Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
This summer, Swedish fashion brand Monki will enter the Philippine fashion scene with its creative collections, strong brand values and inspiring store concept described as “Scandi-cool-meets-Asian-street-style.” ”Monki’s mission is to empower …
H&M News: Monki brand to open stores in Manila Read More
Taal Volcano in Batangas province south of Manila that draws tourists for its picturesque setting in a lake erupted with a massive plume of ash and steam on 12th January …
Philippines volcano eruption: Airports suspend flight operations Read More
Ambassador Björn Häggmark underlined the importance of labour conditions and skills development during the meeting with Labour Minister Ith Samheng, on 13th January 2020. The purpose was to discuss development …
Swedish ambassador met with Cambodian labour minister Read More
China granted its 2019 International Science and Technology Cooperation Award on 10th January 2020, Norway won for the first time ever while Finland got scientific honour for another year. This …
Norwegian biologist received honorary award from China Read More
Finnlines has signed an order for two vessels from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai), previously known as AVIC Weihai. Today, both shipyards are part of China Merchants Group. The two …
Finnlines ordered super ferries from China Read More
Vietnam will have to import 12 million tons of coal in 2020 to avoid electricity shortage due to increasing demand in electricity and rapidly growing economy. This situation was predicted …
Denmark and Norway suggested alternative sources to battle electricity shortage in Vietnam Read More
Physical contact, meat balls, parent-teacher relationship and hours spent in the class room. These are merely some of the differences between teaching in Denmark and in Thailand. Read about two …
Kathrine and Simon teach in Thailand: “Like running your own company” Read More
Norway aims to reach a free-trade agreement with China by the end of 2020, Norwegian Industry minister said on 8th January 2020, H.E. Torbjoern Roe Isaksen told Reuters during an …
Norwegian industry minister expressed positive progress on free-trade deal with China Read More
Danish consulting engineer Ramboll has announced the acquisition of Singaporean consultant Web Structures, which specialises in design and engineering services for high-rise buildings, on 7 January 2020. The deal will …
Ramboll acquires Singaporean consultant Web Structures Read More
NORWAY’S seafood industry enjoyed its best ever year in 2019 with export sales hitting a record 107.3 billion kroner – or £9.25 billion – despite slightly lower volumes. Seafood trade …
Norway seafood industry hits record breaking export sale in 2019 Read More