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Denmark and Norway along with 12 other countries have in a joint statement expressed concern that the WHO-led team of researchers behind a report on the origin of covid-19 did …
Data withheld in Wuhan: Denmark and Norway amongst 14 concerned nations Read More
Are you a hands-on person, with a broad skillset and curious about business in Southeast Asia? The Foundation for Swedish Youth Abroad and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore …
Internship opportunity at Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore Read More
The twins Anders and Torben Petersen, known from the Danish TV2 series ‘Anders & Torben’ have embarked on a new adventure of opening a restaurant in Thailand. Or at least …
Twins from Danish TV 2 series ‘Anders & Torben’ to open a restaurant in Thailand Read More
According to media Morning star, Sweden’s fashion retailer recently stated that the company is working hard to manage the recent challenges in China and find a way forward after the …
H&M confirms its commitment to China after backlash Read More
During a video conference on Monday 29 March, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Sweden’s Prime Minister Stefan Lofven discussed global issues and possible further bilateral cooperation. The two …
Singapore and Sweden discuss potential future cooperation Read More
Recently local Chinese media, The South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that most of the chemical wood pulp material used in Xinjiang came from Finland, and shortly after that the Finnish Stora …
Finnish Stora Enso to stop pulp production in Xinjiang Read More
Oatly, the Swedish oat milk producer, and Yeo Hiap Seng (Yeo’s) the Asian heritage beverage giant have joined a long-term partnership to manufacture Oatly’s famous plant-based oat milk in Singapore. …
Swedish Oatly partners with Yeo’s for $30M Asia oat milk factory in Singapore Read More
23 March 2021 – Are you the new DCC Office Manager? The Danish Chamber of Commerce & Young Professionals in Hong Kong is seeking a part-time office manager. For more …
DCC in Hong Kong seeking part-time office manager Read More
On 26 March 2021 the Danish Chamber of Commerce and Young Professionals in Hong Kong invites to Mandarin Speaking class. The invitation read: Have you ever wanted to be able …
DCCC invites to interactive Mandarin speaking class Read More
The opening of a community space in Phuc Tan Ward, Hoan Kiem District, a neighborhood near the Red river bank in Hanoi took place on Saturday, 27 March 2021. The …
Denmark supports ‘For A Livable Hanoi’ project Read More
To secure the shipment of COVID-19 vaccines, an optimal logistics setup with a continuous cold chain from the manufacturing plant to hospitals worldwide is important. Diab’s engineers worked closely with …
Swedish Envirotainer RAP e2 contributing to safe transportation of Covid-19 vaccine Read More
The Norwegian Ambassador H.E. Kjersti Rødsmoen participated in the sail away ceremony of Johan Sverdrup Process Platform II (P2) Main Support Frame at Aibel Thailand’s yard in Laem Chabang on …
Ambassador Rødsmoen participated in Sverdrup sail away ceremony Read More
Hennes & Mauritz AB stores in some parts of China are being closed by their landlords, threatening to disrupt the clothing giant’s growth in its fourth-biggest market as Beijing’s growing …
H&M stores in China are shut down by landlords Read More
The Swedish furniture giant IKEA opens its 3rd store in Indonesia near Bandung and dedicates a section to local SME products, Coconuts Jakarta reports. IKEA’s new store is located in …
New IKEA store in Indonesia dedicates a section to local SME products Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore had the Annual General Meeting last week (17 March 2021) and the new board was elected. The new FBC board effective from March 17, 2021, …
New Finnish Business Council Singapore Board elected Read More
The Swedish beauty tech group Foreo Global Travel Retail has sold 5.8 million products in the last five years, largely thanks to the brand’s popularity in China and now the …
Swedish Foreo expands in China – opening at new CNSC Chongqing store Read More
The Swedish fashion giant H&M has experienced a comprehensive boycott in China that has worsened over the weekend and also spread to other clothing manufacturers. But why does the boycott …
Boycott of H&M has broad support in China Read More
Thomas Hugo Møller, CEO of the North Jutland airline Great Dane Airlines, is currently in quarantine at a hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam but even though he is confined to a …
CEO of ‘Great Dane Airlines’ runs marathon inside hotel room during quarantine in Vietnam Read More
On 25 March 2021 The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has earlier introduced member Forkids License “and now we would like to introduce one of their most meaningful …
FinnCham Hong Kong introduced ‘CupOfTherapy’ Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore had the Annual General Meeting and the new board was elected on 17 March 2021. The new FBC board effective from today. The FBCS welcomes …
Finnish Business Council Singapore elected and welcomed new Boards Read More
Timothy Jacob Jensen has been described as a contemporary design icon. He creates products that not only become an integral part of our everyday lives, but also win one international …
Danish Design studio digitalizes 100 years of tradition and craftmanship Read More
Presented by SGInnovate and Nordic Innovation House Singapore, let’s discuss the opportunities for bridging Nordic solutions to Singapore and South East Asia’s problem within the circular waste economy! Join us …
Nordics-Singapore webinar on circular waste management economy Read More
“Serving love” is a fund raising event by Sang Foundation for SOS food rescue ( Scholars of sustenance ) foundation on 27 March 2021 at L’Occitan French restaurant Hua Hin. …
Serving Love 2021 Fundraising for SOS Hua Hin event was a success Read More
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines have put a ban on poultry imports from countries including Denmark and Sweden as well as pork products from Malaysia due to …
The Philippines bans import of poultry products from Denmark and Sweden Read More
A total of 16 Norwegian owned ships are caught in a huge queue, at each end as well as in the middle of the Suez Canal, including Fjord Line’s newly …
Norwegian Fjord FSTR caught in traffic jam in the Suez Canal on its way home from the Philippines Read More
The Nordic restaurant FINDS in Hong Kong invites to experience the Nordic spring flavors. FINDS has prepared an Authentic Signature Menu “The Nordic Journey” Spring Edition. Inspired by five of …
Taste the Nordic Spring Flavors at FINDS Hong Kong Read More
Hoang Dang is a Vietnamese industrial designer who has loved Lego all his life. On an overseas trip to Detroit, US a few years ago he started seriously collecting the …
Vietnamese industrial designer has a special love for Lego Read More
On 13 march 2021, the WWF Cambodia released a report forest recovery and sustainability project, as follow: 14 forest communities in Mondulkiri, Kratie, Koh Kong, Preah Sihanouk and Kampot have …
The Swedish Development Agency (Sida) funded WWF Cambodia ‘Leading Positive Change’ initiative Read More
Zoonotic diseases are diseases shared between animals and people – like well-known dengue fever, malaria, birdflu, ringworms, etc. Ambassador of Denmark to Vietnam Kim Højlund Christensen, signed on 26 March …
Denmark signed One Health Partnership for Zoonotic Diseases in Vietnam Read More
Danish Chamber of Commerce in China is inviting you to a webinar covering sustainable and local travel in China on 5 April. The invitation reads: Join us for a talk …
DCCC East webinar: Travelling Sustainably and Locally in China 5 April Read More
On 25 March 2021 Finnair announced the latest collaboration and has signed a letter of interest with pioneering Swedish sustainable aviation company Heart Aerospace and could acquire up to 20 …
Finnair collaborates with Swedish Heart Aerospaces for R&D to be carbon neutral by 2045 Read More
On 25 March 2021 Aker Solutions announced it has won a large contract from ConocoPhillips to provide a subsea production system for the Eldfisk North development offshore Norway. The field …
Aker Solutions to Deliver Subsea Production System for the Eldfisk North Development Read More
Starting from the beginning of 2022, the tax-free benefits, children’s education, housing and language courses by foreign workers of companies operating in China will become a taxable income. The tax …
Consulate General Elina Rimppi talks about market opportunity in Shanghai Read More
On 25 February 2021 the Finnish Chamber of Commerce introduced a new member in a welcome note, as follow: Let us introduce our new Corporate Member Forkids (HK) Promotion Company …
FinnCham Hong Kong welcomes new member ForKids Read More
On 23 March 2021 the Finnish Consul General Pasi Hellman paid a courtesy visit to Hongkou District Mayor Hu Guangjie. The meeting was joined by Mika Klemettinen, Head of Shanghai …
Consul General Hellman discussed North Bund project with Hongkou mayor Read More
On 25 March 2021 the Norwegian embassy in Vietnam announced the Winner of the competition to become “Ambassador for a Day” in a statement, that read: First, we would like …
Winners of ‘Ambassador for a day’ in Vietnam announced Read More
The new KTH Innovation Award will celebrate people from KTH who with creativity, grit and courage have contributed to solving society’s challenges with innovation. The Award was founded in 2020 …
The new KTH Innovation Award is open for submissions Read More
Clewat Oy receives €130,000, the largest single amount given by the Bank of Åland’s Baltic Sea Project this year. The Finnish company specialises in cleaning water environments will use the …
Clewat Oy recieved R&D funding from Bank of Åland’s Baltic Sea Project Read More
NBAS, in partnership with Maritime and Port Authority Singapore, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore and Innovation Norway, is hosting a special insights panel on decarbonization in the maritime industries …
NBAS invites to Special insights panel: Towards zero emissions Read More
On Friday 19 March 2021 the TSCC team visited Jin Wellbeing County and received a warm welcome from Khun Bjorn Richardson, General Manager, and his team. Jin Wellbeing County is …
Thai Swedish Chamber of Commerce visited Jin Wellbeing County Read More
On 22 March 2021 the Royal embassy of Thailand in Sweden announced: Update on Thailand’s inbound travel measures for non-Thai nationals (effective from April 1, 2021) Please note that other …
Thailand to reduce quarantine days for international travelers from 1 April Read More
Thai European Business Association (TEBA) is pleased to invite you to an exclusive luncheon with Mr. Duangarthit Nidhi-u-tai Deputy Director-General of the Department of Trade Negotiations, Ministry of Commerce, and …
TEBA invites to business update luncheon with Mr. Duangarthit Nidhi-u-tai Read More
The Embassy of Denmark celebrates 400 years of Denmark and Thailand relations by shining a light on Hans Niels Andersen who was not only a Danish shipping magnate, businessman, diplomat …
A new Danish shipping line between Denmark and Thailand was established 124 years ago Read More
On 24 March 2021 the Swedish Ambassador H.E. Mr. Jon Åström Gröndahl and Boards of SSC Space Thailand and the team visited Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency GISTDA center …
Sweden invested in a joint satellite station in Thailand Read More
Sharp growth in China’s import of milk is greatly benefiting Danish Arla Foods, Scandinavia’s largest producer of dairy products and the company is experiencing increased earnings after recent years stable …
Danish Arla experiences huge growth in China Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Hanoi manages a Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC). This FLC is part of Finland’s development policy goals and it aims at eradication of poverty through …
Finland wants to fund Biodiversity Initiatives in Vietnam Read More
On 17 March 2021 the Nordic Innovation House Singapore announced the latest opportunity in Medtech, as follow: Are you a Nordic HealthTech or MedTech company looking for new market opportunities …
Medtech innovators invited to Nordic Health Virtual Market Entry Programme Read More
Solar cells from the Swedish government-owned multinational power company Vattenfall may have been manufactured with forced labor in the Xinjiang region of China, local media Expressen reports. Human rights organizations …
Swedish solar panels are linked to forced labor in China Read More
The Swedish fashion group Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) is facing a potential boycott in China after distancing itself from China’s treatment of the Muslim minority Uighurs, BBC reports. According to …
Chinese stores boycott H&M due to statement over human right violations Read More
To celebrate the Nordic Day, on 23 March 2021, the Nordic Embassies in Vietnam (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden), in coordination with the National Academy of Politics jointly organized a …
Nordic embassies and HCM National Academy celebrated Nordic Day with Nordic Green Capitals seminar Read More