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Denmark’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Kirstine Vangkilde Berner, has invited the Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, to visit Denmark to further strengthen bilateral ties and …
Denmark explores green energy cooperation with Sarawak Read More
Danish antiperspirant brand Perspirex has announced its decision to exit the Indonesian market, citing what it describes as unfair competition and coordinated smear campaigns. The company shared the announcement on …
Danish brand Perspirex withdraws from Indonesia citing unfair play Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) visited platinum partner Dynapac on 1 August 2025, with the goal of strengthening collaboration with the Swedish industrial brand in the Asia Pacific region. …
SweCham visits platinum partner Dynapac in Bangkok Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) joined cultural and industry leaders at the opening of EM DISTRICT Sense of Thai 2025, held at Emsphere on 29 July 2025. Executive Director …
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce shows support for Thai textile heritage Read More
Finnish elevator and escalator company KONE has opened its first training facility in the Philippines. The new KONE Academy is located in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, and will serve as …
Finnish KONE opens first training academy in the Philippines Read More
The Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham), in collaboration with the Swedish Institute and the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand’s Digital Economy/ICT group, will host the “Innovation Unleashed Forum …
Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce to host innovation forum in Bangkok Read More
On Tuesday 29 July, the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce hosted Khun Mathias Bjorkvall, Developer at Netler AB. Netler is a Swedish IT consultancy that helps companies modernise their systems, build …
Netler explores collaboration with SweCham Thailand Read More
Danish lifestyle retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen has opened its first Singapore outlet at Bugis+ on 28 July 2025, according to The Straits Times. The 157 sq m store on the mall’s second …
Flying Tiger Copenhagen opens first Singapore store at Bugis+ Read More
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has partnered with Danish technology company cBrain to use artificial intelligence in verifying waste separation images submitted via the BKK WASTE PAY application as part of …
Bangkok partners with Danish firm cBrain to deploy AI for waste separation Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok has announced that the Woodlife Sweden exhibition will open in Phrae Province on Friday 15 August 2025. The exhibition will be held at the …
Woodlife Sweden exhibition to open in Phrae Province on 15 August Read More
Norway is offering to share its experience in plastic recycling with Vietnam, as part of broader cooperation on sustainability and climate goals. In a recent interview with VTV1’s Net Zero …
Norway shares bottle recycling success with Vietnam Read More
As part of the celebrations of the 120th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Norway and Thailand, the two countries have launched an Agri-Hackathon aimed at advancing Thai agriculture through innovation. …
Norway and Thailand launch Agri-Hackathon to mark 120 years of diplomatic ties 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
Thailand and Finland are moving forward with educational collaboration under a Memorandum of Understanding signed earlier this year between the two countries’ education ministries. On Tuesday 15 July 2025, the …
Thailand and Finland advance educational collaboration with new joint projects Read More
Indonesia and the European Union have reached a political agreement to finalise their long-awaited free trade deal, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), by September 2025. The breakthrough was announced …
Indonesia and EU edge closer to trade pact under pressure from US tariffs 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
Danish jewellery brand Pandora is exploring strategic changes to its business model in China following a significant decline in sales, according to a report by Reuters. Since 2019, Pandora’s revenue …
Pandora considers restructuring strategy in China as sales decline Read More
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has officially launched its once-weekly injectable weight management drug, Wegovy® (semaglutide 2.4mg), in Singapore. The treatment received regulatory approval from Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority on …
Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy in Singapore for weight management Read More
Finnair will operate its flights according to the normal schedule as strikes announced for 16, 18, 21, 23, and 25 July have been cancelled. The settlement of a dispute between …
Finnair: No strikes – flights as usual Read More
Danish logistics giant DSV has launched a new facility in Singapore aimed at strengthening cross-border logistics with Malaysia. The Redlion2 facility will support the flow of goods across the Causeway …
DSV opens Singapore facility to boost logistics with Johor Read More
Danish renewable energy giant Ørsted has secured approximately $3 billion (TWD 90 billion) in funding for its Greater Changhua 2a and 2b offshore wind farms in Taiwan. According to Ørsted, …
Ørsted secures $3 billion funding for Taiwanese offshore wind projects Read More
Team Sweden will once again host a national pavilion at ReThink HK, Hong Kong’s leading sustainability conference and expo, taking place on 11–12 September 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention …
Sweden to showcase sustainability innovations at ReThink HK 2025 Read More
A Team Sweden delegation led by Ambassador Anna Ferry and Trade Commissioner Johan Lennefalk visited Tetra Pak Philippines this week to explore the company’s role in advancing food security and …
Swedish delegation visits Tetra Pak Philippines to discuss sustainable packaging Read More
Denmark showcased its agri-food technology and livestock expertise at IndoLivestock 2025, held from 1 to 4 July 2025 in Surabaya, Indonesia. The Danish pavilion featured seven leading companies in …
Denmark promoted livestock innovation at IndoLivestock 2025 in Surabaya Read More
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has announced a new 800-million-yuan (approximately USD 111.9 million) investment to expand its quality-control laboratory in Tianjin, China. The memorandum of cooperation was signed …
Novo Nordisk invests USD 111.9 million to expand Tianjin facility Read More
The province of Bataan in the Philippines is stepping up its cancer care services through a growing partnership with Sweden, under a health cooperation agreement signed in October 2024. The …
Sweden supports cancer care upgrade in Bataan, Philippines Read More
Swedish packaging giant Tetra Pak has inaugurated a major expansion of its aseptic packaging plant in Ho Chi Minh City, increasing total investment in the facility to EUR217 million. The …
Tetra Pak expands packaging plant in Vietnam with EUR217 million investment Read More
Ambassador Kristiina Kuvaja-Xanthopoulos represented Finland at the Renewable Energy Asia (REA) Conference in Bangkok, where she addressed the Plenary Session on Finland’s path toward a carbon-free future. In her speech, …
Finland promotes digital innovation for carbon neutrality at Renewable Energy Asia 2025 Read More
Air France-KLM has announced plans to raise its ownership in Scandinavian airline SAS from 19.9 percent to 60.5 percent, further consolidating its influence in European aviation. The Franco-Dutch airline group …
Air France-KLM to take majority stake in SAS and expand long-haul routes from Copenhagen Read More
Lego has opened its first Legoland resort in China, the largest and most expensive Legoland in the world to date. Located in Shanghai’s Jinshan district, the 318,000-square-meter theme park cost …
Asia’s largest Legoland opens in Shanghai Read More
Come August, the all-new luxury hotel Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur opens its doors to guests, with the Norwegian Michelin star chef Stig Drageide at helm of culinary experiences. Guests will …
New luxury hotel Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur appoints Norwegian Stig Drageide as Executive Chef Read More
Norwegian edtech company Kahoot! has launched a new regional hub in Singapore to strengthen its presence and operations across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The announcement was made on Monday …
Kahoot! opens APAC hub in Singapore Read More
ISS Facility Services Singapore, part of the Danish-founded ISS Group, has received extensive coverage by CNA for its ongoing transformation toward sustainability-focused facility services. As Singapore’s largest facility services provider, …
Danish firm ISS Singapore focus on sustainable reskilling Read More
Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio plans to introduce its family-focused Onvo sub-brand to Denmark by late 2026, but will market the cars under the main Nio name, according to Danish …
Nio to Relaunch in Denmark with Onvo and Firefly Sub-Brands by Late 2026 Read More
Vietnam recorded a significant increase in tourist arrivals from the Nordic countries in the first five months of 2025, according to new figures from the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism. …
Nordic visitor numbers to Vietnam surge in early 2025 Read More
A recent article on the Indonesian platform Kompasiana offers a detailed update on the circular economy cooperation between Indonesia and Denmark, highlighting both achievements and remaining challenges. The two countries’ …
Indonesia–Denmark circular economy partnership – a status overview Read More
A delegation of Nordic companies, including prominent names in retail, logistics, and sustainable production, will take part in the Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 event from 4 to 6 September in …
Nordic retailers and logistics firms to attend Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 Read More
Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (TPC), the operator of the Thailand Privilege Card membership program under the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has received the ESQR’s Quality Choice Prize 2025. …
Thailand Privilege Card wins quality award in Stockholm Read More
European companies are being “taken hostage” in the escalating trade tensions between China and the United States, warns Jens Eskelund, Managing Director of Maersk China and President of the EU …
Maersk China chief: EU companies are ‘hostage’ in US-China trade conflict Read More
The Nordic Embassies in the Philippines recently hosted a debriefing session for representatives from the Pasig City Government, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and the Department of …
Nordic Embassies share circular economy insights with Philippine leaders Read More
A delegation from the Danish Maritime Authority conducted its annual Port State Control (PSC) visit to China from 8 to 18 June 2025, focusing on safety procedures for ships using …
Denmark inspects ships in China to promote green shipping safety 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
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam is hiring a Trade & Investment Adviser to strengthen Danish business engagement in Vietnam’s maritime and defense sectors, with a primary focus on maritime. …
Danish Embassy in Vietnam seeks trade adviser for maritime sector Read More
Norway made a strong appearance at this year’s THAIFEX – Asia’s leading food and beverage trade show – with several top seafood exporters promoting sustainable, premium-quality Norwegian seafood. Throughout the …
Norwegian seafood exporters showcased at THAIFEX 2025 in Bangkok Read More
On Thursday 19 June 2025, NordCham Vietnam will host the Green Industries Summit 2025 at Sofitel Saigon Plaza, bringing together leaders from manufacturing, construction, and climate-tech to explore Vietnam’s transition …
NordCham Vietnam hosts Green Industries Summit 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City Read More
A delegation from the Danish Fish Tech Cluster has returned to the Philippines to continue work on a collaborative midwater trawl fishing project, aiming to improve the country’s food security …
Danish Fish Tech Cluster to help Philippines develop sustainable fishing Read More
Indonesia is seeking closer collaboration with Norway to accelerate the development of hydroelectric power and meet the country’s clean energy targets under its 2025–2030 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL). On …
Indonesia turns to Norway for hydropower know-how Read More
Novo Nordisk Thailand has signed an MoU with HSRI – and the Health Systems Research Institute – to strengthen Thailand’s clinical research infrastructure and foster healthcare innovation. The agreement, witnessed …
Novo Nordisk and HSRI partner to raise Thailand’s clinical research standards Read More
Thammasat University Hospital and Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Ltd. have launched a new collaboration titled “Partnership Project for the Transition into the Fourth Decade of Thammasat University Hospital: Beat Obesity, …
Thammasat University Hospital and Novo Nordisk Thailand join forces to fight obesity and diabetes Read More
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Growth Markets Fund II, has signed an agreement with ACEN, the listed energy platform of the Ayala Group, to sell a 25% minority stake …
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and ACEN join forces on offshore wind project in the Philippines Read More