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In the last few years, the global banking industry has been rocked on all sides by evolving market and consumer demands, shifting regulatory requirements, and the rise of new and …
5 Key Insights for Navigating the Current Landscape of Core Banking Read More
While Swedish company IKEA recalls the Metallisk espresso maker globally, there have not yet been reports of malfunctioning units received from Singapore. IKEA is recalling METALLISK espresso maker for hob …
No incidents reported in Singapore as IKEA METALLISK espresso maker is recalled Read More
Antler is a Startup generator and early-stage venture capital firm that started in Singapore in 2017. Find out more about them and their Norwegian partners at the following event. “By …
The Singapore-Norway Chamber of Commerce (SNCC) on the Singapore startup generator, Antler Read More
In conjunction with World Environment Day, Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia, operated its first passenger flight using Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ (SAF) on flight MH603 from Kuala …
Finland’s part in Malaysia Airlines’ first passenger flight using Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ Read More
Singapore’s Climate Impact X (CIX) and Puro.earth of Finland on announced a partnership on Monday, 6 June, that aims to increase the availability of nature- and technology-based carbon removal credits. …
Singapore and Finland partnership for carbon removal technologies Read More
Grete Sillasen, Danish ambassador to the Philippines was impressed on her first visit to Ilocos Norte province and what she saw there left a strong impression on her, a new …
Danish Envoy impressed by Ilocos Norte onshore wind farms Read More
The Norwegian and Singaporean BW Offshore group has announced the sale of FPSO BW JOKO Tole, a gas-producing FPSO operating on the TSB field offshore Indonesia where the first gas …
Norwegian PFSO operation closes divestment in Indonesia Read More
Countries throughout the world are working to save our oceans and to sustain our lives and livelihoods. The following article was posted today, June 8, 2022 to raise awareness in …
World Oceans Day 2022: 5 Things You Can Do to Protect the Ocean Read More
Thailand is one of Norway’s top three markets after China and South Korea, said Rortveit, citing NSC’s 2021 consumer report. According to the report, 21 per cent of Thai respondents …
Thailand third biggest market for Norwegian seafood Read More
In competition with the likes of Elon Musk, Chinese Zhejiang Geely Holding Group that includes Volvo, the Swedish automaker, and the Geely auto brands produced in China, are launching nine …
Chinese and Swedish automakers launch satellites for self-driving cars Read More
The UNDP, the EU, and the government of Sweden have been working through the Cambodia Climate Change Alliance to support the country in developing multi-sectoral plans with concrete and ambitious …
UNDP, EU, Sweden stand by Cambodia Climate Change Alliance Read More
Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technology, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) to co-develop energy and water efficient smart …
Danish company Grundfos signs memorandum of understanding with Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) Read More
Swedish Note has won a new customer in China. The customer is a company in cutting and welding where Note will manufacture PCBA for existing and future product generations. The …
Swedish company Note grows with new customer in China Read More
Danish toy manufacturer, Lego, has now released its Transformers toy, Optimus Prime, the Autobot commander in Malaysia, a news report said of this lighter side of life. Geeks and children …
Danish Toymaker Lego’s Autobot commander now in Malaysia Read More
China has been included in the Norwegian GreenVoyage2050 project that was launched in 2019 to help developing countries meet commitments to climate change, as well as energy efficiency goals for …
China participating in Norway’s GreenVoyage2050 project Read More
MEET CHEF BJÖRN FRANTZEN, a young Swedish Chef, who now has opened restaurant VILLA FRANTZEN on 7 soi Akat 3, Chong Nonsi Bangkok. For Swedish people the name Björn Frantzen …
Swedish footballplayer became top Chef with Michelin stars Read More
Singapore, Finland and Sweden are hailed as forerunners for what was once simply a business enabler but is now core to many emerging business models. We are talking about cloud …
Singapore, Finland, and Sweden deploying cloud computing most effectively Read More
IKEA, the Swedish furniture brand, continues to promote its philosophy of sustainability in the Philippines by encouraging shoppers to buy eco-friendly goods. Enjoying the comforts of your home does not …
IKEA encourages eco-friendly shopping in the Philippines Read More
The First Movers Coalition, a public-private partnership aimed at decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors, has significantly expanded to 55 companies and nine government partners. A total of 20 new companies have …
Scandinavian countries and Singapore join global decarbonization First Movers Coalition Read More
The first block of freight from China’s Tuanjiecun railway station to Finland has arrived in the Port of Baku, News.Az reports. The first part of a block train consisting of …
Finland receives first block of freight from China’s Tuanjiecun railway Read More
Hong Kong-based start-up founders Tanya Lee Moralez and Dominique Moralez have been chosen to join a 90-day programme to experience life and work in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. The …
Hong Kong startup to join 90 Day Finn Programme Read More
The offshore substation topside for the huge Dogger Bank Wind Farm between Norway and England left Aibel’s yard in Thailand and is now on its way to Haugesund in Norway, …
Wind farm key structure sailing to Norway from Thailand Read More
In an opinion piece in The Inquirer, author Inez Ponce De Leon points out how the Philippines can literally take another page from Finland’s proverbial book when it comes to …
Philippines takes inspiration from Finland in educating youth beyond textbooks Read More
NX China has developed a transportation route to Europe via the Caspian Sea for transport from China to countries in Europe via Kazakhstan to supplement their intermodal transport service. This …
New Chinese transport service to Europe via Caspian Sea Read More
The cruise line, Norwegian Sun, cancelled all it’s sailings to Asian destinations from 11 October 2022 to 25 April 2023, a news report said earlier this week. This cancellation includes …
Norwegian cruise line cancels all Asia sailings from October 2022 to April 2023 Read More
The Indonesian-based H & M textile company has produced aprons for the food and beverage industry that capture CO2 and a Stockholm restaurant crew are testing it out, a news …
Indonesian CO2 capturing aprons being tested out in Stockholm Read More
Foreo, the Swedish beauty and tech giant has “hit the ground running” as people begin returning to Singapore for business and shopping, a new report said. As tourism steadily recovers …
Swedish beauty and tech giant Foreo ramps up promotions in Singapore Read More
In China Volvo Cars recently signed agreements with the country’s three leading charging point operators Star Charge, State Grid and TELD. According to Volvo, they cover more than 75 per …
Volvo Creates charging points for EVs in China Read More
Expanding its operations in Europe, Chinese EV maker, XPENG, opened a Brand Experience Store in Norway. At the same time, it launched the XPENG P5 sedan and XPENG G3i SUV, …
Chinese EV maker XPENG opens experience store in Oslo Read More
Bangkokians are bracing themselves in anticipation as big names start flocking back to the city and its fine-dining scene starts to recover after the pandemic. One of those ‘big names’, …
Sweden’s 3-Michelin-starred Villa Frantzen makes debut in Bangkok this June Read More
With Changi air hub in Singapore anchoring its value proposition moving forward, Transport Minister S. Iswaran said on Wednesday (18 May) that work is under way on several fronts to …
Finnish renewable diesel and jet fuel company speaks about Changi air hub, Singapore, sustainability drive Read More
Garment factories in Cambodia will now be able to make use of the safety programme for garment workers that is funded by the Danish International Development Agency, the Dutch Ministry …
Denmark is one of the countries providing a factory safety programme to Cambodia Read More
Ahead of the International Energy Agency’ (IEA) 7th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency to be hosted by the small Danish town of Sonderborg between 7 and 9 June, local …
Denmark’s desire to form energy efficient alliance with China on the table at upcoming global conference Read More
A family-owned Danish clothing brand, Bestseller, will close all 1300 of its offline stores in China by the end of July 2022. Even though the company reported its best-ever results …
Danish clothing brand closes 1300 stores in China Read More
Tan Naifen, deputy secretary-general of CANSI, said the growing shipping demand and rising freight rates have significantly bolstered both revenue and profit growth of global shipping and energy companies, such …
China’s shipbuilding industry takes a page from Denmark’s book amidst global push to reduce CO2 emissions Read More
Nio, the Chinese carmaker has been hailed in the press as coming up with the latest technology to swap batteries in electric vehicles and is now doing the same in …
Chinese electric carmaker Nio starts battery swap in Norway facility Read More
The subsidiary of the state energy firm Petronas in Malaysia, Petronas Chemicals Group, will acquire the Swedish specialty chemicals maker Perstorp Holding in a deal worth 2.3 billion euros. The …
Petronas Malaysia to acquire Swedish specialty chemicals maker Perstorp Holding for 2.3 billion euros Read More
An International Conference on ‘Sustainable Ocean Economy and Climate Change Adaption’ was held on 12 and 13 May 2022 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The event was co-organised by Vietnam’s Ministry of …
Norway and Vietnam hold conference on a Sustainable Ocean Economy and Climate Change Adaption Read More
Havfram, the Norwegian offshore services company has been hired by Peetroliam Nasional Nhd (Petronas) via its unit PC Mauritania 1 Pty Ltd (PCMPL) for decommissioning operations in Mauritania. On Thursday, …
Norwegian subsea company in decommissioning service for Malaysia’s Petronas Read More
Danish jewelry group Pandora plans to build a $100 million jewelry crafting facility in Vietnam, a news report said last week. This will be the company’s third manufacturing site and …
Danish Jewelry group to open $100 million jewelry crafting facility in Vietnam Read More
Norway’s Foreign Affaires Minister Henrik Thorne and the Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia, Rut Kruger Giverin, discussed the future of Aquaculture with Indonesia’s Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister, Sakti Wahyu Trenggono …
Norway and Indonesia discuss the future of Aquaculture Read More
On Thursday the Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeppe Kofod, held talks via the phone with China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, a news report said. Both sides …
Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs holds talks via phone with Chinese counterpart Read More
Decathlon, with their 2Hour Click & Collect service, have partnered with A.P. Moller – Maersk, the integrated container logistics company, and are now extending the partnership to cover the optimization …
Danish integrated logistics company partners up to enhance last-mile service in Singapore Read More
The first full-length container train organised by Nurminen Logistics, Finland, departed on 10 May from Chongqing, China to Central Europe. The train is routed from China via Kazakhstan, the Caspian …
Finland logistics company organizes container train from China to Central Europe Read More
High profile anchor investors from Norway and Singapore have their eye on the new and biggest IPO in India, which means they will be allotted shares before the subscription opens …
Norway and Singapore wealth funds weigh in on Indian IPO Read More
Finnish subsidiary Okmetic working with the Chinese semiconductor maker, National Silicone Industrial Group, will invest nearly 400 million euros ($422 million) to build a silicon wafer production facility in Finland, …
Finnish National Silicon Industrial Group builds new plant in China Read More
Thaifex Anuga-Asia 2022 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand, from 24-28 May 2022 is one of the leading exhibitions in Asia for the food and beverage industry. The event …
Norwegian and Danish presence at ThaiFex Anuga Asia Read More
HappyOrNot, a Finland-based digital feedback company, is being presented in the Philippines by Lexus, the luxury vehicle division of the Japanese automaker Toyota. They are rolling out HappyOrNot’s Smiley Touch™ …
Lexus puts HappyOrNot terminals in its showroom in the Philippines created by the Finland-based digital feedback company Read More
In an activity as part of an environmental hygiene campaign, with a focus on preserving the marine environment, three Scandinavian swimmers – two Swedes and a Danish citizen – took …
Three Scandinavians do a marathon swim across from Karimunjawa island to Jepara in Indonesia in the name of preserving the environment Read More
Laos Deputy Prime Minister, Sonexay Siphandone, urged the management of Laos-Swedish plantation and wood product manufacturer Burapha Agro-Forestry to continue to improve the quality of its products to meet the …
Burapha Agro-Forestry, the Laos-Swedish plantation to continue improving product quality Read More