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Danish pump manufacturer Grundfos has marked 30 years of business in China, with Danish Ambassador to China Michael Starbæk Christensen attending the anniversary celebrations. The three-decade milestone reflects Grundfos’ long-term …
Grundfos marks 30 years of business in China Read More
Finland’s Kuva Space has partnered with WWF-Indonesia to monitor and quantify Indonesia’s blue carbon assets using satellite-based climate data. The collaboration, announced on Thursday 11 December 2025, aims to support …
Finnish Kuva Space partners with WWF-Indonesia on blue carbon monitoring Read More
Sweden is stepping up its support for sustainable industrial development in the Philippines, focusing on energy-efficient technologies that can help local companies reduce costs and improve competitiveness. The Embassy of …
Sweden strengthens sustainable industry collaboration with the Philippines Read More
Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) and the Roayl Embassy of Denmark say they are strengthening cooperation to improve standards and education around halal logistics and halal packaging materials. …
Danish Halal and logistics for Indonesia Read More
Southeast Asia has entered 2025 with one of the world’s strongest regional growth outlooks, with forecasts hovering around 4.5 percent, well above the global average. Combined with stable macro fundamentals, …
Why Investors See Southeast Asia as a Growth Engine Read More
Swedish manufacturer Scania has delivered Malaysia’s first Smart and Safe coach to Gopi Travel Tours Sdn Bhd, expanding the company’s connected-vehicle offering in Southeast Asia. Datuk Gopinathan, Managing Director of …
Scania introduces Smart and Safe coach in Malaysia Read More
Norway-based Corvus Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese BYD Energy Storage to develop battery solutions for ships. The companies said the partnership is aimed at speeding up …
Norway’s Corvus Energy teams up with BYD to push marine battery systems Read More
Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety has suspended imports of poultry meat, products and eggs from Mariagerfjord Municipality in Denmark, the department states in a press release. The move follows …
Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from Danish municipality after H5N1 outbreak Read More
Singapore-headquartered data centre developer DayOne has secured a mezzanine financing facility of 500 million€, expandable to 1 billion€. The funding comes from global investment firm Brookfield and a sovereign investor, …
Singapore data centre firm DayOne secures up to 1 billion€ for Finland hub and Asia expansion Read More
The Embassy of Sweden in Thailand joined the SweCham Members Dinner & Awards Night 2025 in Bangkok last week. The event, organised by the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, gathered Swedish …
Swedish embassy joins SweCham Members Dinner & Awards Night 2025 in Bangkok Read More
Sweden is calling for deeper cooperation with Taiwan on clean energy and sustainability to reach shared net-zero targets. Speaking in Taipei on 4 December, Sweden’s top envoy in Taiwan, Helena …
Sweden pushes clean energy cooperation with Taiwan to support net-zero goals Read More
Thailand has become one of the fastest-growing Asian markets for Norwegian salmon and trout in 2025. The country now takes higher combined volumes than Japan and South Korea and is …
Thailand overtakes Japan and South Korea as key Asian market for Norwegian salmon Read More
Meneta, a Danish automotive supplier, is expanding its brake testing capacity in Shanghai and Odense, according to The Brake Report. The investment increases global dynamometer capacity and supports more consistent …
Danish brake supplier Meneta expands test facilities in China and Denmark Read More
Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta has completed the Cloud 11 Elevated Creative Park in Bangkok with A49 Architects. The 250000 square metre mixed-use complex is developed by MQDC in the South …
Norwegian firm Snøhetta completes Cloud 11 creative park in Bangkok Read More
Norway, Sweden, France, Germany and the UK are helping push Thailand’s tourism to record levels in 2025. New long-haul routes from cities like Oslo, Stockholm and Paris are bringing more …
Norway and Sweden help drive record tourism boom to Thailand in 2025 Read More
Norwegian electrolyser producer HydrogenPro has agreed to buy the remaining 25% stake in its 500-MW production facility in Tianjin, China. The shares will be acquired from local partner Tianjin Miaoqing …
Norwegian hydrogen firm takes full control of 500-MW electrolyser plant in China Read More
Finnish fund PYN Elite has raised its VN-Index target to 3,200 points. The benchmark closed at 1,690.99 points on Friday. PYN Elite is one of the largest foreign funds in …
From Helsinki to Ho Chi Minh: Finnish fund sees VN-Index climbing to 3,200 Read More
Living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) can feel like carrying an invisible weight that colours every aspect of life. The hypervigilance, intrusive memories, emotional …
Top 5 Trauma Healing Retreats for PTSD and CPTSD in Asia in 2025 Read More
Sweden has reaffirmed its support for green mining in the Philippines at a major industry conference. Team Sweden launched new initiatives during the 71st Annual National Mine Safety and Environment …
Sweden backs Philippines’ green mining push with smart technology and training Read More
Norwegian marine geoscience company Shearwater Geoservices has secured a new 4D seismic contract offshore Sabah, Malaysia. The deal covers an ocean bottom node survey for a Shell-operated field on the …
Norway’s Shearwater wins seismic survey contract for Shell field offshore Sabah Read More
Carlsberg Vietnam has outlined new steps towards net-zero emissions at the Green Economy Forum 2025. The Danish brewer joined a panel on direct power purchase agreements to discuss how foreign …
Carlsberg Vietnam pushes net-zero goals with renewable energy and community projects Read More
Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE have secured new 5G contracts in Vietnam, Reuters reports. The deals come as Sweden’s Ericsson and Finland’s Nokia remain suppliers for Vietnam’s 5G core …
Nordic telecoms keep Vietnam 5G core as Huawei and ZTE gain ground Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines has supported the launch of a new offshore wind partnership in Ilocos Norte. The initiative is led by Buhawind Energy Northern Luzon Corporation …
Danish embassy backs offshore wind partnership in Ilocos Norte Read More
Finnish premium mineral water brand JÄÄDE is preparing to enter the Malaysian market. The company aims to tap rising demand for high-quality, health-focused beverages. JÄÄDE is setting up a local …
Finnish water flows to Malaysia Read More
A Thai wood delegation is currently visiting Sweden to study the country’s leading practices in sustainable forestry and timber-based construction. The visit, taking place from 23 to 29 November 2025, …
Thai wood delegation visits Sweden to learn about sustainable forestry and timber construction Read More
Swedish steel company Alleima has launched a new cold-finishing plant in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, in east China. The phase-two expansion doubles local production capacity and targets faster deliveries to customers …
Swedish steel company Alleima doubles production capacity in east China Read More
SAS and Vietnam Airlines are expanding their partnership through a broader codeshare agreement that will link Copenhagen and Ho Chi Minh City with new onward connections across both Scandinavia and …
SAS and Vietnam Airlines expand codeshare agreement for 2026 Read More
Swedish industrial group Trelleborg AB has opened a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ba Ria–Vung Tau, marking a strategic expansion of the company’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Located in …
Trelleborg opens new manufacturing facility in Vietnam Read More
Danish fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) plans a 300-megawatt onshore wind project in Nueva Ecija, Philippines. The project will be developed through its subsidiary San Jose Onshore Wind Power …
Danish fund manager eyes 300-MW wind project in Nueva Ecija Read More
Nordic businesses continue to show confidence in the Philippines despite ongoing corruption issues, said Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Secretary Ernesto Perez. At ARTA’s 2025 year-end conference, Perez said the country …
Nordic countries maintain investment confidence in the Philippines despite corruption scandals Read More
Volatility defines modern trade. Yet Alkagesta Malta, founded in 2018, has grown steadily by turning discipline into strategy. Its new hub in Singapore is the logical next step, placing the …
Alkagesta Anchors in Singapore to Connect Europe and Asia Through Structured Trade Read More
Norway is calling for more women in the global maritime workforce, where women currently make up only about 1.2% of seafarers. The message was highlighted at a recent event in …
Norway stears towards more Filipino women at sea Read More
Singapore’s National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) is updating its Job Security Council (JSC), which is directly inspired by Swedish job security councils. The model was adapted from Sweden to help …
Singapore updates Swedish-style job security council for new era of work Read More
Danish meat producer Danish Crown has reported a more than 21% drop in net profit to 788 million Danish crowns (about 122 million $) for its financial year ending 30 …
Danish pork profit hit by Chinese tariffs Read More
Danish shipping group AP Moller–Maersk has opened a new flagship logistics center in the Lin-gang Special Area of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone. The facility is one of …
Maersk opens 140 million$ flagship logistics center in Shanghai Read More
Danish toy maker LEGO Group says its factory in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, has become central to the company’s global sustainability goals. The site, which opened in 2016 as LEGO’s first …
LEGO builds up to its sustainability goals in China brick by brick Read More
The story about hotelier, come tech startup entrepreneur, Alexander Parry (Alex), and Let’s Hyde resort, takes us on a journey that spans several continents; including making it the land of …
Swedish hotelier Alexander Parry thrives in Thailand – as resort owner and tech entrepreneur Read More
Sweden is partnering with the Philippine mining sector to introduce new safety technologies aimed at reducing accidents and improving operational standards. Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines Anna Ferry said the …
Sweden introduces zero-injury mining technology in the Philippines Read More
Fresh details have emerged about Yangzijiang Maritime’s newbuilding programme as the Singapore-listed company prepares for its mainboard debut. New disclosures show that two separate joint ventures have ordered a series …
Maersk Tankers linked to new joint-venture orders in China Read More
Novo Holdings has completed an investment in Blue Planet, an integrated waste management platform operating across India, Southeast Asia and New Zealand, according to a statement issued by the company …
Denmark’s Novo Holdings invests in Singapore-based Blue Planet to scale circular waste solutions in Asia Read More
Danish design brand Fritz Hansen has relaunched its Fritz Hansen Place in Jakarta, introducing an expanded concept that blends Scandinavian craftsmanship with Indonesian cultural elements. The newly renovated venue now …
Fritz Hansen reopens Jakarta showroom with Indonesian design collaborations Read More
Party General Secretary To Lam met Vincent Clerc, Chief Executive Officer of Denmark’s A.P. Moller – Maersk, in Hanoi on Tuesday 18 November to discuss future cooperation and new investment …
Maersk explores new green port investments in Vietnam Read More
Norwegian ocean impact fund manager Katapult Ocean has invested in Atlantic Fish Co., an American North Carolina start-up developing cell-cultivated seafood. The term refers to seafood produced by growing muscle …
Norway’s Katapult Ocean boosts US cultivated-seafood start-up in Singapore Read More A recent opinion article in the Danish development media Globalnyt has raised concerns about the human and environmental impact of several wind power projects in the Philippines involving Danish companies, …
Danish expert questions Philippine wind projects involving Danish companies Read More
Danish brewer Carlsberg A/S is considering selling part of its Asian operations, with Japan’s Sapporo Holdings Ltd emerging as a possible buyer, according to reports by Bloomberg and AK&M. People …
Carlsberg in talks to sell minority stake in Asia operations to Sapporo Read More
Thailand and Sweden are seeking to expand trade cooperation following a meeting on Friday 14 November 2025 between Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun and Swedish Ambassador Anna Hammargren. The discussions focused …
Thailand and Sweden to expand business relations Read More
Finnish technology company Nokia has signed a multi-year partnership with Indonesian digital solutions provider Surge to roll out a nationwide 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) network aimed at improving affordable …
Nokia partners with Surge to expand affordable 5G internet across Indonesia Read More
Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has extended its memorandum of understanding with the Norwegian classification society DNV, paving the way for new trials of remote-controlled vessel technologies. The renewed …
Singapore and Norway’s DNV extend cooperation on remote-control vessel testing Read More
The European Commission is looking at ways to make EU states phase out Huawei and ZTE from their telecom networks. A 2020 recommendation to avoid high-risk suppliers could become binding …
EU move against Huawei lifts Nordic telecoms Nokia and Ericsson Read More
Norway has pledged up to USD 3 billion to a new Brazil-led initiative that aims to reward tropical countries for preserving their forests. The facility, known as the Tropical Forests …
Norway pledges up to USD 3 billion to new global forest fund Read More