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Did you make it to the Danish Seamen’s Church’s annual Christmas Bazaar in Singapore last weekend? If not, then you will be pleased to know that the Norwegian Seamen’s Church …
It’s time for the Norwegian Christmas Bazaar in Singapore Read More
Year on year, more and more people are gaining access to the internet, thanks to the massive use of smartphones and the ease of access to the web. Not only …
How to enter the Hong Kong e-commerce market? Read More
The 9th celebration of Thai silk was concluded in Bangkok on Saturday 23 November 2019. As a cherry on top, those strutting their stuff on the catwalk of the Thai …
Scandinavian ambassadors strutting their silk suits on Thai catwalk Read More
On 14 November, initiated by Finnish experts and with support from the Embassy of Finland, a Waste-To-Value Centre was soft-launched in Singapore, with Ms Katri Kulmuni, Deputy Prime Minister and …
Finns soft-launch Waste-To-Value Centre in Singapore Read More
Telenor Group, the Norwegian multinational telecommunication company, has signed an agreement with Carousell, one of the world’s fastest growing classifieds, in Singapore on 21st November 2019. Johan Rostoft, head of …
Telenor enters classified app market: Takes 32 pct. stake in Carousell Read More
The Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) held an event at the Swedish Embassy in China, celebrating its 10th anniversary on 12th November 2019. “Sino-Swedish CSR cooperation exists since our first …
The Swedish institute management programme in China celebrated 10th years anniversary Read More
H.E. Jari Sinkari, the Finnish ambassador to Indonesia and Vice Governor of Bali, Mr. Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati led the opening ceremony of “Teuku Umar Hovi Club” a brand …
Finnish ambassador and Bali vice governor led the opening ceremony of a senior activity centre Read More
The Norwegian ambassador together with the ASEAN green initiative made their first move on reducing carbon footprint by planted 500 trees in Metro Manila on 19th November 2019. The Embassy …
Norwegian Embassy plants trees to offset own carbon-footprint Read More
Swedish Ambassador Harald Fries and Business Sweden’s Country Manager Mr. Ulf Wennblom met on 20th November 2019 with Senator Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines and Chairman Danilo Lim of MMDA …
Sweden-Phillipines discussed solutions to road congestion Read More
Mr. Ville Skinnari, Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Finland, published an official statement regarding The Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Singapore, which enters into force on …
Consulate General of Finland announced the latest statement on free trade agreement with Singapore Read More
Nguyen Huong Giang, Chairwoman of the People’s Committee of the northern province of Bac Ninh hosted a meeting reception with the Finnish Ambassador Kari Kahiluoto, to discuss the treatment of …
Finnish ambassador discussed waste to energy technology with Vietnam Read More
Girl Guides Thailand invited the Finnish ambassador to Thailand Ms Satu Suikkari-Kleven to act as a speaker in The Juliette Low Seminar on 14th November 2019, in Bangkok. The topic …
Finnish ambassador gave empowerment speech at the Girl Guides Thailand seminar Read More
On 9 October a Nordic Forum on Circular Economy and Energy took place in Kuala Lumpur featuring prominent Nordic as well as Malaysian speakers. The Embassies of Denmark, Finland, Norway …
Nordic Forum Circular Economy, Energy held in Kuala Lumpur Read More
Koenigsegg, a Swedish supercar maker together with The Evergrande group, a Chinese property development group are planning to expand together in EV car productions in 2020-21. Eariler in January 2019, …
Koenigsegg cooperates with Chinese investor to expand in electric car market. Read More
Sentosa’s Island Lights, showcasing installations by local and international artists, takes place at Sentosa Cove Village Singapore until Dec 31. Among the artists, you will find Singaporean Danis artist Tina …
Danish artist featuring interactive light arts at Sentosa Cove Singapore Read More
Swire Pacific Offshore (SPO), a Norwegian offshore service company, has announced that by February 2020 it will be closing its wholly owned subsea services subsidiary, Swire Seabed AS as a …
Norwegian offshore service company announced their closure Read More
HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark will be going to Indonesia for the sake of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Along with Rasmus Prehn, the Danish Minister for Development …
Danish Crown Princess to visit Indonesia Read More
The technology group Wärtsilä and Singapore’s PSA Marine have agreed to collaborate in the creation of smart technologies for the marine sector.The signing ceremony was attended by Finland’s Minister of …
Finland and Singapore to collaborate on smart technology for the marine sector Read More
As the week-long Nordic activities was drawing to a close in Singapore–probably the most important week of year for the Nordics in Singapore–during Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) x Singapore Week …
Nordic Innovation House Singapore reception celebrated partnership success Read More
As Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) x Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology (SWITCH) came together for the first time in 2019 the Nordic countries were present in full force, including …
SFF x SWITCH: Nordic start-up pitches, Singapore Fintech Association partnership Read More
Marimekko, a Finnish design house, announced a collaboration with UNIQLO, a Japanese global apparel retailer, for a new limited edition collection on 15th November 2019. The first collection designed by …
Marimekko x Uniqlo second collaboration collection for Fall / Winter 2019 Read More
Union Minister for Electricity and Energy U Win Khaing received Norwegian Ambassador to Myanmar H.E. Tone Tinnes at his office in Nay Pyi Taw on 14th November 2019. During the …
Norwegian ambassador meets Myanmar’s Minister for Electricity and Energy Read More
On Thursday 14 November 2019, the SEA of Solutions was wrapped up after four days of discussing how to combat plastic waste at the United Nations’ Conference Center in Bangkok. …
An ocean of solutions to plastic pollution at SEA circular conference Read More
The Embassy of Sweden together with the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), and the Hanoi People’s Committee hosted a “Promoting a low-carbon circular economy – a Swedish …
The Swedish Embassy and businesses proposed circular economy to Vietnam Read More
The Embassy of Indonesia to Sweden and the Embassy of Sweden to Indonesia, invite all to participate in a logo design competition as part of the celebration of the 70th …
Logo design competition for Swedish-Indonesia diplomats relationship Read More
Mr Bjørnar Dahl Hotvedt, Chargé d’affaires at the Norwegian Embassy in Jakarta was a panelist speaker at the 3rd Indonesia Circular Economy Forum (ICEF) which took place at Pullman Jakarta …
Norwegian embassy supported circular economy in Indonesia Read More
Business Finland will co host a launching event with BC Platforms and Quintiles and IMS Health.Inc, on 13th November 2019 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. BC Platforms’ …
Business Finland to co-host a launching event of a genomic data management platform in Singapore Read More
Lise Nordgaard, the Deputy Head of Mission from the Royal Norwegian Embassy, attended and delivered certificates to the Young Lake Ambassadors on 6th November 2019. Ten enthusiastic youths from the …
The Royal Norwegian Embassy supported Inle Lake Youth Diplomats Program Read More
H&M launched the latest collection in Bangkok on 7th November 2019. H&M x Giambattista Valli is the latest in the fast fashion empire’s annual collections in cooperation with high-caliber designers. …
H&M launched the latest collection in Bangkok Read More
Nina Kopola, the Director General of Business Finland gave an opening speech at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai from 5th – 10th November 2019. Business Finland provides companies …
Finland participated at CIIE2 expo in Shanghai Read More
Fjällräven collections are now available at the Outside store located at Plaza Kuala Lumpur and at the retailer’s two stores on Singapore’s Orchard Road. The Swedish brand was founded in …
Fjällräven store opens in Singapore Read More
During SWITCH (Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology) and Singapore Fintech Festival, Denmark’s ‘Sustainability Thought Leader Forum’ showcases Denmark and the Nordics as frontrunners in sustainable development, while the Nordic …
ScandAsia puts the spotlight on the Nordics’ circular economy Asian outreach Read More
Finland’s Poyry Plc announced to join forces with an owner’s engineer contract awarded by a unit of Thai company Banpu Power, for a 90-MW wind farm project in the town …
Finnish engineering company to build wind farm in Vietnam Read More
The Swedish Embassy in Vietnam will host a 2 days convention “Study and work in Sweden information day” at Pullman hotels in Hanoi and Saigon. Starting from Saturday 9th until …
The Swedish embassy hosts education days in Vietnam Read More
Mr. David Savman, head of production at H&M, said the company would do less business in Cambodia if the current EU trade benefits ended and named China and Indonesia as …
H&M consider leaving Cambodia due to EU trade sanctions Read More
A Vietnamese shrimp farming cooperative, part-funded by Danish firm Northcoast Seafoods, has been certified to Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) standards, according to the WWF. Nong Ngu 14/10 Hoa Nho A, …
Vietnamese shrimp quality approved for Scandinavia market Read More
The Swedish, Norwegian and Danish embassies together created a Nordic Pavilion at the EBTKE2019 expo in Jakarta on 6 – 8 November 2019. The pavillion provided information about green economy …
The Nordics shared green economy experience at the EBTKE2019 expo in Indonesia Read More
A seminar regarding energy consumption in Vietnam was organized by the Embassy of Denmark, in collaboration with the Danish Ministry of Energy and with Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade …
Danish-Vietnamese renewable energy seminar Read More
The Norwegian Embassy, together with Norwegian Energy Partners and Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company1 organized on the 4th November 2019 a Norway-Vietnam seminar in Hanoi regarding liquefied natural gas …
Norway proposed LNG as clean energy option for Vietnam Read More
137 Pillars Residences & Suites in Bangkok, is the opulent, specific hotel that has once again re-united two really good Swedish friends as well as hoteliers. Hotel manager Björn Richardson …
Swedish hotelier within Bangkok’s latest luxury wave: Björn Richardson Read More
Danish brewer Carlsberg reported third quarter sales topped forecasts thanks to a strong performance in Asia. Carlsberg’s sales in the third quarter came in at 18.5 billion Danish krones ($2.76 …
Carlsberg agreed to buy remaining share in Cambrew Read More
Norway is working on getting increased market access for Norwegian seafood to China says Harald T. Nesvik, Norwegian minister of Fisheries and Seafood, after a meeting on 31 October 2019 …
Norway wants increased access to China’s seafood market Read More
Billionaire Petter Stordalen’s Strawberry Group will team up with Altor Fund V and TDR Capital to take over the assets of Thomas Cook Northern Europe, or Vinggruppen, as it is …
Nordic tourism is safe: Ving Gruppen gets new owners Read More
Mr. Harald Solberg, chief executive officer of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association (NSA), says the Norwegian shipowners will continue to hire seafarers from the Philippines. Mr. Solberg expressed his optimism in …
Norwegian ships will continue hiring seafarers from the Philippines Read More
Nokia – the Finnish multinational telecommunications and information technology company – has signed a contract with leading telecommunications service provider Hutchison 3 Indonesia (3ID) at the headquarter office in Espoo, …
Nokia and Hutchison 3 to provide new technology to Indonesian enterprise Read More
FMSI Norway-based Clean Marine and Indonesian engineering specialist announced that the companies agreed to cooperate to create a leading provider of exhaust gas cleaning systems. “We are pleased to announce …
Norwegian engineering specialist providing new system for clean marine in Singapore and Indonesia Read More
At InterContinental Singapore in Bugis, famous for its historic precinct and the hotel for its amazing Peranakan-style and Heritage Suites, there is still time to enjoy the Nordic Sunday Brunch …
Nordic Sunday Brunch at InterContinental, Singapore Read More
Mr. Gisle Larsen, Director of Norwegian company Sterner AS, has signed an agreement to start an integrated fish farming cooperation with Mr. Ferry Budiman, Director of PT El Rose Brothers …
Norwegian join forces with Indonesian for sustainable fish farming Read More
Birgitte Weeke might just have the most genuine smile I have ever seen despite the fact that I’m late due to Yangon’s morning traffic. She’s sipping coffee as she sits …
Asian adventures: The sun always shines on Birgitte Read More
Vietnam’s Vinacomin Motor Industry Joint Stock Company (VMIC) integrates collaborative robots Enhanced productivity and output quality 50 to 60 percent increase in orders Danish robot manufacturer Universal Robots (UR), the …
Universal Robots Future-Proofs Production Processes with Collaborative Robots Read More