Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
COMPUTEX is one of the global leading technology trade shows, the largest in Asia and the 2nd in the world. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, it will be a hybrid event …
Computex Conference in Taipei has officially started Read More
30 April 2021 Sweden is the world’s largest per capita contributor to COVAX and is investing EUR 240 million in equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. The EU has contributed EUR …
Sweden invests USD290 Million in global pandemic recovery Read More
On 30 April 2021 Nokia seems to be making a comeback. According to the following article, the rollout of 5G technology is creating a massive market opportunity for the company. …
Nokia making a come back with their 5G technology Read More
The Royal Danish embassy Bangkok released a photography serie as part of 400 years anniversary of Thailand-Denmark relationship. The memo said: ???????? ???????????????? ???????????? ???????? ???????????????????? ???????????????? On this day, …
Did you know H.M. Queen Margrethe and Prince Consort Henrik visited Thailand today Read More
On 28 April 2021 China EV NIO announced global plan to expand into Europe with an invitation to NIO Norway virtual launch on 6 May 2021 that read: NIO has …
NIO EV sets to launch NIO Norway on 6 May Read More
29 April 2021 Singapore consider allowing residents who are vaccinated to travel to countries that have low numbers of Covid-19 cases, without having to be quarantined on their return, said …
Singapore considering to lift quarantine time for travelers with low number of Covid-19 cases Read More
29 April 2021 Picosun Group has appointed Kenneth Hörhammer as Vice President, Sales, and a member of Picosun Group’s Leadership Team as of May 1, 2021. Kenneth Hörhammer has strong …
Kenneth Hörhammer appointed as Vice President to Picosun Group Read More
On 30 April 2021 A raging health crisis has failed to stop the implementation of climate-friendly projects subsidised by Japan in Cambodia. These programmes are being, or will be, implemented …
Green initiative continues to grow in Cambodia Read More
27 April 2021 REC Group, an international pioneering solar energy company headquartered in Norway, announces the new REC Alpha Pure Black solar panel. With lead-free production and a substantial gain …
REC releases the new Alpha Pure Black solar panel Read More
On 26 April 2021 Maersk launches AE77, a weekly Asia – Southern Europe intermodal freight service, an important milestone in Maersk´s expansion of our transcontinental intermodal offering, combining rail and …
Maersk launches a weekly Asia – Southern Europe intermodal freightservice Read More
26 April 2021 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong released a welcome note to their new member, as follow: Meet our new Start-Up & Entrepreneur Member Northern Lights …
Northern Lights Superfood has landed in Hong Kong Read More
27 April 2021 Exciting news: there is an innovative collaboration between two of our members: InNordics and Kide Science. The article below talks about InNordics’ Founder Mr. Alan Ng and …
Kide Science and InNordics collaborate to create private creative space for children Read More
27 April 2021 Securitas Thailand to offer cost-effective security services during the Covid-19 pandemic with Alarm and Emergency Alert Systems. During the Covid-19 outbreak, many properties might be left without …
Securitas Thailand offers cost effective security to your property Read More
26 April 2021 the Thai Nordic Golf Society announced a cancellation of the next tournament, due to Covid -19 situation in Thailand. Captain Henrik Friis says: Dear SSS/TNGS Golfers and …
TNGS Labour day tournament cancelled until further notice Read More29 April 2021 UN women announced an update on the next up coming activity,as follow: Missed the launch event of the 2021 UN Women Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards last week? Watch …
2021 UN Women Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards nomination officially opened for applications Read More
Neptune Energy announced that the operator, Eni, said production has started from its Merakes development in the East Sepinggan block offshore Indonesia. The Jangkrik Floating Production Unit. The Merakes development …
Neptune Energy producing natural gas from Merakes project in Indonesia Read More
On 23 April 2021 the Swedish Ambassador released a memo from ‘Ambassador for a day’ activity, as follow: This is an inspiring story from Ms Tran Le Quynh Mai, a …
Ambassador Måwe shares photos with Ambassador-for-a-day Ms Tran Le Quynh Mai Read More
Royal Danish Air Force pilots delivered 26 April 2021 the first two RDAF F-35A Lightning II fighter jets to Luke Air Force Base, April 13, 2021, in preparation of pilot …
First Danish F-35s land at Luke AFB for training with allies Read More
23 April 2021 the Swedish embassy says: Great visit to Trung Hoa Secondary School (Trung Hoa) this morning, to take part in their Reading Book Festival. Despite the heavy rain, …
Swedish embassy team participated in Book Reading Festival Read More
Singapore emerged first in the Top 50 Smart City Government rankings published by Eden Strategy Institute – for advancement in technology adoption and government’s efforts to bring the city population …
Nordic cities amongst top 50 Smart City Governments Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy Singapore invites Singaporean to see how choreographer Alexander Ekman has created a wild, wet and wonderful fantasy story full of humor of the creation of the …
The Norwegian National Ballet recreates Swan lake, available online until 30 April Read More
ESCAP, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, opened its 77th session in Bangkok with a strong call for strengthening multilateralism, international development coordination, and …
The UN ESCAP 2021 aims for international development coordination to build back together Read More
On 21 April 2021 the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore – MPA signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with BW Group, Sembcorp Marine Ltd, Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd., …
Port of Singapore to set up a maritime decarbonization centre Read More
‘Another Round’ for best international film and Mikkel E. G. Nielsen for Best Film Editing at the 93rd Oscar Academy Awards. Denmark took home two Oscar statuettes, rnoted the Royal …
Denmark wins two Oscars Read More
On 23 April 2021 the Finnish Consul General Johanna Karanko visited the Haustage sustainable lifestyle boutique at the K11 Art Mall today. She discussed sustainability and bringing Finnish more Finnish …
Consul General Karanko visited Haustage boutique Read More
Swedish Consul General Per Augustsson released 23 April 2021 a thank you note, that read: Me and my wife Gabriella were so happy to be invited by Alyssa Berggren and …
Consul General Augustsson visited Hong Kong’s State Theatre Read More
Counsellor of the Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi, Mr Jan Wilhelm Grythe attended Workshop “Opportunities, challenges and solutions to promote political rights of Persons with disabilities in Vietnam” organized by CEPEW …
Norway supports UNDP Vietnam in improving life quality for disables Read More
The Royal Cambodian Government has announced on 9 April 2021, a COVID-19 vaccination campaign for all foreigners who are working and living in the Kingdom. According to Khmertime’s report,Minister of …
Free vaccine for foreigners living and working in Cambodia Read More
Two Nordic nations shared perspectives on the Nordic Model with Universiti Malaya and the Asia Europe Institute today, 20 April 2021. Ambassador Juhlin-Dannfelt and Ambassador Roset talked about joint values, …
Sweden, Norway shared Nordic values with Universiti Malaya and Asia Europe Institute Read More
15 April 2021, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore announced: We are proud to present SwedCham’s Board Committee for 2021. As it would be tough to find a stronger …
SwedCham Singapore welcomed 2021 Board Committee Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore announced a welcome note earlier on 6 April 2021to the new Comittee, that read: At DABS we are proud to unveil our new leadership with …
DABS welcomes new board committee Read More
28 April 2021 – The United Nations Development Programme organized an inception workshop for an upcoming diagnostic study on disaster risk finance and inclusive insurance, in Ha Noi, . The …
UNDP Vietnam hosted a workshop on finance management Read More
Going digital once again, the European Union (EU) Delegation to the Philippines will be pushing through its annual cultural festival amid the pandemic. Through “Viva Europa 2021,” which aims to …
‘Aurora’ made a Finnish tribute to Viva Europa Film Fest 2021 Read More
In Spain, they call it the “wild and athletic cod that returns home every year”, in Germany “the gold from Lofoten” and in France as a “premium seasonal product”. There …
Norwegian Skrei has caught attention in Europe Read More
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards has released a new unranked list that celebrates hospitality professionals expected to shape the future of gastronomy called 50 Next. The 50 Next …
50 Best restaurants Awards released unranked list of promising potentials Read More
The EU and its Member States have long enjoyed a broad and comprehensive relationship with its partners in the Indo-Pacific, a region spanning from the east coast of Africa to …
The EU Strategy for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific focuses on Post-Pandemic Recovery Read More
On 22 April 2021 the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce invited to “???????????????????????????????????? ???????????? ????????????????????-???????????? ????????????????????????????????????????:???????????????? ???????????? ???????????????? ???????? ????????????????” ???????????????????????????? Join We-Brand (a women-led initiative for women entrepreneurs) for its …
TNCC’s ‘Financing For Women-led Business and what you need to know’ Read More
On 22 April 2021 the Danish Shipping giant Maersk celebrated Earth day in collaboration with H&M on decarbonization. The announcement read: Happy Earth Day. We are stepping up our efforts …
Maersk joins forces with H&M on decarbonizing logistic Read More
On 21 April 2021 the winter sport and education business delegates of Team Finland China visited Wuxi, Jiangsu province. The delegation, lead by Deputy Consul General Elina Rimppi, was welcomed …
Deputy Consul General Elina Rimppi led Team Finland to visit Wuxi Read More
On 19 April 2021 the Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong released a thank you note for Pippi Longstocking’s exhibition, that read: Thanks to all of you who visited …
Pippi Longstocking’s exhibition in Hong Kong was a success Read More
Denmark’s Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Grete Sillasen touted her country’s expertise in the field of sustainable energy and that it is looking at introducing it to other countries, including …
Ambassador Silasen addressed interest in energy and sustainable development with the Philippines. Read More
On 20 April 2021 the embassy of Denmark announced: We are calling all Danish brands who want to get on the Lazada bus! We are inviting you to join us …
Danish Pavilion on Lazada Philippines platform will be launch soon Read More
19 April 2021 The EU approves sanctions targeting individuals and military-controlled entities, announced in the European Council’s press statement. The EU Council on 19 April 2021 decided to sanction 10 …
EU imposes sanctions 10 individuals and two military-controlled companies in Myanmar Read More
20 April 2021 Singapore’s Maritime an Ports Authority (MPA) announced plan to boost Maritime startups to explore digital solutions, as follow: A new Maritime Innovation and Technology (MINT) Fund grant …
Singapore government renews maritime research MOU with Norway Read More
Finland and Nanjing have ongoing significant cooperation in many areas, including in sustainable city development in the form of the Nanjing Sino-Finnish Centre designed by Finnish PES Architects. On 20 …
Team Finland China business delegations visited Nanjing Read More
On 7 April, two years after the first cut for the construction, the giant MSF module for the Johan Sverdrup P2 platform left Aibel’s yard in Thailand, and is now …
Aibel Thailand completed record breaking project Read More
Singaporean chef Kenneth Foong recently took the helm as head chef of renowned restaurant Noma in Copenhagen. From his new home in the Danish capital, he reflects on what he …
Copenhagen Noma’s New Head Chef Kenneth Foong shared ‘Where to Eat and Drink in Singapore’ Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam and Danish Aviation Group co-organized a meeting between Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) and 12 companies and organizations from Denmark to discuss opportunities for …
Danish embassy and Aviation Group discussed cooperation opportunity with ACV Read More
On 12 April 2021 the embassy of Sweden in Manila released a memo from December 2020, the Embassy of Sweden and International IDEA held Democracy Talks in Manila to discuss …
Swedish embassy and International IDEA hosted Democracy Talks in Manila Read More
Some countries are restricting use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to certain age groups, or suspending use, after European and British regulators confirmed possible links to rare blood clots. Johnson …
Update: How the world response to AstraZeneca vaccine Read More