Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invited to book the 18th of May in your calendar for another Young Professionals After Work! This time we will be at the newly …
Hong Kong’s Young Professional Afterwork get together is back Read More
On 16 May 2021 the embassy of Denmark in the Philippines announced a reminder that there’s 4 days left to register for The Business Case for Gender Equality at Work …
Nordic embassies Philippines hosts Gender Equality webinar Read More
The Norwegian energy giant Equinor is teaming up with Chinese shipyard CIMC Raffles to develop wind projects off the shores of China’s Shandong province. An Equinor spokeswoman said, “We are …
Equinor teaming up with CIMC to develop offshore wind project Read More
Labour rights is a priority in Sweden’s foreign policy. Against this background, the Swedish Embassy in Cambodia recently hosted a digital meeting with trade unions in Cambodia and Sweden. Discussions …
Sweden-Cambodia discussed labour rights issue and solutions Read More
Are you a woman, struggling to grow that winner business idea? You need a mentor! Buckle down and join the UN Women Care Accelerator to build your care business plan …
UN Women Care Accelerator extends registration date to 19 May Read More
Norwegian invented Property Flow has strengthened its cash position by 700KUSD by taking in Swedish investment company PropTech Farm as lead investor in the SaaS platform, and is now aiming …
Property Flow strengthens its core and ready to take on international growth Read More
On 6 May 2021 the Trade Council of Denmark in Taipei, Taiwan released a communication plan to energy transition, that reads: As Denmark has come a long way from energy …
Danish trade council shares communication plan for energy transition to WindTAIWAN Read More
Sweden Southeast Asia Business Reset Summit organised by Team Sweden in Singapore, Embassy of Sweden in Singapore, Business Sweden and Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore will take place on …
Team Sweden Singapore invites to Sweden-S.E.A. Business Reset Summit on 25 May Read More
The International Trade Promotion Department is set on hosting more virtual trade fairs and online business activities in order to boost the country’s exports in the second half of the …
Thailand aims to host more virtual trade fairs during the pandemic Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila and Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP) are organizing a webinar on the opportunities in LNG in the Philippines on Wednesday 26 May 08:30 CET 3:30pm …
First Gen Corporation and BW LNG to supply green energy in Batangas Read More
On Thursday 13 May 2021, Consul General Pasi Hellman gave welcoming remarks at an international gaming conference (IMGA-WN). The event brought together major actors in the Chinese gaming industry as …
Consul General Pasi Hellman participated at International gaming conference Read More
Team Finland China’s biannual meeting was held in Shanghai at the beginning of this week. The two-day meeting brought together different Team Finland China actors and also offered program for …
Team Finland biannual meeting was a success Read More
Ericsson has agreed to pay Nokia EUR 80 million (roughly $97 million) for a damages claim related to bribery and corruption investigations previously settled with U.S. authorities. In 2019 Ericsson …
Ericsson settled $97mil to Nokia for bribery case Read More
Sembcorp Marine in Singapore is fabricating the wellhead/riser platforms for the Tyra field redevelopment in the Danish North Sea, partner Noreco revealed in its 1Q report. Meanwhile, the accommodation module …
North Sea Tyra redevelopment on track Read More
8 May 2021 the Danish Chamber of Commerce East (DCCC East) released a statement on their next webinar, that reads: Technology is accelerating and changing our lives every day, with …
DCCC East HR management gears toward empowerment Read More
A 53-year-old woman who worked in a karaoke establishment and suffered from diabetes became the first person to succumb to Covid-19 in Laos, state-owned Vientiane Times newspaper reported Monday. The …
Laos report the first death from Covid-19 Read More
10 May 2021 the Finish packaging company Stora Enso has created a new digital solution that will help their waste water treatment plants to predict and optimize the process of …
Stora Enzo released a digital solution for waste water management plants Read More
Embassy of Sweden in Cambodia signed on 11 May 2021 an agreement to fund the Parliamentary Centre of Asia’s (PCAsia) Cambodian activities. The Parliamentary centre does not currently have any …
Sweden and EU funds Parliamentary Centre of Asia in Cambodia Read More
The HALO Trust and Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) signed recently a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Laotian Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare represented by the National Regulatory Authority …
Norway continues support for unexploded bombs clearance in Lao PDR Read More
The Danish government is actively working with 16 other countries to reduce emissions, writes the website “State of Green”. The Danish Energy Agency is leading efforts across Danish representations in …
Government of Denmark is cultivating green energy partnership in Asia Read More
The Biden administration is facing a power struggle with China and Russia in a new realm: The Arctic. The region has long been overlooked as the world powers focus on …
U.S. Coastguard considering increasing capability to operate in the Arctic all year round Read More
On 10 May 2021 the Danish embassy in Vietnam released an update from last week, as follow Denmark hosted the 2nd annual meeting under the Strategic Partnership on Food Safety …
Denmark-Vietnam to strengthen partnership on food safety Read More
SwedCham Hong Kong invited to the next chapter of ‘Dare to think differently’ webinar on THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 (16:00 – 17:00) (GMT+8) . The invitation reads: Greta Thunberg is …
Get inspired from ‘Future leaders perspective on things’ webinar Read More
Enelift is the new name for the Danish lifting solutions provider for the energy industry until recently known as Global Offshore. With the name change comes ambitious expansion plans that …
Danish lifting solution changed name to Enelift Read More
Singapore should get ready for Karius and Baktus because they are ready for their Asia premiere, announced the Norwegian Embassy on 7 May 2021. The embassy will be there to …
Karius and Baktus on their way to Singapore Read More
The Royal Danish embassy released the latest photo album, as part of 400 years relations with Thailand celebration on 5 March 2021, a day after H.M. King Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’s Coronation day …
Tramway line in Thailand was established by Danish businessmen Read More
On 6 May 2021 the Danish embassy released a statement from Myanmar, that reads: Joint Nordic Statement on Women’s Full Enjoyment of Human Rights (English Below) အမျိုးသမီးများနှင့် မိန်းကလေးငယ်များ၏ လူ့အခွင့်အရေးအတွက် လုပ်ဆောင်နေကြသည့် …
The Nordics stands for Myanmar Read More
On 7 May 2021 the Royal Norwegian embassy announced a Pandemic-safe National Day celebrations. Even in the age of the pandemic, big occasions like the National Day will be celebrated! …
Norwegian National day celebration in Singapore goes on Read More
On 4 May 2021 the embassy of Sweden Introduced Global Bugs Asia, a Thai-Swedish Joint Venture who develops different kinds of yummy protein from crickets! Apart from being high in …
A taste of Thailand with a Swedish innovation Read More
On 5 May 2021 the Swedish Ambassador H.E. Jon Åström Gröndahl paid a courtery visit to Chief of Department of European Affairs, Mrs. Chulamanee Chartsuwan via online platform. The meeting …
Ambassador Gröndahl: ‘Thai-Swedish relations shall remain strong Read More
On 6 May 2021 The Norwegian embassy in Hanoi gathered all information regarding Covid-19 vaccine for foreigners in Vietnam. The statement read: There are no extraordinary plans from the Norwegian …
Norwegian embassy updated vaccination information for foreigners in Vietnam Read More
On 7 May 2021 the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong welcomes you to the Annual General Meeting 2021 Please join us at The Mills Fabrica, 4/F The Mills, 45 …
SwedCham HK’s Annual General Meeting 2021 sets for 27 May Read More
Embassy of Finland in Thailand and BKK Kids would like to invite you to join a webinar on 11 May 3pm (BKK) / 11am (HKI) to learn about Finnish learning …
Get to know more of Finnish education on 11 May Read More
SKIOLD signed contract with KH-Lin Farm for the first Danish designed full-line, smart and sustainable pig farm in Taiwan. The agreement was established on 16 April 2021. SKIOLD, the Danish …
KH-Lin Farm collaborates with SKIOLD and partners to establish the first sustainable pig farm in Taiwan Read More
The grand opening of the new IKEA store in Neihu on the 28th of April started with a Swedish breakfast followed by inspiring speeches by Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je and …
IKEA opens a new store in Neihu, Taipei Read More
On 27 April 2021 the Danish embassy in Vietnam followed up on ‘Liveable Hanoi’, an initiative to improve migrant communities and the result has come about, the statement reads: “What …
‘For a liveable Hanoi’ initiative bears its fruits Read More
A.P. Moller – Maersk had an exceptionally strong start to the year, with strong earnings and growth momentum across all our businesses in ocean, port services and logistics. The company …
MAERSK announced continued growth, high profit Read More
Danish lawmakers have passed legislation to allow the screening of future foreign investments to ensure they don’t pose a threat to national security, the business ministry said. The new legislation …
Denmark passed new law to tighten screening foreign investors Read More
ABB’s fast charging solution will shape the future of e-mobility in Thailand, announced the Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce on 6 may 2021. ABB has been awarded with a contract …
ABB Thailand planted 124 fast charging solutions at Bangchak petrol stations Read More
28 April 2021 the Swedish Ambassador Ann Måwe publised a memo from the latest collaboration with UN Women and UNEP on empowering women, the statement reads: What does gender have …
Swedish Ambassador Ann Måwe speaks on gender balance Read More
A 30-year-old Norwegian woman who was repatriated by Norway from a refugee camp in Syria because her son was sick was sentenced Tuesday to 3 1/2 years in prison by …
Norwegian IS supporter returning to Norway sentences to jail Read More
On 30 April 2021 the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced: We at SwedCham are thrilled to launch our two exclusive hybrid events on the theme DARE TO …
SwedCham Hong Kong launches hybrid event Read More
HEI Schools is now in Bangkok, announced the Finnish embassy in Bangkok on 30 April 2021. Ambassador Jyri Järviaho and other representatives of the Embassy visited HEI Schools Bangkok Open …
HEI School has opened Bangkok branch Read More
Swedcham Hong Kong invites to their next webinar on a topic of ‘Future of Food’ in May 12, 2021. The invitation read: Over and over, we get reminded through media …
Future of Food webinar’s topic is sustainability Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Cambodia congratulated on 29 April 2021 five Cambodian students for receiving scholarships for studies in Sweden for the academic year 2021/2022 The Swedish Institute awards scholarships …
Swedish embassy congratulated 5 Cambodian scholarship students Read More
Earlier on 3 March 2021, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) announced a new process in which business travelers approved to enter Malaysia for a period of 14 days or …
Malaysia is now open to business travelers Read More
The feelings of the Nordic community here are saddening knowing the Royal Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur are on their departure in a month. The embassy also released photo …
Danish embassy releasing photo series of moments in Malaysia Read More
On 30 April 2021 the Royal Danish Embassy in Kuala Lumper revived a moment with Amos Wang, the memo reads: Recently, we have had the privilege to catch up with …
The Danish embassy in Kuala Lumpur visited Amos Wang for the good old times Read More
On 30 April 2021 the Nordic Innovation House Singapore invited to the 4th NIH-Asia Joint Info Session: Nordic tech companies ready to venture into Singapore, HongKong, or Tokyo and get …
The 4th NIH-Asia Joint Info Session webinar date sets for 12 May Read More
Taiwan Fellowship 2021 is now open for application from 1 May to 30 June. The application from Sweden and Norway can be delivered to Mr. Paul Huang in the Taipei …
Study in Taiwan opens for applications from 1 May-3o June 2021 Read More