Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Connected Finland, the Finnish company develops and manufactures low power, ultra low cost Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for smart buildings and facility management, utilising the global, seamless Sigfox 0G …
Nordic Innovation House welcomes Connected Finland to Singapore Read More
On 12 March 2021 the Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce team visited Epiroc in the morning to meet Khun Somnath Dutta Majumdar, Managing Director at Epiroc N. South East Asia. …
TSCC welcomes new member Epiroc Thailand Read More
The Government of Finland has decided to extend the restrictions on entry into the country until 17 April 2021. An announcement read: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, and there …
Finland extends entry restriction until 17 April Read More
A Danish-commissioned high-speed ferry, Fjord FSTR, sets sail from Cebu to Hirtshals, Denmark on 5 March 2021. Fjord Line, a Danish shipping company, commissioned Austal Philippines to build the 109-meter …
Philippines built Fjord FSTR sets sail from Cebu to Hirtshals, Denmark Read More
Join Norwegian Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Anita Nergaard and H.E. Morten Høglund Norwegian Ambassador to ASEAN among others as they discuss on “Empowering Women: UN Year of the Creative Economy”. …
Norwegian MFA invites to women empowering discussion Read More
Lego’s first indoor playground in the city at the K11 Musea shopping centre has sold 3,000 tickets for its opening day, the mall said on 6 March 2021. The opening …
Legoland Discovery Centre Hong Kong officially opened Read More
On 12 March 2021 the Finnish Business Council released an update of upcoming events: 17 March: Annual General Meeting. The invitation and AGM material were sent to the members 14 …
The Finnish Business Council Singapore released March activities update Read More
On 8 March 2021, the Norwegian embassy in Hanoi announced: Do you want to be an Ambassador for a day and learn about her work at a foreign embassy in …
Young, inspiring Vietnamese ladies invited to be “Ambassador for a day” Read More
On 8 March 2021 different Team Finland Shanghai actors gathered at the Consul General’s residence to introduce their network and services, thematic priorities and plans for the coming year to …
“Team Finland for You” event gathered around 30 Finnish companies Read More
On 26 February 2021 the Youngship Singapore announced a networking initiative: weekly get together fun run, started in March 2021, the invitation read: Hope that everyone is doing great and …
Youngship Singapore invites to weekly Monday Run to stay healthy together Read More
Finnish company Teknos is one of the newest members to join the Finnish Business Councils in both Shanghai and Beijing. Teknos Coating (Shanghai) management, led by Managing Director Jaime Chee, …
Teknos company visited the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai Read More
Congratulations to Swedish fashion giant, H&M, for winning The Sustainability Business Partner of the Year Award at the recently concluded Nordic Sustainability Awards Night 2021! Being at the forefront of …
H&M, AstraZeneca won 2021 Nordic Sustainability Awards Read More
The Danish Wind Export Association and The Trade Council of Denmark, Taipei 丹麥商務辦事處 have found this Wind Energy Asia a very important event to join. The Wind Energy Asia conference …
Meet Danish companies at Wind Energy Asia 2021 Read More
On 6 March, the first China-Europe train departed Xi’an, headed for Denmark. The service includes a sea leg, covering the Baltic Sea from the Russian port of Kaliningrad to the …
China-Europe train departed Xi’an on maiden trip to Denmark Read More
“More than 11 million tons of plastic waste end up in the oceans every year. And this is expected to double in the next 20 years,” Norway’s Ambassador to ASEAN …
Norway provides grants for ASEAN researchers to reduce plastic waste Read More
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä’s unique experience in delivering both power barges for electricity production and state-of-the-art energy storage solutions has resulted in a combined contract award. Therma Marine Inc. (TMI), …
Wärtsilä will deliver first energy storage solution in S.E.A. on a barge Read More
The European Union Delegation in the Philippines is launching several activities to celebrate the 2021 International Women’s month, including a cycling tour, a series of film screenings, dialogues, and roundtable …
The EU Delegation in the Philippines celebrate International Women’s month Read More
Ambassadors and foreign representatives in Jakarta’s diplomatic circles have taken a diversity pledge to decline speaking engagements in all public discussions where women’s voices are not represented, part of a …
International Diplomatic Missions joined forces to empower women in Indonesia Read More
Wilhelmsen Ship Management is headquartered in Singapore has been a leading light in the local marine drive for a sustainable and emissions -free future Wilhelmsen Ship Management president and chief …
Wilhelmsen Ship Management take a lead in sustainable and emissions-free future in Singapore Read More
Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok announced the winner of the ”Women’s Empowerment Photo Challenge” to be “The Big C (Conversation)” by Naruemon Chaingam This is how Khun Naruemon describes her …
”Women’s Empowerment Photo Challenge” Winner announced Read More
On 1 March 2021 the Embassy of Sweden released an update from field visit to Siem Reap province with UNDP team. The visit aimed to following up on the implementation …
Swedish embassy and UNDP team in Cambodia visited Siem Reap Read More
The first 324,000 AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines from the COVAX Facility have been delivered to Cambodia on Tuesday 2 March 2021. Cambodia becomes the first country in Western Pacific Region and …
Cambodia received the first AstraZeneca vaccine from the COVAX Facility Read More
Despite progress for women in the workplace, it is still a long way to go for many countries according to The Economist’s latest glass-ceiling index, which ranks conditions for working …
Nordic countries tops best place for working women Read More
Volvo Group recently published the Annual and Sustainability Report 2020 on 26 February 2021. In a year with many challenges the Volvo Group delivered a good profitability and strengthened its …
Volvo Group delivered a good profitable 2020 Read More
Thailand has started implementing a new “Smart Visa” a type of visa specially designed to attract highly skilled manpower, investors, executives and startups entrepreneurs wishing to work or invest in …
Thailand granted Smart Visa that allows 4 years stay Read More
On 5 March 2021 the Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok released ‘On this day’ Historial memo of Denmark-Thailand 400 years relationship, as follow: 5 March 1920: On this day, the …
Danish Society Siam (Dansk Samfund Siam) was founded on 5 March 1920 Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur released a note saying that Consular services and Passport services will be extended until 31st March 2021. For more information, please read here. …
Embassy of Denmark in KL announced consular services continues until 31 March Read More
China has started implementing an international vaccine health certificate in anticipation that it will be recognized by other countries soon, making global travel easier. The country is among the first …
China rolls out the first Vaccine Passport Read More
Who is turning 25? ASEM – the Asia-Europe Meeting! As a political dialogue forum, ASEM has since 1996 acted as an informal and open setting to foster dialogue and cooperation …
Asia-Europe Meeting – ASEM holds virtual celebration to 25 years of accomplishments Read More
The Finnish Ambassador H.E. Jyri Järviaho had recently the pleasure of paying a courtesy call to H.E. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social …
Ambassador Järviaho met with the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Read More
Just like social distancing, washing hands and wearing face masks , fastening seatbelts or wearing helmets could save many lives. The Embassy of Sweden is coordinating a group called “the …
Swedish embassy hosted brainstorm session on Road Safety in Thailand Read More
Despite the strong finish in 2020, the recovery in China’s domestic demand still lacks a “solid” foundation. Growth in household spending remains well below pre-pandemic trend. Even with the surge …
DCCC Shanghai invites to ‘China’s Home Stretch to Recovery’ Read More
Geely, China’s largest private-sector automaker, has taken the first step toward becoming the Foxconn of electric vehicles. Geely and Foxconn, the Taiwanese Apple assembler, are establishing a 50-50 joint venture …
Chinese Geely and Taiwanese FoxConn form joint venture Read More
On 25 February 2021 the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok announced: Consul Katariina Hautamäki-Huuki has been awarded with a central government medal of merit as recognition for her 30 years …
Consul Katarina Hautamäki-Huuki awarded Medal of Merit for her years of dedication Read More
The Swedish Zinzino Group announced on 3 March 2021 that the group’s revenue increased with a total of 33% during February 2021 compared to the year before. Zinzino AB is …
Swedish Zinzino Group reports strong sales growth during February Read More
On 23 February 2021 Finnish researchers at Aalto University have utilized artificial intelligence to introduce wood-like properties to a bio-based material in a bid to develop a substitute for Styrofoam …
Aalto University researchers found organic substitute for Styrofoam Read More
The Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin was named one of The Next 100 Most Influential People by Time Magazine in March issue. Get to know more of the Finnish Prime …
Finnish Prime Minister named the Next 100 Most Influential People by TIME magazine Read More
The embassy of Finland in Bangkok released a welcome note to their new team member on 1 March 2021, that read: Meet our new colleague Gitta Hägg-Lundvall. Gitta joined the …
Finland embassy in Bangkok welcomes new team member Read More
The Sweden Embassy Bangkok released the finalist of Women’s Empowerment Photo Challenge Vdo clip before announcement for the winner on 8 march 2021, their statement says: We were overwhelmed by …
Sweden Embassy Bangkok Women’s Empowerment Photo Challenge finalist revealed Read More
Mega Bangna mall opened on 4 March 2021 over 9000 square metre of free space, free of charge, for skate lovers. It is the new carpark space for IKEA store …
Mega Bangna opens 90,000 sqm. space for skaters from 4-10pm Read More
What are the best practices for teaching techniques from Finland? Hear more from the Finnish Curriculum Education Philosophy in Rainbow Trout Creativity International School from Phuket on this coming Saturday …
Join online International Teacher Meet up on 6 March and get to know Finnish Education System Read More
On 1 March 2021 Norway Prime Minister Erna Solberg welcomes the statement of five of the most influential industry and multi-stakeholder platforms in the seafood sector in combating illegal, unreported …
Norwegian Prime Minister welcomes March with Sustainable Ocean Economy standpoint Read More
3 March 2021 Volvo Cars announced it is only going to sell electric vehicles by 2030. It will phase out all car models with internal combustion engines by then, including …
Volvo Cars will sell only electric vehicles by 2030 Read More
In the spirit of the sustainability week, FinnCham chose randomly couple of members from Invest Hong Kong, Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao to visit and surprise …
FinnCham Sustainability Week’s next post is officially started Read More
Readers of the Swedish QX Magazine have voted HRH Crown Princess Victoria as the “Hetero of the Year 2021” in this year’s Gay Gala, partly due to the speech the …
HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden voted Hetero of the Year 2021 by QX Magazine readers Read More
Tourist destinations in Europe are confident that the strong growth of China’s winter sports industry will benefit their economies. They believe that the nation’s rising interest in such sports, fueled …
Europe hopes to see rising numbers of Chinese Winter Sports tourists due to 2022 Winter Olympics Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi encourages more females to become more visible on the global hit lists. The announcement says: It’s time to achieve greater financial equality. It’s time …
Sweden and UN Global Goals 2030 invites to International Female Song Writer Day Read More
On 3 March 2021 NIH-HK is a supporting partner of Women & FinTech Forum (WFTF), which will be hosted on 18th March 2021. This one-day virtual forum will showcase the …
Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong introduces Women & FinTech Forum (WFTF) speakers Read More
The Danish embassy in Singapore has announced a vacancy opening as follow: Do you want to work within international trade and help some of the world’s most sustainable and forward-looking …
Danish Embassy Singapore’s Trade Department is looking for a student assistant Read More
Technology plays an increasingly bigger role in all aspects of how we live, play, work and socialise. While enjoying all the positive aspects of technological developments, we more than ever …
Denmark launches new strategy for ‘TechPlomacy’ Read More