Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Finnish deputy minister Mika Nykänen visited Singapore during Ecosperity Week 2026 to strengthen cooperation on sustainability, green transition and resilient supply chains. The visit was hosted by the Embassy of …
Finland highlights green cooperation with Singapore during Ecosperity Week Read More
IKEA Pasay City in the Philippines has been named IKEA Store of the Year 2025, making it one of the few stores globally to receive the recognition. According to IKEA …
IKEA Pasay named world’s best IKEA store Read More
Finnish mining technology company Metso has secured orders worth more than €10 million to supply grinding mills for two gold projects in Australia and Cambodia. The orders come from Australian …
Finnish Metso selected for Cambodian gold project Read More
The United States has denied involvement in Norway’s decision to revoke export approval for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) system ordered by Malaysia under a 2018 defence contract. The clarification …
US denies role in Norway’s halted missile export to Malaysia Read More
Finnish mining and metals company Terrafame is studying the possibility of producing scandium at its uranium facility in Sotkamo, a move that could make it Europe’s only supplier of the …
Finnish mining firm explores scandium production amid China supply concerns Read More
Swedish fashion giant H&M has asked employees in Singapore and other East Asian markets to reapply for jobs as part of a wider regional restructuring. The development follows earlier reports, …
H&M staff in Singapore asked to reapply for jobs after regional restructuring Read More
Philippine energy company ACEN has partnered with Norwegian floating solar company Ocean Sun AS to expand floating solar projects across Asia, Manila Bulletin reports. The agreement was signed through ACEN-Silverwolf, …
Norwegian firm joins ACEN floating solar push in Asia Read More
Two new battery-related fires involving the Swedish-made Volvo Cars EX30 electric SUV have prompted Thailand’s consumer watchdog to consider civil action against Volvo Thailand and its dealers. The move follows …
Volvo faces pressure in Thailand after new EX30 fires Read More
Officials from Jakarta have visited Copenhagen to study how the Danish capital turns waste into energy while also creating public recreational spaces. Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno visited the Copenhill …
Jakarta looks to Copenhagen for waste-to-energy inspiration Read More
Malaysia is seeking more than 250 million USD, in compensation from Norway after Oslo revoked export approvals for a Norwegian naval missile system intended for Malaysian combat ships, Reuters reports. …
Malaysia seeks 250 million$ compensation from Norway over missile dispute Read More