Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
The Royal Danish Embassy in the Philippines hosted a product sampling session with Lionheart Farms Philippines Corporation. The products sampled are made from coconut flour, which is developed using sustainable …
Danish Embassy in the Philippines samples Lionheart Farm products Read More
On 27 May 2021, the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi published the following statement by Luong Nhung, the newest member of its team: Hello friends! My name is Luong Nhung. …
Swedish Embassy in Hanoi introduces new chef Read More
Construction of Norwegian paint maker JOTUN’s new $100 million water-based and powder coatings factory is expected to be completed this summer in Hiep Phuoc Industrial Park of Ho Chi Minh …
Vietnam’s paint industry is growing well Read More
Over the past weekend, the four Nordic Consulates General in Shanghai, together with Green Initiatives, gathered at Sinan Mansion for a full day discussions on food sustainability and traceability. The …
The Nordic Talks on Food Traceability a success Read More
Maersk has so far transported over 6,000 oxygen concentrators, 500 oxygen cylinders, 60 cryogenic oxygen tanks and several medical supplies and ventilators into India to support the country’s fight against …
Maersk international destinations sent medical aids to assist India Read More
On 26 May 2021 the Norwegian Business Association Singapore announced: Collaboration is important to reach the ambitions of IMO, says Remi Eriksen, CEO of DNV. Stay tuned for Nor-Shipping OceanNow …
NBAS invites to event on decarbonizing the shipping industry Read More
Novo Holdings has announced that it wil co-lead with Vivo Capital the over-subscribed US$200-million Series A and Crossover round in Esco Lifesciences Group (“Esco”), a leading provider of life sciences …
Novo teams up with VIVO Capital for biopharma expansion Read More
Nokia Corp has been chosen by Allo Technology Sdn Bhd to deploy a gigabit fibre network in Melaka, Johor, Negri Sembilan and the east coast of Malaysia. Allo, a Malaysian-based …
Nokia will power east coast of Malaysia and the Philippines Read More
Minister for Foreign Trade Anna Hallberg was a keynote speaker at the third edition of the Sweden-Southeast Asia Business Summit in Singapore on 25 May 2021. The Summit, part of …
Sweden-S.E.A. Business Reset Summit was a success Read More
Norrbottens Handelskammare invites to a webinar: Curious about what business opportunities are available in Southeast Asia? The invitation says: “Team Nordic experts will give us an overview of the different …
Nordic webinar on ‘Opportunities in Southeast Asia’ Read More
Chief Executive Carrie Lam has agreed to speak to the Finnish business community in Hong Kong on 3 June on Hong Kong’s development plan’s implications for the future development of …
HK Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaks to FinnCham HK members Read More
25 May 2021 the Royal Norwegian Embassy Bangkok announced new opening hours for the Consulate in Pattaya as of the 1 June to be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 8:30 to …
Norwegian Consulate Pattaya updates opening hours from 1 June Read More
On 18 May 2021 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce invited to their next webinar, the invitation says: The Diversity and Inclusiveness Committee of FinnCham HK would like to invite you …
FinnCham webinar how to align work with your personal passion Read More
On 22 May 2021 the Royal Danish embassy in Bangkok opened another page of history from the archive on the Danish-Thai relationship in a statement that read: Did you know? …
Denmark celebrated International Day for Biological Diversity with history from the archive Read More
On 24 May 2021 the Khmer Times reported “The Taste of Angkor”, heritage of Khmer’s culinary art finely selected and published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation …
Cambodian cook book to be launch in Sweden Read More
On 25 May 2021 the Embassy of Sweden released a vdo clip of Ambassador Ann Måwe explaining to Swedish businesses why Vietnam should be another place to consider investing in. …
Ambassador Måwe shares why Swedish business should invest in Vietnam Read More
On 27 May 2021 the Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh hosted a webinar on the topic of a sustainable future with Sweden Alumni. The embassy says: Hosting the digital …
Sweden supports sustainable future through education Read More
The Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong released an important reminder for Swedes in Hong Kong, that says: “Don’t forget to have a valid passport” “In these times when …
Hong Kong Swedes should check their passports Read More
On 24 May 2021, the Norwegian government released an update on travel restrictions. It reads: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends the travel advice that discourages all travels that are …
Norway extends travel restrictions until 1 July Read More
The Norwegian ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Grete Løchen, has been catching the attention of national media with all her dedications. On 22 May 2021, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi …
Ambassador Grete Løchen catches attention in Vietnam Read More
Recently, the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand announced a demand for empty containers in order to boost exports from the country. One of Maersk Line’s largest vessels, the Manila Maersk, …
Maersk delivered empty containers to help Thai exports Read More
Nolwenture, a digital products and services creation company based in the education and digital savvy nation of Finland have launched OppiPlay Primary for teachers and their pupils, targeting the primary …
Finnish App for teachers now certified Read More
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites members to join online celebration for the annual Mid Summer tradition Wednesday, 9 June at 18:30-19:30. The the invitation reads: “It might be a …
Thai-Swedish Chamber of commerce invited to join Midsummer celebration online Read More
On 22 May 2021 the Royal Norwegian embassy Hanoi released the latest achievement with Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), the statement says: The LOI was signed yesterday …
Norway signed aquamarine agreement to collaborate with MARD Vietnam Read More
Nordic Innovation House Singapore is calling all startups to get ready for SLINGSHOT – Asia’s most exciting deeptech pitching competition. This is your chance to anchor yourself in Singapore – …
SLINGSHOT 2021 Deeptech pitching has open for applications Read More
On 20 May 2021 Swedish embassy Bangkok announced: It’s a wrap! the Thailand and Sweden Sustainability Forum 2021 has brought our two countries even closer together with the ambition to …
Successful Thai-Swedish sustainability forum Read More
Three of the Nordic chambers of commerce invite members to a joint webinar ‘Experience of a COVID-19 Survivor and Vaccination’ on 27 May 2021. Mr. Jen Meckhayai, Executive Director of …
Get to know more of Covid-19 vaccine with the next joint chamber webinar Read More
H.E. Mr. Dang Hoang An, Vietnam’s Vice Minister for Industry and Trade (MOIT), met on Thursday 20 May 2021 with the Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Mr. Kim Højlund Christensen. …
Ambassador Christensen discussed energy collaboration with Mr. Dang Hoang An Read More
Swedish steel production company SSAB, the world’s leading producer of high strength steel, will put renewed focus on the impact of counterfeit steel following counterfeit sales of its extreme hardness …
SSAB shared how fake products can impact your business Read More
On 19 May 2021 the Nordic Consulates General in Shanghai jointly organized a Nordic Talks event titled “Act to Inspire: Tracing Our Food’s Journey”, digging into the themes of traceability …
Nordic Talks “Act to Inspire: Tracing Our Food’s Journey” a success Read More
Norway’s Stena Power & LNG Solutions has won the front-end engineering and design contract for the use of its jetty-less LNG transfer and regasification solutions for Delta Offshore Energy’s Bac …
Stena Scoop secured contract to provide Vietnam with LNG to power Read More
Maersk Global announced on 21 May 2021 that the company had won several coveted marketing awards across a wide range of categories. “We are honoured by the recognition from MUSE …
Maersk wins 11 Golds, 6 Platinums, and 5 Silvers Read More
19 May 2021 The three-point seat belt was invented by Volvo in Sweden in 1959. Subsequently, Volvo gifted it to the world by letting other car manufacturers use this seat …
Did you know that the three-point seat belt was a Swedish innovation? Read More
SIAL China 2021, Asia’s Largest Food Innovation Exhibition held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, had several exhibiting companies from Finland. Atria and Myllyn Paras had their own exhibitions …
Finnish companies participated at the SIAL China 2021 Expo Read More
On 20 May 2021 Sweden.se reveal a photo album reliving the good ol’ times of how they started, the statement read: The Swedish company Scania – manufacturer of heavy trucks …
Scania HQ shares how they started in pictures from the archive Read More
On 20 May 2021 Maersk announced an achievement in South East Asia, the statement read: We are proud to announce that Maersk Vietnam has been chosen as the winner of …
Maersk Vietnam won “Best Warehouse” award Read More
On 18 May 2021 Camfil Thailand joined hands with the Ministry of Health in providing 100 sets of air purifiers to the negative pressure room at the Muangthong Thani Convention, …
Swedish air purifiers Camfil installed at emergency hospital in Bangkok Read More
On 18 May 2021 the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam, Innovation Norway Vietnam, the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development (MARD) and Vietnam Chamber of Commerce & Industry will …
Norway invites Vietnamese fisheries to learn about Marine Aquaculture Read MoreOn 10 May 2021 the Raul Wallenberg Institute announced opportunity to be a human rights research fellow in Lund, Sweden for 3.5 months with full grant including travel, stipend, health …
Raul Wallenberg institute opened full grants for Human Rights researchers Read More
On 18 May 2021 the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi released a statement to support #loveislove campaign, along with Nordic embassies in South East Asia to introduce the world to …
Nordic embassies supports the world of diversity Read More
Thirty-three Taiwanese legislators congratulated Norway on its National Day on Monday via video messages, though a local parade for the event scheduled for that day was cancelled because of a …
33 Taiwanese firms celebrated Norwegian National Day Read More
Former senator from the Sam Rainsy party, Thak Lany, who was pardoned in March, has returned to Cambodia after years of living in exile. Lany came through the Poipet International …
Cambodian senator in exile in Sweden returned home Read More
On 10 May 2021 the embassy of Denmark in Indonesia invited all Danish residence to a Dialogue meeting with the Embassy about the situation of the covid on Monday 24 …
Embassy Dialogue for Danes in Indonesia Read More
On 17 May 2021 Announcement by The Government of Taiwan was released, the statment read: The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that entry to Taiwan will be suspended from …
Taiwan halts temporary entry from non resident visa holders Read More
On 17 May 2021 the Nordic Chamber of Commerce announced: Join us for the third session of the Fireside Chat series with Ambassador Grete Sillasen on 4 June 2021 from …
Ambassador Grete Sillasen is the next NordCham Fireside Chat Guest Read More
On 17 May 2021 the Nordic Innovation House introduced the latest member Temasys Communications, a leading Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) 2.0 company headquartered in Singapore. The company offers in-application real-time communication …
Tamasys Communications joined the Nordic Innovation House Singapore Read More
Team Sweden in Vietnam, represented by the Embassy, Business Sweden and the International Council of Swedish Industry as well as the National Board of Trade in Sweden invite you to …
Team Sweden Vietnam webinar on EVFTA’s progress Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce Philippines invites members to the up coming Nordic Innovation Forum on 1-2 June 2021. The invitation reads: Innovation fueled by the demand to be sustainable …
Nordcham Philippines invites for 2-days Nordic Innovation Forum Read More
“IKEA urges all customers who owns HEROISK or TALRIKA plates, bowls, and mugs to stop using them and to contact IKEA for a full refund. Safety is a top priority …
IKEA grant full refund to Heroisk and Talrika plates Read More
12 May 2021 Interesting and challenging jobs in a constantly beating million city? We are looking for two consular service officials at the Finnish Embassy in Bangkok: ???? Consular service …
Embassy of Finland is looking for Consular Service Officials Read More