Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
Sabah is looking to strengthen cooperation with Norway in areas including renewable energy, green economy, tourism and technology development following a meeting between Chief Minister Hajiji Noor and Norway’s Ambassador …
Sabah seeks stronger cooperation with Norway Read More
Carlsberg Malaysia has announced a new 141,000$ partnership with Malaysia Forest Fund to support forest biodiversity conservation projects across Malaysia. The partnership was announced on 25 May during an event …
Carlsberg Malaysia launches forest conservation partnership with Malaysia Forest Fund Read More
Malaysia is evaluating missile system offers from several countries after Norway cancelled the export permit for Naval Strike Missiles ordered for the Royal Malaysian Navy’s littoral combat ships. Defence minister …
Malaysia looks elsewhere after cancelled Norwegian defence deal 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
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
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
Malaysia has appointed Datuk S. S. Amarjit Singh as the country’s new ambassador to Finland. The appointment was among 15 diplomatic postings presented by Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, King of Malaysia, …
Malaysia appoints new ambassador to Finland Read More
Norway has defended its decision to revoke export licenses tied to a naval missile system sale to Malaysia, saying its most sensitive defense technologies will now only be exported to …
Norway defends cancellation of missile sale to Malaysia Read More Swedish fashion retailer H&M has laid off staff in Singapore as the company relocates its South-east Asian headquarters from the city-state to Kuala Lumpur, The Straits Times reports. According to …
Swedish H&M lays off staff in Singapore amid regional restructuring Read More Malaysia has criticised Norway after Oslo revoked an export licence for a naval missile system intended for the Malaysian navy. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he raised Malaysia’s “vehement objection” …
Malaysian Prime minister criticises Norway over blocked missile delivery Read More