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Norwegian marine geoscience company Shearwater Geoservices has secured a new 4D seismic contract offshore Sabah, Malaysia. The deal covers an ocean bottom node survey for a Shell-operated field on the …
Norway’s Shearwater wins seismic survey contract for Shell field offshore Sabah Read More
Carlsberg Vietnam has outlined new steps towards net-zero emissions at the Green Economy Forum 2025. The Danish brewer joined a panel on direct power purchase agreements to discuss how foreign …
Carlsberg Vietnam pushes net-zero goals with renewable energy and community projects Read More
Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE have secured new 5G contracts in Vietnam, Reuters reports. The deals come as Sweden’s Ericsson and Finland’s Nokia remain suppliers for Vietnam’s 5G core …
Nordic telecoms keep Vietnam 5G core as Huawei and ZTE gain ground Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines has supported the launch of a new offshore wind partnership in Ilocos Norte. The initiative is led by Buhawind Energy Northern Luzon Corporation …
Danish embassy backs offshore wind partnership in Ilocos Norte Read More
Finnish premium mineral water brand JÄÄDE is preparing to enter the Malaysian market. The company aims to tap rising demand for high-quality, health-focused beverages. JÄÄDE is setting up a local …
Finnish water flows to Malaysia Read More
A Thai wood delegation is currently visiting Sweden to study the country’s leading practices in sustainable forestry and timber-based construction. The visit, taking place from 23 to 29 November 2025, …
Thai wood delegation visits Sweden to learn about sustainable forestry and timber construction Read More
Swedish steel company Alleima has launched a new cold-finishing plant in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, in east China. The phase-two expansion doubles local production capacity and targets faster deliveries to customers …
Swedish steel company Alleima doubles production capacity in east China Read More
SAS and Vietnam Airlines are expanding their partnership through a broader codeshare agreement that will link Copenhagen and Ho Chi Minh City with new onward connections across both Scandinavia and …
SAS and Vietnam Airlines expand codeshare agreement for 2026 Read More
Swedish industrial group Trelleborg AB has opened a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ba Ria–Vung Tau, marking a strategic expansion of the company’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Located in …
Trelleborg opens new manufacturing facility in Vietnam Read More
Danish fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) plans a 300-megawatt onshore wind project in Nueva Ecija, Philippines. The project will be developed through its subsidiary San Jose Onshore Wind Power …
Danish fund manager eyes 300-MW wind project in Nueva Ecija Read More
Nordic businesses continue to show confidence in the Philippines despite ongoing corruption issues, said Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Secretary Ernesto Perez. At ARTA’s 2025 year-end conference, Perez said the country …
Nordic countries maintain investment confidence in the Philippines despite corruption scandals Read More
Volatility defines modern trade. Yet Alkagesta Malta, founded in 2018, has grown steadily by turning discipline into strategy. Its new hub in Singapore is the logical next step, placing the …
Alkagesta Anchors in Singapore to Connect Europe and Asia Through Structured Trade Read More
Norway is calling for more women in the global maritime workforce, where women currently make up only about 1.2% of seafarers. The message was highlighted at a recent event in …
Norway stears towards more Filipino women at sea Read More
Singapore’s National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) is updating its Job Security Council (JSC), which is directly inspired by Swedish job security councils. The model was adapted from Sweden to help …
Singapore updates Swedish-style job security council for new era of work Read More
Danish meat producer Danish Crown has reported a more than 21% drop in net profit to 788 million Danish crowns (about 122 million $) for its financial year ending 30 …
Danish pork profit hit by Chinese tariffs Read More
Danish shipping group AP Moller–Maersk has opened a new flagship logistics center in the Lin-gang Special Area of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone. The facility is one of …
Maersk opens 140 million$ flagship logistics center in Shanghai Read More
Danish toy maker LEGO Group says its factory in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, has become central to the company’s global sustainability goals. The site, which opened in 2016 as LEGO’s first …
LEGO builds up to its sustainability goals in China brick by brick Read More
The story about hotelier, come tech startup entrepreneur, Alexander Parry (Alex), and Let’s Hyde resort, takes us on a journey that spans several continents; including making it the land of …
Swedish hotelier Alexander Parry thrives in Thailand – as resort owner and tech entrepreneur Read More
Sweden is partnering with the Philippine mining sector to introduce new safety technologies aimed at reducing accidents and improving operational standards. Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines Anna Ferry said the …
Sweden introduces zero-injury mining technology in the Philippines Read More
Fresh details have emerged about Yangzijiang Maritime’s newbuilding programme as the Singapore-listed company prepares for its mainboard debut. New disclosures show that two separate joint ventures have ordered a series …
Maersk Tankers linked to new joint-venture orders in China Read More
Novo Holdings has completed an investment in Blue Planet, an integrated waste management platform operating across India, Southeast Asia and New Zealand, according to a statement issued by the company …
Denmark’s Novo Holdings invests in Singapore-based Blue Planet to scale circular waste solutions in Asia Read More
Danish design brand Fritz Hansen has relaunched its Fritz Hansen Place in Jakarta, introducing an expanded concept that blends Scandinavian craftsmanship with Indonesian cultural elements. The newly renovated venue now …
Fritz Hansen reopens Jakarta showroom with Indonesian design collaborations Read More
Party General Secretary To Lam met Vincent Clerc, Chief Executive Officer of Denmark’s A.P. Moller – Maersk, in Hanoi on Tuesday 18 November to discuss future cooperation and new investment …
Maersk explores new green port investments in Vietnam Read More
Norwegian ocean impact fund manager Katapult Ocean has invested in Atlantic Fish Co., an American North Carolina start-up developing cell-cultivated seafood. The term refers to seafood produced by growing muscle …
Norway’s Katapult Ocean boosts US cultivated-seafood start-up in Singapore Read More A recent opinion article in the Danish development media Globalnyt has raised concerns about the human and environmental impact of several wind power projects in the Philippines involving Danish companies, …
Danish expert questions Philippine wind projects involving Danish companies Read More
Danish brewer Carlsberg A/S is considering selling part of its Asian operations, with Japan’s Sapporo Holdings Ltd emerging as a possible buyer, according to reports by Bloomberg and AK&M. People …
Carlsberg in talks to sell minority stake in Asia operations to Sapporo Read More
Thailand and Sweden are seeking to expand trade cooperation following a meeting on Friday 14 November 2025 between Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun and Swedish Ambassador Anna Hammargren. The discussions focused …
Thailand and Sweden to expand business relations Read More
Finnish technology company Nokia has signed a multi-year partnership with Indonesian digital solutions provider Surge to roll out a nationwide 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) network aimed at improving affordable …
Nokia partners with Surge to expand affordable 5G internet across Indonesia Read More
Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has extended its memorandum of understanding with the Norwegian classification society DNV, paving the way for new trials of remote-controlled vessel technologies. The renewed …
Singapore and Norway’s DNV extend cooperation on remote-control vessel testing Read More
The European Commission is looking at ways to make EU states phase out Huawei and ZTE from their telecom networks. A 2020 recommendation to avoid high-risk suppliers could become binding …
EU move against Huawei lifts Nordic telecoms Nokia and Ericsson Read More
Norway has pledged up to USD 3 billion to a new Brazil-led initiative that aims to reward tropical countries for preserving their forests. The facility, known as the Tropical Forests …
Norway pledges up to USD 3 billion to new global forest fund Read More
Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio has closed its only battery swap station in Denmark, located in Slagelse, marking the first shutdown of a Nio swap facility in Europe since the …
Nio closes Denmark battery swap station ahead of market relaunch Read More
Philstar Global reports a joint Philippine–Danish effort is positioning the Philippines to scale up as a regional shipbuilding center, with recent OECD and World Bank assessments indicating the country could …
Danish–Philippine initiative backs Philippines’ journey to become Asian shipbuilding hub Read More
Finnish construction technology company Peikko Group Corporation showcased its advanced precast connection solutions at the BCA-SCAL Seminar 2025 in Singapore on 4 November. The event, themed “Elevating Productivity through Innovative …
Finnish Peikko highlights innovative construction at Singapore seminar Read More
Danish jewellery brand Pandora has established a new regional headquarters in Singapore to accelerate expansion across Asia. The office will coordinate operations for markets including Japan, South Korea, India, and …
Pandora opens Asia headquarters in Singapore to drive regional growth Read More
Swedish textile startup Syre AB plans to raise up to USD 700 million to build a new factory in Vietnam, following a multi-year supply deal with Nike Inc. The company’s …
Swedish textile recycler Syre plans $700 million Vietnam plant after Nike deal Read More
AP Moller–Maersk has opened its largest contract logistics centre in Asia Pacific — the Maersk Mega Distribution Centre (Mega DC) — located in Shah Alam, Malaysia. Covering nearly 180,000 square …
Maersk opens mega logistics centre in Malaysia Read More
Norwegian health supplement company Noromega is expanding into Thailand, seeking to replicate the success it has achieved in China through e-commerce and livestreaming. The brand entered the Chinese market in …
Norwegian supplement brand Noromega eyes Thai market after China success Read More
Swedish home furnishing giant IKEA reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the Chinese market at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and inclusive design. “The …
IKEA highlights local innovation and inclusive design in China Read More
At the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, Swedish engineering and service company Alfa Laval reaffirmed its strong commitment to China, calling it the company’s most important market. …
Swedish engineering company highlights China as key market Read More
Danish dairy cooperative Arla Foods is strengthening its commitment to innovation, premium nutrition, and localized product development as it marks its eighth consecutive participation at the China International Import Expo …
Arla intensifies focus on innovation and local nutrition in China Read More
Sweden has taken a major step to boost food exports to China with new agreements covering oats and malt, signed during Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren’s visit to Beijing …
Sweden opens Chinese market for oats and malt Read More
Asia has become a hotbed of online consumer fraud. As more global brands like IKEA enter the region, being vigilant is a top priority. In October, Swedish furniture retailer IKEA …
As IKEA Expands in the Philippines, Experts Warn of Rising Shopping Scams Targeting Consumers Across Asia Read More
Norwegian seafood exports saw a slight decline in October, but record sales of salmon — particularly to Asia — helped keep the figures strong. According to the Norwegian Seafood Council, …
Asia drives record demand for Norwegian salmon despite overall export dip Read More
Danish jewellery brand Pandora has trimmed its 2025 sales forecast, citing a challenging consumer environment and weaker demand in key markets, particularly China and Europe. The company now expects full-year …
Pandora lowers sales forecast amid market slowdown Read More
Swedish fashion house Acne Studios has opened its first store in Thailand, marking a new chapter in the brand’s expansion across Asia. Located on the ground floor of one of …
Acne Studios opens first boutique in Bangkok Read More
Swedish MedTech company Mölnlycke Health Care has begun construction of its first wound care manufacturing site in China, marking a new milestone in the company’s expansion across Asia. The new …
Mölnlycke opens first wound care manufacturing site in China Read More
Danish renewable energy investor Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) will develop its first offshore wind project in Southeast Asia, committing USD 3 billion to a major wind farm in the Philippines. …
Denmark’s CIP launches $3B offshore wind project in the Philippines Read More
Norway’s ZEM AS (Zero Emission Maritime Solutions) has partnered with the Philippine Association of Coastal and Inland Water Ferries (Paciwfi) and IMP Shipyard and Port Services to build the Philippines’ …
Norway–Philippines to develop electric-hybrid ferry Read More
Finland’s national carrier Finnair will significantly increase its services to Thailand in the winter 2026/2027 season, confirming a record 25 weekly flights between Helsinki and Thailand. The carrier currently operates …
Finnair to offer record Thailand flights in winter 2026/2027 Read More