More
Norway is alarmed by the high and rapidly-increasing levels of plastic pollution in the ocean. It joins more than seventy countries in calling for a new and legally-binding global agreement …
Norway and UNDP Vietnam tackle maritime plastic pollution Read More
On 3 June 2021 the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur released a thank you note to another successful discussion, that said: Many thanks to InvestKL CEO Muhammad Azmi Zulkifli …
Malaysia and Norway discussed the next green development Read More
The Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok remarks another historical day on 5 June 2021. The statement says: “Happy Constitution Day! Today, Danes wake up to see Dannebrog waving in the …
Frederik VII signed the first constitution law as the first step to democracy in Denmark Read More
Embassy of Denmark invites to a get together event for Danish in China on June 17. The occasion is the Danish men’s national team which on that day will be playing …
Danish Embassy in China invites for a football game get together on 17 June Read More
Tonkla school Chiang Mai is in cooperation with the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok hosting a ‘Study in Finland’ webinar on 16 June. The webinar will be covering living and …
Tonkla school Chiang Mai invites to Study in Finland webinar Read More
On 4 June 2021 the Royal Norwegian embassy in Hanoi released a statement for Norwegians aboard living in Laos and Vietnam for Election 2021, that said: Election Day for the …
Norway Election 2021 regulations for Norwegians in Laos and Vietnam Read More
The Annual General Meeting of FinnCham HK was held on 3 June 2021. FinnCham HK would like to welcome – apart from 4 re-elected board members – the new board …
FinnCham HK welcomed new Board of Directors Read More
25 May 2021 Norway had updated travel regulations for visitors, that said: Main rules for entry quarantine and stays at a quarantine hotel Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Norway has …
Norwegian embassy in Vietnam updated travel regulations for travelers from all countries outside EEA/Schengen/UK Read More
The Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces is celebrated on 4 June 2021 to honor the Marshal of Finland, Carl Gustaf Mannerheim, whose birthday it was. For more information, …
The Consulate general of Finland in Philippines celebrated Gen. Carl Gustaf Mannerheim on 4 June Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok has issued a statement related to the upcoming national and local elections in Norway on 13 September 2021. The statement explains when you can …
Norwegian embassy open for voting in Norway Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Manila celebrated the Swedish National Day with a virtual event on 6 June with a range of exciting entertainment options. In addition to national greetings …
Embassy of Sweden in Manila revealed more entertainment for National Day Read More
How did Singapore National Healthtech agency, Integrated Health Information Systems (IHiS) set up a new service in an all-in-one citizen health app and make vaccination updates easy? Want to find …
IHiS Singapore invites to health care innovation conference on 9 June Read More
28 May 2021 Ikea released a statement regarding the Annual General Meeting held a day earlier at The Mills. The statement read: “We announced this years winner of the SwedCham …
IKEA Dairy Farm wins Annual SwedCham HK Award 2021 Read More
The Royal Swedish Embassy in Singapore recently welcomed a new team member. Ambassador H.E. Niclas Kvarnström said, “We are honored to welcome Nur Judy binti Abdullah as our new Swedish …
New Swedish Honorary Consul in Brunei Read More
The Royal Norwegian embassy in Hanoi writes: Due to the current outbreak of Covid-19 in Vietnam, the Norwegian Honorary Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City is operating with reduced opening …
Norwegian Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City will reduce opening hours Read More
On 1 June 2021, Swedish Ambassador to Thailand H.E. Jon Åström Gröndahl hosted an online conference for more than forty Thai students who have been admitted to Swedish universities. After …
Ambassador Gröndahl welcomes Thai students to Sweden Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok released an update on its latest collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme. The update reads: To promote business and human rights is a …
Swedish Embassy in Bangkok and UNDP address human rights Read More
The Finnish Chambers of Commerce in Asia invites you to its next virtual conference, titled ‘Circular Economy in Emerging Markets: Unlocking the Potential for Green Recovery in Developing Asia.’ The …
Potential for Green Recovery in Developing Asia Read More
As a supporting partner of the Business Environment Council 商界環保協會, the Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao invites you to join the BEC EnviroSeries Online Conference 2021: …
BEC EnviroSeries Online Conference 2021 Read More