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The Covid-29 lockdowns in China have continued to affect the delivery of Volvo’s electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles during the third quarter, it was reported. “The Swedish carmaker pointed to …
Lockdowns in China affecting Volvo sales Read More
Norwegian ferry company Norled has recently accepted delivery of its second newly built zero-emission battery powered Ropax ferry from Singapore, said various news reports. Said Port News on 5 July …
Singapore hands over battery-operated “Ropax” ferries to Norwegian operator Read More
It’s been five months since Finnair has been able to wing its way with passengers to Hong Kong, Travel Weekly said in a news report yesterday. “Finnair is poised to …
Airline to fly from Finland to Hong Kong again Read More
The Royal Norwegian Embassy’s website in Malaysia today said that they had visited the offices of Digi, the third-largest mobile operator in Malaysia which is partially owned by Telenor, the …
Royal Norwegian Embassy visits Digi in Kuala Lumpur Read More
In their efforts to promote green solutions in the building industry in Vietnam, the Finnish Embassy in Hanoi and Business Finland joined hands to support the signing of the agreement …
Vietnam to start building with Finnish approved low-carbon cement Read More
The communications regulator in Malaysia approved a merger between mobile operations of Axiata Group Bhd (AXIA.KL) and Norway’s Telenor ASA (TEL.OL), forming the biggest business of this sector for Southeast …
Celcom-Digi to move forward with merger in Malaysia Read More
Running a business is a lot of work. There are many challenges to overcome, from developing a clever idea to building a loyal customer base. Managing finances is one of …
5 Tips to Not Use a Credit Card for Your Business Read More
Singapore appears set to become the first Asian country to impose a ban on the sale of new fossil fuel vehicles, said a statistical report by an Indonesian news outlet …
Scandinavian and Asian countries final fossil fuel vehicles dates Read More
There is a drastic increase in consumer intention to travel. Overall, 69% of Thais intend to travel from June to September, which represents a 25 points increase compared to 2021 …
Thailand hit by travel fever Read More
In its efforts to support the development of strong, strategic platforms for research and innovation, a partnership was formed between Nordic and Chinese universities where the Nordic Centre launched planning …
Sino-Nordic research and seed funding to improve research and innovation Read More
After dropping its 2022/23 Asia season, Norwegian Cruise Line plans to return to the region in 2023/24 with the Norwegian Jewel, although it will be docking in Thailand in the …
Popular Norwegian ship to return to Asian waters in the 2023/24 season Read More
It is a long way from Asia to Denmark, but once the Asian tourists arrive, they spend a lot of money in the country. The biggest spenders are the tourists …
Thai tourists spend the most money in Denmark Read More
Skål International Bangkok members packed the house with future Thailand PM hopeful Korn Chatikavanich speaking candidly on a wide range of tourism related topics. The event took place on 14th …
Former Finance Minister speaks at Skal Bangkok Business Lunch Read More
IKEA, a Swedish home furnishing brand, is scheduled to open its first Southeast Asian urban store in Bangkok by the end of next year. Leonie Hoskin, retail manager of IKEA …
Swedish IKEA to open first city store in Bangkok Read More
After a 12-year stint at Dan-Bunkering’s Copenhagen office, Christian Finnerup has moved to join the company’s Singapore team as Commercial Director. Since 2017, Dan-Bunkering’s Singapore office has catered to the …
Dan-Bunkering new Singapore Commercial Director Read More
Following the announcement this week by Phoenix Aviation that it will launch direct flights between Hua Hin and Phuket later this summer, tourism organizations such as SKAL International Hua Hin …
SKAL International supports new direct Thailand flights Read More
The West Philippine Sea is consistent with long-term plans to develop the area as the country’s energy hub, said Makati City Rep. Luis Campos Jr. in a statement recently. Campos …
Norway urged to focus on West Philippine Sea as energy hub Read More
Carlsberg Malaysia is the first brewery built outside of Copenhagen, Denmark and has earmarked a capital expenditure of RM110mil to upgrade its brewery in Shah Alam, its largest investment in …
Carlsberg Malaysia set to modernize production facilities Read More
Ahead of the 618 Grand Promotion, JD.com invited ambassadors and senior diplomats from the EU Delegation to China and seven European countries, Denmark, France, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, and …
Danish diplomat delivers EU goods ahead of 618 Grand Promotion in China Read More
KIS International School is now officially approved by both the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) and the Thailand Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA) as the only school …
KIS International School is the only Bangkok school offering all four IB programmes Read More
Vietnamese automaker VinFast announced plans to open more than 50 stores in Europe at the 35th International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition in Norway last Tuesday. VinFast plans to open …
Vietnam’s VinFast to open over 50 car showrooms in Europe Read More
Arctic Blue Beverages’ novelty premium gin, Arctic Blue Gin Rose continues to ride the wave of success by winning another double gold award in a row, and best of class …
Finnish gin wins several awards in Singapore Read More
Investors can bring in some “50,000 good-paying jobs” to the Philippines if the country allows foreigners to have a majority stake in renewable energy companies, Norway’s ambassador to the Philippines …
Norway says 50k jobs possible in renewables sector Philippines Read More
Danish COBOD 3D printers have a strong Asia Pacific footprint with an office in Kuala Lumpur, a news report said recently. COBOD is headquartered in Denmark and count world leading …
Danish 3D printing company COBOD and its Asia Pacific footprint Read More
Offshore CCUS (carbon capture, utilisation and storage) has already been deployed in Norway and the United States, with captured CO2 supplied to developers to inject into oil fields to help …
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage in China and Norway Read More
New offshore wind power capacity tripled worldwide in 2021, according to industry data, driven by China in a buildup that is transforming the industry. Last year, 21.1 gigawatts of offshore …
Asia and Europe neck-in-neck in offshore wind power race Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi, in partnership with the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), held a conference titled “Pioneer …
Vietnam and Sweden step up sustainable development partnership Read More
June 2nd marked the inauguration of Hong Kong’s first Nordic Education Hub in Happy Valley. The Nordics are renowned for their top ranking in the global indexes, such as Innovation, …
Nordic education hub in Hong Kong inaugurated Read More
The Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) has recently announced that the shipment of goods to Denmark has increased significantly. According to recent data, there was over 146 percent increase in …
Philippines potential EU exports Read More
As a partner of Norway Connect, Norway connects partner in Indonesia helps them in supporting Norwegian business in Indonesia and Southeast Asia through its representatives and facilitate the provision of …
Norway Connect’s Partner in Indonesia Launches Investment Company Read More
Atom has taken over Norway-based Telenor Myanmar, and the telecommunications company announced on June 8 that it had changed its name and launched its telecommunications network. Atom said it would …
Atom takeover of Norwegian Telenor Myanmar in the spotlight again Read More
A statement by Finland was delivered at the 49th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, 31st March 2022, according to news reports and spoke about the educational situation in …
Finland on school closures in Philippines during Covid-19 Read More
Swedish company, Polarium, took the next step in their growth journey in April by setting up a new factory within the Industrial Park of DEEP C Industrial Zones, in Haiphong, …
Vietnam production plant for Swedish battery specialist Read More
As any successful investor knows, diversity is the key to success when building wealth. Exploring a range of options with your assets and securities will allow you to withstand even …
Exploring the Opportunities of the Gold Market Read More
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