Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
In order to further promote trade and investment between Laos and EU, EU Ambassador, Ms Ina Marciulionyte led a delegation comprised of representatives from EU member states, Ministries, LNCCI and …
EU Ambassador visited companies in Vientiane VITA Park Special Economic Zone Read More
On 10 November 2020 the Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard and Head of Commercial and Trade, Nils Robenhagen, had an opportunity to visit the Danish companies and Industrial estate located …
Ambassador Thorgaard and the visited Danish companies on the Eastern Seaboard of Thailand Read More
Volvo Cars is making significant investments that allow for the in-house design and development of electric motors for the next generation of Volvo models, as the company continues to move …
Volvo takes EV Motor Development In-House Read More
Denmark has financed the production of 3.16 million disposable facemasks, 2.8 million reusable cloth face masks, 330,000 medical grade masks and 90,000 isolation gowns to keep Myanmar’s small and medium …
Denmark continues to keep garment sector alive while contributing to Covid-19 prevention Read More
The Norwegian SN Power AS, has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in the 39.4 MW Dam Nai Wind Power Joint Stock Company in Vietnam from …
Norwegian Scatec Solar ASA – SN Power to acquire its first wind farm in Vietnam Read More
COVID-19 has had devastating effect for tens of thousands of garment workers in Myanmar, mostly women. Sudden reductions in orders for garments and abrupt closure of many factories has left …
EU gives 6.4 Billion MMK to support affected garment workers in Myanmar Read More
Norway welcomes November with the next project spearheading carbon capture and storage (CSS). The Government White Paper proposes to launch a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Norway named …
Norwegian Government proposes to launch Longship: a carbon capture and storage project in Norway Read More
On 4 November 2020 at the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce‘s corporate member Rosewood Bangkok, a three-day B2B event is hosted to build valuable relationships between Taiwan and ASEAN. The event …
Innovative fans are invite to Taiwan Expo 2020 Thailand on 4-6 Nov at Rosewood Bangkok Read More
On 23 October 2020, the Danish embassy in Myanmar published the latest work that said: As we near the end of the rainy season, we expect temperatures to briefly drop, …
Danish embassy, MoEE, WWF undertook 2 years programme to assist Myanmar enhancing renewables capability Read More
On 22 October 2020 The Royal Danish Embassy Beijing published a memo from the Green Day: Biking with the embassy’s activity that said: There was high sun over Beijing when …
Green Day: Biking with the Danish embassy in Beijing was a success Read More
European Chamber of Commerce Cambodia welcomes the new member on 28 October 2020, that said: EuroCham Cambodia is pleased to welcome Jotun (Cambodia) Ltd under NordCham Cambodia as a new …
Jotun Cambodia Ltd is the new member of the EuroCham Cambodia Read More
On 23 October 2020, experts from the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam, the National Load Dispatch Center, the Danish Energy Agency, the Transmission System Operator – Energinet, presented highlights of …
Danish-Vietnamese Energy Partnership integrated renewable energy for the future Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham Philippines) is organizing an online Nordic Innovation Forum, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, 4 November 2020 on the Zoom platform entitled …
NordCham Philippines invites to an online Nordic Innovation Forum on a topic of Smart technology Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam is looking for a Product Specialist (terracotta products) for Danish company Dymak A/S. For more information about the position and what Dymak will offer, …
Danish company Dymak A/S is looking for Product Specialist in Vietnam Read More
After the first successful webminar on the same topic, the Danish embassy in Manila invites interested participants to the 2nd discussion on the Future of Mobility on 13 October 2020. …
Danish embassy Manila invites to the 2nd discussion on the Future of Mobility Read More
Denmark ranks 1st in the world, when it comes to environmental performance according to the EPI Index 2020. The Environmental Performance Index is produced by Yale University and compares the …
Denmark tops in environmental performance Read More
On 8 Ocotober 2020 the Finnish Consul General Johanna Karanko visited the Hong Kong Productivity Council HKPC with the representatives from UROS to discuss cooperation in the areas of sustainability, …
Consul General Karanko visited the Hong Kong Productivity Council to discuss future possibilities Read More
Coastal communities in Myanmar are extremely vulnerable to the impact of climate change and highly exposed to severe natural weather events such as heavy rain, storm surge, floods and cyclones. …
Denmark committed DKK35 million to support Myanmar’s 5 year Climate Adaption Programme Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore presented on 8 October 2020 the companies nomitaed for the EuroCham Sustainability Awards 2020: Evonik / DEMEGroup / SwissRe / Finnair / wbcsd …
Finnair and Lego nominated for EuroCham Singapore’s Sustainability Award 2020 Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong announced their Panel Speakers for Rethink 2020. Nigel Mattravers and Alexander Mastrovito, contributors to our Energy and Environment Business Council (EEBC) as …
The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong introduces panel speakers for Rethink 2020 forum Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Singapore invited on 14 October 2020 to the Nordic Green virtual Conference taking place 29 October 13.00-18.00. The event aim to share on how Nordic experiences …
Join the virtual Nordic Green Conference 2020 and learn more of Nordic sustainable solutions Read More
On 1 October 2020 the Danish company SKIOLD Group has been chosen as a technical partner of this project which are led by the Hung Nhon Group of Vietnam and …
Danish SKIOLD joined De Heus and Vietnames Hung Nhon Group in creating sustainable agriculture complex Read More
On 1 October 2020 the Danish Deputy Head of Mission, Ingrid Dahl-Madsen, was invited to the launch event of Thailand NOW application endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at …
Danish Deputy Head of Mission invited to the launch event by Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Read More
The Danish government launched on 1 October 2020 its new global climate action strategy “A Green and Sustainable World” setting the direction for Denmark’s international climate efforts over the years …
Government of Denmark launched Global Climate Action Strategy Read More
The Swedish Embassy released on 6 October 2020 the latest work of Ambassador H.E. Harald Fries who joined Volvo Cars Philippines’ Ride To Safety video. The promotional VDO highlights their …
Ambassador Fries appears in video for Volvo Philippines Read More
The Finnish KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, announced on 29 September that it has set science-based targets for significant reductions in its greenhouse gas …
Carbon neutral by 2030: KONE sets ambitious greenhouse gas reduction target Read More
Danish Ambassador Grete Sillasen attended on 26 September 2020 the #BikeFriendlyMOA launch organized by SM Cares and SM Mall of Asia Official, one of the biggest malls in South East …
Danish Ambassador Sillasen attended BikefriendlyMOA event Read More
Supported by Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh and UNDP, the Ministry of Environment and National Council for Sustainable Development have produced educational materials on the environment for Cambodian students. …
Sweden supports Cambodia environmental awareness, gender equality Read More
On 23 September 2020 the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi announced an auspicious story and congratulates to Hitachi ABB Power Grids for 120 years of innovation in Ludvika, Sweden. “With …
Hitachi ABB Power Grids marks 120 years of innovation in Ludvika Read More
On 10 September 2020 the Swedish embassy together with Business Sweden travelled to Ho Chi Minh city. Due to the Covid-19 situation it was their first visit in almost seven …
Swedish embassy and Business Sweden held a meeting with Swedish Business in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
On 16 September 2020 – Tetra Pak, a world-leading processing and packaging solutions company, released the 2020 sustainability report “Enabling transformation”, signifying a new stage of the company’s ongoing journey …
Tetra Pak reveals 2020 sustainability report “Enabling Transformation” Read More
The European Union in Indonesia invites to join the EU Ambassador Vincent Piket in a public discussion on the importance of building capacity for #GreenGrowth in EU-Indonesia relations, on 17 …
European Union in Indonesia invites to a webinar on Green Growth Corporation Read More
On 19 September 2020, the Danish embassy in the Philippines published work for SDG week: A number of organisations & companies in Denmark celebrate ‘Verdensmålsugen’ to mark the fifth year …
Danish companies work towards Sustainable Development Goals Read More
On 17 September 2020, The European Deligations in Indonesia held a virtual launch of “EU-Indonesia Cooperation Publication 2020” by Indonesian’s Minister for National Development Planning (Bappenas) Suharso Monoarfa & EU …
EU-Indonesia Cooperation 2020 publication launched Read More
Earlier this week, EU Ambassador Giorgio Aliberti and 9 other Ambassadors of EU Member States met with Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha to discuss EU and …
EU ambassadors and Vietnam agreed on Post Covid-19 Green recovery Read More
Team Sweden met with Thailand’s Deputy Minister of Interior to discuss waste water management and road safety agenda on 14 September 2020. After the fruitful discussion between Mr. Niphon Bunyamanee, …
Sweden and Thailand will collaborate more on waste water management and road safety agenda Read More
The Danish embassy in Myanmar has been active in assisting SME businesses in Myanmar. The latest project announced on 14 September 2020, is providing solar panels to limited access areas. …
Denmark assists Myanmar SME businesses with Responsible Business Fund (RFB) Read More
The Norwegian Retailers’ Environment Fund have announced that they are funding NOK 25 million (USD 2.8 million) for projects to improve the management of plastics globally. This includes both reducing …
The Norwegian Retailer’s Environmental Fund opens for applications to improve plastic management projects Read More
The Finnish KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has won an order to deliver 62 elevators and 28 escalators to the integrated business park development …
KONE wins order for the Punggol Digital District in Singapore Read More
Plastic waste in the world’s seas is one of the most alarming indicators that we need to re-think the ways we use and recycle plastics A Hong Kong yacht club …
Hong Kong Yatch Club tackles marine litter with the help of Seabin Project Read More
The Norwegian Chargé d’affaires to Vietnam a.i. Ms Nina G. Enger attended online meeting with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee in Lao PDR hosted by UNDP Laos. The meeting was chaired …
Norwegian Charge D’ Affaires attend online conference with UNDP Laos on emergency prepareness Read More
Transparency International Cambodia (TI Cambodia) recently signed partnership agreements to continue its support for the Coalition of Cambodian Apparel Workers Democratic Union (CCAWDU) and the Federation of Associations for Small …
Transparency International Cambodia signed agreement with Action Aid Cambodia Read More
Norwegian polysilicon manufacturer Elkem has selected Herøya Industrial Park as the site for a potential large-scale plant for battery graphite production in Norway. Elkem,which is part of the China National …
Elkem has selected Herøya Industrial Park to for a large scale battery graphite plant in 2021 Read More
The UN published a Sustainable Development Report, base on performance of all member countries on 17 August 2020. Scandinavian countries are leading position in working towards sustainable future. Sweden led …
Sweden leads in the way of sustainable living Read More
The Sanfrancisco base company, Food System 6 has a program sponsored by the Finnish companyHuhtamaki Suomi, aimed at surfacing and supporting the most innovative circular economy startups worldwide. As …
The Finnish Huhtamaki is looking for the most innovative start ups to promote circular economy Read More
Vestas reached on 4 August 2020 an agreement with Vena Energy to service its 54 MW Siemens Gamesa turbines at Pililla Wind Project in Philippines. In the announcement of the …
Vestas chosen to service Siemens wind turbines in Philippines Read More
Sweden has been supporting Cambodia’s Arbitration Council Foundation (AFC) since 2014 in its work to resolve labour disputes as well as promoting social dialogues to contribute to a sound industrial …
Sweden supports Cambodia’s Arbitration Council Read More
Ms. Aisma Vitina, a Danish Energy Agency’s expert, presented the long-term perspectives for sustainable energy transition in Vietnam at the Vietnam Energy Summit 2020. One of the key recommendation is …
Denmark signed MOU with Binh Thuan People’s Committee to develop the 3.5 GW offshore wind project Read More
In the wake of Vietnam’s first ever National Energy Summit in July 2020,the Swedish ambassador Ann Måwe reflects over Sweden’s journey, and areas where the two countries can cooperate in …
Ambassador Måwe on how Sweden’s renewable energy helps economy growth Read More
The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong published an invitation for everyone who are interested to join sustainable objective Conference, happening on 2-3 September 2020. The statement said: We …
European Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong invites to Rethink 2020 conference Read More