Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Several foreign firms face the fallout of the escalating tumult in Myanmar including the Danish brewer Carlsberg. According to AFP, Carlsberg has stated that the company has no contracts with …
Carlsberg to reduce production capacity in Myanmar as beer consumption declines Read More
Norway’s Telenor has confirmed that the company can no longer offer wireless services in Myanmar due to instructions from Myanmar’s Ministry of Transport and Communications, media Star Tribune reports. Telenor …
Telenor confirm: Myanmar cuts wireless internet service amid coup protests Read More
According to Schengen Visa Info, Finland extended the country’s entry restrictions until 30 April 2021, due to the COVID-19 situation that continues to prevail. The new decision will be effective …
Finland extends entry restrictions until April 30 Read More
Sweden and Vietnam have expanded the two nations’ long-standing energy cooperation from hydropower to safe and sustainable energy development. According to Cong Thuong (Industry and Trade) newspaper, Ann Måwe, Swedish …
Sweden and Vietnam cooperate in renewable energy Read More
The International Committee of the Red Cross Malaysia had the opportunity to brief the Nordic and Switzerland embassies on the work that the organization is doing alongside the efforts of …
Nordic Ambassadors meets with Red Cross in Malaysia Read More
Dr. Chalermpong of Vachira Phuket Hospital recently announced that foreigners will be included and receive Covid-19 vaccines as part of the Thai government’s vaccination scheme, local media The Thaiger reports. …
Confirmed: Foreigners in Phuket Thailand will receive Covid-19 vaccine 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
On 17 March, the Swedish Ambassador H.E. Harald Fries joined an on-site demonstration of INERO™, a Swedish flood barrier system. INERO™ barriers are designed to be used as fast protection …
Ambassador Fries watched demonstration of INERO’s fast flood protection Read More
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China invites you to their upcoming webinar covering ‘Risk Management in the New Normal’ on 8 April. The invitation reads: DCCC is honored to co-host …
DCCC East webinar: Risk Management in the New Normal 8 April Read More
Volvo Cars is opting in its 40,000+ employees around the globe, in all plants and offices, into a new all-gender, paid parental leave policy as of 1 April 2021. The …
Volvo’s ‘Family bond benefit’ granted global employees 6 months paid parental leave Read More