Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
European Union Ambassador to Cambodia, Ms. Carmen Moreno told Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen that the EU will continue to be a development partner of the kingdom, assisting Cambodia’s sustainable …
EU Ambassador met with Cambodian premier to further strengthen relationship Read More
Thailand’s DTAC Tri-Net Co,Ltd paired up with 3BB Broadband Co,Ltd to provide better connection country-wide and improving service in the future. 2nd December 2019, Alexandra Reich, DTAC’s CEO signed an …
Dtac paired up with 3BB for quality service in the future Read More
Finnair has collaborated with chef DeAille Tam to bring modern Chinese flavours to the plates of business class passengers flying on all Finnair routes from Greater China to Helsinki. The …
New Finnair business class menu for greater China-Helsinki route Read More
Ikea Indonesia opened its second outlet in Sentul City, Bogor, West Java on 28th November 2019. The intention is to open two more outlets in 2020, one in Cakung, East …
IKEA opens second outlet in Sentul city, Indonesia Read More
H.E.Bjorn Haggmark, recently appointed Swedish Ambassador to Cambodia, met on 29th November 2019 with Mr Prak Sokhonn, Cambodia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the ministry where both parties discussed further …
Swedish ambassador discussed further cooperation with Cambodia Read More
More than 1,200 anticipated shoppers were lined up in front of the Swedish fashion brand H&M store on the opening day of their first store in Danang, Vietnam on 28th …
H&M opens first store in Danang Read More
“Good progress” is being made on a long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) between China and Norway, a senior Norwegian official said in Beijing on 29th November 2019, urging further dialogue …
China-Norway Free Trade Agreement negotiations in good progress Read More
“Garage,” a Norwegian comedy theatre performance for children aged six and older are on its way to entertain the crowd at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Centre (BTPAC) from 5th-22nd …
Norwegian comedy will be in Beijing from 5-22 December 2019 Read More
Malaysia not only managed to retain its seat for the eighth consecutive term at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council under Category C during a recent re-election. It also won …
Malaysia retained its seat in IMO council Read More
With increasing number of Chinese travellers towards Iceland, Chinese Airline Juneyao Air will embark upon its maiden voyage to Iceland in March of next year, Juneyao Airlines (“auspicious airlines”) was …
Chinese Juneyao Airline opens a new route to Iceland in March 2020 Read More
The Cambodian government has reserved around $3 billion to cope with a possible suspension of the Kingdom’s access to the EU’s preferential “Everything But Arms” (EBA) agreement. “The government did …
Cambodian government reserved $3billion in case EU withdraws EBA agreement Read More
On 26th November 2019, Indonesian transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi met with Sweden’s Infrastructure Minister, Thomas Eneroth, for a spot of lobbying following a bilateral talk. “Support from Sweden would …
Indonesia’s transport minister met with Sweden’s infrastructure minister Read More
H.E.Uffe Wolffhechel, Danish ambassador to Thailand join an official opening ceremony at the Royal Danish Consulate in Phnom Penh on 27th November 2019. The ambassador also announced the appointment of …
Royal Danish Consulate in Phnom Penh officially opened Read More
H.R.H Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark follows in the footsteps of his father, H.R.H. Prince Henrik as patron of the Chamber of Commerce Danish-Chinese Business Forum, which supports Danish companies, …
H.R.H. Crown Prince of Denmark becomes patron of Danish-Chinese Business Forum Read More
The Finnish ambassador to Thailand H.E. Satu Suikkari-Kleven joined an auspicious day at Superpark’s grand opening ceremony, along with Mr. Juha Tanskanen, the company’s chief executive, Mr. Mark Kumarasinhe, chief …
Finnish indoor activity park opens at Iconsiam, Bangkok Read More
Vietnam is considering Sweden’s loans to build Long Thanh International Airport and develop the air traffic control activities. “Long Thanh International Airport is in need of huge investment capital,” said …
Swedish SEK proposed a commercial loan of over US$1 billion for the construction of Long Thanh airport. Read More
An Open-Air European Union Film Festival 2019 is back for film lovers to watch under the stars. The two week festival (29 November – 15 December 2019) takes place at …
Finnish, Swedish and Danish films in Open-Air EU Film Festival 2019 Read More
Malaysia has joined the major bunkering hubs of neighbouring Singapore and UAE’s Fujairah in effecting a ban on discharge of wash water from the open-loop style of exhaust gas cleaning …
Malaysia announced ban on discharge wash water from open-loop scrubber Read More
The Danish Lego Group partnered up with National Design Centre, DesignSingapore, Participate in Design, as well as the Infocomm Media Development Authority, to host the first ever “Build The Change” …
LEGO Singapore invited all to play at National Design Centre Read More
Respeto Naman campaign is a collaboration of the Embassy of Sweden in the Philippines, SPARK! Philippines, the Office of Vice President Leni Robredo, the United Nations, Empower, Terre des Hommes …
Swedish embassy in Manila contributed to minimize violence against women Read More
Ambassador Ann Måwe participated on 23rd November 2019 in the conference in Hanoi: “The role of Vietnam-Sweden public diplomacy over the past 50 years”. Speaking at the conference, Deputy Minister …
Vietnam and Sweden marked 50 years of diplomatic relationship Read More
Telenor Group, the Norwegian multinational telecommunication company, has signed an agreement with Carousell, one of the world’s fastest growing classifieds, in Singapore on 21st November 2019. Johan Rostoft, head of …
Telenor enters classified app market: Takes 32 pct. stake in Carousell Read More
Marietta von Hausswolff von Baumgarten, a Swedish screenwriter from the Torino Film Lab was one of the international jury for The 4th film script competition at the seventh memory film …
Swedish screen writer participated at Memory! 7th edition Film Festival in Myanmar Read More
The Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) held an event at the Swedish Embassy in China, celebrating its 10th anniversary on 12th November 2019. “Sino-Swedish CSR cooperation exists since our first …
The Swedish institute management programme in China celebrated 10th years anniversary Read More
After an earthquake hit the border area between Laos and Thailand on 21st November 2019, the Danish Embassy in Vietnam has issued a reminder of the travel app “Rejseklar” (meaning …
Danish Embassy urges Danes to install the ‘Rejseklar’ Travel app Read More
H.E. Jari Sinkari, the Finnish ambassador to Indonesia and Vice Governor of Bali, Mr. Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati led the opening ceremony of “Teuku Umar Hovi Club” a brand …
Finnish ambassador and Bali vice governor led the opening ceremony of a senior activity centre Read More
The Norwegian ambassador together with the ASEAN green initiative made their first move on reducing carbon footprint by planted 500 trees in Metro Manila on 19th November 2019. The Embassy …
Norwegian Embassy plants trees to offset own carbon-footprint Read More
Swedish Ambassador Harald Fries and Business Sweden’s Country Manager Mr. Ulf Wennblom met on 20th November 2019 with Senator Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines and Chairman Danilo Lim of MMDA …
Sweden-Phillipines discussed solutions to road congestion Read More
The Danish Embassy in China together with The Beijing Postcards, invite all to join the fun and game evening, “The Beijing Postcards Historical Pub Quiz” – the Danish Edition on …
Danish embassy co-host a quiz night with the Beijing Postcard on 22 November Read More
Mr. Ville Skinnari, Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Finland, published an official statement regarding The Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Singapore, which enters into force on …
Consulate General of Finland announced the latest statement on free trade agreement with Singapore Read More
Nguyen Huong Giang, Chairwoman of the People’s Committee of the northern province of Bac Ninh hosted a meeting reception with the Finnish Ambassador Kari Kahiluoto, to discuss the treatment of …
Finnish ambassador discussed waste to energy technology with Vietnam Read More
Girl Guides Thailand invited the Finnish ambassador to Thailand Ms Satu Suikkari-Kleven to act as a speaker in The Juliette Low Seminar on 14th November 2019, in Bangkok. The topic …
Finnish ambassador gave empowerment speech at the Girl Guides Thailand seminar Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador H.E. Tone Tinnes attended on 14-15 November 2019 the opening ceremony of 3rd Religions for Peace Advisory Forum on National Reconciliation and Peace in Myanmar. The forum …
Norwegian ambassador attended religions for peace forum in Myanmar Read More
Superpark Malaysia is a Finnish exercise park providing a safe space for adventurous activities for children and adults, located at Avenue K shopping centre in Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. The …
Finnish indoor exercise park in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao advised on 19th November 2019 Finnish visitors and residence in Hong Kong to avoid demonstration areas. “Violent clashes have also occurred …
Consulate general of Finland to Hong Kong tells Finns to avoid demonstrations Read More
Koenigsegg, a Swedish supercar maker together with The Evergrande group, a Chinese property development group are planning to expand together in EV car productions in 2020-21. Eariler in January 2019, …
Koenigsegg cooperates with Chinese investor to expand in electric car market. Read More
Sentosa’s Island Lights, showcasing installations by local and international artists, takes place at Sentosa Cove Village Singapore until Dec 31. Among the artists, you will find Singaporean Danis artist Tina …
Danish artist featuring interactive light arts at Sentosa Cove Singapore Read More
Mr Björn Häggmark, the new Swedish ambassador to Cambodia, presented his credential letters to His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia on 7 November 2019. Ambassador Häggmark was accompanied at …
Swedish ambassador to Cambodia received by The King Read More
Swire Pacific Offshore (SPO), a Norwegian offshore service company, has announced that by February 2020 it will be closing its wholly owned subsea services subsidiary, Swire Seabed AS as a …
Norwegian offshore service company announced their closure Read More
The technology group Wärtsilä and Singapore’s PSA Marine have agreed to collaborate in the creation of smart technologies for the marine sector.The signing ceremony was attended by Finland’s Minister of …
Finland and Singapore to collaborate on smart technology for the marine sector Read More
Marimekko, a Finnish design house, announced a collaboration with UNIQLO, a Japanese global apparel retailer, for a new limited edition collection on 15th November 2019. The first collection designed by …
Marimekko x Uniqlo second collaboration collection for Fall / Winter 2019 Read More
Union Minister for Electricity and Energy U Win Khaing received Norwegian Ambassador to Myanmar H.E. Tone Tinnes at his office in Nay Pyi Taw on 14th November 2019. During the …
Norwegian ambassador meets Myanmar’s Minister for Electricity and Energy Read More
Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong and the Church of Sweden in Hong Kong invited Swedish and Danish students in Hong Kong to attend an information meeting held at …
Meeting for Nordic students in Hong Kong on Friday Read More
The Embassy of Sweden together with the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), and the Hanoi People’s Committee hosted a “Promoting a low-carbon circular economy – a Swedish …
The Swedish Embassy and businesses proposed circular economy to Vietnam Read More
Jonathan Swensen, a Danish cellist, will take a lead part of the concert ‘the Dramatic Pathetique’ with the Sun Symphony Orchestra’s concert, at the Hanoi Opera House on 15th November …
Danish cellist performing the first time at Hanoi Opera House Read More
The Embassy of Indonesia to Sweden and the Embassy of Sweden to Indonesia, invite all to participate in a logo design competition as part of the celebration of the 70th …
Logo design competition for Swedish-Indonesia diplomats relationship Read More
A-ha, a Norwegian trio synth-pop band will perform at Turf Club (Kranji) on 21st March 2020. This will be their first ever concert in Singapore and their only show in …
A-ha will perform the only concert in southeast asia in March 2020 Read More
Boy Pablo, the Norwegian indie singer-songwriter, will be performing at major cities in Southeast Asia such as Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Singapore, Jakarta, and Manila on the last week of November …
Norwegian indie band returning to Southeast Asia Read More
Mr Bjørnar Dahl Hotvedt, Chargé d’affaires at the Norwegian Embassy in Jakarta was a panelist speaker at the 3rd Indonesia Circular Economy Forum (ICEF) which took place at Pullman Jakarta …
Norwegian embassy supported circular economy in Indonesia Read More
Business Finland will co host a launching event with BC Platforms and Quintiles and IMS Health.Inc, on 13th November 2019 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. BC Platforms’ …
Business Finland to co-host a launching event of a genomic data management platform in Singapore Read More