Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Finnish telecom company Nokia plans to close almost all of its sites in mainland China by the end of 2026, according to Reuters, citing the South China Morning Post. A …
Nokia to close almost all China sites by end of 2026 Read More
There has undoubtedly never before been a more vibrant time for Swedish-Vietnamese trade relations than now. Swedish investments into Vietnam, paired with various bilateral collaborations, are at an all-time-high, and …
Modernising the heritage and deepening the trade relationship key goals for Swedish Ambassador Johan Ndisi Read More
Telenor has entered into an agreement to sell its ownership stake in Thailand’s leading telecom operator True Corporation, ending a 25-year presence in the Thai market. According to a stock …
Telenor to exit Thailand after 25 years, selling True stake for about NOK 39 billion Read More
In today’s fast-paced software development landscape, speed and quality are equally critical. Development teams face constant pressure to release updates quickly, yet rushing releases without thorough testing can lead to …
Reducing Regression Testing Time Without Sacrificing Quality Read More
Practical scam rules for all staff: Never believe it’s me (or any manager) if I ask for passwords, codes, or urgent payments. I do not ask for passwords, MFA codes, …
Security reminder: urgent requests are the biggest scam Read More
On 25 September, Nokia announced that Telin Singapore (Telekomunikasi Indonesia International Pte Ltd) has selected its optical transport solution to interconnect data centers across the city-state. The upgraded infrastructure aims …
Telin partners with Nokia to boost data center connectivity in Singapore Read More
Pasi Haatainen, a long-term Singapore resident and also Finnish Business Council Singapore (FBC) Chairman since 2021, has since 2007 been based in the city-state as a senior business consultant. Because …
Business transformation consultant/FBC Chairman Pasi Haatainen outlines the latest Singapore opportunities – and obstacles Read More
The Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS) has been named an official community partner for SuperAI Singapore 2025, the region’s largest artificial intelligence conference, taking place 18–19 June at Marina Bay …
Norwegian Business Association Singapore joins Asia’s largest AI event Read More
Thailand is intensifying its promotion of digital economy opportunities to Nordic investors with a new webinar organised by the Thailand Board of Investment’s (BOI) Nordic office. The online event, titled …
Thailand showcases digital economy opportunities in Nordic-focused webinar Read More
TikTok has launched a new European data center in Finland, marking a key step in its strategy to localize data storage for European users. The facility, located in Haminanmaa, is …
TikTok opens first European data center in Finland Read More
Denmark’s Centre for Cyber Security (CFCS) announced on 13 March 2025 that it has raised the cyber threat level for the telecommunications sector from medium to high. The decision follows …
Denmark raises cyber threat level for telecom sector, cites espionage risks from China Read More
Singaporean StarHub has successfully completed its nationwide rollout of Nokia’s XGS-PON technology, enabling homes across Singapore to access 10 Gbps internet speeds. This makes StarHub the first operator in Singapore …
StarHub and Nokia launch Singapore’s first nationwide 10 Gbps broadband network Read More
Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, Anna Hammargren, recently visited Ericsson’s 5G Innovation & Experience Studio in Chonburi, emphasizing Sweden’s support for Thailand’s digital transformation. During the visit, Ambassador Hammargren praised Ericsson’s …
Swedish Ambassador highlights innovation at Ericsson’s 5G studio in Thailand Read More
Finnish tech giant Nokia and Vietnam’s leading telecom provider Viettel have announced plans to jointly deploy 5G equipment across 22 provinces in Vietnam by the end of 2024. This marks …
Nokia and Viettel roll out 5G across Vietnam Read More
HMD Global, the Finnish company behind Nokia’s recent smartphones, has officially launched its own brand in Malaysia. The company, which has been producing Nokia-branded phones since 2016, is now introducing …
Finnish HMD enters Malaysia with new smartphone lineup Read More
The Swedish Network gear maker Ericsson has named Andres Vicente as the new head of South East Asia, Oceania and India market as well as Senior Vice President. Currently …
Ericsson names new head of South East Asia market Read More
The Malaysian telecom company Maxis and the Finnish multinational telecom company Nokia has decided to join forces to strengthen future needs. They plan to have a special focus on security …
Maxis and Nokia join together Read More
The Swedish telecom company Ericsson denied that it is exiting the Chinese market. It has decided to stay even though the local rivals such as Huawei Technologies pose challenges when …
Ericsson will stay in China market Read More
The Swedish vendor Ericsson will upgrade Malaysia’s 5G network to 5G Advanced. This will, according to the vendor, open new features and capabilities which will attract adoption from enterprises. David …
Swedish Ericsson updates network in Malaysia Read More
The Norwegian company Telenor, one of the four mobile operators in Myanmar, complied with an order from the Myanmar telecommunication Ministry, which asked them to stop a website from spreading …
Telenor blocks controversial website in Myanmar Read More
This week the Norwegian telco group Telenor announced a drop of value in their True Corp investment. A 8.04 billion Norwegian kroner impairment has been announced. In accounting, impairment is …
Telenor recognizes impairment in Thai True Corp investment Read More
The Finnish telecom equipment maker Nokia announced on Monday 5 February 2024 that they had signed a multi-year license agreement for 5G with the smartphone vendor Vivo from China. Nokia …
Nokia signs 5G patent deal with China’s Vivo Read More
Ericsson AB issues a cautionary outlook for 2024, due to a persistent market decline, particularly outside China. The warning is caused by what CEO, Börje Ekholm, identifies as “unsustainably low” …
Ericsson anticipates continued decline in non-China markets Read More
Finnish telecommunications company, Nokia, is set to exit its joint venture with Chinese Huawei amid the escalating US-China tensions. Nokia had initially proposed a deal last year, but it was …
Nokia set to exit joint venture with Huawei Read More
Ericsson has appointed Daniel Ode as Head of Ericsson for Singapore, Brunei, and the Philippines. Ode brings more than 17 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, having previously served …
Ericsson appoints new head of Singapore, Philippines & Brunei Read More
Swedish Ericsson named Anders Rian the new Head of Ericsson Thailand on January 8, 2024. Formerly VP of Sales at Ericsson in Indonesia, Rian brings over 23 years of telecom …
Ericsson appoints Anders Rian as head of Thailand operations to drive 5G advancement Read More
’Pioneering the possible’ is what Business Sweden (BS) is doing in Malaysia, under the new leadership (since 2022) of Trade Commissioner Emma Broms. Post covid-19 she is very optimistic about …
Emma Broms, Business Sweden Malaysia: Great optimism, towards green transition Read More
In the dynamic world of e-commerce, efficiency, and accessibility are key factors that can make or break a business. One tool that has gained significant prominence in recent times is …
QR Code Generators: Free E-commerce Tools Read More
Norwegian telecom company Telenor reported that its earnings in the third-quarter reached above expectations due to growing mobile service revenue and lower energy prices in the Nordics. “The third quarter …
Telenor reports “solid growth and earnings” in third quarter Read More
Singapore-based insurance technology (Insurtech) company, Bolttech announced its partnership with the Swedish telecommunications service provider based in Sweden, Three Sweden to assist customers with device protection solutions on Monday, 23 …
Singaporean insurtech partners with Swedish telecom firm to elevate device protection Read More
The Swedish telecom company, Ericsson, has filed a number of lawsuits against Chinese Lenovo and its subsidiary Motorola Mobility. Ericsson claims that Lenovo doesn’t deny needing a SEP license, but …
Ericsson sues Chinese Lenovo over 5G patents Read More
Communication service provider (CSP) Telenor embarked on its Asian journey in 1997, bought its first stake in Digi (Malaysia) in 1999, and have been telco change-makers in the region ever …
Another exciting chapter for Telenor in Asia has begun: two monumental mergers landed to reshape the business Read More
Swedish Ericsson launched its “Imagine Live” event in Malaysia on 25 September 2023, presenting 5G innovations and highlights from the advanced technology. “At the Ericsson Imagine Live event, we are …
Ericsson celebrates 5G progress in Malaysia Read More
Note: This article was run through ChatGPT to help improve the language. First you will read my version. Below is what ChatGPT suggested. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasing the gap …
Artificial Intelligence increases gap between rich and poor countries Read More
Three major Finnish mobile carriers: Telia, DNA, and Elisa, have suspended sales of the Chinese company Xiaomi’s products. This is in response to the brand’s presence in Russia after the …
Finnish carriers suspend sales of Xiaomi phones Read More
The Finnish telecommunication company Nokia are collaborating with the Japanese brand Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT Ltd.) with the aim of transforming Thailand’s digital scene to a new level. A …
Nokia and NTT bringing 5G wireless private solutions to Thailand Read More
Swedish telecom company Ericsson has renewed a multi-year deal with Chinese Huawei. Under the agreement, the two firms will pay each other royalties for the use of the other’s patents …
Ericsson renews multi-year deal with Huawei Read More
Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson has announced in a press release on 21 August 2023 that they will open an ‘AI laboratory’ in, Vietnam. The initiative is an extension for the …
Ericsson opens AI lab in Vietnam Read More
Indonesian Telkomsel has renewed its contract with Swedish Ericsson to expand the 4G/5G networks in Indonesia. Ericsson has already deployed its energy-efficient 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) products and solutions …
Telkomsel and Ericsson to expand 4G/5G partnership in Indonesia Read More
Swedish 5G leader Ericsson has increased its socioeconomic contribution to Malaysia by producing its 5G radio equipment in Penang. This is the company’s first 5G manufacturing facility in Southeast Asia. …
Ericsson establish global 5G equipment manufacturing supply chain in Malaysia Read More
Norway’s telecom firm, Telenor, recently reported its second quarter profits slightly rose above expectations, reported Reuters. According to Reuters, the firm’s report showed that adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation …
Telenor second quarter profits rises above expectation Read More
The Swedish industrial equipment and network company opens a new office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in order to expand its business in the Asian market. According to Evertiq, …
Swedish HMS firm opens new office in Vietnam Read More
Finnish telecom company Nokia Corp will focus on further the company’s enterprise business opportunities in China. The aim is to help local companies accelerate industrial digitalization, a senior executive said. …
Nokia has big plans in China Read More
The Swedish leading technology company, Ericsson, reaffirmed its commitment to meet Thai customers’ expectations following a recent report, “5G: The Next Wave,” it published. The report showed that nearly 47% …
Ericsson aims to meet Thai customers with maximum 5G solutions Read More
Swedish Ericsson and Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) have announced ambitious plans to develop Thailand’s own version of Silicon Valley. Ericsson detailed the project called “Thailand Digital Valley” in …
Ericsson commits to Thai Silicon Valley Read More
Singapore Airlines says it will start offering free and unlimited inflight WiFi across all classes of travel from July 1. The airline already offers free complimentary WiFi to passengers sitting …
Singapore Airlines to offer free unlimited inflight WiFi Read More
The Finnish telecommunication firm, Nokia, announced its partnership with Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications (VNPT) on Tuesday to bring the first deployment of 10G fiber broadband into Vietnam. According to a …
Nokia partners with Vietnam telecom to bring 10G broadband to region Read More
Malaysian wholesale 5G provider DNB is deploying solutions from Ericsson to boost its network security. This marks the first deployment of the Ericsson Security Manager (ESM) solution in Malaysia. It …
Ericsson deploys 5G security solution for Malaysia’s DNB Read More
Asia internet cable projects by leading telecoms and technology firms are facing delays due to the tensions involving South China Sea and how China positions itself. Because China has claimed …
Asia internet cable projects delay due to South China Sea tensions Read More
Nokia and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) have completed a network consolidation program. The new network will boost experience for IOH’s growing subscriber base. The program covers major cities in Java …
Nokia and IOH consolidate Indonesian network Read More