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Taiwan Fellowship 2021 is now open for application from 1 May to 30 June. The application from Sweden and Norway can be delivered to Mr. Paul Huang in the Taipei …
Study in Taiwan opens for applications from 1 May-3o June 2021 Read More
COMPUTEX is one of the global leading technology trade shows, the largest in Asia and the 2nd in the world. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, it will be a hybrid event …
Computex Conference in Taipei has officially started Read More
On 30 April 2021 Nokia seems to be making a comeback. According to the following article, the rollout of 5G technology is creating a massive market opportunity for the company. …
Nokia making a come back with their 5G technology Read More
29 April 2021 Singapore consider allowing residents who are vaccinated to travel to countries that have low numbers of Covid-19 cases, without having to be quarantined on their return, said …
Singapore considering to lift quarantine time for travelers with low number of Covid-19 cases Read More
29 April 2021 Picosun Group has appointed Kenneth Hörhammer as Vice President, Sales, and a member of Picosun Group’s Leadership Team as of May 1, 2021. Kenneth Hörhammer has strong …
Kenneth Hörhammer appointed as Vice President to Picosun Group Read More
On 28 April 2021 China EV NIO announced global plan to expand into Europe with an invitation to NIO Norway virtual launch on 6 May 2021 that read: NIO has …
NIO EV sets to launch NIO Norway on 6 May Read More
27 April 2021 REC Group, an international pioneering solar energy company headquartered in Norway, announces the new REC Alpha Pure Black solar panel. With lead-free production and a substantial gain …
REC releases the new Alpha Pure Black solar panel Read More
On 26 April 2021 Maersk launches AE77, a weekly Asia – Southern Europe intermodal freight service, an important milestone in Maersk´s expansion of our transcontinental intermodal offering, combining rail and …
Maersk launches a weekly Asia – Southern Europe intermodal freightservice Read More
A rebound in Chinese beer sales has helped Danish beermaker Carlsberg to beat analyst expectations while the Northern European market was marked by lockdowns, the company said in a recent …
Rebound in Chinese beer sales helped Carlsberg beat analyst expectations Read More
27 April 2021 Exciting news: there is an innovative collaboration between two of our members: InNordics and Kide Science. The article below talks about InNordics’ Founder Mr. Alan Ng and …
Kide Science and InNordics collaborate to create private creative space for children Read More
26 April 2021 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong released a welcome note to their new member, as follow: Meet our new Start-Up & Entrepreneur Member Northern Lights …
Northern Lights Superfood has landed in Hong Kong Read More
27 April 2021 Securitas Thailand to offer cost-effective security services during the Covid-19 pandemic with Alarm and Emergency Alert Systems. During the Covid-19 outbreak, many properties might be left without …
Securitas Thailand offers cost effective security to your property Read More
IKEA Singapore is opening its newest and smallest store to date in Singapore. Despite the size, however, the Swedish furniture maker has installed several innovative solutions to make shopping for …
Innovative solutions in place at IKEA’s newest store in Singapore Read More
Neptune Energy announced that the operator, Eni, said production has started from its Merakes development in the East Sepinggan block offshore Indonesia. The Jangkrik Floating Production Unit. The Merakes development …
Neptune Energy producing natural gas from Merakes project in Indonesia Read More
The new eco-sustainable hybrid ro-ro ferry Finneco I by Finnlines has just been launched in China, media Maritime Exclusive reports. The Finneco I was built at the Nanjing Jinling Shipyard …
Eco-sustainable hybrid ro-ro ferry launched in China by Finnlines Read More
Singapore emerged first in the Top 50 Smart City Government rankings published by Eden Strategy Institute – for advancement in technology adoption and government’s efforts to bring the city population …
Nordic cities amongst top 50 Smart City Governments Read More
Expectations of increased demand throughout 2021 contribute to the Danish integrated shipping company Maersk expecting a larger operating profit, local media BT reports. Maersk writes in a recent announcement to …
Maersk’s expectations for demand increase primarily driven by export from China to the US Read More
On 21 April 2021 the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore – MPA signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with BW Group, Sembcorp Marine Ltd, Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd., …
Port of Singapore to set up a maritime decarbonization centre Read More
During a recent working session with local Vietnamese authorities, Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam Kari Kahiluoto said that investors from Finland want to invest in highways, thermal power, energy, and waste …
Finland wants to invest in Dong Nai in Vietnam Read More
Business Finland is looking for a Senior Advisor to advance Finnish business in Vietnam. More about Business Finland and the position: “Business Finland is a global leader in international trade …
Business Finland is looking for a Senior Advisor in Vietnam Read More
28 April 2021 – The United Nations Development Programme organized an inception workshop for an upcoming diagnostic study on disaster risk finance and inclusive insurance, in Ha Noi, . The …
UNDP Vietnam hosted a workshop on finance management Read More
Norwegian Business Association Singapore and Telenor invite members to join a Constitution Day lunch on May 17. More about the event: “Norwegian Business Association Singapore and Telenor have the pleasure …
Norwegian Business Association Singapore and Telenor to host Constitution Day lunch Read More
The Swedish technology company Hexagon will be delivering a multi-solution project at the Toka Tindung gold mine in Indonesia. The mining division of the Swedish tech company will install systems …
Swedish software solutions for Indonesian gold mine Read More
In Spain, they call it the “wild and athletic cod that returns home every year”, in Germany “the gold from Lofoten” and in France as a “premium seasonal product”. There …
Norwegian Skrei has caught attention in Europe Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong is hosting a leadership course with Swedish Peter Lysell from Sharing Insight. More about the online webinar: “Being a leader has never …
SwedCham Course: “Leadership in a time of change” with Peter Lysell Read More
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards has released a new unranked list that celebrates hospitality professionals expected to shape the future of gastronomy called 50 Next. The 50 Next …
50 Best restaurants Awards released unranked list of promising potentials Read More
On 22 April 2021 the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce invited to “???????????????????????????????????? ???????????? ????????????????????-???????????? ????????????????????????????????????????:???????????????? ???????????? ???????????????? ???????? ????????????????” ???????????????????????????? Join We-Brand (a women-led initiative for women entrepreneurs) for its …
TNCC’s ‘Financing For Women-led Business and what you need to know’ Read More
On 22 April 2021 the Danish Shipping giant Maersk celebrated Earth day in collaboration with H&M on decarbonization. The announcement read: Happy Earth Day. We are stepping up our efforts …
Maersk joins forces with H&M on decarbonizing logistic Read More
Denmark’s Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Grete Sillasen touted her country’s expertise in the field of sustainable energy and that it is looking at introducing it to other countries, including …
Ambassador Silasen addressed interest in energy and sustainable development with the Philippines. Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Bangkok continues to celebrate Denmark and Thailand’s long-standing relations through their campaign ‘Today, tomorrow, together – Denmark and Thailand 1621 – 2021.’ Recently they shared …
Did you know Siam Cement Group is a result of close Thai-Danish collaboration? Read More
On 20 April 2021 the embassy of Denmark announced: We are calling all Danish brands who want to get on the Lazada bus! We are inviting you to join us …
Danish Pavilion on Lazada Philippines platform will be launch soon Read More
20 April 2021 Singapore’s Maritime an Ports Authority (MPA) announced plan to boost Maritime startups to explore digital solutions, as follow: A new Maritime Innovation and Technology (MINT) Fund grant …
Singapore government renews maritime research MOU with Norway Read More
On 7 April, two years after the first cut for the construction, the giant MSF module for the Johan Sverdrup P2 platform left Aibel’s yard in Thailand, and is now …
Aibel Thailand completed record breaking project Read More
Singaporean chef Kenneth Foong recently took the helm as head chef of renowned restaurant Noma in Copenhagen. From his new home in the Danish capital, he reflects on what he …
Copenhagen Noma’s New Head Chef Kenneth Foong shared ‘Where to Eat and Drink in Singapore’ Read More
Four owners, two of which are from Thailand, are behind a new takeaway restaurant that has opened in the Danish city of Vejle and focuses on Thai food with the …
New restaurant Thai Tanic is off to a good start in Denmark Read More
A new Investment Review (VIR) report citing data from the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), shows that Vietnamese exports to the EU have seen an 18 percent on-year …
Exports from Vietnam to EU reach US$10 billion in first quarter of 2021 Read More
IKEA in the Philippines has been preparing for the opening of the world’s biggest branch at the Mall of Asia complex later this year, ABS-CBN News reports. The preparations have …
IKEA Philippines prepare for the opening of the world’s biggest branch Read More
The Danish Chamber of commerce in China invites you to their upcoming breakfast meeting titled ‘Agile strategy for foreign executives to avoid personal liabilities’ on 23 April. The event is …
DCCC breakfast meeting: Agile strategy for foreign executives to avoid personal liabilities Read More
On Wednesday, the administrative court in Stockholm began hearing arguments in the case concerning the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS)s decision to ban Huawei’s products from being used in …
Swedish court to hear Huawei’s case against 5G ban Read More
According to an announcement from Novo Holdings, the Danish holding company has joined the US$ 80 million Series C financing in Halodoc, an Indonesia-based health tech platform, media PR Newswire …
Novo Holdings makes its first investment in an Asian health tech company Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam and Danish Aviation Group co-organized a meeting between Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) and 12 companies and organizations from Denmark to discuss opportunities for …
Danish embassy and Aviation Group discussed cooperation opportunity with ACV Read More
Some countries are restricting use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to certain age groups, or suspending use, after European and British regulators confirmed possible links to rare blood clots. Johnson …
Update: How the world response to AstraZeneca vaccine Read More
Farzana Shubarna, now a director at a fast-moving-consumer-goods company, recalls the humiliating experience of being presented to her regional teams by one male mentor. “In the first country, he introduced …
Fix the system, not the women in it Read More
To Celebrate the Earth Day 2021 on 22 April, UNDP Vietnam and Sweden embassy are hosting the Responsible Business Week from 19-25 April. The Swedish embassy says, the week aims …
Embassy of Sweden, UNDP Vietnam host ‘The Responsible Business Week’ Read More
ECMOHO Limited a leading integrated solution provider in the non-medical health and wellness market in China, today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (“MoU”) with Royal Danish …
ECMOHO collaborates with Royal Danish Consulate General to Strengthen Danish Exports among Chinese Consumers Read More
There’s no doubt Netflix’s most recent documentary about oceans, Seaspiracy, has caused quite a stir, writes the Norwegian Seafood Council in a recent announcement. Basically, however, the seafood council finds …
We must protect our oceans – but giving up seafood is not the solution Read More
The Danish health authorities announced on Monday that AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine can still be given to people who want it, despite the country’s decision to scrap the vaccine from its …
Denmark continues offering Astra Zeneca vaccine on a voluntary basis Read More
Did you know that The Danish embassy in Beijing has a page dedicated to information regarding COVID-19 in China? On the embassy’s Coronavirus / COVID-19 page you can find the …
Stay updated regarding Covid-19 in China through The Danish Embassy in Beijing Read More
Danish Ambassador H.E. Jon Thorgaard gave a presentation at Novo Nordisk’s Annual Company Meeting where 180 employees of Novo Nordisk Thailand participated. The presentation highlighted Danish values and how the …
Ambassador Thorgaard participated Novo Nordisk Thailand’s annual company meeting Read More
China has major economic interests in Sweden, mainly in strategic industries in western Sweden. According to China expert, it is not unproblematic and can affect Sweden’s ability to talk freely …
China has major economic interests in Sweden but trade is not unproblematic Read More