Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Business Sweden is inviting Swedish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to join its fourth Focus Asia SME Study Trip to Singapore and Indonesia, offering companies an opportunity to explore two …
Swedish SMEs on study trip to Singapore and Indonesia Read More
Danish-born David Tuan Anh Nguyen is NordCham Vietnam’s new Executive Director (ED). Introducing him also allows getting an update on this chamber of commerce’s focus and activities. Vietnam is today …
Strengthening the ‘Nordic Voice’ the highest priority for NordCham Vietnam and its new Executive Director Read More
It is just before 1 pm at CentralWorld, one of Bangkok’s most visited shopping malls, and the crowds are already flowing steadily past the new pink storefront. Inside, brightly coloured …
How MUMS is turning Swedish sweets into a Bangkok business Read More
He started the career as an employee of Denmark’s largest company Maersk (A.P. Møller – Mærsk) and was sent to China; followed by working for the Danish energy efficiency expert …
A new lease of life: the third corporate adventure in Asia begins for Allan Jensen Read More
An article by Thai business platform ลงทุนแมน, recently shared by the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, sheds light on what drives the international success of Nordic companies—despite their countries’ small populations …
Why Nordic companies go global from day one Read More
At ITB Asia (travel trade show) in Singapore Peter Stenberg represents his Kota Kinabalu-based Rustic Travel. As a buyer, he there meets with various hospitality groups and local tour operators, …
Destination management specialist Peter Stenberg thrives and expands within the world of travel Read More
Singapore is the only Asian country to rank among the Nordics in the latest resilience index published by FM, a commercial property insurance and risk management company. The index evaluates …
Singapore only Asian country among Nordics in new resilience index Read More
Danish hearing brand Audientes A/S and Chinese partner Shenzhen Hengtong have won first prize in the Electronic Information category at the “Tide Rising in the East, Winning in Haining” Entrepreneurship …
Danish hearing brand and Chinese partner win entrepreneurship competition Read More
From humble beginnings as a personal gym trainer in Hanoi to setting up a manufacturing plant of bespoke gym equipment in Bangkok, it has been a long and interesting journey …
Fysik: Swedish-Thai designer and producer of bespoke fitness gear Read More
Investing in Thailand’s real estate market is a proven strategy to build and sustain wealth. The country’s property values tend to appreciate over time, providing substantial long-term returns and generating …
Why Invest in Thailand’s Real Estate Market Read More
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) just decided to extend their Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program with Denmark. It has been extended by five more years, running from …
Extension of patent deal between Denmark and China Read More
Thailand has always been known for its very rich flora with many, many beautiful flowers. But there are only very few specialties flower shops. Therefore, you have the fantastic Pak …
Now we are talking flowers! Read More
Thailand and Vietnam cordially aimed to tighten their bilateral trade by focusing on young entrepreneurs and start-ups in both countries. According to Sanan Angubolkul, chairman of the Thai Chamber of …
Thailand and Vietnam tightens bilateral trade, focusing on young entrepreneurs and start-ups Read More
Norway’s Telenor Connexion and Farmpro, a pioneering start-up in IoT-based livestock farming solutions, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance global expansion of Internet of Things (IoT) livestock …
Telenor and Farmpro sign MoU to advance innovative health management solutions for livestock Read More
Finland’s SuperPark partnered with the Philippine’s Megaworld Lifestyle Malls to open new amusement parks in the Asian country. Both companies previously signed the partnership agreement, reported Manila Bulletin. SuperPark Philippines …
Finland-branched amusement park to open in Philippines Read More
Swedish Foreign Trade Minister Johan Forssell recently shared that many Swedish companies are interested in investing in expanding their businesses in the Philippines. “At present, there are about 40 Swedish …
Swedish companies interested in investing in Philippines Read More
As the business landscape in Hong Kong continues to evolve, the demand for flexible and cost-effective office solutions has increased, leading to the rise of co-working spaces and serviced offices. …
Co-Working Spaces vs Serviced Offices in Hong Kong: Which is Right for Your Business? Read More
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Informatics has invited European investors to the 2023 HUB.ID Summit. The event will be held on September 15 and 16, 2023, in Bali. The summit …
Indonesia invites European investors to HUB.ID Summit Read More
Executive Director Anders Hegre, supported by an engaged board, has steered NBAS (Norwegian Business Association in Singapore) through the challenging Covid-19 years and come out of it even more vital. …
Thriving in serving Norwegian businesses relating to Singapore: Anders Hegre Read More
Vietnam’s music games publisher Amanotes has invested in the Swedish startup Reactional Music. Reactional Music lets gamers personalize their personas and gameplay with their favorite music. It is a platform …
Vietnamese music games publisher invests in Swedish startup Read More
It’s becoming more critical to use technology in the workplace. Businesses are increasingly going in this direction, and having one without the other is becoming more complex. Since technological advancement …
Entrepreneurship In Times Of Technology: Opportunities Vs. Challenges Read More
Estonia strongly views itself as belonging to the Nordics. And for Estonia debuting in Southeast-Asia means business! Learn more about the brand new embassy and the first ambassador on the …
New Estonian embassy and Ambassador to Singapore: Priit Turk Read More
The sport padel is still quite new in Asia, but it has taken Sweden by storm – and more new markets in Europe are jumping onboard. In China this is …
Swedish roll-out in China of the popular sport ‘padel’ Read More
Incorporating online payment solutions, also known as digital payments, has become a priority over time for all businesses, whether big or small. This is because of the convenience it brings …
5 Business Advantages Of Online Payment Solutions Read More
This is a story about two amazing Swedish brothers, who were two top designers of several successful Olympic winners. I’m referring to the late brothers Einar and Carl-Eric Ohlson. During …
Successful Beauties on the High Sea and a Rain of Medals! Read More
As your company grows, you’ll come across new challenges. One of them is hiring the right people. What is often overlooked is the importance of retaining high-performing employees and keeping …
HR Tips and Tricks That Will Help You Manage People Much Easier Read More
Janthana Kaenprakhamroy came from Thailand to Sweden when she was 13 and finished her school education there. Later, she moved to London to study. Here, in 2016, she co-founded a …
Gig economy CEO is a Thai-Swede Read More
Are you a small business owner? If so, then you understand the need to have a professional website for e-commerce and to provide other types of resources for your customers. …
How to Craft Scroll-Stopping Blog Titles Read More
Running a business is a lot of work. There are many challenges to overcome, from developing a clever idea to building a loyal customer base. Managing finances is one of …
5 Tips to Not Use a Credit Card for Your Business Read More
Hong Kong-based start-up founders Tanya Lee Moralez and Dominique Moralez have been chosen to join a 90-day programme to experience life and work in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. The …
Hong Kong startup to join 90 Day Finn Programme Read More
Bangkokians are bracing themselves in anticipation as big names start flocking back to the city and its fine-dining scene starts to recover after the pandemic. One of those ‘big names’, …
Sweden’s 3-Michelin-starred Villa Frantzen makes debut in Bangkok this June Read More
Singapore-based Musiio, a music intelligence company, founded in June 2018 by Swedish CTO Aron Pettersson and British CEO Hazel Savage, and named one of the most innovative companies of 2022, …
Swedish and Singapore-based online music intelligence companies team up Read More
The modern Nordic restaurant Frantzén’s Kitchen Hong Kong is closing its door after five years in the city. The award-winning restaurant is part of the international Frantzén’s Group of restaurants …
Frantzén’s Kitchen Hong Kong is closing Read More
The Danish company Ecooking, which makes a wide range of cosmetics and skincare products, is ready for expansion into markets in Asia as well as the USA, JydskeVestkysten writes. Founded in 2015, …
Danish cosmetic company Ecooking is ready for Asia expansion Read More
She coaches corporate top leaders in Asia on leadership, she’s a long-standing chairwoman at Executive’s Global Network (EGN) in Singapore, she spearheads a non-profit initiative to bring more diversity on …
Singapore-based social serial entrepreneur Mette Johansson Read More
When Heine Joensen moved to Thailand, he thought that he was going to relax. But he quickly found out he could not just lean back and do nothing. “I need …
Danish entrepreneur turns tropical waste into industrial pallets Read More
Vietnamese Tran Bao Khanh and Chu Hoang SonIn both have a great interest in fashion and environmental protection and in 2017 the pair established the company Rens Original while studying …
Vietnamese students in Finland produces sneakers from used coffee grounds and plastic waste Read More
Digital marketing is an industry in demand and currently worth over $300 billion. More and more businesses are looking to develop and improve their online presence, and like any industry, …
How to Build Your Own Digital Marketing Business from Scratch: Step-by-Step Guide Read More
The Danish company ScanTech Marine, which specialized in the repairs of advanced ship technology in China, has gone bankrupt due to the pandemic. In an interview with Danish media BT, …
ScanTech Marine goes bankrupt, CEO starts over Read More
On 9 June 2021 the Nordic Innovation House called out to all mission-driven entrepreneurs looking to launch their own companies or ideas for the future. The NIH-has join hands with …
Nordic Innovation House offers course together with General Assembly in Singapore 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
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
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
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
Farzana Shubarna, now a director at a fast-moving-consumer-goods company, recalls the humiliating experience of being presented to her regional teams by one male mentor. “In the first country, he introduced …
Fix the system, not the women in it Read More
On 8 April 2021 the TSCC released photos from 1994 when Jacob Wallenberg visited Thailand and was a guest speaker at the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce. Jacob Wallenberg is Chair …
Jacob Wallenberg returns to speak at Swedcham’s APAC webinar Read More
On 12 April 2021, Norwegian Ambassador Løchen had a good meeting with Vice Director of the Youth Theater Mr Nguyen Si Tien and his team. Ambassador Løchen said “We look …
Vietnam Youth Theater will stage Norwegian play writer Henrik Ibsen Read More
On 8 April 2021 Sweden and UNESCO signed an agreement to initiate the project “Strengthening Media Development and Freedom of Expression”, to be implemented in partnership with UN Human Rights. …
Sweden and UNESCO signed agreement to strengthen media development in Cambodia Read More
The Finnish Business Council in Singapore is warmly welcome to workshop by the LinkedIn Rock Star Chris J. “Mohawk” Reed. on May 5 2021. For interested participants, please sign up …
Finnish Business Council Singapore invites to a workshop with Chris J. “Mohawk” Reed Read More
Astrid S is one rising Norwegian singer to watch out for is! This singer-songwriter is climbing the South East Asian Spotify hitlists with “Hurts So Good”. Spotify listeners in Indonesia, …
Astrid S climbing up Spotify’s charts in South East Asia Read More