Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
In the latest newsletter, Sjømannskirken in Pattaya informs that the Norwegian church is still closed due to current covid-19 restrictions in Thailand. “Unfortunately, the infection rate continues to increase which means that …
Sjømannskirken in Pattaya is still closed due to covid-19 restrictions Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore invites you to their upcoming event on Leading Emotions – Necessary Superskill of the Future on 2 September at HUONE Singapore. More about the event: …
FBC Singapore invites to event on Leading Emotions – Necessary Superskill of the Future Read More
The non-profit charity organization Wandi Union in Hoi An, Vietnam was established over a year ago by a Swedish family who came to the country just before the pandemic hit. …
Swedish family establish charity organization to help Vietnamese during the pandemic Read More
FinnCham junks are back – and this time together with the other Nordic Chambers. FinnCham has teamed up with NorCham, SwedCham, and DCC Hong Kong and invites you to their …
Go sailing with the Nordic chambers on their joint Nordic Junk tour in Hong Kong Read More
The Norwegian School in Singapore (Norskeskolen) offers for the autumn semester of 2021 digital classes for children aged 4 – 14 years. Classes are run by a Norwegian-speaking mentor/teacher and …
The Norwegian School in Singapore offers digital classes for children aged 4 to 14 Read More
The Danish Business Association Singapore invites you to join their Coffee Table Meeting; The Nomadic Mindset UNCOVERED: MoveOn on 26 August at Saxo Capital Markets Pte Ltd. in Singapore. More …
DABS invites to Coffee Table Meeting; The Nomadic Mindset UNCOVERED: MoveOn Read More
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to sign up for Mandarin Mondays where you will learn the basics of Mandarin Chinese for business and everyday life. More about …
Learn Mandarin Chinese with FinnCham in Hong Kong Read More
The DCCC, DCBF, and HK Chambers welcome you to their first webinar of Q3 of 2021 titled ‘Omni-channel marketing automation, empowers enterprises to increase conversation in China’ on 24 August. …
Join DCCC’s upcoming webinar titled ‘Omni-channel marketing automation’ in China Read More
Singapore is one of the world’s most promising markets within healthcare. Join the webinar by Norway Health Tech on 25 August to learn how, when, what, and why Singapore could …
Join Norway Health Tech and investigate Singapore as potential market and gateway to Asia Read More
After only operating for four months in the Danish town of Hvide Sande, KPK Thai Food is about to close its doors again due to lack of customers, media JydskeVestkysten writes. The …
Newly opened Thai takeaway in Denmark close again due to lack of customers Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines invites you to join NordCham PH Sustainability Series: A Panel Discussion On Sustainable Practices That Help Protect & Restore Life on Land …
Join NordCham’s Panel Discussion on sustainable practices that help protect & restore life on land Read More
UCSI Schools in Kuala Lumpur will be implementing innovative technologies from Finland in their learning modules as the first Finnish Experience Flagship School in Malaysia, the Embassy of Finland in Kuala …
UCSI Schools Kuala Lumpur is the first Finnish Experience Flagship School in Malaysia Read More
A Finnish woman lost her life in a hit and run incident in the early morning of 9 August in Teuk Chhou district in southern Cambodia, media Khmer Times reports. According to …
Finnish woman killed in a hit-and-run incident in Cambodia Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore invites you to join their upcoming event titled ‘IKEA on Circularity – From the drawing board and back’ on 21 September. More …
Join SwedCham Singapore’s upcoming event ‘IKEA on Circularity’ Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce China invites you to their upcoming webinar titled ‘Customer to user – How changing one word can revolutionize your business’ with innovation guru Jacob Johansen …
Join SwedCham’s webinar ‘Customer to user’ with innovation guru Jacob Johansen Read More
According to the Nordic Embassies in Vietnam, the vaccination of foreign nationals living in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7 will start today 9 August. The Norwegian embassy writes: According to the …
Vietnam starts vaccinating Nordic nationals living in HCMC district 7 Read More
On 6 August, The Embassy of Sweden Bangkok announced the opening of their Visa Application Centre operated by VFS (Thailand) Ltd. in Bangkok. According to the statement, from 9 August, VFS Bangkok …
Embassy of Sweden opens temporary Visa application Center in Bangkok Read More
Swedish musician and former member of the popular country band “Lasse Stefanz”, Anders Pettersson, has died after a long spell of sickness, Aftonbladet writes. Anders Pettersson joined the Lasse Stefanz …
Famous Swedish musician Anders Petterson has died Read More
The Swedish School Singapore, in collaboration with Stamford American International School, offers complimentary Swedish lessons for children and young people in Singapore, and registration for the autumn semester of 2021 …
The Swedish School in Singapore has started registration for the fall semester of 2021 Read More
In July, the Center for Environment and Development of the University of Oslo (UiO), Norway organized a webinar on Sustainable urban transport in Vietnam: transition, challenges, and future prospects. The …
Norwegian expert offers a plan for Hanoi’s traffic Read More
The Finnish Business Council Singapore invites you to join their webinar on ‘Economic Outlook APAC 2021 – Biden Administration & China Tech Crackdown’ on 26 August. More about the event: …
FBC Singapore invites to Economic Outlook APAC 2021 Read More
The Cambodia Climate Change Alliance – Phase 3 (CCCA3) is seeking a media firm/agency/group of individuals to produce three short videos on climate change for kids, youths, and elders, …
CCCA3 is looking for Program services to produce videos on climate change Read More
It’s time for the fifth edition of ‘Joint Chambers Tech & The City x Chiang Mai Connect: Creative / Mar-tech entrepreneurs Talk & Networking’ the Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce recently …
SweCham invites to ‘Tech & The City x Chiang Mai Connect’ Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is inviting its members to watch the Olympic gold medal match between Sweden and Canada on Friday 6 August. More about the …
Watch the Olympic gold medal football match between Sweden and Canada with SwedCham HK Read More
According to a recent update from the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Government has announced new rules regarding quarantine. Hong Kong SAR Government will from …
SwedCham updates on Hong Kong’s new quarantine rules Read More
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok is looking for reinforcement to their dynamic consular team with a job role as consular service officer from 1 November 2021 to 31 March …
Embassy of Finland in Bangkok are looking for a new consular officer Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines is moving to a new location. Their office is now located at 7/F Unit B, 8 Rockwell Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati City 1200. NordCham …
NordCham PH moves to a new location in Makati City Read More
During the two month’s long Teatro Europe PH festival, Filipino Students promote Europe’s rich culture and heritage through stage performances, and this year, the Embassy of Sweden in Manila participates with the …
Embassy of Sweden in Manila participates in this year’s Teatro Europa with the play “Pariah” Read More
In the Danish Chamber of Commerce China’s recent newsletter, the organization shares an update on the Royal Danish Consulate in China’s activities during July. The update reads: Consulate General On …
DCCC updates on the Royal Danish Consulate in China’s activity in July Read More
The Philippines has had one of the longest and most strict lockdowns in the world. With 500 days of lockdown, the staff working at the Norwegian Embassy in Manila have …
500 days in lockdown – how the Norwegian Embassy in Manila worked during covid-19 times Read More
If you want to know more about innovation in economics and going public with a Chinese subsidiary, then sign up for SwedCham China’s upcoming event titled ‘A BOLD MOVE: IPO …
Sign up for SwedCham China’s upcoming event ‘A Bold move: IPO in China’ Read More
A new platform for COVID-19 vaccination registration for foreign residents of all age groups in all provinces in Thailand is available from 1 August 2021 at 11.00 am onwards, the Thai …
All foreigners in Thailand can now register for covid-19 vaccine Read More
In a recent update, the Embassy of Finland in Singapore said goodbye to Ritva Naumanen who has worked as Deputy Head of Missions at the Embassy in Singapore for the …
Embassy of Finland in Singapore say goodbye to Deputy Head of Missions Ritva Naumanen Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam is inviting qualified candidates to apply for a temporary position as a Personal Assistant to Ambassador. The position is a temporary (maternity leave) full-time 8-month contract …
Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam is looking for a short term Personal Assistant to Ambassador Read More
The Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi shares the following important information about Covid-19 vaccination for Norwegian citizens over the age of 18, who wish to register to receive an offer to be vaccinated locally by …
Norwegians in Vietnam are asked to sign up for Covid-19 vaccination Read More
The Danish Chamber of Commerce China invites you to an offline and online event titled ‘Travel and Immigration Policies: Updates, Trends, and Implications’ on 4 August. More about the event …
DCCC invites to Online & Offline event about travel and immigration policies in China Read More
The China International Import Export (CIIE) Commodity Bazaar in Shanghai opened its doors in April and the retail bazaar offers great opportunities and clear benefits for Foreign entrepreneurs, the media Global …
Swedish entrepreneur gear up at the CIIE Commodity Bazaar in Shanghai Read More
Several Asian countries require travelers to have a negative corona test as a requirement for entry including Finnair destinations such as Thailand and China. To make travel more accessible …
Finnair to offer an affordable corona testing near Helsinki Airport Read More
SwedCham China is hosting a workshop covering team leadership and development on 6 August at the SwedCham Shanghai Office. More about the workshop from SwedCham: How a team handles a …
Sign up for SwedCham’s Workshop on Team Leadership & Development in Shanghai Read More
In a recent article, SwedCham Hong Kong says goodbye to their scholar Jennifer Ren Liu who joined the SwedCham HK team last year in September and will have her last working …
SwedCham HK says goodbye to scholar Jennifer Ren Liu Read More
SwedCham Young Professionals are joining forces with Danish, Finnish, and Norwegian Young Professionals and hosting a Nordic Quiz Night at Nordic Fika in Shanghai on 5 August. More about the …
SwedCham YP join forces with Danish, Finnish, and Norwegian YP’s for Nordic Quiz night Read More
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines invites you to join their Nordic Sundowner event on 5 August. More about the event from NordCham PH: We at NordCham Philippines are looking …
NordCham Philippines invites to Nordic Sundowner Read More
Ahead of the Parliamentary elections 2021 in September in Norway, the debate about Norway’s au pair scheme has seen the leader of the Fellesforbundet, Jørn Eggum, call it modern slavery …
Vietnamese au pair hopes Norway will not close down its au pair scheme Read More
This year’s 2021 LGBTI Film Festival Guangzhou is held at selected Consulates General in Guangzhou during the period from 31 July to 31 August. The 2021 LGBTI Film Festival Guangzhou …
Nordic films to be featured at the 2021 LGBTI+ Film Festival in Guangzhou Read More
The Norwegian Cultural Center in Singapore invites you to broaden your culinary horizons with the best chefs, in the comforts of your home, with their event ‘Chef’s Kitchen with Chef …
Join NCC SG and Chef Jimmy Chok: From farm to table – the Norwegian salmon Read More
In a recent update from the Embassy of Denmark in Beijing, the Embassy announced changed opening hours in the Embassy’s consular department. The Embassy writes the following: The embassy in Beijing …
Embassy of Denmark in Beijing change opening hours in the consular department Read More
There is good news for Nordic food lovers in Hong Kong as TimeOut Hong Kong has announced the opening of a new Nordic cafe in Sheung Wan district near Man Mo Temple. …
New Nordic Café Hjem opens in Hong Kong’s Sheung Wan district Read More
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has launched the ticket sales to the Event of the Year – the annual Crayfish Party. Make sure to book your tickets …
SwedCham Hong Kong: Book your Crayfish Party tickets now Read More
Luma’s newly introduced health insurance plan, Luma Long Stay Care, offers coverage that meets the health insurance requirement for OA Long Stay Visa so you can relish your retirement in …
Luma Solves OA Long Stay Visa Insurance Requirements for Retirement in Thailand Read More
The Chinese city of Shanghai and the surrounding coastal regions have canceled all flights, suspended train traffic, and barricaded businesses ahead of Typhoon In-Fas’ expected arrival on Sunday afternoon local …
Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai is preparing for the arrival of Typhoon In-Fas Read More