Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
National Institute of Planning in Cambodia recently organized a workshop on the use of the reporting program, CamStat, with participation by Mr. Kjell Tambour, Team Leader/Project Manager at Statistics Sweden. …
Sweden, the EU and Cambodia’s National Institute of Statistics workshop was a success Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong invites to a natural hike on 6 February. The invitation says: Want to escape the city life for a day? Join us …
FinnCham Hong Kong invites to a natural hike fun day on 6 February Read More
On 25 January 2021 the Danish embassy in Vietnam mentioned a new career building network, Young Global Danes, is being launched by Danes Worldwide on 2 December 2020. It is …
Young Global Danes gives returning young professionals a network Read More
On 25 January 2021, the Norwegian school in Singapore announced that they are looking for teachers. The statement reads: Are you a gentle, playful and caring person with a heart …
Norskskolen i Singapore is looking for native speaking teachers Read More
On 25 January 2021 the Singapore government announced the latest restriction for upcoming Chinese New year holiday. One of many things mentioned is maximum 8 visitors per household, per day …
Singapore’s latest restrictions for upcoming Chinese New Year holiday Read More
On 20 January 2021 Sweden.se released a statement regarding Covid-19 vaccines that said: “Just like many other countries around the world, Sweden has started vaccinating people against Covid-19. Sweden’s HM …
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has been Covid-19 vaccinated Read More
We are in 2021 and the world is still facing a global pandemic of Covid-19. Slush, a Helsinki-based global entrepreneurship organisation, young companies and community, braving the new world by …
Slush enterpreneur’s global community find ways to stay connected during Covid-19 era Read More
Sweden continues to support enhancement of public services in Cambodia, together with their partner Transparency International Cambodia (TIC), the Embassy announced on 21 January 2021. “Today, a ceremony to …
Sweden continues to support Cambodia with ‘School of Governance (SoG) Project’ Read More
The global trend of democratic backsliding, as well as lack of respect for human rights and the rule of law, are risks being exacerbated by the pandemic says Sweden. “We …
Sweden allocated extra USD 12 million to democracy and human rights in Asia and the Pacific Region Read More
On 19 January 2021 the Embassy of Denmark in Singapore announce a a vacancy opens for applications, as follow: Do you want to promote collaboration between Singapore and Denmark? We …
Danish embassy in Singapore looking for Political & Public Diplomacy Advisor Read More
With the support of Denmark, the University of Yangon is developing a range of new curricula for their undergraduate programmes, including in subjects such as Computer Science, Industrial Chemistry and …
Denmark supports curricular development to meet job market demand in Myanmar Read More
On 21 January 2021 the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia participated in the 7th Project Advisory Board meeting on “Enhancing Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards in Construction Sector”. …
EuroCham discussed safety matter during a meeting with Cambodia Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training. Read More
On 21 January 2021, the Danish Trade Council Taipei and the leading Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted brought the national food of Denmark – Smørrebrød, to Forte Hotel Changhua’s Denmark …
Taste the flavor of Denmark at Forte Hotel Changhua in Taiwan Read More
On 21 January 2021, the Danish Deputy Head of Mission, Mrs Louise Holmsgaard, together with the Vice-chairwoman of the Vietnam – Denmark Friendship Association, Mrs. Cao Minh Truc launched the …
‘Denmark In Your Eyes’ art contest has officially started Read More
On 22 January 2021, Nurminen Logistics, a Finnish company providing cargo handling and railway transport services announced the opening of three new train routes from China to Europe. The company’s …
Finnish Nurminen Logistics opens 3 new train routes between China to Finland Read More
Denmark’s parliament is considering a resolution to support Taiwan’s bid to return to the World Health Organization (WHO), despite opposition from China, according to Danish media and Taiwan’s representative office. …
Denmark considering to support Taiwan’s bid to return to the World Health Organization (WHO) Read More
On 21 January 2021 Nokia and China Mobile (CMCC) announced that they have successfully completed live trials of an AI-powered radio access network (RAN) over CMCC’s network. Utilizing CMCC’s 4G …
Nokia and CMCC’s AI-powered radio access on live 5G network trial session was a success Read More
Many major investors in Europe propose to pour about $ 1 billion to develop logistics center in Phu My (Ba Ria – Vung Tau). This is the effect from the …
EU investors proposed to invest 1 Billion dollar in logistic Center in Phu My, Vietnam Read More
The European Union in Hong Kong and Macao are inviting for participants in a Comic and Cartoon Competition on a topic of Gender Equality. : Participants must be between 18 …
Comic competition on Gender Equality by EU in Hong Kong and Macao now open for applications Read More
The Philippines Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday 19 January 2021 that it may exclude elderly people with critical illnesses from the list of people who could receive Pfizer’s …
Philippines may exclude Covid-19 vaccine to weak elderly people Read More
Hong Kong’s fashion and lifestyle incubation platform Azalvo together with Jumpstart are co-organizing a free 12-week online accelerator course. This project is with a goal of helping teams to 20x …
HK Fashion and lifestyle platform Azalvo and Jumpstart co-organize a free 12-week online accelerator course for Startups Read More
On 19 January 2021 the Norwegian embassy in Hanoi released an update on a recent visit from Hue province’s authorities to discussed green growth’s possibility, as follow: Norwegian Chargé d’affaire …
Chairman of the People’s Committee of Thua Thien – Hue Province visited Norwegian Embassy to discussed Green Growth Read More
On 14 January 2021, ABB, the Swiss-Swedish company released an update on Vaccine development collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering at Thailand’s Mahidol University and the Institute of Molecular Biosciences. …
ABB contributing to accelerate COVID-19 vaccine development in Thailand. Read More
On 20 January 2021 the Swedish ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Ann Måwe released a memo on a meeting with cultural counterparts in Ho Chi Minh City, as follow: Productive days …
Ambassador Måwe met with cultural counterparts in HCMC Read More
Marimekko Hong Kong released on 18 January 2021 the fashion company’s new Chinese New Year Limited Series and giveaway games on their Instagram account, as follow: The next month is …
Marimekko Hong Kong release limited collection for Chinese New Year Read More
The Danish company, Too Good To Go, is an app where consumers can purchase food that would otherwise be thrown away, and instead pick up the food at cut-down prices. …
Danish app offers a way to rescue delicious, unsold food from local shops and restaurants Read More
Husqvarna is a small town in the Swedish region of Småland and also a company with long traditions. Founded over 330 years ago in 1689, the company was first a rifle …
Husqvarna Thailand talks about its origin and heritage Read More
The Danish Working Environment Authority (Arbejdstilsynet) has held an online session with inspectors on machinery safety and noise control at the workplace in Myanmar and how to prevent accidents, according …
Danish work safety authority in online training session with inspectors in Myanmar Read More
Starting this Friday, 22 January, Hong Kong will be able to experience an exhibition by the Swedish photographer Andrea Björsell at Sin Sin Fine Art. Andrea is a Hong Kong-based …
Swedish photographer Andrea Björsell launches exhibition in HK Read More
Danish Trade Council in Taipei invites the Danish community in Taipei to ride a bike in nature surrounding together on 30 January, as follow: COME BIKE WITH US! As the …
Biking in natural route with the Danish Trade Council in Taipei on 30 January Read More
On 18 January 2021 the Danish Honorary Consul in Cambodia, Mr Kjeld Michael Olsen, attended the inauguration ceremony of the new Danish Visa Application Center in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. With …
The new Danish Visa Application Center in Phnom Penh is officially opened Read More
On 16 January 2021 the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok released a documentary of the Royal Visit of King Frederik IX and Queen Ingrid to Thailand during which King Frederik …
The Royal Danish embassy released a documentary of King Frederik IX inaugurating Thai-Danish Dairy Farm Read More
On 18 January 2021 the Norwegian ambassador H.E. Kjersti Rødsmoen invited Thai teens to celebrate international women’s day and a chance to be in the Ambassador shoes for the day. …
‘Ambassador for a day’ with Norwegian Ambassador in Bangkok open for applications Read More
Embassy of Finland in Bangkok announced on 14 January 2021 a job opportunity that said: Do you enjoy working with people and want be part of our high-performing immigration team? …
Embassy of Finland in Bangkok is looking for Consular service assistant Read More
On 18 January 2021 the embassy of Denmark announced that “Denmark in Your Eyes”, an annual art contest to celebrate Denmark and Vietnam’s strong and vibrant diplomatic relations, starts accepting …
‘Denmark In Your Eyes’ art contest’s theme this year is “Green Livings” Read More
On 18 January 2021 The Danish Badminton player Victor Axelsen won the men’s single event at the Yonex Thailand Open badminton tournament. The Thailand Open is amongst the most prestigious …
Victor Axelsen won Men’s Single in Yonex Thailand Open Badminton Tournament 2021 Read More
On 15 January 2021, Norway reported 23 deaths which were suspected to be associated with covid-19 vaccination of which 13 have been assessed. Common adverse reactions may have contributed to …
Norway suspects 23 old people died from Covid vaccine Read More
The first rooftop solar power system at the Ho Chi Minh City-based Tan Son Nhat International Airport was inaugurated on 15 January, with an installed capacity of 1.1 MWp. This …
Tan Son Nhat airport installed its first solar power system with Swedish-Finnish engineering Read More
Malaysian Danish Business Council invites to a business briefing on January 22, 2021 that will help you to get a better insight into Malaysia’s current state of parliament, understand the …
The MDBC invites to an online Malaysian Business Briefing event on 22 January Read More
Thomas Østrup Møller, Denmark’s Ambassador to China has published an article in Jyllands Posten about China’s way out of the shadow of Covid-19. The year 2020 was all about Covid-19 …
Ambassador Møller shares his view on China’s way forward in 2021 with Jyllands Posten Read More
JotunThailand introduces a set of 29 colors from Jotun Colour Trends 2021. The colors are specially selected to allow one’s creativity to run wild. With colors ranging from warm rustics …
Jotun Thailand release Color Trends 2021 Read More
For students who are interested in studying overseas are invited to join the biggest event for the education and training sector in Finland – Educa – This year the event …
Finland’s Education and Training sector event goes online on 29-30 Jan Read More
On 14 January 2021 the Philippine government announced it has secured another 17 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines from British-Swedish pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca. According to Philippines News Agency, …
The Philippines secures another 17 million dose of AstraZeneca Read More
On 15 January 2021 the Nordic Innovation House-Hong Kong announced: The NIH-HK is supporting AFF2021 event as a community partner to kickstart this new year. Insurtech start-ups worldwide will bring …
Nordic Innovation House HK supports Asian Financial Forum 2021 Online Read More
On 12 January 2021 the Royal Danish Embassy in Bangkok released memories from the Royal visit in 1962, as follow: On this day, King Frederik IX of Denmark and Queen …
Denmark shared moments from the Royal visit to Thailand in 1962 Read More
On 15 January 2021 the Danish Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai invited to join Shanghai’s first Nordic After Work of 2021, the invitation goes: Despite a turbulent 2020, we hope …
DCCC Shanghai invited to their first networking event on 22 Jan Read More
The Smart Urban Co-Innovation Lab, led by Southeast Asian real estate group, CapitaLand, is collaborating with Finland’s KONE Corporation to foster innovation, creativity and deploy smart city solutions in Singapore. …
Singapore CapitaLand collab with KONE Corperation to establish R&D lab to create smart city solutions Read More
On 11 January 2021, Finnish Deputy Consul General Elina Rimppi met with the Deputy District Mayor of Hongkou District and Director of Hongkou District Education Bureau to discuss opportunities for …
Hongkou District Education Bureau discussed future collaboration with Finland Read More
On 13 January 2021 the Swedish Head of Development Cooperation, Samuel Hurtig, welcomed three Cambodian participants who successfully completed the International Training Programme on Gender Statistic. The programme was organized …
Three Cambodians complete Swedish training in gender statistic Read More
The University of Yangon is planning to establish a Centre for Research and Innovation (CRI) under the Myanmar Ministry of Education’s Schools and Industry Partnership (SIP). According to the Danish …
Denmark supports school and industry partnership in Yangon Read More